AURSINC ALLSTAR HOTSPOT
- Craig vk3ncr
- Oct 5
- 2 min read
Updated: Oct 11
Hi Guys,
At the meeting the other day, my recently built Aursinc Allstar Node was on display and connected to the club repeater through the AllStar system, using my iPhone hotspot.
As you're aware, our club's repeater is linked to the AllStar system, Node 66111. This connection enables you to use the repeater not just through the standard RF method, but also with a suitable device, like a phone with the appropriate app, or via RF into a HotSpot Device, such as an Allstar Hotspot. (Below)
All you need if a FM UHF Radio.
These AllStar HotSpots can be bought on several websites, but I was able to purchase one for a discounted price of $76.00, along with a small shipping fee.
Even though I already have a high-powered Hotspot Node at home, it's not very portable. Therefore, I created this one for portable use, like camping and other activities.
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You can connect it to a AllStar node such at our club repeater 66111, or any of the over 40,000 nodes around the world.
What you need:
Aursinc Allstar RF Device $76.00 (approx). Click Here
Raspberry Pi 3/4/5 $63.00 plus (depending on the model) 3B is just fine. Click Here
ASL3 OS Free. Click Here
Available from AliExpress Click Here
Setting it up can be quite challenging, but there is plenty of help available on YouTube.
I'm more than willing to assist.
The videos below can also be found on the Video page of our club's website.
I have managed to get a Water Proof Box to enclose my device in..
A couple of leads off Ebay, one for the antenna and the other is the USB Power feed...
Any questions.. drop in a comment below..
Cheers.... Craig vk3ncr
Thanks Craig.
Very interesting. Might have to look into this and have a crack
Hi Craig, Thank you for this useful information. Please could you clarify something? If you are using this device in conjunction with an FM handheld, presumably the only 'data' you can send to the hotspot is via DTMF tones. Is this the way you select your 'target' node number? Are there code sequences with numbers, * and # to control the setting up and tearing down of a link? (Like the "73" code to hang up and IRLP connection?) Also, with the hardware you have been discussing, is there an option for a display, and what info would this show? Thanks Paul
I’m trying to get my head around how I can make this work for me in the portable situation.
For example, repeater phone I can clearly see its use. As you know, Craig we made use of that at Greens and will make use of it again at the Poplars in a couple of weeks time.
Help me out here.