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→Wiring/Connections
=Firmware=
=Firmware=
==Quantar Firmware==
==Quantar Firmware==
You will want to have newer (ie R020.014.048) firmware in the Station Control Module (SCM). Head on over to [https://wiki.w9cr.net/index.php/Quantar Bryan's site] to download the firmware files. You will also want to get the RSS manual and Service Manual when you are there.
You will want to have newer (ie R020.014.048) firmware in the Station Control Module (SCM). Head on over to [https://wiki.w9cr.net/index.php/Quantar Bryan's site]<ref name="W9CRWiki"/> to download the firmware files. You will also want to get the RSS manual and Service Manual when you are there.
Upgrade the firmware in your SCM and Wireline module, using the instructions in your RSS manual. You should end up with something like this when you go look at the versions screen in the RSS:
Upgrade the firmware in your SCM and Wireline module, using the instructions in your RSS manual. You should end up with something like this when you go look at the versions screen in the RSS:
<pre>
<syntaxhighlight lang="text">Station Control Firmware R020.14.048
Station Control Firmware R020.14.048
Station Wireline Firmware R020.14.003
Station Wireline Firmware R020.14.003
Station Exciter Firmware R020.09.018
Station Exciter Firmware R020.09.018
Station Boot2 Firmware R020.14.015
Station Boot2 Firmware R020.14.015
Station Boot1 Firmware R020.09.011
Station Boot1 Firmware R020.09.011
Codeplug Version 14
Codeplug Version 14</syntaxhighlight>
</pre>
Note, you will want to update your codeplug too, that is under the Tools --> Codeplug Upgrade menu.
Note, you will want to update your codeplug too, that is under the Tools --> Codeplug Upgrade menu.
=Wiring/Connections=
=Wiring/Connections=
A good primer on the connections available on the backplane can be found over on [http://www.repeater-builder.com/motorola/quantar/q-interfacing/quantar-interfacing.html Repeater Builder]<ref name="RepeaterBuilderQuantar2>[http://www.repeater-builder.com/motorola/quantar/q-interfacing/quantar-interfacing.html Repeater Builder]</ref> , or dig through the various manuals.
A good primer on the connections available on the backplane can be found over on [http://www.repeater-builder.com/motorola/quantar/q-interfacing/quantar-interfacing.html Repeater Builder]<ref name="RepeaterBuilderQuantar2>[http://www.repeater-builder.com/motorola/quantar/q-interfacing/quantar-interfacing.html Repeater Builder Motorola Quantar Interfacing]</ref> , or dig through the various manuals.
It is best to use the "Telco" connector, J17, to make the interface cable. This requires a 50-pin MALE Amphenol connector and 90 degree hood. Carefully solder the connections if you have to, or find your local communications installer buddy with an Amphenol "butterfly" tool to crimp one for you.
It is best to use the "Telco" connector, J17, to make the interface cable. This requires a 50-pin MALE Amphenol connector and 90 degree hood. Carefully solder the connections if you have to, or find your local communications installer buddy with an Amphenol "butterfly" tool to crimp one for you.
This is the important one to actually turn on the discriminator audio output on the backplane when the station boots/reboots:
This is the important one to actually turn on the discriminator audio output on the backplane when the station boots/reboots:
<pre>
<syntaxhighlight lang="text">Description: DISC AUDIO ON
Description: DISC AUDIO ON
State: COLD RESET Cond: OR State: WARM RESET
State: COLD RESET Cond: OR State: WARM RESET
Action: RXDSC-AUXRX-ON
Action: RXDSC-AUXRX-ON
Inaction: NULL
Inaction: NULL</syntaxhighlight>
</pre>
This is how we allow external PTT, and gate the AUX TX audio from Pin 5 to the Exciter:
This is how we allow external PTT, and gate the AUX TX audio from Pin 5 to the Exciter:
<pre>
<syntaxhighlight lang="text">Description: TX AUDIO
Description: TX AUDIO
State: INPUT 9
State: INPUT 9
Action: DEKEY FROM WL; AUXTX-TX OFF
Action: DEKEY FROM WL; AUXTX-TX OFF
Inaction: KEY FROM WL; AUXTX-TX ON
Inaction: KEY FROM WL; AUXTX-TX ON</syntaxhighlight>
</pre>
=AllStar (Asterisk) Configuration=
=AllStar (Asterisk) Configuration=
Duplex Screen Settings:
Duplex Screen Settings:
<pre>
<syntaxhighlight lang="text">Tune Mode: Manual
Tune Mode: Manual
Tune Freq: repeater TX frequency
Tune Freq: repeater TX frequency
Input Port: RF In
Input Port: RF In
De-emphasis: 750uS
De-emphasis: 750uS
Detector: Pk+-Max
Detector: Pk+-Max
SINAD meter changed to AF Freq meter
SINAD meter changed to AF Freq meter</syntaxhighlight>
</pre>
Confirm that when you turn on the RF Gen, the station keys, and you should get audio demodulating on the test set as audio goes through the AllStar host and back out. If not, troubleshoot your AllStar configuration, check your RSS settings, wiring, etc.
Confirm that when you turn on the RF Gen, the station keys, and you should get audio demodulating on the test set as audio goes through the AllStar host and back out. If not, troubleshoot your AllStar configuration, check your RSS settings, wiring, etc.