I operate P25 FNE (Fixed Network Equipment) that can be connected to via repeaters and hotspots. This system does not support Pi-Star, WPSD or MMDVMHost – it uses DVMProject instead for better audio quality and more stable networking.
P25 FNE Dashboard
Hotspots
Hotspot hardware is similar to what you’d use for any of the ham radio modes. You’ll need:
- Recommended Hotspot Board
- Raspberry Pi 3B+ minimum, 4 or newer recommended. Minimum 2GB RAM.
- MicroSD card of 16GB or larger
- Power Supply
- Case of your choice
After installing 64-bit Rasbperry Pi OS, get in touch with me to get connected to the network.
Repeater Nodes Using Analog Radios
- Same Raspberry Pi setup as above or any PC running Linux, like an HP z2 mini.
- The W3AXL modem board.
You’ll need either two mobile radios (one for receive and one for transmit), or a repeater station that provides flat audio input and output.
Then contact me to get connected to the network.
Motorola Quantar
- Same raspberry pi setup as above – or any computer running Linux.
- A v.24 wireline board or W3AXL’s wireline board
- You’ll also need a v.24 USB converter.
Then contact me to get connected to the network.