{"id":921,"date":"2025-12-10T21:36:17","date_gmt":"2025-12-10T21:36:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/g1lro.uk\/?p=921"},"modified":"2026-09-10T11:54:40","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T11:54:40","slug":"rln-z2-all-in-one-node","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/g1lro.uk\/?p=921","title":{"rendered":"Plug and Go Allstar Node Z2 with Color screen, speaker and Microphone"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/g1lro.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/unit-on-table-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g1lro.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/unit-on-table-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/g1lro.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/unit-on-table-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/g1lro.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/unit-on-table-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/g1lro.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/unit-on-table-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/g1lro.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/unit-on-table-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/g1lro.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/unit-on-table.jpeg 1701w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">New: <a href=\"http:\/\/g1lro.uk\/Radio_Less_Node_Z2_User_Guide.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/github.com\/G1LRO\/rlnz2docs\/blob\/main\/Radio_Less_Node_Z2_User_Guide.pdf\">Download User Guide<\/a> .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-20959078 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/g1lro.uk\/?product=radio-less-node-rlnz2-with-microphone\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:31px;border-top-right-radius:31px;border-bottom-left-radius:31px;border-bottom-right-radius:31px\">Buy Online<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-tertiary-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\">Buy Online: Now shipping with May software release including <strong>Allscan <\/strong>built-in:<br>Preview video from M0FXB: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=FMtGqJAo5jA\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=FMtGqJAo5jA\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=FMtGqJAo5jA<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Introducing the new all-in-one appliance for AllStarLink and similar radio applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The unit contains all the required components to operate as an ASL node, fabricated into a sturdy aluminum enclosure with front-panel controls, no PC required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What&#8217;s in the (Radio-less-node) RLN-Z2?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A powerful Raspberry Pi Z2 W processor with WiFi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>32GB SD card with ASL3 and the G1LRO custom setup firmware pre-installed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1.25 inch color LCD screen with button navigation to select favorite node connections in ASL3<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Audio interface based on the industry-standard CM108 sound processor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Powerful 2.5W amplifier with internal speaker &#8211; audio design by Allscan.info<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Controls for microphone gain to support a wide range of microphone types<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Line-out for connection to auxiliary audio equipment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manual Bourns volume control and External speaker out <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sturdy 88x38x100(mm) extruded aluminum case with rubber feet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Front panel &#8216;K1&#8217; microphone socket with supplied mic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Powered from 5v USB-C (cable provided)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1006\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/g1lro.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-16-192437.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-953\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g1lro.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-16-192437.png 1006w, https:\/\/g1lro.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-16-192437-300x127.png 300w, https:\/\/g1lro.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-16-192437-768x326.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1006px) 100vw, 1006px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/g1lro.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/RLNz2INSIDE-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-924\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g1lro.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/RLNz2INSIDE-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g1lro.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/RLNz2INSIDE-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g1lro.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/RLNz2INSIDE-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g1lro.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/RLNz2INSIDE-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/g1lro.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/RLNz2INSIDE.jpg 1766w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The RLN-Z2 is a professionally constructed appliance with 3pcbs and the Raspberry Pi securely built into a robust enclosure.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-tertiary-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>New<\/strong>: watch Andreas M0FXBs series of information videos for the RLNZ2 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLIy352wCGrWAvPzNkvRzzLqcp25XUoDLC\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLIy352wCGrWAvPzNkvRzzLqcp25XUoDLC\">here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"This Tiny Box Connects You Worldwide! | Allstar Radioless Node Z2 Review\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kJ68bj23-MU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The unit can be used stand-alone without a computer, just insert a USB-C connector for power (or from a battery power bank). The built-in screen shows status information and allows the selection of one of the pre-set favorite node number to instantly connect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The unit is delivered with set-up software running to allow you to connect from a phone or laptop to configure the unit for your WIFI and node address, no need to flash the SD card or use any terminal applications to access the device &#8211; it&#8217;s plug and play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"514\" data-id=\"1400\" src=\"https:\/\/g1lro.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/front-panel-white-clean-1024x514.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g1lro.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/front-panel-white-clean-1024x514.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g1lro.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/front-panel-white-clean-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g1lro.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/front-panel-white-clean-768x385.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g1lro.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/front-panel-white-clean-1536x770.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/g1lro.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/front-panel-white-clean-600x301.jpg 600w, https:\/\/g1lro.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/front-panel-white-clean.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What do you need to use the RLN-Z2?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>5v USB supply &#8211; e.g. wall adaptor or USB power bank capable of providing over 1 Amp<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Good strong WIFI in your house or location (phone hotspot will also work)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A smartphone or laptop to configure the WiFi and your Node number (only needed for setup)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AllStarLink Node number and password from <a href=\"https:\/\/allstarlink.org\/\">https:\/\/allstarlink.org\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&#8217;s it, the internal speaker and included microphone means there&#8217;s no spaghetti to worry about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/g1lro.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/unit-on-white-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g1lro.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/unit-on-white-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/g1lro.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/unit-on-white-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/g1lro.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/unit-on-white-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/g1lro.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/unit-on-white-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/g1lro.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/unit-on-white-600x450.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/g1lro.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/unit-on-white.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Availability &amp; Pricing.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unit is now available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Launch price will be <strong>\u00a3159<\/strong> for the assembled unit with Microphone and cables (Plus tax and shipping)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-20959078 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/g1lro.uk\/?product=radio-less-node-rlnz2-with-microphone\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:31px;border-top-right-radius:31px;border-bottom-left-radius:31px;border-bottom-right-radius:31px\">Buy Online<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/g1lro.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/RLNz2BACK-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-930\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g1lro.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/RLNz2BACK-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g1lro.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/RLNz2BACK-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g1lro.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/RLNz2BACK-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g1lro.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/RLNz2BACK-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/g1lro.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/RLNz2BACK-1-2048x1153.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New: Download User Guide . Buy Online: Now shipping with May software release including Allscan built-in:Preview video from M0FXB: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=FMtGqJAo5jA Introducing the new all-in-one appliance for AllStarLink and similar radio applications. 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