yes the OT2m would be a nice stand alone solution for mountain top digi, but unfortunately we observe buffer overrun with current version of firmware and v2 hardware, if operated on a very busy QRG (near city.
OT2m does seem to RESET all 1-5 minutes and transmit useless frames and its startup message. No solution yet, sri vy 73 de Mike OE3MZC --- In [email protected], "Malcolm" <ve...@...> wrote: > > We are using OTR2s along with KPC3's here in the Yukon on Mountain top solar > sites. with no issues. > > One nice thing with them is the ability to have them beacon the voltages from > the batteries. > > The VY1RHP-1 digi at Hayes Peak out side of Johnsons Crossing YT. I have the > OTR2 directly connected to the Batteries and the Radio on a 9.5 volt buss on > the back of the Daniels repeater racks. The Daniels repeater go into a sleep > mode at 10.2 volts so this in turn shuts of the APRS radio. > > VY1RHP-1 is OTR2 > VY1HCH-1 is OTR2 > > Also with the Authorized List you can remote access them and save a expensive > Heli trip to change programing. > > and will soon be adding another to a future site this month. > > Malcolm VY1FC > > --- In [email protected], "w4vab" <w4vab@> wrote: > > > > I have suggested that our local digipeater group replace a lightning > > damaged TNC with an OT2m. A couple of the other members question the > > suitability of the OT2m for use at remote mountain location under solar > > power. > > > > Please give me some comments on the suitability of the OT2m for use in > > permanent digipeater installations at solar powered remote locations. > > > > It would also be helpful to have the callsigns or locations of some of the > > installations. > > > > Thanks, > > > > Hugh, W4VAB > > >
