[ETS/PARC List] Implementing the Asterisk Controller Sys.

[Tremors834 at aol.com]

Hi Martin,
    I don't feel there is any more or any less of a  concern than any other 
type of equipment dependent on a computer. I'm sure we  are all aware that 
in this technological age computers are a part of everyone's  lives whether 
they own one or not. We all know that at times computers  fail. 
    In the event of a computer failure we need to  eventually make sure 
that down time is kept to a minimum. With that, a 2nd  computer has already 
been allocated as a backup (thanks to K2KGG). That 2nd  computer would already 
be programmed with the Asterisk software and ready to be  swapped out. 
    The URI interfaces (1 per repeater) are programmed  with all the 
specific control parameters for our repeaters. Interfacing the  URI's is a matter 
of just connecting the cables. It has been talked about at the  meeting 
already that a 3rd URI would eventually be purchased as a back-up. For  full 
redundancy we could purchase a 4th URI at a later time.
    I think what is stated above is a good start to  reducing "down time" 
in the event of a computer failure.
    As for the operating system and software itself,  Linux has been a 
proven and reliable operating system (more so than windows from  what I 
understand) and Asterisk is also a stable and proven phone PBX software  with a full 
backing of support. As a matter of fact, some large companies are  using 
the "free" open source Asterisk software for their phone systems,  such as 
Electric Utility Southern Co, and American Fiber Systems (remember-  Asterisk 
was designed as a phone PBX control software and later "tweaked" for  use 
with Amateur Radio). Plus there are many Phone PBX System Supplier/Installer  
companies using only Asterisk as their PBX software.
    The repeater linking capabilities are  dependent on an Internet 
connection. Which in turn is dependent on an outside  Internet Service Provider 
(i.e.: Verizon DSL). Should there be a computer  failure or Internet Service 
disruption there is still RF.

 
Gene
KC2WDZ  

 
In a message dated 8/2/2010 8:48:17 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
mminnicino at phenv.com writes:

Any  concerns about the reliability of the system, considering the 
dependency on a  "computer" ?


Martin Minnicino
WN2SJL

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Subject: [ETS/PARC List] Implementing the Asterisk  Controller Sys.

Hi Everyone,
After last nights ETS  meeting  and discussion I'm sure many of you, as 
I am, are very  excited  about implementing the Asterisk rpt controller to 
our clubs  repeaters. A few of  you expressed interest in being part the  
committee to implement this  upgrade. As stated last night,  Rich-KB2LLM 
will be 
spearheading the project.  Those of you  interested please email me your 
Name, 
Callsign and direct email   address. 
As simple as the Asterisk system can be to   interface and operate, 
there can be some intricate tasks and procedures  needed  to be done to 
complete 
the project. I feel it would be  beneficial for all those  involved in the 
project to be in contact  with each other so everyone knows what  tasks are 
being done or not  done. This would be helpful in seeing that the  Asterisk 
system is  interfaced smoothly and seamlessly with minimal disruption to  
the  
current repeater operation.

Thanks you  all,
73
Gene
KC2WDZ
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