SharkRF openSPOT, User Manual

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If you use a Kenwood TH-D74A transceiver, then make sure the
Direct Reply
feature is turned off, as it basically causes automatic callsign routing, which
could cause one's transmission to not be heard on the used reflector.
The openSPOT4 transmits silence to the network in cross mode operation,
when the received transmission from the modem can't be transcoded to the
network.
The openSPOT4 can't connect to the selected server
If the status LED is flashing like this, then the openSPOT4 is trying to connect
to the selected server, but it can't for some reason. If it's not flashing like on
the animation, check the
LED states section for more information about the
current LED state.
The server may be currently offline, or there may be a connection issue
between your openSPOT4 and the server. You can try using another server, or
enable the
Override DHCP DNS servers setting.
Also check if the server password is set correctly (in case there's a server
password), and that your connector settings are valid (example: if there's a
callsign setting, make sure your callsign is valid, if there's a DMR/CCS7 or
NXDN® ID setting, make sure your ID is valid for your callsign).
If you want to connect to the BrandMeister network, and the openSPOT4 won't
connect to any BrandMeister server, then make sure you use the hotspot
security password you've set on your
BrandMeister SelfCare page. If hotspot
security is turned off on your BrandMeister SelfCare page, then you have to use
the default server password, which is
passw0rd. The UK server uses the default
password passw1rd.
There are dropouts in incoming calls, voice is
stuttering
Please note that dropouts can happen when there's an issue/interference with:
The server
The server's internet connection (most amateur radio servers are running on
unstable home internet connections not suitable for international links)
The link between the server and your Wi-Fi router, or your internet
connection
Your Wi-Fi router
The Wi-Fi link between your openSPOT and your Wi-Fi router