Node-Ventures

This release brings the Android implementation up to par with the Apple iOS 1.12 release. Voice telemetry, parrot mode and zip code definition for the *81 weather announcement.

73 … Gerry.

We’ve found an issue with ClearNode where OpenVPN is installed and started as a daemon service via “systemctl” at boot. The RedNode API software service is starting before OpenVPN and establishing it’s messaging connection to the AWS Message Hub. Subsequently OpenVPN changes the network configuration and thus trashes the connection to AWS, preventing the ClearNode mobile app from controlling the node.

The temporary solution is to put a delay into the RedNode startup sequence. Edit the /lib/systemd/system/rednode.service file and add the delay as seen below

[Unit]
 Description=RedNode AWS client and node controller
 After=network.target
 

 [Service]
 Type=simple
 ExecStartPre=/bin/sleep 15
 ExecReload=/bin/kill -HUP $MAINPID
 KillMode=process
 Restart=always
 RestartSec=15
 User=root
 WorkingDirectory=/usr/local/rednode/
 ExecStart=/usr/bin/python /usr/local/rednode/nodeControl.py
 

 [Install]
 WantedBy=multi-user.target

We tried making rednode.service dependent on the OpenVPN service using the “After” section above, but that didn’t seem to work. You may need to adjust the value of “sleep 15” depending on your installation.

If you need help with taking care of this don’t hesitate to get in touch.

73 … Gerry.

Numerous fixes for the UI – especially issues with the Node Setup screen when changing orientation. Additions to the items in the Node Setup screen:

• Enable voice telemetry
• Enable parrot mode
• Supports changing Bindport
• Set zipcode for *81 weather announcement

Some other additions:

• Rebot/Shutdown via DTMF
• List the available WiFi networks as seen by the ClearNode device
• Radio Screen now supports VHF nodes

73 … Gerry.

This release brings the Android up to date with the current iOS release. Apart from a handful of bug fixes and enhancements, the big news is the Search functionality for the AllStar and Echolink systems. In the Add Connection screen there is a spy-glass search icon in the top right corner – follow the prompts search search for callsigns, affiliations and locations.

73 … Gerry.

This release includes a handful of updates to telemetry – in particular CPU temperature. All users are encouraged to update to this release. In the Node Detail Screen, in the Versions section, tap on “RedNode Version” and accept the update.

73 … Gerry.

This release implements support for iOS 13’s new Dark Mode. To align the interface with the Dark Mode requirements, we had to make a handful of changes that also affect regular or Light Mode. The main changes you’ll notice is the menu icons in the top bar of the app. Hopefully the changes will be self-evident.

73 … Gerry.

This is mainly a Support & Maintenance release to enable us better help new customers with their initial configuration. None-the-less, we recommend all users upgrade to these versions

To upgrade – navigate to the Node Details screen, in the Versions section tap the heading “RedNode Version” and accept the update.

73 … Gerry.

Major enhancement to NodeHistory aka Add Connection screen – you can now search both the AllStar and Echolink active node lists using keywords – great way to find new world destinations for your ClearNode. Tap the search icon in the top right corner of the screen, enter your keyword, select AllStar or Echolink and search !

73 … Gerry.

We had a collection of complaints from Android users with particular LG and HTC devices. Seems these manufacturers skin their versions of Android with some bizarre keyboard behaviors. After acquiring a test example, we think we’ve worked our way around the issues.

This update is recommended for ALL Android users – and, as ever, let us know if you encounter problems.

73 … Gerry.

This brings the Android companion application up to the same level as Apple iOS and the RedNode API on the node devices. Audio analysis and USB Audio configurations are now supported.

This DOES NOT include the fix for the missing fields on some Android devices running Android Oreo. Hang in there – that will hopefully be later this week.

73 … Gerry.