Workaround for AllStarLink transmit audio issue. Fixed WIRES-X Portable Digital Node problem. Replaced SIP phones. Restored network after breaking the network card. New travel router.
Tom - Another great issue of TRWR with lots of interesting and actionable info! Thanks very much for the recommendation of the Polycom VVX 401 that's compatible with Hamshack Hotline. I decided to get back online with HH and your recommendation was timely. I acquired a few surplus Cisco VOIP phones that I like the style of, but they're not HH compatible. I'll try to put them to use using an Asterisk PBX on a Raspberry Pi. As for the use of travel routers, I'm convinced that one use of hotel Wi-Fi a year ago was the cause of a theft incident in one of our accounts. I haven't yet invested in a VPN as I use my phone (and unlimited data plan) in hotspot mode. For travel season 2025 when I'll be using Amateur Radio over Internet devices (need Ethernet), it's probably prudent to get a VPN plan and set up the travel router for using that. Thanks also for the pointer to the magnetic USB-C connectors - that is indeed a relief. My first MacBook Air had a magnetic power connector which worked great, but my current MBA has USB-C. With the amount of power that can be transferred via USB-C, I'd feel better about using them if those products were available from a better-known brand such as Apple, Belkin, or Anker. But good to hear your personal recommendation after using them in the real world.
Tom - Another great issue of TRWR with lots of interesting and actionable info! Thanks very much for the recommendation of the Polycom VVX 401 that's compatible with Hamshack Hotline. I decided to get back online with HH and your recommendation was timely. I acquired a few surplus Cisco VOIP phones that I like the style of, but they're not HH compatible. I'll try to put them to use using an Asterisk PBX on a Raspberry Pi. As for the use of travel routers, I'm convinced that one use of hotel Wi-Fi a year ago was the cause of a theft incident in one of our accounts. I haven't yet invested in a VPN as I use my phone (and unlimited data plan) in hotspot mode. For travel season 2025 when I'll be using Amateur Radio over Internet devices (need Ethernet), it's probably prudent to get a VPN plan and set up the travel router for using that. Thanks also for the pointer to the magnetic USB-C connectors - that is indeed a relief. My first MacBook Air had a magnetic power connector which worked great, but my current MBA has USB-C. With the amount of power that can be transferred via USB-C, I'd feel better about using them if those products were available from a better-known brand such as Apple, Belkin, or Anker. But good to hear your personal recommendation after using them in the real world.
That you, Steve. I think of some my experiences as: I make mistakes so you won't have to!