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SharkRF openSPOT2 User Manual

SharkRF openSPOT2
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SharkRF openSPOT2 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSharkRF
ModelopenSPOT2
CategoryGateway
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Package Contents

First Steps

Powering Up

Instructions on how to connect the USB-C cable to power the openSPOT2.

Connecting to Wi-Fi Network

Steps to connect the device to a Wi-Fi network for initial setup.

Quick Setup Initialization

Describes the process of initializing the openSPOT2 via its web interface.

Quick Setup

Guides through the initial configuration for connecting to a transceiver and network.

Setting Up Your Transceiver

DMR Radio Setup

Configuration steps for using a DMR radio with the openSPOT2.

D-STAR Radio Setup

Configuration steps for using a D-STAR radio with the openSPOT2.

C4FM/Fusion Radio Setup

Configuration steps for using a C4FM/Fusion radio with the openSPOT2.

NXDN Radio Setup

Configuration steps for using an NXDN radio with the openSPOT2.

P25 Radio Setup

Configuration steps for using a P25 radio with the openSPOT2.

POCSAG Pager Setup

Configuration steps for setting up a POCSAG pager with the openSPOT2.

Example DMR Radio Channel Configurations

Provides example channel configurations for DMR radios like Hytera and Motorola.

DMR Usage Notes

Talkgroups

Explains how talkgroups work in DMR networks and their linking methods.

Dynamic Talkgroups

Details on dynamically linking talkgroups for communication.

Static Talkgroups on the BrandMeister Network

Information on configuring static talkgroups via the BrandMeister Network.

D-STAR APRS

Setting Up the APRS Connection

Steps to set up the APRS special connector for location forwarding.

Setting Up Your D-STAR Transceiver

Guide on configuring a D-STAR transceiver for APRS data.

Enabling the GPS Receiver

Instructions to enable the GPS receiver for location services.

Advanced Settings

Advanced options for customizing APRS symbol, SSID, and comment.

Using the Wires-X Button

Listing Servers

How to get a list of available servers via the radio's interface.

Searching for Servers

Method to search for specific servers using the radio.

Direct ID Entry

Connecting to servers directly using their ID.

Categories

Saving favorite servers into categories for easy access.

C4FM/Fusion APRS

Setting Up the APRS Connection

Steps to configure the APRS connector for location forwarding.

Setting Up Your C4FM/Fusion Transceiver

Guide on configuring a C4FM/Fusion transceiver for APRS data.

Enabling the GPS Receiver

Instructions to enable the GPS receiver for location data.

Advanced Settings

Advanced options for APRS symbol, SSID, and comment customization.

LED States

Button Usage

Opening the Web Interface

About the Web Interface

Status Page

Call Log

Displays a log of all incoming and outgoing calls and announcements.

Log

Shows the device's internal log messages, available in advanced mode.

About the Dejitter Queue

Explains the dejitter queue and how to adjust its length for optimal audio.

Connectors Page

Notes on Connectors

General information about connector settings, keepalive, and timeouts.

General Connector Settings

Basic settings for all connectors, including null connector behavior.

Modem Page

Frequency

Settings for modem frequency, transmit power, and RX offset.

CW ID

Configuration for transmitting a CW identifier.

Other Modem Settings

Advanced modem parameters like call hang time, BCLO, and ignore RX.

Settings Page

Configuration Profile

Manages multiple configuration profiles for different settings and modes.

Firmware Upgrade

Options for upgrading the device's firmware and data.

SharkRF Network

Information about logging into the SharkRF Network.

Voice Announcements

Settings for enabling and customizing voice announcements.

Location Settings

Configure location data for APRS network reporting.

DMR Settings

Specific settings for DMR mode, including color code and cross mode behavior.

D-STAR Settings

Specific settings for D-STAR mode, including echo callsign.

C4FM/Fusion Settings

Specific settings for C4FM/Fusion mode, including data calls and Wires-X options.

NXDN Settings

Specific settings for NXDN mode, including RAN and cross mode behavior.

P25 Settings

Specific settings for P25 mode, including NAC and cross mode behavior.

POCSAG Settings

Configuration for POCSAG mode, including frequency and bitrate.

Lock Settings

Allows locking the device to specific IDs or callsigns.

