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+Copy mmdvmhost.service to  /lib/systemd/system
+Copy mmdvmhost.timer to    /lib/systemd/system
+Edit the timeout in mmdvmhost.timer to suit - 45 secs is a reasonable starting point.
+Reload systemctl with: "systemctl daemon-reload"
+Add the timer serice to the boot with: "systemctl enable mmdvmhost.timer"
+**NOTE - There is no need / desire to enable mmdvmhost.service!