news for a new updates for dv4mf2 software

Every repeater we add to the bridge exponentially adds to the number of rules we need to create in order to make the systems work. The current c bridge software was never intended to do what we are doing with it. It was meant for much smaller applications. The network of c bridges is a myriad of cross connections that introduces latency, dropouts and potential collisions between users. Risks with BrandMeister BrandMeister software is immature and does not have a long history of stable operation under load There is no guarantee the volunteer developers will continue to develop and support the software Management of the server and network are outside the control of PAPA System administrators Static and Dynamic Talkgroups The BrandMeister network manages talkgroups differently that the C Bridge. On the C Bridge network each repeater is configured with a set of talkgroups. There are always on and user activated (or push to talk) groups. These are configured at the C Bridge and cannot be modified by users from their radios. On the BrandMeister network static talkgroups are configured by repeater operators. These talkgroups are similar to always on talkgroups. They will always transmit when there is traffic. These are the only talkgroups that must be configured by repeater operators. When a user keys up on a dynamic talkgroup the BrandMeister system creates a subscription for that talkgroup on that repeater.

Then, for 15 minutes, the system will send audio for that talkgroup to the repeater. 15 minutes after the last transmission on a given repeater, that talkgroup will be dropped from the repeater.Ĥ Users have the ability to key up on any talkgroup and use it. For us here in California, a user could key up on a Florida state talkgroup and it would work fine. 15 minutes later the connection would drop. Interestingly, the timeslot is not important. The network will route the audio to the repeater and transmit on the same timeslot. It is recommended that timeslot 1 be used for wide area conversations leaving timeslot 2 available to local communications. Unlike other linking systems there is no need to drop a connection or restore a link.

Dynamic talkgroups are time slot agnostic. This means I can key up on talkgroup 123 on timeslot 1 and could be talking with someone on talkgroup 123 on timeslot 2.

News for a new updates for dv4mf2 software