Allstar Node Overview (Homebrew)

Brief explanation of my Allstar Node that will provide a Amateur Radio Operator a better understanding of the Allstar Network. Covering what information I used, specific websites, after thoughts, and generally my thoughts.

[@africantwin173]

I got a UV5R, but the TOT transmit off timer is max 600sec. On a busy 2560 node there's no audio pause. It just goes on. So the uv5r stops rf transmission at 10 minutes to prefent it from overheating. Dont use a HT. Get a taxi radio and set it on 1 Watt. Downside of hamvoip allstar is that u need port forwarding. With just a Echolink node u can use a proxy server. For allstar there are no proxy servers. Hamvoip does not have Raspbian desktop. Its Arch arm lite. So no screens for mobile use.

[@wassman27]

I agree a mobile radio is a better option because of rhe TOT and TX distance. I went with the HT because of cost they are cheap.
As far as port forwarding it is my understanding you only need it to have incoming connections (nodes connecting to your node). I don't have port forwarding on mine and can connect to outbound but inbound connections fail which is fine with me. If I want to talk to someone else we will meet on a hub node.
You can do mobile screen if you set up supermon or get really fancy with a HTML page with quick commands.
Thanks for the comment that would be a good video