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Go to https://pttlink.org/ and click on the '''<Login/Sign Up>''' link.

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[[File:Ptt site menu login.png|none|thumb|545x545px]]

Next click the '''<Sign Up>''' link.

[[File:Ptt_site sign up.png|none|thumb]]

== Download PTTLink image file ==

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Go to [[Main_Page#Downloads|wiki.pttlink.org]] scroll down to the Downloads section and select the appropriate image for the type of system you will use.

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[[File:~~ptt~~ download.png|~~frameless~~|~~border|533x533px~~]]

[[File:ASL download.png|none|thumb]]

Write the image file to media. Either a USB memory stick, CD or DVD, or a microSD card (Raspberry Pi).

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You will need to login to your account at [https://pttlink.org/ https://PTTLink.org/]

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[[File:~~ptt~~ site menu login.png|none|thumb|~~800x800px~~]]

[[File:Ptt site menu login.png|none|thumb|579x579px]]

Click on <'''Login/Sign Up>''' as shown in the image above.

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[[File:~~ptt~~ site login.png|none|thumb~~|308x308px~~]]

[[File:Ptt site login.png|none|thumb]]

== Create a Server ==

You will need to create a "server" : Click on '''<Portal>''' then '''<Server Settings>'''.

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[[File:ptt site server settings.png|none|thumb|~~800x800px~~]]

[[File:ptt site server settings.png|none|thumb|579x579px]]

Click on '''<Add a new server>'''.

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At the top of the page, click '''<Portal>''' and then on '''<Node Settings>'''.

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[[File:~~ptt~~ site ~~request~~ node 1.png|none|thumb|~~800x800px~~]]

[[File:Ptt site node settings.png|none|thumb|565x565px]]

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Then click '''<~~Request a new node number~~>'''.

Then click '''<Continue...>'''.

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[[File:ptt site request node 2.png|none|thumb~~|800x800px~~]]

[[File:ptt site request node number 1.png|none|thumb]]

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Then click '''<Request ~~a new node number~~>'''.

Then click '''<Request>'''.

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[[File:ptt site request node 1.png|none|thumb|~~800x800px~~]]~~Select which server you would wish to have a node number assigned to~~

[[File:ptt site request node number 2.png|none|thumb|424x424px]]

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if you ~~need more than one~~ node number ~~for the same server, repeat this process~~

Select which server you would wish to have a node number assigned to.

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A comment of 'additional node on same server' would be appropriate

A comment of 'additional node on same server' would be appropriate if you are requesting a second node number.

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[[File:ptt site request node 3.png|none|thumb|~~800x800px~~]]

[[File:ptt site request node number 3.png|none|thumb|673x673px]]

Once your node number request(s) are processed you will receive an email.

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Fill in the information for you node and click '''<Submit>'''.

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[[File:ptt node settings form.png|none|thumb|800x800px]]

[[File:ptt site node settings form.png|none|thumb|800x800px]]

Write down your node number, password and the call sign you assigned for the node as you will use them to configure your PTTLink system.

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== Install and configure ~~PTTLink~~ to your computer ==

== Install and configure PttLink to your computer ==

Consult your owners manual or your favorite internet search engine for how to install an image for your computer system.

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Install the PTTLink disk image to your computer. Insert the appropriate media for your system and boot the computer.

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When the login prompt appears enter the user ID of '''repeater''' and press '''<Enter>'''.

When the login prompt appears enter the user ID of

'''repeater'''

and press '''<Enter>'''.

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Enter the default password of '''~~pttlink~~'''

Enter the default password of

'''allstarlink'''

Follow the on screen instructions for the initial password change.

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For users familiar with the linux operation system you may proceed to edit the system manually.

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For users not familiar with linux and ~~PTTLink~~, at the Linux CLI (command line interface)

For users not familiar with linux and PttLink, at the Linux CLI (command line interface)

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Type '''sudo ~~pttlink~~-menu''' as the example below shows.

Type '''sudo asl-menu''' as the example below shows.

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sudo ~~pttlink~~-menu

repeater@repeater:~$ sudo asl-menu

This will load the PTTLink configuration menu.

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[[File:~~ptt~~ menu 1.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

[[File:Asl menu main screen.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

== PTTLink software setup ==

Choose option '''<1>'''.

