Radio-Less Full-Duplex Nodes & USB Interfaces

All ANR100's now include an AllScan UCI120 USB Communications Interface with AGC Mic Preamp, Mic Gain Controls and multiple bandpass filter stages for excellent audio quality, smooth dynamics, and an overall sound consistent with even the best radio-based nodes. These do not include a mic or speaker. I recommend a genuine Alinco EMS-57 DTMF mic which I have in stock for immediate shipment. For speakers I recommend any 3-8Ω speaker made by a reputable ham or commercial radio manufacturer such as Icom, Kenwood, Yaesu or Motorola. Notes:

• Speaker output power is rated at ~2.5W into 4Ω and ~1.5W into 8Ω. For mobile use or where maximum volume is needed I recommend using a 3-4Ω speaker or 2× 8Ω speakers connected in parallel
• A bridge configuration audio amp is used, therefore the speaker '–' line (3.5mm jack sleeve) should not be grounded
• Headphones can be used with the Speaker Out jack but may require a 3.5mm TS (mono) to TRS (stereo) adapter, or the Line Out jack can drive 32Ω headphones with L&R audio but is not affected by the Vol control

The UCI120 provides a switch enabling 0/10/20dB of additional mic gain and a knob enabling gain reduction/fine tuning, and provides enhanced filtering of the 5V mic power line with a 10Ω—1,500μF RC filter to ensure the lowest possible noise with any type of mic.

Recommended Microphones

• Alinco EMS-57, Kenwood MC-48B, MC-60A, MC-80, MC-85; Icom SM-30, SM-50 (adapter cable/switchbox needed for Icom mics). These mics will all work from the node's 5V mic jack line - no batteries needed
• Non-preamplified dynamic mics, eg. Sennheiser E835, E935, Shure SM58, Beta58, Electro-Voice RE320 (use PTT Mic Base such as an Inrad DMS-1 with Kenwood cable). Preamplified condenser mics: Rode NT3
• Adapter/Modifications Required: Icom HM-154T, Icom SM-10: Requires 5V-8V step-up converter eg. B6287. Motorola HMN10xx/TDN83xx series (mods required)
• The following are NOT recommended: Amazon/ebay/Chinese counterfeit "Alinco" EMS-57s, MFJ-299, Kenwood MC-43, other cheap hand mics, Bluetooth mics, keypad mics that output serial data rather than DTMF audio (eg. Kenwood MC-59, MC-62)
• Any mic with an internal preamp that will work on 5V should work well if wired to an 8-pin round plug (Kenwood/Alinco pinout). Astatic D-104 preamp can be wired to run from mic jack 5V line instead of 9V battery
• Many Speaker-Mics and Headsets can also be supported, and an OHIS accessory board is available, contact me for details

AllScan UCI120 USB Communications Interface

Ready to plug in to any computer running ASL, DVSwitch, HamVOIP, EchoLink or other PTT communications applications. Product Page

UCI120 - $99

Use with your own Dell 3040, RPi, or other computer.
Enclosure dimensions: 3.5"W x 4"D x 1.5"H (88x100x38mm). Includes 6" USB-A to C cable

UCI120-PCB - $79

UCI120 PC board without enclosure or USB cable, with volume control and mic jack included but not soldered on. Perfect for use in an enclosure such as a comms speaker or phone patch

Shipping - $8

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ANR100 Audio Interface Module Kit

Includes all needed parts, USB cable and enclosure. (No mic, speaker, or wire.) NOTE: Requires experience with surface mount electronics and soldering very small parts.

ANR100-K - $59

Use with your own Dell 3040, RPi, or other computer.
Now also includes Mic Gain Control option parts

ANR100-Mini-K - $55

Includes smaller enclosure (3" x 3.75" x 1.2" vs. 4.1" x 4.3" x 1.4").
Slightly harder to assemble due to limited interior space

Shipping - $5

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Fully Configured & Tested AllStar Node

Configured with your node# and details, running ASL3 with Allmon3 and AllScan installed. Includes a refurbished Dell 3040 MiniPC and 100-240VAC to 5VDC Adapter. Also available in 5-15VDC powered option

ANR100 - $219

No WiFi module is included but any Linux-compatible USB WiFi adapter can be used

WiFi Option (ANR100-W) - Add $50

Fully configured & tested Dell OEM internal WiFi module and antennas

Shipping - $10

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Fully Configured & Tested AllStar Node

Configured with your node# and details, running ASL3 with Allmon3 and AllScan installed. Includes a new GMKtek NucBox5 and 100-240VAC to 12VDC Adapter. The NucBox5 is a powerful yet incredibly small (2.85" x 2.85" x 1.75") PC with 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD, a 2+GHz Celeron CPU, Wifi, Bluetooth, etc. Supports dual-boot and includes Windows 11 (can be chosen during bootup instead of Debian+ASL).

