[Remote Putty Connection to Node]

I'm new to Linux, and need some help.

I can connect to my node using Putty when my laptop is on the same router, but not from a different ISP.

Is there a Raspian setting to allow these connections? Is it a firewall setting?

I'm getting tired of dragging a laptop to my tower site to edit rpt.conf settings.

Oops! I've got to drive back over to the tower, I forgot to uncomment that macro number...

[myGRMS Node Support]

Is there a forum for myGMRS Node owners to ask questions and get Tech support for the myGMRS Raspbian software?

[Weather Alerts on Repeaters]

Does anyone know about the Part 95 legality of re-transmitting NOAA and NWS alerts over a repeater?  My Weather Spotters group would like to do this, if it's legal.

[Whats with repeater users needing permission on GMRS?]

Greetings all.

 

I've been following the GMRS world for a bit and finally got a GMRS license. I've been a ham since 1994 and was a cb'er prior to that. One thing that has struck me really odd about this aspect of the radio hobby is the widespread need for asking for permission before using a repeater.

 

Yes, I know repeaters cost money. I'm currently the trustee of a large footprint ham repeater in Miami. As ham radio hobbyist, we put up repeaters for the benefit of the hobby and all users are welcomed without prior consent. You basically have to work at getting thrown off a ham repeater. Why is common practice on GMRS so... unwelcoming... for lack of better words?

I have been an Amateur for 20 years and had a 70 cm repeater up until lightning took it out. I have 3 GMRS repeaters. I only require permission for one reason. I want to verify a valid license for the user. I've never denied anyone permission to use any of them. I do restrict one of them to Emergency use or roadside assistance because it is an older machine, and keeping traffic on it low to make it last longer.

I only want to know something about my users, and verify a valid license. With the proliferation of the Chinese dual banders, anyone with $40 can access my machines and make up a call. I've seen this happen on amateur repeaters. Call me cautious.

[Liability Insurance for repeaters]

Have any repeater owners had to provide liability insurance for access to a repeater site? Where does one go to obtain this kind of insurance?

 

Anyone who has any input here, I would appreciate it.