New M17 Upgrade for Pi-Star Hotspots – Here’s How!
- theoilykrafter
- Jul 25
- 1 min read
Ready to explore the M17 digital voice mode? In this video, I’ll walk you through converting your existing Pi-Star hotspot over to the WPSD M17 Branch — a modern, feature-packed firmware that brings M17 support and enhanced functionality to your hotspot setup.
We’ll cover:
🔹 Backing up your Pi-Star configuration
🔹 Downloading and installing WPSD
🔹 Enabling and configuring M17 support
🔹 Verifying network connectivity and testing your setup Whether you’re using an AnyTone, OpenSpot, or another DMR/M17-compatible device, this tutorial makes it easy to upgrade and start experimenting with the open-source M17 protocol.
📡 What You’ll Need:
• Raspberry Pi-based hotspot
• MicroSD card and reader
• Internet connection
• Basic understanding of Pi-Star configuration
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