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Any reason you went with this setup rather than just a hotspot?
There are a few benefits, I have some hotspots and they have their place.
-Mainly that hotspots can't directly connect to WIRES-X rooms on Yaesu servers, and I can host one myself very easily.
-Much higher power and range (20W vs 20mW) with a roof antenna.
-Can use analog mode instead of digital so any FM radio can access the room.
-And finally it's fun to experiment.