/pyspot_rx

Python Brandmeister Open Terminal Protocol application.

Primary LanguagePythonGNU General Public License v3.0GPL-3.0

pyspot_rx.py

Python script to connect to BrandMeister via Open Terminal Protocol and listen to digital amateur radio.

Requirements

  • Valid DMR ID
  • Selfcare account on BrandMeister network with enabled hotspot password
  • DVMEGA DVstick 30 (ambe voice codec)
  • LINUX with pulseaudio installed
  • Python >= 3.?
  • Various Python modules

Usage

  • Edit pyspot_rx.cfg to your needs, then run in terminal:
	python3 ./pyspot_rx.py -c pyspot_rx.cfg -l /tmp/pyspot_rx.log
	
	yourID (subscibed talkgroups)>
	
	commands: add, del, help, quit
	
		a[dd] tg	subscribe to talkgroup
		d[el] tg	unsubscribe from talkgroup
		d[el]		unsubscribe from all talkgroups
		h[elp]		show help
		q[uit]		disconnect from BrandMeister and quit program
  • View log messages in 2nd terminal:
	tail -f /tmp/pyspot_rx.log

Hints

  • On errors install missing Python modules e.g.:
	python3 -m pip install pyserial

  • Do not run pyspot_rx.py as root. Instead:

    • Grant user r/w permission to /dev/ttyUSBx. e.g.: add user to group 'dialout' or 'uucp' or '???' (depends on your distribution)
    • Or setup suitable udev rule for your DVstick30 device.

  • Find the names of your pulseaudio output devices with:

	pactl list short sinks

Thanks

to BrandMeister developers and admins for support ;-)