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ALLSTAR LINK NOTES
Operational overview of the AllStar
Link network in Western Australia.
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AllStar Link is an internet-linked amateur radio system that connects repeaters, simplex nodes, and base stations using VoIP. It is based on the Asterisk PBX platform and is often run on small computers such as a Raspberry Pi connected to a radio interface. Each station is a “node” with a unique number, and these nodes can be linked together over the internet.
From a user’s perspective, it works much like a normal FM repeater. You transmit on your radio, the local node receives your audio, and it is repeated locally while also being sent over the network if linked. Remote nodes can then retransmit that audio on RF, effectively extending your range far beyond a single repeater.
Control is usually done with DTMF tones. You can connect to a node using a command like star three plus the node number, for example star three 123456. Once connected, you operate normally by talking and listening as you would on any repeater. To disconnect, star one is commonly used, though exact commands can vary by setup.
In practice, you mostly just use it like a standard repeater, but with the added ability to connect into a much larger network of linked repeaters worldwide whenever you choose.
DTMF Command
*1 Link Disconnect
*2 Link Connect (Monitor Only)
*3 Link Connect
*4 Remote Command
*5 DTMF Shortcuts
*70 Link Status
*71 Disconnect All Links
*72 Last Node To Key
*73 Full Link Status
*74 Reconnect Links
*75 Link Connect (Local Monitor Only)
*76 Disconnect all nodes that are connected to network
*77 Reconnect links disconnected with "disconnect all links"
*80 System Info
*81 Time
*980 App rpt Version
Useful
Western Australia AllStar nodes.
| Call
Sign |
Frequ
MHz |
Off
Set |
Tone |
Type |
Location |
Node |
Sponsor |
| VK6OI |
145.350 |
0 |
123 |
Gate Way |
Kalgoorlie
WA |
478326 |
SEG |
| VK6FN |
439.125 |
0 |
123 |
Gate Way |
Manjimup
WA |
42479 |
SEG |
| VK6NI |
439.150 |
0 |
123 |
Gate Way |
Denmark
WA |
46269 |
SEG |
| VK6SEG |
439.150 |
0 |
123 |
Gate Way |
Narrogin
WA |
471734 |
SEG |
| VK6VOX |
439.150 |
0 |
123 |
Gate Way |
Katanning
WA |
478321 |
SEG |
| VK6RDM |
439.150 |
0 |
123 |
Gate Way |
Brigadoon WA |
471734 |
WARG |
| VK6CRO |
439.175 |
0 |
123 |
Gate Way |
Carnarvon
Space Museum |
471731 |
SEG |
| VK6SEG |
439.175 |
0 |
123 |
Gate Way |
Northam
WA |
471739 |
SEG |
| VK6SEG |
439.225 |
0 |
123 |
Gate Way |
Bunbury
WA |
471736 |
SEG |
| VK6ID |
439.300 |
0 |
123 |
Gate Way |
Australind
WA |
42480 |
SEG |
| VK6RBY |
146.650 |
-600
kHz |
|
Repeater |
Harvey
WA |
471735 |
BRC |
| VK6RLM |
146.750 |
-600
kHz |
|
Repeater |
Perth -
Western Australia |
28608 |
WARG |
| VK6RMH |
146.850 |
-600
kHz |
91.5 |
Repeater |
Mandurah
Western Australia |
57463 |
PARG |
| VK6RKB |
147.125 |
+600
kHz |
123 |
Repeater |
Boyanup
WA |
626991 |
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| VK6REC |
147.175 |
+600
kHz |
|
Repeater |
Wooroloo
WA |
471737 |
WARG |
| VK6RAV |
147.275 |
+600
kHz |
|
Repeater |
Hoddywell
West Australia |
45472 |
WARG |
| VK6RKN |
147.325 |
+600
kHz |
|
Repeater |
Kellerberrin
West Australia |
45473 |
WARG |
| VK6RAA |
439.950 |
-7
MHz |
|
Repeater |
Mt Barker WA |
44087 |
SEG |
| VK6RAA |
439.950 |
-5
MHz |
123 |
Repeater |
Mt
Barker WA |
42478 |
SEG |
| VK6RAL |
438.025 |
-7
MHz |
|
Repeater |
Albany WA |
42481 |
SEG |
| VK6RGN |
438.500 |
-5
MHz |
146.2 |
Repeater |
Geraldton
WA |
61452 |
GARG |
| VK6RNA |
438.725 |
-5
MHz |
123 |
Repeater |
Wanneroo,
WA |
51674 |
NRA |
AllStar World node Map.
The AllStarLink node Google Map is an interactive web-based map that shows the geographic locations of registered and (when enabled) active AllStarLink nodes around the world.
It is important to note that the Google Map does not necessarily reflect real-time status. A node may appear on the map even if it is offline, inactive, or not currently linked to anything. Its purpose is to show registered infrastructure rather than live network connections.
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Page initiated 3 July, 2026
Page
last revised 14 July, 2026
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Space Weather
https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/
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Sir Ernest Thomas Fisk
born 8 August 1886
Establishment of a Beam Wireless Service, providing the longest and fastest telegraphic communications in the world. The first such communication between Australia and England was in January 1927.
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Notice Board
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VK6YSF JS8Call and
Olivia 8/250 operations.
Current activity is generally
focused - though not restricted to - JS8Call operations on the 20,
30m, and 40m bands.
Olivia 8/250 is used occasionally on the 20m band.
Proposed
band and mode activity
is often communicated on HamSpots: https://hamspots.net/js8/
or my profile on
X: https://x.com/vk6ysf97230
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Post
date: 29 July 2026
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Local
Repeaters
Repeaters Page Updated
- Expanded and refreshed information on VHF and UHF repeaters across Western Australia's Central Coast, Perth, the Avon Valley, and the Peel region. New AllStar Link information has also been added, including linked repeater details and
gateway information across the State.
See: https://vk6ysf.com/local_repeaters.htm
Post
date: 27 July 2026
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MARMOTSat
Amateur radio CubeSat
now successfully in orbit
Payload includes:
145.875 MHz – AX.25 packet digipeater
436.125 MHz – Telemetry & command (digital)
29.410 MHz – CW telemetry beacon, DVB-S2 experiments.
https://marmotsat.ca
https://www.propagationlab.ca/satellite/
Tracking: SatNOGS
DB - MARMOTSat
Post
date: 29 July 2026
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Western Australian SSTV net
Popular
Western Australian SSTV net for both digital and anolog SSTV.
Generally
found at 7214.0kHz LSB every afternoon from 08:00 UTC (4:00pm WST)
For more
details: https://www.wasstv.net/wasstv.net/index.html
Post
date: 8 December 2025
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VK6MJM LF (136kHz) and MF (474kHz) Beacon
VK6MJM is a LF/MF station
located in Manjimup, Western Australia.
Common Mode: FST4W 300 (Similar to
WSPR)
Note:
other modes and sub-modes may be used.
Station details were presented by
Peter Hall (VK6HP) at PerthTech 2024.Presentation PDF: Peter
Hall VK6HP at PerthTech
QRZ Page: VK6MJM
on QRZ.com
Post
date: 10 March 2025
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