I remember modifying DUDESTAR (previous name) into an IMBE/AMBE VOIP software. Unfortunately, I no longer have any source codes, or binaries of that project. :( Anyways, nice video!
Well done video. I’d suggest to try an external speaker, cable or bluetooth, from the phone, and see wether the audio is better or not. Best wishes Diego
The version originally on the Play Store was with the vocoder installed, however it was pulled and existing installations were 'upgraded' without fanfair. It is possible this has something to do the license of the AMBE vocoder used.
I am not good enough with tech to need to add the vocoder so if there is somewhere I can go to get a version with the vocoder already installed please let me know as I have both an android phone and a windows computer
Thank you by your video, yes you're right, now on days in which we must to save energy RoIP direct links its a good manner to do this. And may be this is a good impulse for the growing of the Network Radios. But... In my own experience the big issue is the absence of the real AMBE vocoder, you really perceibe that. You may connect one yes, but to much procesding load for a small smartphone in nany times I guess. Better option for me, DVSwitch, in which a separate server can hold the AMBE dongle and code/decode in a much more apropiate CPU. In my opinion. Today in Brandmeister could be the Master Server hold a software vocoder, and the server directly listen to a Universal RoIP client like Moomla or Zello. But yes, for many, you are showing the most simple solution. And many thanks for about that. 73 de CE2DJA.
Hi @@radiosification yes that's fully understandable. But when we decided to link our radios with Networks, from exactly this moment, it's valid to think skipping the radio gateway some times or absolutely, I mean. I know some fellows that they decided don't use their radios anymore, after they knew about DroidStar. Let's imagine the cost of a radio that works in DMR, NXDN, YSF, DS and so on? For many the temptation is enormous. LOL I believe it is valid to include these RoIP options as one of the real ways to access our Telecommunications Systems, sharing their favorable and unfavorable aspects, with the detail that it deserves. Thanks for your video, 73.
Yes, both. This is for licenced amateur radio operators only since your audio will be transmitted out on amateur frequencies if the talkgroups you use are connected to any repeaters or even hotspots.
@@notsecure ah right yeah, each network will have a list of talkgroups. For example search on Google "brandmeister talkgroups" and you should see a list.
I did download the right one for my phone, but for some reason it just wouldn't work no matter what I tried. http or https. I think I even tried downloading it separately and providing the local path to the file and it still didn't work. You're lucky it worked easily.
If you think you can only get a couple of miles using Simplex FM you are simply not trying, 20 miles is easy in the open and I have talked to people 50 miles away simplex without a repeater. Sure with repeaters you can go much further and my local ones are linked to Echolink and other networks at certain times so the world your oyster. You have to master each mode seperately and become an expert in it. I am a DMR fan have hotspots too as well as HF radio and SDRs. Keep up with the excellent videos though! 73 de M0RLF
Thanks, but that bit about being able to talk to people as far as a few hundred metres was a joke. I did sprinkle a few jokes in this video, not sure if anyone actually laughed though as I haven't had any comments on them yet 😅
Hi, I've been a long time subscriber and I have some questions regarding programming and XPR7550e for use with a DMR Hotspot. I'm stuck using CPS 2.0 because the previous owner updated the firmware I guess. I'm trying to program talk groups into it but it isn't very straightforward. I'm going to send an email to you because my question may be lengthy any help would be greatly appreciated.
@@radiosification thanks for the reply. Do you know how I can go about getting the 2.09 firmware for the radio? From what I gather, switching the firmware should solve most of my problems and allow me to use CPS 16.0.
@@rickbrooks1608 no, I haven't been keeping up with the updates. The usual way to get firmware for people in the us is using a Motorola online account I believe. You might be able find firmware on the internet if you search around though
If any of you guys are really planning on throwing your radios out, hmu I’ll take them all 😊
You have a wicked sense of humour...
😂 thanks. Nobody else commented about it so I'm not sure if anyone else noticed
I have a Open Spot 4 and a Yeasu FT5D HT and a Alinco DJ-MD5X DMR HT,
Okay, that's nice
How’s Wires X using the open spot 4?
Love the way you did this video the comedy was excellent. 👍
Thanks!
I remember modifying DUDESTAR (previous name) into an IMBE/AMBE VOIP software.
Unfortunately, I no longer have any source codes, or binaries of that project. :(
Anyways, nice video!
Sounds like a cool project!
That throwing away an xpr7550 looked painful-
Is Droidstar working well on current versions of Android? I heard some complaints about it.
So if I have a Jumbospot with the serial port (USB) board below it can it work with this program also? Thanks!
To be honest I have absolutely no clue about that. Hopefully someone else will come along who knows
Where can I get the amber vocoder software or can I just use my existing mmdvm information from my bradmeister or pistar dashboard.
Well done video. I’d suggest to try an external speaker, cable or bluetooth, from the phone, and see wether the audio is better or not.
Best wishes
Diego
Thanks Diego
The version originally on the Play Store was with the vocoder installed, however it was pulled and existing installations were 'upgraded' without fanfair. It is possible this has something to do the license of the AMBE vocoder used.
