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How to Connect to FrostyGMRS

Everything you need to get started, connect from FrostyGMRS Mobile or DVSwitch Mobile, or prepare an ASL3 node.

Getting Started with FrostyGMRS

Flash the SD Card (16GB or Larger)

  1. Download and install FrostyGMRS Image.
  2. Open Raspberry Pi Imager:
    • Choose OS -> Use custom -> select FrostyGMRS_V*.img
    • Choose Storage -> select SD card -> Write
  3. Eject the card, insert it into your Pi, and power on.

WinSCP Login

  • Host: frostygmrs.local
  • Protocol: SCP
  • Username: frosty or root
  • Password: frostygmrs

Browser Access

FrostyGMRS Mobile

Use the FrostyGMRS Mobile app to connect to the network right from your phone.

Step 1: Install FrostyGMRS Mobile

Download and install the FrostyGMRS Mobile app on your Android device.

Step 2: Sign In

  • Open the app
  • Open Settings
  • Enter your FrostyGMRS username and password
  • Click Save Settings

Step 3: Choose a Node

  • Select Connectable Nodes
  • Select any node you have credentials on (1028 and 1776 by default)
  • Tap Connect

DVSwitch Mobile Setup

Prefer DVSwitch Mobile instead? You can still connect that way too.

Step 1: Install the App

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.dvswitch

Step 2: Create Your Profile

Protocol:   IAX2
Hostname:   dvswitch.frostygmrs.com
Port:       4569
Username:   YOUR_CALLSIGN
Password:   YOUR_PASSWORD
CallerID:   YOUR_CALLSIGN
Node:       1028 or 1776
Uncheck:    Phone mode IAX2 connection

Step 3: Save and Connect

Select 1028 or 1776, then tap Connect.

Step 4: TX and RX

Hold PTT to transmit, then release to listen.

ASL3 Setup Instructions

Get your AllStarLink 3.x ready for FrostyGMRS.

Step 1: Download the Installer

wget https://frostygmrs.com/software/FrostyGMRS_ASL3_Install.sh

Step 2: Make It Executable

chmod +x FrostyGMRS_ASL3_Install.sh

Step 3: Run the Installer

sudo ./FrostyGMRS_ASL3_Install.sh

What the Installer Does

  • Downloads and installs the ASL3 updater files
  • Makes the updater scripts executable
  • Adds the correct FrostyGMRS cron entries
  • Installs the FrostyGMRS repo key and source list
  • Runs the initial ASL3 update scripts

Future Updates

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y