W8FIK So I need to learn about these things i thing Some kinda node thing so I can do node stuff with my Yaesu FT70DR So who can point me the right direction?
K6PFG W8FIK If you have another Yaesu radio that does system fusion and can act as a node, then you are in business. Otherwise, an old FTM 100D can act as one with the HSI-200 and software will do.
W1DVR Hey @[deleted] , What you need is called a hotspot. It lets your FT-70DR connect to digital rooms over the internet, no repeater needed. Easy ones to buy: AURSINC MMDVM Hotspot Zumspot or OpenSpot 3 (if you can find one used) Want to build one? Get a Raspberry Pi Zero W Add an MMDVM hat on top Install free software called Pi-Star Let me know which way you’re leaning — I (or others here) can help you set it up!
W1DVR @[deleted]! The AURSINC is a solid choice to get started. https://www.aursinc.com/collections/mmdvm-hotspot or if you want a pre-built one. here is one on Amazon: Upgraded 4.2 MMDVM DMR Dstar YSF Hotspot Spot Radio WiFi Digital Voice Modem Raspbery P Zero W Two Color Screen pi-Star
W8FIK well perhaps but i keep hearing that the ft70Dr is the only fusion radio that wont work with a hotspot so im confused….more
W1DVR @[deleted] there is some confusion out there about the FT-70DR and hotspots. The good news: it does work with hotspots like Pi-Star, but only in DN mode (not VW mode), and it has to be set up just right. Here is a video that might help:
W8FIK [unknown] Yeah thios is way over my head im thinking this was money wasted Thanx for trying to help
