I'll start with what might be an enlightening description... Repeater linking is not performed by the Icom software, it is provided by AA4RC's DPLUS. Call sign routing is performed by the Icom software and has no concept that DPLUS is running . So, in short, since the Icom Software doesn't know that DPLUS is running, all call sign routing has no idea that a repeater is linked or not.
Answers embedded. From: dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com [mailto:dstar_digi...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of larryhayter Sent: Friday, October 16, 2009 7:32 AM To: dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com Subject: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Re:callsign routing A few questions.... I've used Callsign Routing as well as most of the other methods available on the system. All have been both successful and at other times not so much. Here are the questions as well as my thoughts to date which are subject to correction. 1. If the repeater I am using is connected to a reflector is Callsign Routing processed or does it fail because of the active link. Probably not accepted or processed? It works just as if the repeater wasn't linked. This can get confusing if you (A) are having a callsign routed conversation to B while the repeater is linked to a reflector, then only you (and the people on your system) hear B. So, no one else on the reflector hears B. They all assume that you are talking to yourself. 2. If the system attempts to forward the call to a destination repeater that may be in use or linked within the system what is the result. Probably not processed at the far end? It works as if the repeater wasn't linked. 3. In each of these cases is there any indication on my side as to whether my attempt to call my party was properly processed or failed. I may be missing something there. ?? There is an indication on the radio if the call sign route fails for some reason. But in case 1 or 2, the call didn't fail. The only way that it can fail is if the call sign that you are routing to doesn't exist, or the repeater that you are talking to is currently transmitting. 4. If the answer to question 1. is that I cannot route by callsign while the repeater is linked, is it proper to disconnect the link considering that I may not have the privledge to re-establish it even if I know where it was previously linked. I've not attempted to disconnect in order not to bother other users or listeners.... Check with your local administrator for recommendations. Not all systems follow the same guidelines. On an "Open Repeater" the common courtesy would be to ask if anyone is using the link first. Then drop it if no one responds and then make your call. If the system administrator indicates that you should relink a repeater afterwards, the do so. I do enjoy the whole system congratulate everyone on there work and successes to date. I really enjoy watching the progress the system has seen over the last year. Larry VE3LGH
