Hamshack Hotline: The “Bat Phone” for Ham Radio Operators!

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3 жыл бұрын

Hamshack Hotline (HH) is a dedicated Voice-Over-Internet-Protocol (VOIP) network that is free to amateur radio operators around the world. The goal of the Hamshack Hotline is not to replace the traffic that is carried over RF, but rather augment it when conditions are diminished or otherwise busy. You'll find phones in personal ham shacks, EOCs, club stations and mobile command posts.
The hotline is the brainchild of John Rogers, K1WIZ. He always imagined having a VOIP network dedicated just to ham radio operators. It's been widely adopted by Emergency Operations Centers (EOC), ham radio clubs, Amateur Radio Emergency Services (ARES) groups -- and individual ham shacks alike.
There are many great features on HH. You have a phonebook of individual lines that you can dial. There is also a list of bridges where many phones can connect and interact on a single line.
The system not only supports voice calls, but also faxing documents if you have the necessary hardware.
The network is capable of linking between VOIP and RF. You'll find the 94000 bridge links to the Hamshack Hotline talkgroup on the DMR Brandmeister network. There are numerous other bridges that are linked to RF repeaters around the world.
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@PhillHills 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for adding this video, I wasn't aware of the service and will be looking into it further.

@G0GCQ 3 жыл бұрын

Same 👍🏻

@brentjohnson6654 3 жыл бұрын

I am a new Ham (licensed in January 2020). I love the learning part of this hobby. I am very interested in how hamshack hotline is architected. I was a Cisco VoIP person also used asterisk for hard and soft phones for a variety of applications in the past. Thanks for the video

@SteelWolf13 3 жыл бұрын

We use them for our aid stations during races. We have a button tagged for net control. So if there is an issue the site captain can use a phone and they don't have to worry about a learning curve. Otherwise there is a ham operator on site using normal HTs. It's a 100 mile race that starts on Friday afternoon till Sat midnight. Also Net control can call an aid station if the ham is not answering the radio.

@JohnCrawfordSchoolOfMusic 3 жыл бұрын

kw4qj here. Of course I enjoy my HF radio and talking to my friends on the local repeaters. I even still do Morse code even if I am slow at it but I think it’s great the way amateur radio operators have always experimented with technology and come up with new ways to communicate. This kind of technology is not a departure from the point of what we do but is embracing the spirit of what amateur radio was founded for. We are pioneers

@davidbodman4456 3 жыл бұрын

The 94000 extension connects to Brandmeister TG 31688. There are about 38 other RF connections to various AllStar, D-Star, Echolink, YSF, CFM networks as well.

@ILSofista 3 жыл бұрын

Is there a list of the TG's connected to the HH Network?

@davidbodman4456 3 жыл бұрын

@@ILSofista Yes there is. On the website, under Documents > Links > Radio Services

@glenclayton3617 Жыл бұрын

Thanks great info and starter information.

@camp5150 3 жыл бұрын

Good job Matt

@ltvg 3 жыл бұрын

That's really interesting even to someone who is not fully interested into Ham Radio. Thanks for the vid!

@K0LWC 3 жыл бұрын

It’s fun to learn and use with friends.

@LB2234 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Just set up my old Grandstream GXP1625 on the HHX network. Never knew this existed. - KF0BFJ

@K0LWC 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the network!

@mosinmarine5487 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video made my first contact last night. KD9LOA 73

@n8lbv 3 жыл бұрын

This is a lot of fun and is really cool. That's actually a 'lower end' Cisco phone 🙂 I also have sidecars (most of them are Polycom phones with sidecars) here and can see when different extensions/groups/bridges are in use. I'm not on Hamshack hotline. I have a private server/system with a bunch of friends and family on it. Pretty much the same system and with a couple of radio links/bridges to my own stuff. I put it in back in 2004 and have kept it running and up to date since then.

@davidbodman4456 3 жыл бұрын

You can add use quite easily as an additional trunk connection..

@n8lbv 3 жыл бұрын

@@davidbodman4456 Yep I'd be willing to IAX trunk to you guys if interested :) Are you picky about dialplan routing? I have 4NNN locally. I used to have a lot more and IAX trunks to other systems that have dropped off and went away over the years. Also if you do not support my dialplan and insist on yours I can do a translation table where a block of yours map to a block of mine and nobody here or there would know the difference. And you probably know all of this already :)

@K0LWC 3 жыл бұрын

Well, it's the fanciest one supported on HH! :)

@Chasing_The_Dream 3 жыл бұрын

Learned something new today. Thanks for posting. Off to eBay to find a phone. 😆 73.

@K0LWC 3 жыл бұрын

Yeahhhhhhhh!

@brucekempf4648 4 күн бұрын

Very cool! Is there a way to connect the phone to wifi rather that ethernet wiring? My router is not close

@edk6hp111 3 жыл бұрын

What exactly does it mean to have the IP phone unlocked? I found one that the seller understood the term, but another seller didn't understand either factory reset or unlocked.

