Thanks to the enthusiastic and creative guys in Yorkshire, there is a new stage of development in the UK Svxlink network. There has been some significant development recently with https://ukwide.svxlink.net https://north.america.svxlink.net and https://au.svxlink.net where these three networks and the YorkshireNet are linked together in a federation. All talkgroups used within the network are useable throughout.
No longer is is necessary to use an image on a raspberry pi to connect to the network as a repeater or node. Go to an article within these pages and read about the Svxlink-Bootstrap© written by me, that can utilise most of the Debian family of devices to create a node or repeater. The purpose of the Svxlink-Bootstrap© is to remove some of the more difficult software building, and introduce a Graphic Interface to build your Svxlink Node or repeater.
There is a YouTube video available showing how this is achieved https://youtu.be/vz9__Y8EAVI?si=TkLrrcvsKs98iwb0.
The SvxReflector front page shows the current connections to the UK Reflector presently, and where can be seen any active nodes when someone is speaking. You will see this shows most stations across the network, not just the UK.
The web buttons on the top will take you to the relevant pages. Ignor Downloads as it is no longer advised, as the software there is being replaced by the Svxlink-Bootstrap.
- Any questions at all, then please do not email [email protected]
All credit to Tobias Blömberg SM0SVX for this excellent Svxlink© software. Special thanks to Lee M0YDG for the inclusion of the lookup dashboard and registration software, and to him and Josh M0DIT for collaboration for the continuing Svxlink UK / WW Project.
*Technical details – The best way to make an interface.
- Is your Sound Card CM-108(CM-119), Seeed VoiceCard (WM8960) or another?
- Is your CM-108 (CM-119) Modified to receive COS and operate the PTT or a USB Widget from 2E0IJJ or F8ASB or a TOADS board from KM9G?
- Is your COS (Squelch) Active High or Active Low?
- Is your PTT Active Low which is generally the norm.
Enjoy the software and make it fun.
73
Chris G4NAB