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Description
XLX927 is a multiprotocol reflector, with up to 26 modules that can be utilized. At present, only 10 are enabled. Each module is a separate room that can be accessed. A transcoding server is attached to the reflector to allow up to 4 channels to be transcoded at once. That would be two modules allowing DStar to DMR or Fusion communication at one time.
How To Access
With your favorite hotspot, connect to one of the following servers using Fusion/YSF, DMR or DStar. There are specific XLX settings in the Fusion, DMR, and DStar sections.
- Use DN mode to the 145.29 MHz W2XRX repeater if in RF range
- Use Wires-X room #21704 if connected to Wires-X
- (Hotspot) XLX927 Module B (TG6, Color Code 1, Slot 2 for DMR)
- (Hotspot) YSF-00927 or XLX927 for YSF
- (Hotspot) XLX927 for DStar
YSF will default to Module B.
No special Talk Group or Brandmeister connection should be required for DMR. You should be able to connect directly to XLX927 using the settings above.
Module A is reserved for D-Star. DStar to DStar users. Here is the info on how to connect:
- DPlus URCALL REF927AL
- DPlus DTMF *927A
- DExtra URCALL XRF927AL
- DExtra DTMF B927A
- DCS URCALL DCS927AL
- DCS DTMF D927A
To connect to Module B and talk with Fusion or DMR users, the easiest way is to connect to XLX927 Module B if you are able. Otherwise, use the info above and change the A to B.
Module C is for DMR to DMR Contacts (though Module B is OK to use)
- Use Talk Group 64003
Modules D-J are for Future Use
Guidelines for Use
- In short —- leave some space —
- If accessing the reflector using YSF or no specific module on DMR, wait 3 to 4 seconds before picking up the PTT after the other station stops talking.
- Similarly, after you stop speaking, wait a second or two before letting go of the PTT button.
YSF and DMR to Wires-X Bridge
The XLX Reflector is bridged to Wires-X Room 21704 (XARC Room). The W2XRX repeater is also usually connected to the XARC Room (unless a user has moved it temporarily). This means that a user with an HT and a hotspot can connect to our W2XRX repeater with Fusion/YSF, DMR, or DStar and carry on a QSO with a mobile user on the repeater.
The XLX027 reflector is on 24/7. The bridge to Wires-X Room 21704 is currently part-time, usually 7:30AM until 11:50 PM daily. It will vary if a repeater user enters Wires-X control mode and moves to another room as well.
The bridging hardware and software resides at the K2AS QTH, along with the transcoding server. Power outages, hardware issues, home network and/or issues with my ISP can affect the operation of the bridge. Hopefully, these are rare.
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