VK4PK ASL SHARI Build
Contents:
- SR110U SHARI Allstarlink Node
- SR110U pinouts
- Board Setting
- Chipsets
- Radio Module Programming
- Schematic
- AT+ Commands
- References
- Build December 2023
- Hamvoip Build
- Reference
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Related Pages:
- Raspberry Pi R16-shari
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SR110U SHARI Allstarlink Node
SHARI (SR110U Ham Allstar Radio Interface) is a ham project designed by N8AR that
implements a Raspberry Pi hosted Allstar node using a NiceRF SR110U or SA818 embedded UHF (420 -450 MHz)
radio module. It will operate with a Pi2/Pi3, or Pi4 with USB connector positions swapped.
SHARI is designed for construction and use in the amateur radio service by licensed
amateur radio operators who can assure that their assembled SHARI kit meets operating
requirements including RF frequency, deviation and required power levels at the fundamental and
harmonic frequencies.
The SR110U version utilises the SRFRS python program to change the frequency.
Other than that there is no difference in functionality between the SA818 and the SR110.
In order to create an Allstar node, SHARI plugs into two USB jacks on a Raspberry Pi2/Pi3 or Pi4
for power, the Allstar interface and radio programming (a short Male to Female USB extender cable can be
used if desired).
Hardware required:
- A fully assembled SHARI Pi3U, Pi3V, Pi4U or Pi4V.
- A Raspberry Pi 2, Pi 3 or Pi4 . The Pi2 or Pi3 is normally used with the SHARI Pi3(U),
while the Pi4 is normally used with the SHARI Pi4(U)
- A case for the Raspberry Pi. A metal case is preferred but if you want to use a WiFi connection
instead of a wired network connection then a plastic case may be required to obtain adequate range.
- A micro SD card, 16GB or larger, Class 10 or better is recommended.
- A power supply for the Pi-This should be a power supply intended for the version of the Raspberry
Pi. These supplies typically provide 5.1 to 5.2 VDC to the Pi. Current requirements vary with version.
Numerous problems with Allstar Nodes have been traced to inadequate power supplies.
SHARI Allstar Node Setup and Configuration Guide (In short version)
- Setup radio chip settings using program running on the Raspberry Pi
- Create an Account with Allstar
- Create a Server and Request a Node number
- Load the Software
- Configuring Allstar
- Configuring SimpleUSB-Tune-Menu for SHARI
- Connecting and Configuring SHARI
- Setting Receive and Transmit Voice Levels
- Testing DTMF Decoding
- Enabling the COS LED
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SR110U pinouts
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Board Setting
Chipsets employed are the C-media CM119B or CM108B USB audio IC's, the SR110U or
SA818 UHF embedded radio module.
Note the absence to the ceramic filter on the RF output line from the radio module to the antenna jack.
This module appears to be a derative of Shenzhen Shangruisi Electronics Co. Ltd's SR-FRS-1WU 400MHz-480MHz 1W UHF
Analog walkie talkie module, http://www.sunrisedigit.com/product/33-cn.html
Front panel LEDs indicate the status of SHARI
- PTT - red
- COS - green
- COMM (USB Audio CONNECTION STATUS) - blinking green
- POWER - green
SHARI RF output power is 500 to 1000(default) milliwatts. The RF power output can be
increased to a therotical 1 watt by closing the jumper at , however, heat dissapation
must be addressed.
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Chipsets
SR-110U Walkie Talkie Transceiver /Data transfer Module - 1W / UHF(400M-480M) - Datasheet V303:
https://d3s5r33r268y59.cloudfront.net/datasheets/2309/2022-11-02-12-07-14/SR-110U_UHF-1W_two_way_radio__Data_Transfer_module_S_R4fLPQo.pdf
USB to serial chip CH340:
https://www.mouser.com/datasheet/2/813/DS-16278-CH340E-1826268.pdf
312-434 MHz Low Pass Ceramic Filter:
https://www.johansontechnology.com/datasheets/0400LP15A0122/0400LP15A0122.pdf
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Radio Module Programming
An appplication is used to set the frequency and other paramaters of the radio module.
Windows SA-818 SA818 SR110 SR-FRS Radio Module Programming Tools for win7 win10 x64:
https://github.com/jumbo5566/SRFRS/blob/main/README.md
SR-FRS / SR110U Radio Module Programming:
https://github.com/sp2ong/SRFRS
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Schematic
Source: SHARI-Schematics-Rev-C.pdf
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AT+ Commands
AT+DMOCONNECT - Open connection
AT+DMOSETGROUP - Bandwidth, tx_freq, rx_freq, ctcss tone, squelch, tone, 1
AT+SETFILTER - .emphasis, highpass, lowpass
AT+DMOSETVOLUME -
AT+SETTAIL - Write and close connection
AT+DMOVERQ - Query firmware version
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References
NOTE: This Manual containg far more information!
SR_FRS_1WU - Walkie Talkie Transceiver - Data transfer Module - UHF(400M-480M) - Datasheet V101:
http://www.sunrisedigit.com/upload/file/1558943384.rar
SHARI Construction Manual Version 1.07 :
https://wiki.fm-funknetz.de/lib/exe/fetch.php?media=fm-funknetz:technik:shari_construction_manual_v1-07.pdf3>
OR
https://github.com/sp2ong/SRFRS/blob/b455a2707d452265f4535e5913d66004d5f54b1f/SR110U.pdf
Support Group: https://groups.io/g/shari
Kits4hams Genuine SHARI:
https://kitsforhams.com/shari
SHARI Allstar Node Setup and Configuration Guide:
https://rvradionetwork.com/documents/SHARI%20Allstar%20Node%20Setup%20Procedure-Version%201.4.pdf
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Build December 2023
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Hamvoip Build
In order to support the Seychelles network, that are all Hamvoip based I rebuilt the SHARI with Hamvoip.
While most of the AllStar distribuition is very similar, there are some significant differences with the
ArchLinux and Debian version of Linux. I note that Hamvoip have forked the ArchLinux to allow their direct
control of the distribution. This allows the Hamvoip developers more control but complicates the addition of packages
not specifically in their distribution.
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Reference
SHARI PiHat Allstar Node Setup and Configuration Guide:
https://kits4hams.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/SHARI-PiHat-Allstar-Node-Setup-Procedure-Version-1.04.pdf
SHARI Allstar Node Setup and Configuration Guide:
https://rvradionetwork.com/documents/SHARI%20Allstar%20Node%20Setup%20Procedure-Version%201.4.pdf
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Glenn Lyons VK4PK
glenn@LyonsComputer.com.au
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