Hotspot remote reboot / shutdown

The ability reboot and shutdown your hotspot via the radio is a very handy function and helps comply with the remote "remote shutdown" requirement for repeaters.

To enable this functionality you need to change settings in 2 tabs of the repeater configuration.

"Control 1" Tab:

  1. Set Control to...
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Do I need a repeater license for my hotspot?

I have asked myself that question many times. I don't have much experience with repeaters or licensing, so I have always wondered at which point do I need a repeater license?

I'm no expert or bush lawyer but I did get an authoritative answer today by talking to the WIA: Anyone operating a transmi...

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G4KLX on Raspberry Pi B+

Mid 2014 saw the latest Raspberry Pi model B+ released and everyone received emails advertising this new beauty.

Amongst the new features is an extended GPIO connector, 2 extra USB ports, microSD and reduced power consumption. 

Raspberry Pi B+
Raspberry Pi B+

Apart from the new features my propellor hea...

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Starboard GMSK modem CD and SQL signals

Some of the Moencomm Star*Board signals are not very well documented so this brief article documents some of the information I received from Jim Moen:

The Carrier Detect (CD) / Squelch (SQL) output from a radio can be used by the Star*Board but Jim Moen's standard board setup does not use the radi...

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Keeping the FC301 cool

The FC301 is a very well priced and simple data radio made by Friendcom in China. With direct access to it's discriminator and 5W RF output it is an ideal candidate for Amateur Radio data projects such as D-Star hotspots and mini repeaters. 

The Problem

The first time I used my FC301D radio in...

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