<html><head></head><body><div>On Tue, 2016-02-16 at 16:16 +1030, Matthew Cook wrote:</div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr">Liz,<div><br></div><div>A few of us here in VK5 have put together ammo boxes (x4) with the following for "Field Portable" Receive Only iGates;</div><div><ul><li>Raspberry Pi 2 model B<br></li><li>TNC-Pi<br></li><li>Sierra Wireless AirCard 320U (USB 3G)<br></li><li>2 x 7Ah Gelcells</li><li>5V@2A PSU (inc low volt dropout)</li></ul></div><div>Radio wise we're all using surplus 2m HT's like the IC-2GA, IC-u2, IC-2AT hmm common Icom theme there...</div><div><br></div><div>For new radios I'd be looking for a FC-301/D since there is plenty of information about getting these to work (including a service manual) on the argent data website. They will do 8W@12V into a good antenna and actually draw less power than my favoured FM828, front end is a little naf when co-sited with other TX's but out in the country away from the muck they do well enough without gongs !</div><div><br></div><div>Antenna wise we've just screwed SO-239/MCB bases to the lids of the ammo boxes for both 2m and 3G. Then just a couple of mobile whips. These can sit out on the ground, or be placed at the bottom of a portable mast fed with RG213 and PL-259 connectors etc...</div><div><br></div><div>O/S wise it's just Aprx, Raspbian (latest), AX25 stack, i2ckiss etc. By far the hardest part was the 3G modem, in some ways those 3G/4G Wingle's (3G over wifi modules) are far easier. If you've got the $$$ then the Microtik RB411 series routers are excellent too. The rPi WiFi module is really easy to use.</div><div><br></div><div><div>There isn't that much to be done in terms of linux config or compiling. If you've any reasonable linux skills 3-4 hours tops (excluding 3G modelm =) )</div></div><div><br></div><div>As mentioned previously I've had good success with the rPi and AX25 stack, I've had my temporary lash up (VK5ZM-5) on air for three years now and I've not had to reset it yet. I know your experience has been somewhat different.</div><div><br></div><div>YMMV.<br></div><div><br></div><div>73</div><div><br></div><div>Matthew</div><div>VK5ZM</div></div></blockquote><div><br></div><div>I was about to suggest a similar setup to this! so I just say that this would be the most cost effective. </div><div><br></div><div class="-x-evo-signature-wrapper"><span>-- <br>Scott Evans <<a href="mailto:vk7hse@gmail.com">vk7hse@gmail.com</a>></span></div></body></html>