FreeSTAR

SYSTEM X

DMR GLOBAL

Hosted worldwide in 7 countries.

Specification.

OS: Debian 12 64
CPU: 1-4 Cores
1-4 GB RAM
50GB NVMe
Low latency Corporate LAN
Enhanced server monitor (Off Grid)
99.9% Uptime builder
RYSEN FreeSTAR Project. For FreeSTAR by FreeSTAR.

Features.

DMR Master Server
Connection to the Global System X DMR Network
GPS / APRS
Motorola Support
Hytera Support
MMDVM Support
DMO / Hotspot Support
Dynamic talkgroup reflector system
Loop control

A FreeSTAR Brand.

SYSTEM X DMR GLOBAL.

What is SYSTEM X

System X is an independent premium DMR global network, managed and maintained by trusted independent network franchises & the FreeSTAR UK International network. The server runs RYSEN Master+ OpenSource DMR Master Server software, which has been develeped by radio amatuers for radio amateurs. A compilation of software by various software developers. The server is native to MMDVM HB protocol and uses various techniques to act as a master, peer, & bridge server.

Currently there are more than 9 System X servers in the world! Currently hosted in London United Kingdom, Granada Spain, Ohio United States, Central America, Australia & More. As the system evolves, more servers will be added in their perspective countries to improve performance.

The System X DMR Global Network can host multiple end-user applications including Pi-Star, Pi-Star W0CHP Dash, BlueDV, OpenSpot, DroidStar, DudeSTAR DVSwitch & more!

The project is an open project and we encourge experimentation, bridging & multi-mode technolgies on the network.

“Be a HAM! Exercise your hobby with SYSTEM X!”

How to connect.

Hotspots

Pi-Star. (Example FD_UK1_SYSTEM_X)

Step-by-step

Navigate to your Pi-Star dashboard.
Click “Configuration”. You may need to enter the username and password, default “pi-star”, “raspberry”.
Click “Update” in the navigation bar.
Once update has finihsed, navigate back to “Configuration”.
Scroll down to “DMR Configuration”
Select the “DMR Master” drop down list and look for “FreeSTAR_UnitedKingdom”.
Click “Apply Changes”
(Optional) After applying changes scroll back down to DMR Configuration to add static talkgroups in the “DMR Options” field, for example; TS2=23426,2350,2351;DIAL=0;VOICE=0;TIMER=60
Click “Apply Changes”.
Alternatively you can use the provided “Options Generator” to work out the string you need to make a static talkgroup.

For more information on DMR Options and what they do then check back here again. A link will be provided when available.

OpenSpot.

FreeSTAR Supported on - OpenSPOT 1, 2, & 3

Step-by-step (OS3)

Select an unused profile in the profile selection box. (in this case profile 1). You can rename this in settings should you wish.
Select the Connectors tab
In the DMR/Homebrew/MMDVM section select the Protcol MMDVM.
In the next line goto and click the scrolldown box. Under “FreeSTAR” you will have a choice of 4 servers. Choose your local server (In this case United Kingdom then click the ‘Save‘. This will connect you to that server.
Scroll down to the bottom of the page where you will see MMDVM options for DMRplus. Select the DMRplus option box and a new section will appear.
Select the statics for TS1 and TS2. Scroll back up and hit Save again.
Configuration is now complete.