jro2017@nyu.edu
VARA FM/VARA HF: KM7KK@winlink.org
B.A. Magna Cum Laude, Member of the Phi Omega Epsilon Honor Society, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison, New Jersey
B.S. Summa Cum Laude, Computer Science, Jersey City State College, Jersey City, New Jersey
M.S. Computer Science, New York University, New York, New York
I was married in 2015 to my wife Frances; subsequently, my mother passed away in 2016. Two days after her passing, I received a call that my wife had chrondrosarcoma in her left leg and pelvic region. A slow growing but agressive type of cancer; she survived but we are always vigilant regarding its return. All of this was compounded by a revocable trust family lawsuit and completing my Ph.D in 2019 at the University of Arizona with credits transferred from Columbia University, New York, New York.
Many thanks to MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas; my sister Cynthia Ann Gabrielson Lurix, Sealy, Texas and W. Robinson Frazier, ESQ, Jacksonville, Florida.
FCC Extra Class Radio License
Grid DM42kh
Wires-X Node ID: 33692/Room ID: 43692
GMRS: WRCW305; 462.700 MHz; DCS Midland = 41; DCS Motorola = 79; DCS SAMCOM = 306
Echolink node 7442, KM7KK
Allstar node 548270, KM7KK
Allstar repeater node 548272, KM7KK
Brandmeister DMR ID's: 3160292: 446.525 MHz Simplex (QTH) and 3164603: 445.525 MHz Simplex (Mobile); both employing DVMEGA's.
Bridgecom BCR-50V/RC-210 controller 2 meter repeater is operational. Uplink 144.580, Downlink 145.180, PL tones up and down 103.5, FM analog. Allstar operational
BCR Repeater Connections:
When programming the BCR, make sure the PL tones are the same for both SYS-OP (slot 00) and your repeater slot (01).
The following are the jumper settings for the RC-210 to work with BCR 50V; I have the connection through Port 1: Set JP1 (CTCSS) to active LOW and JP2 (COS) active HIGH. Now with the RCP programming menu enter the Port Switch tab. Make sure the following are checked for the port you are using: Transmit Enable, Receive Enable, under the Access Mode pull down menu, choose Tone & Carrier. Below this the following must be checked: DTMF Enable, DTMF Required Tone. On the righthand under DTMF Evaluation On Close, enable COS, Tone Encode Polarity is LOW.
The GB7YBL Disciplined Oscillator GPS Receiver
RIM-Lite to RC210 Connections:
Download the Allstar image here:
https://hamvoip.org/RPi2/RPi-Z2W-2-3-4_V1.7-01_Allstar.img.xz
Enter your router settings and forward these ports associated with your node IP address:
UDP 4569 TCP 222 or UDP 4570 TCP 223.
You will need a 16 GB micro SD card.
Download Belena Etcher here:
Allstar will only run on a Raspberry Pi which uses a Debain-based ARM (32-bit) architecture; there is not a Windows version. Insert the micro SD card into the boot slot of the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B.
Upon booting the Allstar image enter the following, login: root, password: root
Set the following jumpers in the RC-210 for the port you are using: CTCSS remove this pin, COS is set to active LOW.
Using the RCP programming software for the RC-210 perform the following. Under the MACROS tab on the first line (Macro 1) enter 118 Macro 118 will link Port 1 to Port 2 (BCR to node). Now restart the controller. Macro 1 is automaticlly executed upon controller startup. You can place other macros on line 1 as well such as macro 181, play voice ID. Each time you add a macro to line 1, you must restart the controller. Any macros to be executed below macro 1 will can only be enabled by using DTFM commands or the schduler in the RPT.conf. Now under the PORT SWITCHES tab make sure Transmitter Enabled and Receive Enabled are checked. Under the pull down menu for Access Mode use CARRIER. Do NOT enable any DTMF switches below this menu. On the righthand side under DTMF Evaluate On Closure, make sure TONE is enabled for your port and Tone Encode Polarity is LOW.
SimpleUSB.conf
Now you have to edit the simpleusb.conf file for the node to work correcly. Returning to the Allstar menu, enter the BASH shell and go to the root directory cd /. Now enter cd / then cd /etc/asterisk and execute the VIM editor: vim simpleusb.conf and hit the INSERT key on you keyboard. Now we edit the parameters for this file:
;General USB
eeprom=1
hdwtype=0
;Receive parameters
rxboost=0
carrierfrom=usbinvert
ctcssfrom=usbinvert
deephasis=0
preemphsis=0
invertptt=0
plfilter=no
;Transmit parameters
txmixa=voice
txmixb=tone
preemphasis=0
deemphasis=0
txboost=0
invertptt=0
duplex=1
Press ESC then SHIFT+: enter w (write), again SHIFT+: enter q )quit.