Yes you're right. Thanks for your input
I have the APK file if anyone needs it I'll upload to mega and share link off channel
@@anti-corruption-anti-tyranny it is already linked to in the video description, unless that link has gone down?
@@radiosification sorry bud ..I failed to read the full description , my bad
@@anti-corruption-anti-tyranny The link is now gone (dead) if you wouldn't mind uploading it. Thank you
Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
I am not good enough with tech to need to add the vocoder so if there is somewhere I can go to get a version with the vocoder already installed please let me know as I have both an android phone and a windows computer
@@N9IBZED if you expand the video description you'll see it
@@radiosification ah ok thanks I'll try when I wake up tomorrow (after my morning coffee
No good if the internet goes down.
Real Ham radio is off grid.
real ham radio is anything that uses ham bands
Hello, what firmware are you using on the radio?
see my other recent video I made on that firmware
I Bluetooth speaker may help the android dmr sound?
Thank you by your video, yes you're right, now on days in which we must to save energy RoIP direct links its a good manner to do this.
And may be this is a good impulse for the growing of the Network Radios. But...
In my own experience the big issue is the absence of the real AMBE vocoder, you really perceibe that. You may connect one yes, but to much procesding load for a small smartphone in nany times I guess.
Better option for me, DVSwitch, in which a separate server can hold the AMBE dongle and code/decode in a much more apropiate CPU. In my opinion.
Today in Brandmeister could be the Master Server hold a software vocoder, and the server directly listen to a Universal RoIP client like Moomla or Zello.
But yes, for many, you are showing the most simple solution. And many thanks for about that. 73 de CE2DJA.
Some of what I said in this video was in a joking manner. I don't seriously suggest you throw all your radios out!
Hi @@radiosification yes that's fully understandable. But when we decided to link our radios with Networks, from exactly this moment, it's valid to think skipping the radio gateway some times or absolutely, I mean.
I know some fellows that they decided don't use their radios anymore, after they knew about DroidStar. Let's imagine the cost of a radio that works in DMR, NXDN, YSF, DS and so on? For many the temptation is enormous. LOL
I believe it is valid to include these RoIP options as one of the real ways to access our Telecommunications Systems, sharing their favorable and unfavorable aspects, with the detail that it deserves. Thanks for your video, 73.
Where can I get the ambe vocoder software to make this application work on my phone.
Haha, how do I find a dodgy software provider? 🍻🤠
Informative video.
Remind me to clean out
Do you need a callsign or a dmr #
Yes, both. This is for licenced amateur radio operators only since your audio will be transmitted out on amateur frequencies if the talkgroups you use are connected to any repeaters or even hotspots.
Is there talk group reference for each servers?
Could you rephrase that?
@@radiosification How do you know which talkgroup to use?
@@notsecure ah right yeah, each network will have a list of talkgroups. For example search on Google "brandmeister talkgroups" and you should see a list.
Very good
I was able to load in the plugin without issue. You just have to browse the folders and pick the right one for your phone.
I did download the right one for my phone, but for some reason it just wouldn't work no matter what I tried. http or https. I think I even tried downloading it separately and providing the local path to the file and it still didn't work.
You're lucky it worked easily.
@@radiosification do you mind telling me the type phone you have and year?
@@bryantwalley OnePlus Nord 2T from 2022
@@radiosification was you able to get it with those instructions?
@@bryantwalley what instructions?
Great: *You don't have permission to access this resource*
Which resource can't you access?
Спасибо!
пожалуйста
I actually have it on my iPhone lol
I guess you're enrolled in the beta test program?
Boy what you describe sounds alot like Ham Radio. Hi Hi. 73
haha, it is!
No thanks, droidstar audio is usually crap!
Please watch the ending :)
What's a wife?
Financial drain - kinda like a mortgage....
If you think you can only get a couple of miles using Simplex FM you are simply not trying, 20 miles is easy in the open and I have talked to people 50 miles away simplex without a repeater. Sure with repeaters you can go much further and my local ones are linked to Echolink and other networks at certain times so the world your oyster. You have to master each mode seperately and become an expert in it. I am a DMR fan have hotspots too as well as HF radio and SDRs. Keep up with the excellent videos though! 73 de M0RLF
Thanks, but that bit about being able to talk to people as far as a few hundred metres was a joke. I did sprinkle a few jokes in this video, not sure if anyone actually laughed though as I haven't had any comments on them yet 😅
Hi, I've been a long time subscriber and I have some questions regarding programming and XPR7550e for use with a DMR Hotspot. I'm stuck using CPS 2.0 because the previous owner updated the firmware I guess. I'm trying to program talk groups into it but it isn't very straightforward. I'm going to send an email to you because my question may be lengthy any help would be greatly appreciated.
Hi Rick. Sorry, I have never used CPS 2.0
@@radiosification thanks for the reply. Do you know how I can go about getting the 2.09 firmware for the radio? From what I gather, switching the firmware should solve most of my problems and allow me to use CPS 16.0.
@@rickbrooks1608 no, I haven't been keeping up with the updates. The usual way to get firmware for people in the us is using a Motorola online account I believe. You might be able find firmware on the internet if you search around though
Great humor and wit! Keep up the great work! KO6CZG. California U.S.A.
Thanks!