--- In dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com, "genedathe" <geneda...@...> wrote: > > Hello All: > > I've heard it said that with the Mirage BD-35 D-Star will outrange plain old > FM. If that is so I'll look into getting one. But before spending my moldy > money, I would like some first hand reports from Mirage users: > > What is the greatest distance you've been able to get into a repeater with? > > 73 de NAØG Gene >
I have 3 D-STAR machines nearby (NJ2DG, W2DGL, K2DIG). Running barefoot going into a Maldol HVU-8 I can just barely make it into the machines. Putting the BD-35 in-line not only I can easily hit those machines but a couple of others further afield. Definitely worth the expense. It also makes a big difference when you work simplex as well. FYI the 3 "local" machines are anywhere from 20-35mi from my station. 73, Greg / KF2M
