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g2_ircddb
This package is for making a ircddb gateway based on Scott Lawson KI4LKF g2_ircddb gateway software.
The only repeater device supported so far is a DVAP dongle (see http://www.dvapdongle.com). Plans are to also support a GMSK modem (as soon as I can get my hands on one).
Creating a portable DVAP hotspot based on a Raspberry Pi or a BeagleBone Black that can connect to both DStar reflectors as well as XREF reflectors based on Scott Lawson KI4LKF software is easy.
As configured, this software requires a Debian or Debian-based Linux OS and is specifically designed for a Raspberry Pi (http://raspberrypi.org) on Raspbian Liunx or a BeagleBone Black (http://beagleboard.org) running Debian Linux. Depending on your knowledge with your choice of OS, you can probably get this to work on others as well. The closer you are to a Debian base, the easier it will be.
Start with a Raspberry Pi with the latest Raspbian image (see http://raspberrypi.org) or a BeagleBone Black with the latest Debian image (see http://www.armhf.com). Scott's software will EASILY fit on the on-board memory of the BBB, but you will still need a uSD card to install the armhf.com Debian image to the on-board memory.
You will need several packages to build Scott's gateway. The RasPi will probably have all or most of these but it still doesn't hurt to be sure:
sudo su
apt-get update
apt-get upgrade
apt-get install make g++ unzip git
and maybe a few more of your favorite packages. Here is one of my favorites: "apt-get install avahi-daemon". Then you can "ssh user@hostname.local" instead of "ssh user@ip_address.
After you install all the required packages, the g2_ircddb gateway installation can begin. Go to your login home directory and (without root privileges) type:
git clone git://github.com/ac2ie/g2_ircddb.git
Then cd into the new g2_ircddb directory and review the BUILDING and CONFIGURING file for further instructions.
Tom Early, ac2ie@arrl.net