Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] IC80AD Data Cable and Software
Gordon, I don't have many answers to your questions since I do not have an 80AD, but I have a few for you that will help you along. As far as I have seen, D-Rats is about the best out there and several groups are using only D-Rats for ecom use. The free software from ICOM's web site does configure the dv mode as well as any function of the radio. Here is a hint to get it running properly. Before you can enter the dv options you must clone the radio to the software. This inputs all of the available options to program. I had the same issue with my 880h. For the data cable, you will need a OPC-1529R (about $25) and a serial to usb adapter. On your cloning cable that is a 1/4 jack. The data is a 3/32 jack (from what I have read thus far) which is the same cable I used on my old 2200h and use now on my 880h. As far as the gps, haven't used it yet. Good luck and 73!! Gary J Miller K4GJM Think Positive, BE Positive From: J.Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT w2...@arrl.net To: dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com Sent: Fri, May 21, 2010 9:04:11 PM Subject: RE: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] IC80AD Data Cable and Software Hi Folks! I just bought an IC-80AD and would like some advice. 1. Which data cable does one use to send and receive data and is there a USB version that plugs into the data port on the side? 2. What software does one use for sending information. I know of D-RATS and that is cool, but I am wondering what else has some sizzle. 3. Can the data port and cable be used to configure the radio including the D-STAR portion. 4. I have the USB cable for use in the audio connector for cloning and loading from a PC, but would like to know what software will configure the radio including the D-STAR portion. The ICOM software doesn’t seem to do that. 5. I also bought the GPS microphone and haven’t figured it out yet (nor the D-STAR configuration) so any integration advice with the above would be helpful. Thanks 73, Gordon Beattie, W2TTT 201.314.6964 __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 5136 (20100521) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset. com __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 5136 (20100521) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset. com
RE: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Re: [ga_dstar] D-STAR Reflector 1C Internet Feed
Typical of the QRZ mentality... they don't get on the radio, just bitch in the forums. ...DOUG, KD4MOJ 30MDG#1076, FH#1125 KD4MOJ-63 APRS Messenger 2.48 -Original Message- From: dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com [mailto:dstar_digi...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of Chris Fowler Sent: Friday, May 21, 2010 7:21 PM To: ga_ds...@yahoogroups.com Cc: dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com Subject: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Re: [ga_dstar] D-STAR Reflector 1C Internet Feed On Wed, 2010-05-19 at 21:40 -0700, Mark Thompson wrote: http://forums.qrz.com/showthread.php?t=249029 You go to that page you're going to find some haters.
[DSTAR_DIGITAL] Dstar related items for sale
The remaining items not sold from my earlier post are now listed on ebay: http://shop.ebay.com/kennethlbryant/m.html?_nkw=_armrs=1_from=_ipg=_trksid=p3686 Thanks, Ken KF4CZB
[DSTAR_DIGITAL] 442.300 in Sanford, FL
The antenna is finally up and 442.300 is on the air complementing 145.150 as W4PLB. Some work remains - Installing the preamp and DCA filter for both the 2M and 70 CM repeaters but it is available for use. W2BZY President Orlando Amateur Radio Club
[DSTAR_DIGITAL] For sale: NOT
Personal digital voice amateur radio (DVAR) items for sale may be posted here if the buyer is to contact you directly. Advertisements to your listings elsewhere (QRZ, QTH, ebay, etc.) may NOT be posted here. Thank you for your cooperation. 73--John
Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] 442.300 in Sanford, FL
Thank you for the update Bob. Always a pleasure talking to you and Louis. 73 Gary J Miller K4GJM Think Positive, BE Positive From: Bob Cumming w2...@cfl.rr.com To: dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sat, May 22, 2010 7:28:21 PM Subject: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] 442.300 in Sanford, FL The antenna is finally up and 442.300 is on the air complementing 145..150 as W4PLB. Some work remains - Installing the preamp and DCA filter for both the 2M and 70 CM repeaters but it is available for use. W2BZY President Orlando Amateur Radio Club
RE: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] DPRS issue
have you gone to www.aprs-is.net and followed the settings for the d-prs message? http://www.aprs-is.net/DPRSCalc.aspx This goes in your DV-GPS menu (02/05) GPS MESSAGE Should work alright then. I don't use aprs.fi, I use ui-view32 and have no issues with it... For the MS150 we just recently had here in my zone, I used REFFER2 and was able to beacon through the gateway with no problems... Worked out really nice since my call sign was the command post. Evans F. Mitchell KD4EFM / WQFK-894 Fla. D-Star Tech Support Group http://www.florida-dstar.info http://www.florida-dstar.info/ Polk ARES A.E.C. http://www.polkemcomm.org http://www.polkemcomm.org/ BB8330 PIN: 30965B58 _ From: dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com [mailto:dstar_digi...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Steve Lewis Sent: Sunday, May 23, 2010 12:23 AM To: dstar_digital Subject: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] DPRS issue Although I won't do it on a permanent basis, I want to be able to broadcast my location via DPRS. I set the radio for GPS-A, set the unproto for API282,DSTAR* . My packets are sorta getting out there, but aprs.fi says this: 2010-05-23 04:02:09 UTC: N8TFDAPI282,DSTAR*,qAR,K8BIG-B:!3912.21N08421.73W/ [Unsupported packet format] Any thoughts? -73-