@AdamWarrix 3 жыл бұрын

I have Hamshack Hotline running off RF. The phone is connected to a Broadband Hamnet router, which shares a connection with an AREDN node. Those transmit through 2.4 GHZ to my other mesh nodes plugged into my internet router. It still uses the internet but transmit to the internet using RF.

@K0LWC 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool, Adam! Just experimentation, or do you use it for something specific?

@AdamWarrix 3 жыл бұрын

@@K0LWC Experimentation. No one else nearby uses mesh nodes, which is a shame. Given the possibilities, it should be utilized more. For example, my house is solar. So long as I have internet, anyone with a mesh node could connect into my nodes and have internet so long as they have a way to power their node. Hamshack Hotline should work through this.

@coziii.1829 3 жыл бұрын

I grandpa just called us through his ham radio . You can still do that and call cell phones

@n1kkri 2 жыл бұрын

SPA112, Does this also have to require an UNLOCK and factory default. Are there any links talking about unlocking cisco phones? What is required to do this? I'm somewhat interested in hotline but need to find an unlocked phone.

@rlmartin58 Жыл бұрын

where do I learn how to program the buttons and set up voicemail

@oldladyme 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video do you have the hookup hardware needed to use the system thanks.

@K0LWC 3 жыл бұрын

Join the ham shack hotline Facebook group - couple guys in there do! eBay is another popular choice to find cheap surplus phones.

@user-nn8hb8hj6r 9 ай бұрын

I can't seem to locate the URL to configure the phone. Can you please repost Thanks

@barcodenut 3 жыл бұрын

I am pretty sure my phone is active...has a dial tone. How come it doesn't show up on the map on the website?

@MyAeroMove 3 жыл бұрын

Really interesting topic! This phone models have only one downside: wall mounting bracket costs around a half of the phone. I'm also contributing to Rosetta calculations 😜

@user-oy4st1sp1g 3 жыл бұрын

3D print one-Thingiverse has Thing files for a number of Cisco phones.

@K0LWC 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, but I bet you could 3D print one or find a way to do it without the actual bracket. Mine will stay put on the desk. ☺️

@brentdoncliff2845 4 ай бұрын

Just tried the link in the description and got a 404. Has it been removed?

@gregorysmith3097 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. Had no idea this existed. Questions about that specific phone. What's the specific model? You mention that it's a 500, but 525, 519, etc I already use VOIP. Would I be able to make use of my voip service in addition to Hamshack Hotline?

@K0LWC 3 жыл бұрын

It's a 525G. Check the link in my description for more information! I did a pretty detailed write-up.

@AliReza-zx8km 3 жыл бұрын

Nice...........

@K0LWC 3 жыл бұрын

It is!

@BadHorsie2 3 жыл бұрын

I have access to a SA525G phone. Will definitely check this out. Very interesting.

@K0LWC 3 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome, Stan! More videos on setup coming soon!

@BadHorsie2 3 жыл бұрын

@@K0LWC Will be looking out for the videos.

@Andrew9Pilot 3 жыл бұрын

Does the sidecar need to be provisioned by HH? Or is programming/updating the sidecar something you can do on your own after the phone is provisioned?

@K0LWC 3 жыл бұрын

You program it yourself after your phone is provisioned and can update it at any time.

@Andrew9Pilot 3 жыл бұрын

@@K0LWC Thanks!

@geekverve 3 жыл бұрын

Free bridge lines over the internet. What does this have to do with amateur radio, again?

@billmcentire9923 3 жыл бұрын

I have always wanted to get into DMR but I do not want to buy another radio, and a hotspot. Are you telling me I can talk on DMR Brandmeister groups using this? If so how do you key up to talk? Thanks for any help on this you can give me. KC5ECB

@K0LWC 3 жыл бұрын

You can talk on certain talkgroups, not any talkgroups. They need to be interfaced with the hotline.

@va7dgp 3 жыл бұрын

I guess this could be hooked up a Ham Network if a bunch of local guys uses the Ubitiqui routers in the ham band

@K0LWC 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I've heard of guys doing mesh networks with these. Totally possible.

@SkylerF 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You for showing this service, really interesting. The only problem is I don't see much experimentation, mostly plug in and play. I would be interested in setting up your own hamshack hotline server, could you build one using asterisk in linux?

@davidbodman4456 3 жыл бұрын

Plenty of experimentation in MESH networks, IPX Trunks..

@K0LWC 3 жыл бұрын

I'll be adding more videos' on the programming side of the phones in the coming weeks. Plenty of opportunities' for more experimentation.

@cmritchie04 3 жыл бұрын

What is the difference between this and allstar? Could you do a video on IAX_RPT....how to set it up ect

@K0LWC 3 жыл бұрын

Someone else may have a better technical answer, but it’s the same technology (VOIP), just a different implementation.

@SupposedlyFree 3 жыл бұрын

Any leads on the sidecar? I bought a 504g for $10 and everybody wants $50+ for the sidecar. If that's the case, I can deal with 5 slots...

@rkaag99 3 жыл бұрын

What's the advantage over Skype or Zoom, etc.? (real question, not sarcasm)

@gbaker816 3 жыл бұрын

What's the Model # of your expansion module? Please and Thanks..