RPT.conf
In the same directory enter: vim rpt.conf and press INSERT on you keyboard. Edit the following parameters:
;First Node Definition
[enter your node number here]
;Channel Driver Settings
rxchannel=SimpleUSB/usb
;Repeater/Simplex Settings
duplex=0
;Node Lookup Methods
node_lookup_method=dns
;Context Mapping
controlstates=controlstatesXXXXX ;XXXXX is your node number
scheduler=schedulerXXXXX
;I use CW ID
morse=morseXXXXX
macro=macroXXXXX
functions=functionsXXXXX
phone_functions=functionsXXXXX
link_functions=functionsXXXXX
telemetry=telemetryXXXXX
wait_times=wait-timesXXXXX
events=eventsXXXXX
;Skip down to audio settings
;Audio Level Settings
telemnomdb=0
telemduckdb= -9
;Dial Plan Settings
context=radio
callid=Repeater <enter your node number here>
accountnode=RADIO
;Skip down to misc settings
;MISC Settings
parrot=1
linktolink=yes
Press the ESC key then SHIFT+: enter w (write) and SHIFT+: enter q (quit)
Now cd / then cd/etc/asterisk and enter vim iax.conf. Make sure in the general section you have this paramter set:
register=node:password@register.allstarlink.org so for example:
register=547272:my password for allstar@register.allstarlin.org
Also the bindport=4570 (put the port number entered in your router).
bindaddr=the IP address for the node as entered in your router.
Press ESC key then SHIFT+: enter w (write) and SHIFT+: q (wuite)
BCM-220 Link Radio to RC-210 Connections:
The following are the jumper setting for the RC-210 to work with a BCM link radio; I have the connection through Port 3: JP5 (CTCSS) to active LOW and JP6 (COS) to active HIGH. For Port 3 the RX audio is JP9 which set to FLAT/removed. Also, when programming the RC-210, in the PORT SWITCHES tab make sure the link radio is set for CARRIER only, disable DTMF. Finally, link the port for the link radio to the port on the BCR/RC-210 port using the RCP programming software. In my case, port 1 is linked port 3 using macro 119 with courtesy tone 1, macro 69 for port 3. 220 link radio frequency is simplex 223.640 with CTCSS 103.5. As a programming note it is best to place macro 119 on line 1 under the MACROS tab. For example, my line 1 reads 118 119 181; line port 1 and 2; link port 1 and 3, play voice ID.
Cables:
RC-210 to BCR purchased from bridgecomsystem.com
RIM-Lite to RC-210 purchased from repeater-builder.com
RC-210 to BCM-220 purchased from bridgecomsystem.com
Bridgecom BCR-220 1.25 cm repeater operational. Uplink 222.900 MHz, Downlink 224.500. PL tones up and down 103.5 analog.
Bridgecom BCR-40DU GMRS repeater operational. Uplink 467.600, Downlink 462.600 MHz (Channel 17). PL tones up and down 103.5 analog. Repeater name: Safford Peak.
APRS 35-Watt Digipeater, 2 meters, 144.390 MHz (Hardware Driven)
APRS 50-Watt, 6 meters, 50.620 MHz (Hardware Driven), SSID = KM7KK-6
Bridgecom BCR-40U DMR repeater operational: Output 447.500/Input 442.500, CC1, TS 1 and 2 linked. Supported TG's: 91, 93, 3100, 3104, 3176, 31001, 31002, 31041, 31607 and 9911 (Emcom US)
NOTES Regarding the Icom ID-5100A transceiver.
How to add your own hotspot for D-Star use. Make sure you are in VFO mode. MENU->DV Memory->Repeater List. Scroll down to a SEQUENTIALLY empty group number (I am using number 22). Touch on the empty group and add the following information: For the name I use my hotspot name such as pi-dstar. Enter you call sign making sure you have exactly 8 characters; e.g., mine is KM7KK B. I have two spaces between the last letter in my call sign to the module. Use module C for 2 meters, A for 1.2 GHz and B for 70 cm. Enter the frequency of your hotspot which is a simplex device. For the Use From parameter enter YES. But for offset mode use only DUP+ and the offset number to 0.000.00. Why this is the case, only the Icom gods know for sure. To everyone, it makes absolutly no sense. Finish up by entering your time offset from UTC.
I you want to use the ID-5100A with an external GPS, DO NOT USE THE OPC-1529 cable as stated in the manual; it absolutly will not work. The two data connections for the RS-232 are backwards. Make your own cable ensuring ground (GND) goes to pin 5 on the RS-232, TxD to pin 2 and RxD to pin 3. The GPS diciplined oscillator I use is from BG7TBL.
Email: jro2017@nyu.edu
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Above: Anytone AT-D878UV Plus DMR radio connected to the hotspot shown in the previous photo. Frequency: 445.525 MHz, usually TAC310 and APRS KM7KK-7.
Above: The home of KM7KK, Tucson, AZ. Near the Saguaro National Preserve.
Below: This is my first QSL card when my call sign was WA2MKD in 1973; I was 20 years of age. I found the photo on eBay. I lived in Summit, New Jersey but operated a portable station in Mantoloking, New Jersey. My good friend and the person who mentored me in amateur radio, George P. Slockbower, W2PHB lived across the street from me in Mantoloking. George passed away in 1989 but his interest in amateur radio and legacy live on through me. Thank you George, you will always be remembered.
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