YSFReflector

retchief

I am sure this is something I am doing wrong but I just cannot get to the bottom of this issue. I have factory reset a number of times but always get the same issue:
I set the active reflector to YSFReflector, server XLX384, (77384)
Modem mode: C4FM
When I look at the status screen the YSF is connected to YSF 99081. I checked and there is not a YSFReflector 99081.
I thought maybe this was something being sent back from the YSFReflector Registry, but in my research it just does not fit.
Is this something the OpenSpot is converting during the process. I have been using the Quick Setup in hopes that anything I am doing wrong would be corrected. As long as the YSF 99081 comes back I cannot move forward to other rooms or even use XLX.

Any suggestions are greatly appreciated

Ron

HA2NON

A YSFReflector server calculate its ID based on its name, so the server ID may change when the server changes its name. The openSPOT reports the ID which it gets directly from the server. This ID may differ from the ID in the server dropdown list.

retchief

Thank you for your quick response. Just as a test I joined a number of other XLX reflectors and when I look at the status screen the YSF is connected to the YSF reflector that I selected as the server. It is just amazing when I active YSFReflector and assign server to XLX384 (77384), every time the status screen shows connected to YSF 99081.

Something to work on. Thanks again for responding.

Ron

retchief

Another question on this subject that may help me understand. When I use quick setup and pick CF4FM >YSFReflector > then XLX384 (77384) from the server it does not connect at all. I get that random YSF 99081. However, if I just pick a random serve off this list (I have run through about 12) such as XLX381 (45681) the correct connection status of 45681 is listed on the status page. However, I cannot get 77384 to list as connected even though it is on the same server list as the random one, I picked.

That is the thing I cannot wrap my head around is why does YSF77384 get changed and none of the others I tried are changed to a random YSF address?

This XLX384 and YSF77384 are used every day so I know they are good connections.

Thank you for you time.

Ron

HA2NON

Our server list is updated based on https://register.ysfreflector.de/ daily. This database may not have XLX384's actual IP address. Try to find out the correct IP address and enter that into the YSFReflector connector settings, server address field.

retchief

Thank you for taking the time to reply. I believe I am getting close. For whatever reason when I request 77384 the system indicates connection is 99081. However, after reviewing the screens numerous times I finally noticed that the correct Server address and Port (UDP) were populated when i selected XLX384, so I tried again and actually brought up the XLX dashboard and saw that5 I was in fact contacted. The classic cannot see the trees for forest. I also found that I can more than likely use the DGID listed as part of the C4FM settings to enter the different XLX rooms. Still working on that.

In any case thanks for your time.

Ron

grelon

I'm a new Ham and therefore new to YSF. I have a FT-991A and recently added a OpenSpot 4 PRO. I managed to get my 4 PRO on my Wifi but I'm not sure how to connect my -991A... I get a connection to Wires X occasionally but I can't click into or select anything. It must be a setting somewhere but I can't find it. The YouTube videos really don't cover basic setup and the user manual isn't detailed enough. Any suggestions?

micksmith

User manual is 99.9% detailed enough for users, as you say your a NEW HAM so you gotta lot to learn, go look through the OP4 manual and 991 manual again and find where your missing something, too many folk want to be spoon fed these days and not learn how their stuff works and use properly, sorry aint got a 991 so cant suggest anything. stuff like this is not plug and play you gotta learn how to set it up and use right, and by doing it yourself will give you better satisfaction than being led by others. people who post complaints like, manual isn't detailed enough, when they have no clue what they are doing get my back up,

HA2NON

Check the C4FM/Fusion radio setup section on this page: https://manuals.sharkrf.com/openspot4/en/setting-up-your-transceiver.html#c4fmfusion-radio-setup

Tyrbiter

It's also possible that you have a small frequency error between the radio and the openSPOT receiver, this tends to cause problems with the Wires-X functions because there is no error correction for the fields that convey the Wires-X commands and bit errors in the received radio data packet will cause problems. Try an autocal and if this doesn't work try adjusting the radio in 100Hz steps up to about 1.5kHz each side of nominal.

You might also listen to the frequency you are using in USB mode and see if you can hear any interference in the background which could also cause bit errors due to reduced signal:noise ratio. If you can a change of frequency used by the hotspot may well help.

grelon

I had it working all along, just needed to PTT and send out a test call. I guess I was expecting to see rooms, lol.

Thanks for the assist, I appreciate it.