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'''Welcome to the LEFARS Knowledge Base MediaWiki Page!!''' |
=== '''Welcome to the LEFARS Knowledge Base MediaWiki Page!!''' === |
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''(Under Development...... pages are being added).'' |
''(Under Development...... pages are being added).'' |
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The aim is to create a repository of useful information that might otherwise be lost. For instance, links/URLS, hints and tips from the WhatsApp LEFARS Tech group can be saved and expanded. The MediaWiki platform provides an easy way to update, revise and add new information. |
The aim is to create a repository of useful information that might otherwise be lost. For instance, links/URLS, hints and tips from the WhatsApp LEFARS Tech group can be saved and expanded. The MediaWiki platform provides an easy way to update, revise and add new information. |
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Ellis 2E0EWM has made available logging software '''''Cloudlog''''' - an easy to use cloud-based logging program that is accessible from any browser with a Internet connection. |
Ellis 2E0EWM has made available logging software '''''Cloudlog''''' - an easy to use cloud-based logging program that is accessible from any browser with a Internet connection. |
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More details on the [[Cloudlog|Cloudlog page]] |
More details on the [[Cloudlog|Cloudlog page]] |
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There are two nets every week for those with 2M FM radios and also digital |
There are two nets every week for those with 2M FM radios and also digital |
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* '''Brandmeister 23511 DMR net.''' Every Thursday 20:00 to 21:00 local. Also available to D-Star and C4FM users via the XLXLEF gateway (details below). |
* '''Brandmeister 23511 DMR net.''' Every Thursday 20:00 to 21:00 local. Also available to D-Star and C4FM users via the XLXLEF gateway (details below). |
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The [https://www.lefars.org.uk/ LEFARS website] includes the current events diary; this is kept up to date and also available as a Google Calendar link. |
The [https://www.lefars.org.uk/ LEFARS website] includes the current events diary; this is kept up to date and also available as a Google Calendar link. |
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'''LEFARS Facebook Page''' |
=== '''LEFARS Facebook Page''' === |
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For LEFARS members, the private [https://www.facebook.com/groups/lefars LEFARS Facebook group] provide up to date info and announcements updated at least weekly. |
For LEFARS members, the private [https://www.facebook.com/groups/lefars LEFARS Facebook group] provide up to date info and announcements updated at least weekly. |
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'''LEFARS WhatsApp Group''' |
=== '''LEFARS WhatsApp Group''' === |
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Two group are available |
Two group are available |
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'''XLXLEF - LEFARS digital gateway''' |
=== '''XLXLEF - LEFARS digital gateway''' === |
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LEFARS members with DMR radios can communicate with other members using the [https://brandmeister.network/ Brandmeister] talkgroup '''23511''' at any time. A personal hotspot is required or via a repeater like [https://dashboard.gb7hh.co.uk/ GB7HH].There is a weekly DMR net every Wednesday at 20:00 (local) . |
LEFARS members with DMR radios can communicate with other members using the [https://brandmeister.network/ Brandmeister] talkgroup '''23511''' at any time. A personal hotspot is required or via a repeater like [https://dashboard.gb7hh.co.uk/ GB7HH].There is a weekly DMR net every Wednesday at 20:00 (local) . |
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Revision as of 01:17, 12 November 2024
Welcome to the LEFARS Knowledge Base MediaWiki Page!!
(Under Development...... pages are being added).
The aim is to create a repository of useful information that might otherwise be lost. For instance, links/URLS, hints and tips from the WhatsApp LEFARS Tech group can be saved and expanded. The MediaWiki platform provides an easy way to update, revise and add new information.
Cloudlog
Ellis 2E0EWM has made available logging software Cloudlog - an easy to use cloud-based logging program that is accessible from any browser with a Internet connection.
More details on the Cloudlog page
Weekly nets
There are two nets every week for those with 2M FM radios and also digital
- 2m FM net. Every Wednesday 20:00 to 21:00 local on 144.625 GM in the East london area.
- Brandmeister 23511 DMR net. Every Thursday 20:00 to 21:00 local. Also available to D-Star and C4FM users via the XLXLEF gateway (details below).
LEFARS website - diary of events
The LEFARS website includes the current events diary; this is kept up to date and also available as a Google Calendar link.
More details here .
LEFARS Facebook Page
For LEFARS members, the private LEFARS Facebook group provide up to date info and announcements updated at least weekly.
LEFARS WhatsApp Group
Two group are available
- Main. Announcements, general radio-related chat
- Tech. A sub-group for more in-depth discussions, links, image and short video posts.
XLXLEF - LEFARS digital gateway
LEFARS members with DMR radios can communicate with other members using the Brandmeister talkgroup 23511 at any time. A personal hotspot is required or via a repeater like GB7HH.There is a weekly DMR net every Wednesday at 20:00 (local) .
D-Star and Yaesu C4FM users can now use a digital gateway that also connects to Brandmeister talkgroup 23511. The XLXLEF server is hosted in a London datacentre by Dave M0UPM primarily for members of Loughton & Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society.
XLXLEF peers with DMR Brandmeister (BM) Talk Group 23511 / LEFARS and allows multiple connections with several types of digital radio from your hotspot. Transcoding (six channels with two AMBE-3003 Vocoder chips) supports the following modes and protocols for hotspot connections:
D-Star XLXLEF B (DCS, DExtra, REF and XRF)
Yaesu Fusion C4FM GB LEFARS (YSF23511).
DMR XLXLEF B (DMRMmdvm)
(Note that XLXLEF also accepts P25, M17 and NXDN connections.)
Further info, connection details and resources are on the XLXLEF help page here
Consult the User's Guide for information on using the wiki software.