Meskotech BOOMERANG BMHSPI0 User Manual

BOOMERANG DMR HOTSPOT
PI-STAR MMDVM DUPLEX DUAL BAND VHF / UHF
BMHSPI3/BMHSPI0
DMR hotspot repeater
Description:
The Boomerang DMR hotspot repeater is based on the Pi-Star software, uses
a duplex MMDVM board and comes with dual antennas. This unit allows for
usage of both time slot 1 and time slot 2 simultaneously. It uses a large OLED
with a white-on-black configuration display for better viewing. It also
provides both WiFi and RJ45 network connections and comes in a 3D printed
case.
Modes Modes
Frequency Range Frequency Range
Bands Bands
Time Slots Time Slots
Processor Processor
Software Software
SD card SD card
Power Power
Antennas Antennas
Connectivity Connectivity
CONFIGURATION INSTRUCTIONS
The Boomerang hotspot comes preconfigured to require minimal setup by the user.
For more details and custom configurations, please refer to https://pistar.uk
Powering up the unit Powering up the unit
1 – Connect the ethernet port to a DHCP 1 – Connect the ethernet port to a DHCP
router (BMHSPI3 - LAN) router (BMHSPI3 - LAN)
2 – Connect the power to the USB port 2 – Connect the power to the USB port
3 – Allow 1 minute for the BMHSPI3 to 3 – Allow 1 minute for the BMHSPI3 to
boot up and about 2 minutes for the boot up and about 2 minutes for the
BMHSPI0. A "startup" message and the BMHSPI0. A "startup" message and the
MMDVM logo will appear on the screen MMDVM logo will appear on the screen
the during this process indicating the pi- the during this process indicating the pi-
star software is loading. This could take up star software is loading. This could take up
to an additional minute to complete to an additional minute to complete
depending on different variables. depending on different variables.
Note: Note:
- Wait for the hotspot to bootup before looking - Wait for the hotspot to bootup before looking
connecting. connecting.
- Disconnecting power while booting up or during - Disconnecting power while booting up or during
operation can cause file corruption. operation can cause file corruption.
Use the "Power OFF" button under Admin > Power Use the "Power OFF" button under Admin > Power
BMHSPI0 BMHSPI0
DMR, YSF, C4FM, P25, NXDN, DSTAR, POCSAG DMR, YSF, C4FM, P25, NXDN, DSTAR, POCSAG
144MHz-148MHz, 420MHz-475MHz 144MHz-148MHz, 420MHz-475MHz
VHF / UHF VHF / UHF
TS1 & TS2 TS1 & TS2
PI 0 PI 0
Pi-Star (open source) Pi-Star (open source)
Class 10 16Gb Class 10 16Gb
5VDC 2A mini USB 5VDC 2A mini USB 5VDC 3A Micro USB 5VDC 3A Micro USB
2 – 3dBi 2 – 3dBi
WIFI WIFI WIFI / RJ45 Ethernet WIFI / RJ45 Ethernet
Powe Powe
r r
Ethernet Ethernet
BMHSPI3 BMHSPI3
PI 3 B+ PI 3 B+
Connecting to the Boomerang Connecting to the Boomerang
1 1
There are 2 methods to connect to the Boomerang hotspot. There are 2 methods to connect to the Boomerang hotspot.
1 - Using the LAN (BMHSPI3 only): 1 - Using the LAN (BMHSPI3 only):
• •
Type pi-star.local on a web browser in a computer that Type pi-star.local on a web browser in a computer that
is connected to the same LAN is connected to the same LAN
• •
If the pi-star.local does not work, use the unit's IP If the pi-star.local does not work, use the unit's IP
address instead of pi-star.local address instead of pi-star.local
• •
The IP address can be found through the router or The IP address can be found through the router or
using an IP address network scanner software. using an IP address network scanner software.
2 - Using wireless (BMHSPI3 and BMHSPI0): 2 - Using wireless (BMHSPI3 and BMHSPI0):
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Using a laptop or smartphone, look for "Pi-Star" or "Pi- Using a laptop or smartphone, look for "Pi-Star" or "Pi-
Star Setup" wireless access point which will be Star Setup" wireless access point which will be
available after the "Startup" message appears on the available after the "Startup" message appears on the
hotspot screen. hotspot screen.
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Connect to the Pi-Star WIFI access point. A web Connect to the Pi-Star WIFI access point. A web
browser should open up automatically open on the pi- browser should open up automatically open on the pi-
star page. If not, open a web browser to connect to star page. If not, open a web browser to connect to
Power Power
the default Pi-Star gateway IP address 192.168.50.1 the default Pi-Star gateway IP address 192.168.50.1
CQRADIOS.COM
BMHSPI0 BMHSPI3
WIFI WIFI + Ethernet
2 2