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[[File:~~Ptt~~ first time.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

[[File:002_first_time.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

Since it is your first time setup, answer '''<Yes>''' so you can setup a "'''root'''" password. Don't forget to write down your user an password.

[[File:003_password.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

Setup now will ask if you want to change "'''repeater'''" account password with you should already changed at first time login so answer '''<No>''', unless you want to change it again. Do not forget to write it down.

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[[File:~~Ptt repeater password prompt~~.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

[[File:004_repeater_password.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

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~~Next, cause it is your first time setup, answer '''<Yes>''' so you can setup a "'''root'''" password. Don't forget to write down your user and password.~~

Now lets set time zone '''<Ok>'''.

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~~[[File:Ptt root password prompt.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]~~

[[File:005_timezone.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

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Now ~~let's~~ set time zone '''<Ok>'''.

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[[File:~~Ptt timezone setup~~.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

Choose the node's continent.

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[[File:~~Ptt geo area~~.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

[[File:006_continent.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

Choose the node's city.

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[[File:~~Ptt time zone~~.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

[[File:007_city.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

Next you can change the name of you host name, the default is '''repeater'''.

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[[File:~~Ptt by default~~.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

[[File:008_message.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

Answer '''<Yes>''' to be able to make changes.

[[File:009_edit_hostname.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

Type the new host name and hit '''<Enter>'''.

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[[File:~~Ptt hostname prompt~~.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

[[File:010_hostname.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

If you want to set up a domain, type it and hit '''<Enter>'''.

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[[File:~~Ptt domain prompt~~.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

[[File:011_domain_name.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

Say '''<Ok>''' to this message.

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[[File:~~Ptt existing hostname~~.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

[[File:012_message.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

Now you can make your network settings '''<Ok>'''.

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[[File:~~Ptt setting for dhcp~~.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

[[File:013_dhcp.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

Just say '''<Ok>''' to this message.

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[[File:~~Ptt you can network~~.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

[[File:014_network.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

To choose between DHCP or Static IP say '''<Yes>'''.

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[[File:~~Ptt network setup~~.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

[[File:015_dhcp_static.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

Use '''<D>''' for DHCP or '''<nowiki><S></nowiki>'''. for Static, if you choose Static, you will be asked to enter it next, for this example DHCP is in use.

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[[File:~~Ptt dhcp or static~~.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

[[File:016_dhcp_static.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

Just say '''<Ok>''' to this message.

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[[File:~~Ptt commented out.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]~~

[[File:017_message.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

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~~As you already selected DHCP now select '''<Back>''' to continue.~~

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~~[[File:Ptt dhcp or static~~.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

Just say '''<Ok>''' to this message.

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[[File:~~Ptt you will now move~~.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

[[File:018_message.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

Just say '''<Ok>''' to this message.

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[[File:~~Ptt importing the~~.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

[[File:019_message.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

Choose option '''<A1>'''.

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[[File:~~Ptt a menu a1~~.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

[[File:020_a_menu_a1.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

Choose option '''<N1>'''.

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[[File:~~Ptt n menu n1~~.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

[[File:021_n_menu_n1.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

Type the node number for your node. Yes the one you previously wrote down from PTTLink site.

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[[File:~~Ptt node number prompt~~.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

[[File:022_node_number.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

Choose option '''<N2>'''.

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[[File:~~Ptt n menu n2~~.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

[[File:023_n_menu_n2.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

Type the node password for your node. Yes the one you previously wrote down from PTTLink site.

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[[File:~~Ptt node password prompt~~.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

[[File:024_node_password.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

Choose option '''<N3>'''.

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[[File:~~Ptt n menu n3~~.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

[[File:025_n_menu_n3.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

Type the call sign for your node. Yes the one you previously wrote down from PTTLink site.

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[[File:~~Ptt call sign prompt~~.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

[[File:026_callsign.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

Choose option '''<N4>'''.

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[[File:~~Ptt n menu n4~~.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

[[File:027_n_menu_n4.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

Choose option '''<I1>'''.

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[[File:~~Ptt i menu i1~~.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

[[File:028_i_menu_i1.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

Just say '''<Ok>''' to this message.

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[[File:~~Ptt enable simpleusb~~.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

[[File:029_message.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

Choose option '''<N5>'''.

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[[File:~~Ptt n menu n5~~.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

[[File:030_n_menu_n5.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

If your node will be a simplex node type '''<1>'''.