ANR100-G - $329

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Fully Configured & Tested Laptop Node

Configured with your node# and details, running ASL3 with Allmon3 and AllScan installed. Works like a 3040 or RPi when the cover is closed and screen off, or open the lid and you have a full-featured PC. supports dual-boot and includes Windows 10 or 11 (can be chosen during bootup instead of Debian+ASL).

ANR100-LT - $349

Includes a UCI120, Dell E7440 Laptop running Debian Linux, ASL3, MATE Desktop,
WiFi, ethernet, full keyboard, trackpad, ~14" LCD, battery and AC adapter

Shipping - $20

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USB Radio Interfaces

AllScan URIs deliver unmatched audio quality, RFI-rejection and cost-effectiveness. Comprehensive LEDs show USB host Status, COS, ADC Clip, and PTT state. Extensive I/Os fully support both HTs and mobile radios, half or full duplex. HTs connect with standard 2.5mm & 3.5mm TRS cables, and the URI200 includes a Mini-DIN-6 jack with switch-configurable options supporting a wide variety of radio and grounding configurations. The URI100 also easily supports mobile radios with a TRRS to Mini-DIN-6 cable, or just cut a Mini-DIN-6 cable to your desired length and solder to the 6-pin header. Onboard trim pots support everything from mic to speaker levels and low or high impedance audio inputs and outputs.

Perfect for use with AllScan node designs or with nearly any type of radio(s). Because full-duplex HT-based nodes require more thorough RFI-filtering than any other type of node, AllScan URIs provide the most comprehensive RFI/EMI filtering available, with separated USB/Digital/Analog grounds and power, ferrite beads and bypass caps on all radio I/Os, optocouplers on the PTT & COS lines, and a 10Ω–500uF RC filter on the 5V Analog supply. The URI200 adds audio isolation transformers for maximum possible RFI-rejection and switch-configuration options for full control over various signal lines and grounding options. The URI100 PCB measures only ~2"x2" in size - not much larger than a CM108 sound FOB but with far superior RFI performance and with all I/O lines available on through-hole header pads in addition to the K1 and 3.5mm TRRS audio jacks.

AllScan URIs are AllStar URIs but also support many other applications and interfacing of Win/Mac/Linux PCs and Smartphones to HTs, portable and mobile radios, for use with remote rig control, digital modes, packet radio, etc.

URI100 USB Radio Interface

Schematic / Flyer

URI100 - $49

Includes 2.3" x 2" x 1" (58x50x25mm) Extruded Aluminum Enclosure,
3× 1' cables (USB-A to C, 2.5mm TRS, 3.5mm TRS) with ferrite filters

URI100-PCB - $29

PC Board only with no enclosure or cables, LEDs included but not
soldered to board. Mounting in a shielded enclosure recommended

Shipping - $6

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URI200 USB Radio Interface

Schematic / Flyer

URI200 - $79

Includes 2.9" x 3.2" x 1.1" (74x80x29mm) Extruded Aluminum Enclosure,
1' USB A to C cable, and your choice of 1 3' Mini-DIN-6 cable or
1 ea. 2.5mm TRS & 3.5mm TRS cables, with ferrite filters

URI200-PCB - $59

PC Board only with no enclosure or cables, LEDs included but not
soldered to board. Mounting in a shielded enclosure recommended

Shipping - $7

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URI Cables

TRRS-MiniDIN6 - $19

Professional-grade 1' 3.5mm gold-plated TRRS to Mini-DIN-6 cable with ferrite filter.
For use with the URI100 and radios having a "9600" audio output

ANF101 Full-Duplex Nodes with Retevis HTs

TurnKey cross-band full-duplex nodes providing excellent audio quality and maximum RFI rejection. Includes Dell Wyse 3040 Mini PC, AllScan URI200 URI, 2 Retevis RT85 HTs (one with Rx HT Hardware COS mod).

Fully Assembled, Configured & Tested Node

Configured with your node# and details, running the latest ASL with Allmon and AllScan installed

ANF101 - $495

No WiFi module is included but any Linux-compatible USB WiFi adapter can be used

WiFi Option (ANF101-W) - Add $50

Fully configured & tested Dell OEM internal WiFi module and antennas

Shipping - $20

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ANF200 Full-Duplex Mobile-Radio Nodes

TurnKey cross-band full-duplex nodes providing excellent audio quality and maximum RFI rejection. Includes Dell Wyse 3040 Mini PC and AllScan URI100 URI with aluminum enclosure, with ASL configured in usbradio DSP mode using unfiltered audio I/Os.

Full-Duplex AllStar Node using various mobile radios

Fully tested and configured plug & play nodes with all original radio accessories, box and manual, configured with your node# and details, running the latest ASL with Allmon3 and AllScan installed

Custom ANF200

Can be built with any cross-band full-duplex radio such as a Kenwood TM-V71A, Yaesu FT-8800R or FT-8900R. Pricing is generally $250 plus the cost of the radio depending on the specific options needed.

