TGIF - How to connect

TGIF (Thank Goodness It is Friday) is our weekly amateur radio talk group on XLX159.

Amateur radio only — not CB, GMRS, or any other service. You need a valid amateur radio license and proper equipment to join.

Where to find TGIF

TGIF operates on XLX159, a multi-mode reflector. For this talk group the main modules are:

• Module B - Wheels n Keels (AllStar node 678350)
• Module C - Northwinds (AllStar node 47691)

Connect your hotspot / radio

Use these settings in your hotspot, repeater controller, or software client.

Server information

Module letters for TGIF

Each mode uses a module letter. Use it after the XLX159 prefix in your URCALL / reflector field:

• XLX159 B - Wheels n Keels (cross-mode bridge)
• XLX159 C - Northwinds (cross-mode bridge)

Hotspot setup (Pi-Star / WPSD)

1. Log into your Pi-Star dashboard.
2. Go to Configuration.
3. Set D-Star Hostname to xlx159.duckdns.org.
4. Set D-Star Port to 30001.
5. For DMR, YSF, P25, NXDN, M17 or DCS use the ports above.
6. Save and apply changes. Reboot your hotspot if needed.

Repeater / controller

If you run a Pi-Star or MMDVM-based repeater controller, configure the same hostname and port values above for the mode you want to bridge into TGIF.

Software clients

• D-Star - D-Star Monitor, set URCALL to XLX159 B or XLX159 C
• DMR - BrandMeister Hoseline / MMDVMClient, use TGIF static talk group or route via XLX159
• YSF - YSFReflector-Dashboard, select XLX159 module B or C
• P25 - P25Client, NAC 293 on module D
• NXDN - NXDNClient, RAN 1 on module E
• M17 - m17-reflector, module F

AllStar

If you prefer AllStar, dial in directly:

• Module B: 678350
• Module C: 47691

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