pi star thing
Posted by @W8FIK May 29, 2025
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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?
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@"W8FIK"#27! 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](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CHDS8BK2)
well perhaps but i keep hearing that the ft70Dr is the only fusion radio that wont work with a hotspot
so im confused....more
@W8FIK 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:
@"W1DVR"#p268
Yeah thios is way over my head
im thinking this was money wasted
Thanx for trying to help
@"W8FIK"#p255 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.
Hey @W8FIK ,
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!