Lloyd | Feb. 20, 2019

Better than all I've seen

I saw this unit on FACEBOOK and the response by the community told me that this was a winner. Boy was I right!
Quick confirmation of order and shipping was the next day via USPS, I'm in SC and from TX was only a few days. I powered it up on a Pi zero and it's been working ever since no adjustments needed. I highly recommend this seller and product made in the USA!! ps I get .25 mile solid coverage of my home with the ceramic antenna. Satisfied Yep!!! May consider a dual one for DMR use exclusively.. KO4L

Response from N5BOC Store ( LoneStar Semiconductor Designs ) | April 14, 2019

Lloyd,

Thanks so very much for the nice review. 0.25 mile coverage is quite impressive. It must have something to do with that great SC air. :-)
I personally really like the ceramic antenna. It makes for quite a clean looking install and as you state the performance is quite satisfactory.

Thanks again,
David

Douglas | Feb. 13, 2019

Great Product

Very satisfied with your product. The one thing I would change is have the power indicator non flashing. Flashing to me is irritating. Will be ordering another soon.

Response from N5BOC Store ( LoneStar Semiconductor Designs ) | April 14, 2019

Thanks so very much Douglas for the positive review. I do appreciate it.

Just so you know Doug, the flashing LED is not a power indicator but instead an indicator of connection to the network. It will flash slowly until connected and then the flashing is sped up.

Thanks again and best regards,
David

Michael | Nov. 18, 2018

Great buy and quality product

I purchased two of these. They look like a real quality product. Both worked first off and so far had no issues with them.

Response from N5BOC Store ( LoneStar Semiconductor Designs ) | Nov. 20, 2018

Michael,
I'm glad to hear it is working well for you.
Thanks for your support!

Brad | July 23, 2018

Very Happy

I bought this board back in May. It has been running along side several other hotspots 24/7 for three months with no problems, first on a Pi Zero and now a Pi 3. I was a little concerned about the possible distance issue with a ceramic antenna but have had no problems. Several firmware upgrades have been done via Pi-Star and all were smooth. I use it with DMR, D-STAR, and Fusion rigs, and occasionally P25 via Pi-Star cross mode.

Response from N5BOC Store ( LoneStar Semiconductor Designs ) | Aug. 10, 2018

Sounds like with you operating all of these modes this item is well used.
So happy it is working well for you.

Regards,
David

Brett | June 30, 2018

Nice

Product arrived and I was using it in minutes. I added a oled screen and made a case for it and it's good to go. Seller was responsive to emails when I had questions. I'm enjoying it thanks.

Response from N5BOC Store ( LoneStar Semiconductor Designs ) | July 11, 2018

I'm glad I was able to answer your questions Brett. I'm glad to know you are enjoying it.

Philip | June 24, 2018

So far meeting my expectations

The top hat is Working well with my Fusion Radio. Many more modes to try out. I am looking forward to getting my DMR Radio working.

Response from N5BOC Store ( LoneStar Semiconductor Designs ) | July 11, 2018

I'm glad to hear it is working well for you Philip! I look forward to seeing you on DMR.

Bernard | May 26, 2018

Excellent quality product

After setting up the raspberry pi with Pistar, all I did was mount the board on the gpio pins and turn it on! That's it, super easy to set up and it works great. It's made in the USA by a Ham, support our hobby and get a great product.

Response from N5BOC Store ( LoneStar Semiconductor Designs ) | June 9, 2018

Thanks so very much for your support Bernard!
Glad to hear you are enjoying the HotSpot.

Samuel | May 13, 2018

Wait list is not really a wait list!

Your wait list process is really just an invitation to try and purchase a limited availability item. In order to be successful you’d need to monitor your email 24/7 and who has time for that? I’d much rather pay for an item that I know I’m going to buy anyway and get on a waiting list to receive the item. It’s further frustration when you missed the item and then have to re-enroll on the wait list. I didn’t do that and the only reason I got my order completed was a friend texted me and told me item was available. There has to be a better way than what you’re doing. It’s not a true waitlist since you truly are not in line for anything but a notice that item is available and good luck with that!!!!!!

Response from N5BOC Store ( LoneStar Semiconductor Designs ) | May 22, 2018

First I want to say Thanks for your Order. I understand your frustration with the wait list. Please understand this is put in place and managed by Tindie. This is not something put in place or managed by me. I've contacted Tindie and notified them that that most people take the term "wait list" as they are in line to receive the product. It should be re-labeled to "notify me when back in stock". Sorry this was a point of frustration for you.

73's and Regards,
Dave

William | May 12, 2018

Great MMDVM Hotspot for DMR/C4FM/D-Star

Have a genuine ZUMspot and needed a 2nd one. Chose this one from N5BOC and it works just fine. He provided the receiver offset which made it easier to get on the air quickly. Great product, recommended! Dave, K6WDE

Response from N5BOC Store ( LoneStar Semiconductor Designs ) | May 22, 2018

Dave,
I'm really happy to hear this made it easy for you to get on the air. And I'm glad you're enjoying the board.

73's
David

Steven | May 10, 2018

Works great!

A great alternative to the zumspot. I've had no issues connecting on DMR. I wish the sma antenna connection was the same as the zumspot.

Response from N5BOC Store ( LoneStar Semiconductor Designs ) | May 22, 2018

Steven,
I'm happy that that the board it working well for you.

When you say you wish the SMA connection was the same, do you mean centered on the board?

Thanks again,
David