@K0LWC 3 жыл бұрын

It's the Cisco SPA500S.

@benrothacker6420 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Since I saw it yesterday, I've set up an ATA with an old telephone through my Free PBX. Looking forward to using this great idea. VK3FXBR

@K0LWC 3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! Can't wait to see you on the network.

@user-fp3mn3dw7x 2 жыл бұрын

If it's sip protocol, you should be able to use a software phone such as Linphone on your desktop and you don't need a physical phone at all

@K0LWC 2 жыл бұрын

It's SIP, and you indeed can use a softphone.

@vincentcimino1963 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, I know I should be asking HS Hotline but I’ve read the set up pages and I understand they set you up after you send them your phone information. My question is, are you doing the final set up on the phone using it’s IP address? or is that being done on a computer? My tech skills are awful, I expect to be getting a phone soon. Thanks for any help clarifying this. Great video too.

@K0LWC 3 жыл бұрын

You just need to get the phones IP address -- very simple. After that, you send it to them and they'll set it up. Technical skill is minimal. I'll be doing a video on this process.

@vincentcimino1963 3 жыл бұрын

@@K0LWC ok good I’ll be looking for it, thanks

@mattalexander8925 3 жыл бұрын

Can you use any VOIP phone on this, I see them dirt cheep on ebay.

@K0LWC 3 жыл бұрын

Must be a certain model. See link to article in the description.

@nnsia Жыл бұрын

What particular model of CISCO IP PHONE?

@K0LWC Жыл бұрын

525G

@lovedfriend2020 3 жыл бұрын

Cool something I didn't know about :) Why were some lite up orange?

@K0LWC 3 жыл бұрын

Just means that line is unavailable. I need to re-program a few lines as extension numbers recently changed.

@davidbodman4456 3 жыл бұрын

The Hotline consists of five network servers that are interlinked. The status lights unfortunately do not work cross-network. They still work to dial.

@AI5HV 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for creating this video. Can you provide the model # of the sidecar ?

@K0LWC 2 жыл бұрын

SPA500S

@AI5HV 2 жыл бұрын

@@K0LWC Thank you

@iz1uqg 3 жыл бұрын

hi how much power live phone via poe ????

@K0LWC 3 жыл бұрын

It’s 48V.

@mylesl2890 3 жыл бұрын

i mighta missed it but what is hamshack hotline exactly is it part of pstn or a pvt ip 'group'? what network is it on exacly? brandmeister?

@K0LWC 3 жыл бұрын

HH is its own VOIP network, but it is bridged and interfaced with other digital networks--- including RF systems.

@tonycantrell9547 3 жыл бұрын

Could these work over mesh network like an ardon system?

@K0LWC 3 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@paulct 3 жыл бұрын

You should add an actual phone call, since this video was all about...wait for it.....phones LOL!! Nice video, but please a better discussion of other uses. Could a club create a "room" and then you hit the button and all club members are called?

@K0LWC 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I think the server can do that. Check out 'Hamshack Hotline' Facebook group and ask the admins in there -- or submit a ticket.

@DavidVenturaFuji 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Matt, nice video series on HH. MNDMR bridge access code is 3127 (same as MN state DMR TG) weekly conference 9 pm Sunday night, my extension changed to 11523 - 73, Dave, KE0NA

@tittiger 3 ай бұрын

Do these phones depend at all on DNS? (I hope not) As DNS take downs are coming!!!

@lobbiedove5014 5 ай бұрын

Is there no video chat functionality? Kidding but really? Maybe messaging and sending photos as with other digital modes?

@jmr 3 жыл бұрын

I love VOIP and I've been into it for years but this is awfully similar to the Allstar network.

@K0LWC 3 жыл бұрын

Same backbone technology, just a different implementation.

@jmr 3 жыл бұрын

@@K0LWC Doesn't appear to have many additional features either. I plan to investigate this more thoroughly.

@dwgelle 3 жыл бұрын

I set mine up and can bluetooth to your Cell phone and make external calls.

@K0LWC 3 жыл бұрын

Is that why you’re orange in my phone? 😊

@dwgelle 3 жыл бұрын

@@K0LWC Ummm, dunno, I haven't done that in a while. I was doing some updating to the phone that day probly and it was rebooting a few times.

@vonbayernDE 3 жыл бұрын

I am thinking interfacing ham with voip-raspberry pi.

@K0LWC 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like an interesting project!

@vonbayernDE 3 жыл бұрын

@@K0LWC In Malaysia CB are not allowed to have repeater. So this will kinda act as one. Or I put in on the top floor of my apartment for better coverage n connect via internet.

@xavierperez3263 3 жыл бұрын

It’s cool but internet is the first thing that goes down here when we get hit with tropical storms.

@Robert-th8ud 3 жыл бұрын

Am I the only sane one here. I can't stop thinking how stupid that thing is. I'm calling CQ now as I sit on the toilet with my cellphone ham radio app. Now that's technology!

@K0LWC 3 жыл бұрын

Did anyone come back to your CQ? 😆

@Robert-th8ud 3 жыл бұрын

@@K0LWC Yes, out of band pirate cb radio operaters.