If your node is a repeater controller type '''<2>'''.

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[[File:~~Ptt duplex type~~.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

[[File:031_rptr_mode.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

Choose option '''<N6>'''.

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[[File:~~Ptt n menu n6~~.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

[[File:032_n_menu_n6.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

Type a new password, this will be used to have access from the nodes web site Allmon2, the default password is 'llcgi'.

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[[File:~~Ptt manager password prompt~~.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

[[File:033_password.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

Just say '''<Ok>''' to this message.

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[[File:~~Ptt setting new~~.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

[[File:034_message.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

Just say '''<Ok>''' to this message.

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[[File:~~Ptt creating basic~~.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

[[File:036_message.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

Choose option '''<N9>'''.

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[[File:~~Ptt n menu n9~~.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

[[File:037_n_menu_n9.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

Just say '''<Ok>''' to this message.

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[[File:~~Ptt setting repeaters~~.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

[[File:038_message.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

Just say '''<Ok>''' to this message.

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[[File:~~Ptt enabling pttlink~~.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

[[File:039_message.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

Just say '''<Ok>''' to this message.

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[[File:~~Ptt setting the node~~.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

[[File:040_message.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

Just say '''<Ok>''' to this message.

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[[File:~~Ptt setting node~~.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

[[File:041_message.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

Just say '''<Ok>''' to this message.

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[[File:~~Ptt enabling the~~.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

[[File:042_message.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

Just say '''<Ok>''' to this message.

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[[File:~~Ptt setting duplex~~.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

[[File:043_message.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

Just say '''<Ok>''' to this message.

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[[File:~~Ptt node number~~.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

[[File:044_message.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

Choose option '''<Back>'''.

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[[File:~~Ptt n menu back~~.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

[[File:045_n_menu_back.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

Choose option '''<AZ>'''.

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[[File:~~Ptt a menu az~~.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

[[File:046_a_menu_az.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

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Review what you wrote down with what you have configured on your ~~system and~~ press '''<Enter>'''.

Review what you wrote down with what you have configured on your systemand press '''<Enter>'''.

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[[File:~~Ptt review~~.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

[[File:047_review.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

Choose '''<Yes>''' to backup your configuration.

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[[File:~~Ptt backup and save~~.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

[[File:048_backup.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

Just say '''<Ok>''' to this message.

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[[File:~~Ptt your original~~.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

[[File:049_message.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

Just say '''<Ok>''' to this message.

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[[File:~~Ptt new configuration~~.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

[[File:050_message.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

Just say '''<Ok>''' to this message.

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[[File:~~Ptt asterisk reload~~.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

[[File:051_message.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

Choose option '''<Exit>'''.

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[[File:~~Ptt a menu exit~~.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

[[File:052_a-menu_exit.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

Answer '''<Yes>''', because we already saved our configuration.

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[[File:~~Ptt exit~~.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

[[File:053_exit.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

If you want to automatically start your system with this menu answer '''<Yes>''', if not then '''<No>'''.

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[[File:~~Ptt select menu at login~~.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

[[File:054_select_menu_sartup.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

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If you answer was '''<No>''', remember you can come back to this menu typing '''sudo ~~pttlink~~-menu''' as the following example:

If you answer was '''<No>''', remember you can come back to this menu typing '''sudo asl-menu''' as the following example:

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sudo ~~pttlink~~-menu

repeater@repeater:~$ sudo asl-menu

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[[File:~~Ptt you may~~.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

[[File:055_message.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

Now your node will reboot to apply all the changes we have done, so say '''<Ok>'''.

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[[File:~~Ptt setup is complete~~.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

[[File:056_reboot.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

== PTTLink Audio settings with SimpleUSB ==

Once you've hooked up a radio with your desired interface, it's time to test and tune the audio from the radio.

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type '''sudo ~~ptlink~~-menu''' like the example ~~bellow~~:

type '''sudo asl-menu''' like the example below:

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sudo ~~pttlink~~-menu

repeater@repeater:~$ sudo asl-menu

Choose option '''<4>'''.

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[[File:~~Ptt menu 4~~.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

[[File:101_asl_menu_4.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

With option '''<F>''', will trigger PTT few times on your radio for testing, you should also listen a test tone.

