At 12:24 PM 1/3/2009, you wrote: >Can't find a single resource for a repeater in Toronto, Ontario (besides >VE3YYZ) and no resources that explains how best I can use it. I have been >trying to do APRS with the 2820 with no luck :-( > >Does anyone have a secret site that explains what I can do with D-Star. (I >already have sites that say what D-Star is) > >Thanks much. > >73 >Vicky Bagwalla >VA3VJB
Hi, Vicky, The repeater directory at http://dstarusers.org/repeaters.php (select CANADA as the "desired country") also shows VE3RPT in "Toronto (Uxbridge)" on 443.225+. There won't be a LOT of D-STAR repeaters in Toronto, or anywhere, since it's still very new, specialized technology. The city is doing well to have two D-STAR machines at this point. How best to use it? Put your D-STAR radio on the repeater frequency, program the four "callsign fields" needed for D-STAR to work, push the PTT button and talk. Beyond that, there are several ways to use the repeater's "Gateway" Internet connection to hams using other D-STAR repeaters around the world. I recommend finding a local ham familiar with D-STAR for a little one-on-one, but I do have some radio-programming tutorials on my web site - www.arvideonews.com, and some more extensive DVDs for sale there. My program "Digital Voice for Amateur Radio" might be a good way to get a basic background in DV operation - something you can share with your local radio club. The 2820 does APRS (that is, does 1200 bps packet radio) like most other FM radios: with an external TNC (or sound-card equivalent). The 2820's D-STAR digital capability, and it's built-in GPS, do NOT give it packet or APRS capability. 73, Gary KN4AQ ARVN: Amateur Radio//Video News Gary Pearce KN4AQ 508 Spencer Crest Ct. Cary, NC 27513 <mailto:kn...@arvidionews.com>kn...@arvideonews.com 919-380-9944 www.ARVideoNews.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