I currently have several FT-8800R and TM-V71A radios in stock in excellent condition, including mounting bracket and original mics. A complete ANF200 using either of these radio models and URI100 would be $695 with a Dell Wyse 3040 (5V, no WiFi), or $750 with a Beelink T5 MiniPC (12V, WiFi, 4GB RAM, 64GB eMMC).

Shipping - $20

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Node Components & Accessories

Genuine Alinco EMS-57 DTMF Hand Mic

The most popular DTMF hand mic on the market due to its clear audio, excellent build quality, and heavy-duty long coiled cord

Alinco EMS-57 - $67

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Refurbished Dell Wyse 3040 MiniPC

I have multiple 3040's in stock that have been fully tested, including the 3V backup battery replaced if it measured < 2.95V. AC adapter is listed separately in case it is not needed eg. if powering the 3040 from a DC power source.

Dell Wyse 3040 - $30

WiFi module not included but any Linux-compatible USB WiFi adapter can be used

WiFi Option (3040-W) - Add $25

Dell OEM internal WiFi module and antennas

16GB eMMC option (3040-16G) - Add $20

Most 3040's have 8GB eMMC which is more than enough space for ASL,
but to also install a Linux Desktop GUI 16GB is recommended

12V option (3040-12V) - Add $20

Most newer 3040's are rated 12V 2A and run great on 5-15VDC. Many also
have 16GB eMMC in which case there is no extra charge for that option

AC Adapter (3040-AC) - Add $15

5V 3A with 4.0x1.7mm plug. Also fully compatible with 12V 3040s

DC PowerPole to 4.0x1.7mm cable (3040-DC) - Add $20

For 12V 3040s

USB Power option for 3040's (3040-USB-DC) - Add $10

USB-A plug to 4.0x1.7mm cable, powers a 3040 from a USB power pack / charging port

Install Debian 12 (3040-Deb) - Add $25

Debian 12 installed and updated. At that point it's easy to install and configure ASL3, Allmon3 and AllScan with simple SSH commands

Set Up ASL3, Allmon3 and AllScan (3040-ASL) - Add $50

If you'd rather not set up these packages yourself let me know your node# and configuration details and I can set everything up and test. Then just plug in the 3040 and a URI/UCI and you'll be on AllStar within minutes. (Requires 3040-Deb option)

Shipping - $7

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Modified BH7NOR R1-ASL / R1-2023 URI

High quality AllStar USB Radio Interface with excellent RFI rejection and extruded aluminum case. Modified to support Full-Duplex and ASL txmix level setting.

Note: R1-ASL supports AllStar and has an extra Status LED; R1-2023 provides a USB serial port interface used by PC apps such as Zello, EchoLink and digital mode programs.

R1-ASL - $65

For HT nodes or radios with speaker level outputs. ~100Ω audio input impedance. Includes USB and Mini-DIN-6 cables

R1-ASL-10K - $85

For mobile radios that have a Mini-DIN-6 jack and ~10KΩ Rx Audio line impedance. Includes USB and Mini-DIN-6 cables. Supports "9600" or "1200" audio input lines (specify when ordering)

MiniDIN6-K1 Cable - $39

Mini-DIN-6 plug to K1 HT 2.5mm & 3.5mm plugs and Ground wire. Works great with both half and full duplex nodes ie. 1 or 2 HTs

Shipping - $6

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Custom Builds

I can do custom builds with any enclosure and any other options you might need.
I can also set up cloud VM nodes, repeaters, links, and custom hardware and software.

Radio-Less AllStar Node using a Communications Speaker

I can build custom nodes using any communications speaker if there is sufficient room to add a mic jack, volume control, etc. I include an A/B switch and external speaker level input jack with all speaker conversion nodes so that the original functionality of the speaker remains fully intact and it can still be used with any radio.

Custom ANR200 - $Contact me for details

These are around the same price as an ANR100 plus the actual cost of the speaker and $150-200 to cover additional labor and options ie. A/B switch and external speaker level input, panel mount status LEDs, and any other desired options. Can include audio dynamics controls, aux inputs, line outputs, level meters, etc.

I currently have in stock a Heathkit HS-24, Kenwood SP-23 and SP-120 that can be made into nodes. These can plug into any PC or RPi or can be provided with a fully configured and tested Dell 3040 or Netbook.

Radio-Less AllStar Node using a Phone Patch

I can build custom nodes using any phone patch. Since AllStar runs on Asterisk (a phone system), adapting a phone patch makes a lot of sense. It is also possible to preserve the original phone patch functionality such that it can still work with analog telephones and HF/VHF radios in addition to AllStar.

Custom ANR150 - $Contact me for details

Around the same price as a UCI120-PCB plus the cost of the phone patch and $150-250 to cover additional labor and options ie. VU Meter support and other desired options or customizations. Includes all standard UCI120 features