NXDNReflector connector
You can use this connector to connect to a network which supports the NXDNReflector protocol, like NXDNReflector servers.
The easiest way is to use the Quick setup to connect to these networks.
Talkgroup handling
NXDNReflector servers handle only one talkgroup. You can find each server's talkgroup ID in the server list, or if you enable Advanced mode, then the talkgroup ID setting will be shown.
- If you use NXDN® modem mode, then make sure you send your calls as a group call to the talkgroup ID, otherwise the server will ignore your calls. Also make sure you have the talkgroup ID in your SelCall list (if SelCall is enabled), otherwise you won't hear incoming calls on your radio.
If you use cross modes, then send your calls as a group call to the talkgroup ID, otherwise the server will ignore your calls.
If you use a DMR radio, then make sure the talkgroup ID is set as the TX contact for the current channel in your radio, or the talkgroup ID is in an RX group list which is assigned to the current channel of your radio, otherwise you won't hear incoming calls from the server.
You can also set the Default cross mode destination ID to the talkgroup ID and enable Always use this ID in cross mode. These settings are available on the Settings page, NXDN® settings section. This way your cross mode calls will be always sent to the correct talkgroup ID.
Switching NXDNReflector servers using your radio
You can switch NXDNReflector servers with your radio by calling the desired server's ID with a private call.
Cross mode usage
The NXDNReflector connector is an NXDN® connector, but it supports DMR and C4FM cross modes, and D-STAR® with the openSPOT4 Pro.
Using a DMR transceiver
You can switch NXDNReflector servers with your DMR transceiver by calling the desired server's ID with a private call.
Using a D-STAR® transceiver (openSPOT4 Pro only)
You can switch NXDNReflector servers with your D-STAR® transceiver by entering DTMF code * followed by the desired server's ID (5 digits).
You can also use the URCALL/your call method. This lets you change to the following server types:
- REF/XRX/Gateway: set the URCALL to for example
REF001 C
. Switching to REF/XRF servers or gateways this way changes the openSPOT4's active connector to the REF/XRF connector. - DCS/XLX: set the URCALL to for example
DCS001 A
. Switching to DCS/XLX servers this way changes the openSPOT4's active connector to the DCS/XLX connector. - BrandMeister: set the URCALL to
BM
followed by the BrandMeister server ID. Example: starting a call to destination callsign (URCALL)BM2162
switches to BrandMeister server 2162 (Hungary). Switching to BrandMeister servers this way changes the openSPOT4's active connector to the Homebrew/MMDVM connector. - FCS: set the URCALL to the FCS server and room number. Example: starting a
call to destination callsign (URCALL)
FCS00199
switches to FCS001 room 99. Switching to FCS servers this way changes the openSPOT4's active connector to the FCS connector. - YSFReflector: set the URCALL to
YS
followed by the YSFReflector server ID. Example: starting a call to destination callsign (URCALL)YS89804
switches to YSFReflector 89804 (AmericaLink). Switching to YSFReflector servers this way changes the openSPOT4's active connector to the YSFReflector connector. - NXDNReflector: set the URCALL to
NX
followed by the NXDNReflector server ID. Example: starting a call to destination callsign (URCALL)NX28299
switches to NXDNReflector 28299 (America-Ragchew). Switching to NXDNReflector servers this way changes the openSPOT4's active connector to the NXDNReflector connector.
Using a C4FM transceiver
You can switch NXDNReflector servers with your C4FM transceiver by entering the Special command/cross mode private call DTMF code DTMF code (by default it's *) followed by the desired server's ID (5 digits).
You can also use the Wires-X® button menu of your C4FM radio to select/search for servers.