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29 Ion2G Setup and Configuration Standard Config Works As you install Ion2G ALE, the base configuration works fine to make contacts. However, you will need to check a few settings to make sure everyone is on the same page. 2 - Set Self Address: It’s not super clear in the docu- mentation, but you cannot transmit at all unless you set a self address for each of the networks you want to operate on. This setting is not cross-referenced with any database, so in the event of an apocalyptic emergency, or for MARS work, any callsign will be accepted by the software. To change this, click Settings -> ALE Self Addresses -> Click Plus symbol at upper right to add New ALE Address. Put your callsign in the Address box, select a network in the drop down menu, and check the box marked Primary. You will need to create a Self Address for each of the networks you operate on. This is just putting in your callsign for each of these networks. When using the standard code-plug, this means you will need 3 addresses, one for HFN, HLN, and HFN AQC. If using the GhostNet, you will need an additional address for that. 3 - Check Audio Source: This is not set automatically, you need to select your audio input and output manually. Go to Settings -> Audio and select the appropriate input and output audio sources from the drop down menus. 4 - Check Radio CAT Control: If you are familiar with setting up JS8Call or FT8, this should be familiar. This is found under Settings -> Radio Control. Make sure the appropriate radio is selected, along with the correct CI-V address, com port, and baud rate. If any of these settings do not match your radio, comms will not be successful. 1 - Load Codeplug: Without a codeplug, you will talk to no one. You have three main options: You can load the standard codeplug using the “Load from Web” button (requires an internet connection). You can also load the GhostNet codeplug which can be downloaded via a variety of sources. Or you can manually create a list of channels, choosing fre- quencies by hand. If you wish to manually recreate the GhostNet freqs without access to the digital file, you can do so easily on the next page. If you already have a Codeplug or are using the GhostNet Codeplug, select Load From File and choose the codeplug file. If you are starting from scratch, and have internet access, you can load the standard codeplug here. If you are setting this up without internet access, and without a pre-es- tablished codeplug file, you will need to go to Settings -> Channels -> Click the Plus symbol on the upper right, and add in each channel manually. Put your callsign here Check this box 5 - Disable Bands not compatible with your antenna: Using the standard codeplugs, BE CAREFUL! Most people do not have 160m, 80m, or 60m antennas, but these freqs are a part of the standard codeplugs. This means that your radio will try to transmit on theses freqs, even if your antenna is not tuned for it. This can damage your transceiver.