Miscellaneous Settings

Options for rebooting, resetting configurations, and LED brightness.

Network Page

Network Status

Displays current Wi-Fi and internet connection status.

Network Traffic

Shows real-time network traffic data for the device.

Network Settings

Configuration for hostname, Wi-Fi password, and network country.

NTP Settings

Settings for synchronizing device time using the Network Time Protocol.

Wireless Settings

Configuration of Wi-Fi network connections, including multiple profiles.

IP Settings

Configuration of IP address and DNS settings (DHCP or static).

MAC Settings

Options for cloning MAC addresses, useful for captive portals.

Side Panels / Tools Page

Quick Call

Feature for making quick calls to link/unlink talkgroups and reflectors.

BrandMeister Manager

Tool to manage talkgroups and reflectors on the BrandMeister network.

DMR SMS Chat

Allows sending and receiving SMS messages in DMR mode.

POCSAG/DAPNET

Interface for managing POCSAG messages and DAPNET connections.

APRS Chat

Enables sending and receiving messages over the APRS network.

ID Database Lookup

Tool to look up radio IDs and callsigns.

Upgrade

Interface for checking and applying firmware and data upgrades.

Login Page

Null Connector

Homebrew/MMDVM Connector

Cross Mode Usage

Using the connector for cross-mode communications (C4FM, NXDN).

Auto Connect

Automatically connecting to a specific ID or talkgroup upon server connection.

Call Rerouting

Enabling rerouting of calls to specific talkgroups like TG9.

SSIDs

Using SSIDs to connect multiple hotspots to the same network.

DMRplus Dongle Connector

Cross Mode Usage

Using the DMRplus dongle for cross-mode communications.

DCS/XLX Connector

URCALL/Your Call Method

Switching reflectors/gateways using URCALL or specific callsigns.

DTMF Method

Using DTMF codes to switch between servers and modules.

REF/XRF Connector

URCALL/Your Call Method

Switching reflectors/gateways using URCALL or specific callsigns.

DTMF Method

Using DTMF codes to switch between servers and modules.

FCS Connector

Cross Mode Usage

Using the FCS connector for cross-mode communications.

YSFReflector Connector

Switching YSFReflector Servers Using Your Radio

How to change YSFReflector servers via the radio's interface.

Cross Mode Usage

Using the YSFReflector connector for cross-mode communications.

NXDNReflector Connector

Talkgroup Handling

Managing talkgroups for NXDNReflector servers.

Switching NXDNReflector Servers Using Your Radio

Changing servers via the radio's interface.

Cross Mode Usage

Using the NXDNReflector connector for cross-mode communications.

P25Reflector Connector

Talkgroup Handling

Managing talkgroups for P25Reflector servers.

Switching P25Reflector Servers Using Your Radio

Changing servers via the radio's interface.

Cross Mode Usage

Using the P25Reflector connector for cross-mode communications.

DAPNET Connector

APRS Connector

SharkRF IP Connector Client Connector

SharkRF IP Connector Server Connector

AutoCal Connector

Powersaving

Control Calls

Local Echo Service

Tests audio quality by recording and playing back transmissions.

Current Configuration Profile Query

Checks the currently active configuration profile number.

Change Configuration Profile

Switches between different configuration profiles using radio commands.

Connector Status Query

Queries the status of the currently active connector.

Active IP Address Query

Retrieves the device's active IP address via radio commands.

D-STAR Unlink Command

Command to unlink from D-STAR networks and activate the Null connector.

Cross Modem Modes

Using a DMR Connector with a C4FM Radio

How to use DMR connector with C4FM radio for cross-mode communication.

Using a DMR Connector with an NXDN Radio

How to use DMR connector with NXDN radio for cross-mode communication.

Using a C4FM Connector with a DMR Radio

How to use C4FM connector with DMR radio for cross-mode communication.

Using a C4FM Connector with an NXDN Radio

How to use C4FM connector with NXDN radio for cross-mode communication.

Using a C4FM Connector with a P25 Radio

How to use C4FM connector with P25 radio for cross-mode communication.

USB Serial Console

API

Factory Reset

Troubleshooting

Specifications

Acknowledgement

Open Source Licences

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