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To achieve that, you can type values between 0 and 999 and press '''<Enter>''' to apply the new value. The system will Tx a test tone for 5 seconds. If you do not set any value and hit '''<Enter>''', you will exit this function keeping the last typed value on RAM.

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Do not forget to turn ~~off~~ the tone generator by pressing once again '''<T>'''.

Do not forget to turn of the tone generator by pressing once again '''<T>'''.

Once you are happy with your settings, type '''<W>''' and '''<Enter>'''.

To exit from this menu type '''<0>''' (zero) and hit '''<Enter>'''.

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== PTT and COS polarity settings ==

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~~If your~~ radio~~, need~~ PTT and/or COS/CTCSS polarity to be inverted go to the ~~mail PTTLink~~ menu and choose option '''<6>'''.

Your radio may require PTT and/or COS/CTCSS polarity to be inverted to work properly. To do this, go to the main ASL menu and choose option '''<6>'''.

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[[File:~~Ptt menu 6~~.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

[[File:103_asl_menu_6.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

Choose option '''<nowiki><I></nowiki>'''.

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[[File:~~Ptt configuration menu i~~.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

[[File:104_config_menu_i.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

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You will be ~~logger~~ to a text file where you will need to find and edit some values:

You will be taken to a text file where you will need to find and edit some values:

PTT invert:

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Search for the line ~~beginning~~ with '''invertptt =''' and change its value as follows:

Search for the line begining with '''invertptt =''' and change its value as follows:

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'''0''' = Ground to Transmit.

'''0''' = Ground to Transmit (most common).

'''1''' = Open to Transmit.

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[[File:~~Ptt invertptt~~.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

[[File:Ptt_invertptt.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

COS/CTCSS invert:

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Search for the line ~~beggining~~ with '''carrierfrom =''' and change its value as follows.

Search for the line beginning with '''carrierfrom =''' and change its value as follows.

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Search for the line ~~beggining~~ with '''ctcssfrom =''' and change its value as follows.

Search for the line beginning with '''ctcssfrom =''' and change its value as follows.

'''no''' = No carrier detection at all.

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'''usb''' = ~~Cor~~ line active Hi.

'''usb''' = COR (COS) line active Hi.

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'''usbinvert''' = ~~Cor~~ line active Low.

'''usbinvert''' = COR (COS) line active Low.

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[[File:~~Ptt invertcarrier~~.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

[[File:Ptt_invertcarrier.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

After making your changes type '''<CTRL> + <X>''' and then type '''<Y>''' followed by '''<Enter>'''. You will be back to the previous menu and choose '''<Back>'''.

Choose Option '''<9>'''.

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[[File:~~Ptt menu 9~~.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

[[File:107_asl_menu_9.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

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Choose option '''<G>''' to ~~restar~~ PTTLink software and apply changes. Choose '''<Back>''', repeat your audio test if needed.

Choose option '''<G>''' to restart PTTLink software and apply changes. Choose '''<Back>''', repeat your audio test if needed.

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[[File:~~Ptt system menu g~~.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

[[File:108_diag_menu_g.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]

Run the following commands to add PTTLink server address.

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~~At this point your node should be up and running~~.

sudo sed -i 's/allstarlink.org/pttlink.org/g' /usr/local/bin/rc.updatenodelist

sudo sed -i 's/allstarlink.org/pttlink.org/g' /usr/local/bin/NodeNameUpdate.sh

sudo sed -i 's/allstarlink.org/pttlink.org/g' /usr/local/bin/NodeUpdate.sh

sudo sed -i 's/allstarlink.org/pttlink.org/g' /etc/asterisk/rpt.conf

sudo sed -i 's/allstarlink.org/pttlink.org/g' /etc/asterisk/iax.conf

sudo sed -i 's/allstarlink.org/pttlink.org/g' /etc/asterisk/extensions.conf

sudo service asterisk restart

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~~== Port forwarding ==~~

Restart your system.

sudo reboot

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~~You will need to forward port 4569 on~~ your ~~ISP modem. As there are many brands~~ and ~~modems, it is not possible to show a step to step guide~~.

At this point your node should be up and running.

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== Allmon2 Setup. ==

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*[[~~PttLink~~ Allmon2 Install]] - Allmon2 setup.

*[[Allmon2 Install]] - Allmon2 setup.

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~~== Allmon2 web control. ==~~

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~~TBD~~

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~~== DTMF control. ==~~

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~~TBD~~

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