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What is AllStar Link? AllStar Link AllStarLink.org The AllStar Link network consists of a number of large (and small) individuals and groups who wish to provide efficient large-area communications to the Amateur Radio public in their respective local areas. It is not perfect technology Utilizes VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) Repeater – Full Duplex Simplex Node Hub Node – No Radio Hardware What is AllStar Link?

Why AllStar Link? AllStar Link AllStarLink.org Excellent Audio Quality Provides More Connectivity Can link with any other AllStar Node or EchoLink (if enabled) node (repeaters or simplex nodes) Individuals can uses the Web Transceiver (requires Java) Any touchtone phone through the Telephone Portal Android Smart Phones or Tablets with IAX RPT app (PTT) Windows PC with IAX RPT app (PTT) iPhone or Android with IAX Client app Why AllStar Link?

Why AllStar Link? (cont.) AllStar Link AllStarLink.org Automated announcements It can be configured to do desired functions Automatically link repeaters for nets, etc. Weather Conditions, alerts and forecasts Emergency operations modes (different courtesy tones, predefined linkages, emergency announcements) High quality streaming audio to a website (via Broadcastify) Why AllStar Link? (cont.)

Why AllStar Link? (cont.) AllStar Link AllStarLink.org Implement new functions without having to visit the repeater site Recording and archiving of all audio passing through the repeater Remote control of node via the Internet (including but not limited to changing timeouts, PL, courtesy tones, enable, disable, DTMF functions, macros, etc) Uses Linux operating system for stability What else can you imagine? Why AllStar Link? (cont.)

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Good Practices to Follow AllStar Link AllStarLink.org Always know what your node is or is not linked to before connecting to another node Never link two large systems together When linking your node to a large system it is best to link to a HUB instead of a connected node HUB nodes generally have a superior Internet connection and handle higher throughput Administrators can readily troubleshoot and remedy any problems that may arise from a central point Never daisy-chain nodes to a HUB Never RF Link to a repeater you do not own without the owner's permission Good Practices to Follow

Good Practices to Follow (cont.) AllStar Link AllStarLink.org Pause 2 seconds before speaking to allow all far end transmitters to synchronize Pause 2 seconds between transmissions to allow other stations to break in Good Practices to Follow (cont.)

What Do I Need? AllStar Link AllStarLink.org A node assigned to you from AllStarLink.org A Computer Node radio or radios (simplex or full duplex) An interface to connect your computer to your node radio or radios (simplex or full duplex) Internet connection Bandwidth requirement 87 kbps (ULaw) Codec What Do I Need?

Resources AllStar Link AllStarLink.org AllStarLink.org AllStar Link Network EchoLink.org Allstar Link System hamvoip.org w0fcm.com AllStar Explained by Doug Crompton

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