Welcome to CTRS¶
Before beginning the steps, please join the CTRS Discord if you have not already done so.
All subscribers are REQUIRED to be part of the Discord.
Prerequisites¶
- Raspberry Pi 4 or 5 with 64-bit Bookworm or Trixie installed.
- Terminal access to your pi using ssh (or a local terminal).
- If you do not use the recommended USB conversion board (See the Recommended Hardware list), you will also need several small jumper wires.
- Basic Linux Knowledge or knowledge of where to find resources through the Internet.
Recommended Hardware¶
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Recommended hotspot hardware
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Recommended USB conversion board (or alternate AliExpress link)
Hardware Options¶
| Setup | Host | Board(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DVRS or Conventional | Raspberry Pi | 1 hotspot board | USB board recommended |
| Trunking | Raspberry Pi | 2 hotspot boards, 1 USB adapter | One board on the pi, one board on the USB |
| Linux | Any Linux host | 2 hotspot boards, 2 USB boards |
Technical Support¶
If you require any support with completing this process, or would like to join the system, please visit the CTRS Discord where you can ask your questions or open a support ticket.