Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] DPRS issue
I'm using GPS-A mode as described below. -73- On 5/23/2010 1:24 AM, Evans F. Mitchell KD4EFM wrote: have you gone to www.aprs-is.net http://www.aprs-is.net and followed the settings for the d-prs message? http://www.aprs-is.net/DPRSCalc.aspx 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- Please TRIM your replies or set your email program not to include the original message in reply unless needed for clarity. ThanksYahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dstar_digital/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dstar_digital/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: dstar_digital-dig...@yahoogroups.com dstar_digital-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dstar_digital-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[DSTAR_DIGITAL] Re: DPRS issue
The issue is the symbol (or actually the lack of a symbol). The APRS packet format !3912.21N08421.72W/ should actually be !3912.21N/08421.72Ws where 's' is a character denoting the symbol used for your station. The symbol is a setable value in the 2820, consists of 2 characters, usually '/' (between the latitude and longitude) and another character denoting what symbol to use. If you manually set this up (I am not fully familiar with the 2820 programming) to something other than one of the 2820's predefined symbols, I am guessing that you tried to use a space or something else that is not allowed and the 2820 choked on it. Try using one of the predefined symbols in the 2820 and that should take care of it. 73, Pete AE5PL --- In dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com, Steve Lewis n8...@... wrote: 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-
Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Re: DPRS issue
First don't use GPS-A. Other DSTAR radios won't be able to see you location. Then turn on RMC and GCA ONLY in the dv settings Make sure GPS TX mode is set to GPS, the GPS Auto TX Timer is set to off and the DV DATA TX is set to PTT Go to http://www.aprs-is.net/DPRSCalc.aspx, fill in the blanks and copy the Input into TX Message C1: into your gps message in your radio. It should work! You can go to http://aprs.fi/ to see if you are being seen. Fran Signature -- Fran, W1FJM http://www.miele-family.com/weather http://www.miele-family.com/weather On Sun, May 23, 2010 at 10:08 AM, ae5pl p...@ae5pl.net wrote: The issue is the symbol (or actually the lack of a symbol). The APRS packet format !3912.21N08421.72W/ should actually be !3912.21N/08421.72Ws where 's' is a character denoting the symbol used for your station. The symbol is a setable value in the 2820, consists of 2 characters, usually '/' (between the latitude and longitude) and another character denoting what symbol to use. If you manually set this up (I am not fully familiar with the 2820 programming) to something other than one of the 2820's predefined symbols, I am guessing that you tried to use a space or something else that is not allowed and the 2820 choked on it. Try using one of the predefined symbols in the 2820 and that should take care of it. 73, Pete AE5PL --- In dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com dstar_digital%40yahoogroups.com, Steve Lewis n8...@... wrote: 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-
[DSTAR_DIGITAL] DSTAR at the National Boy Scout Jamboree
Hi Folks! Just curious if there is going to be any DSYAR activity at the National Boy Scout Jamboree either in the area, at K2BSA or by participating Troop members. I'm planning to bring my gear for both DSTAR and other operations as an adult leader in Troop 505. Yours in Scouting! Thanks 73, Gordon Beattie, W2TTT 201.314.6964 __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 5138 (20100522) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 5138 (20100522) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com
RE: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Re: DPRS issue
What do RMC and GCA mean? Do I need to register somewhere for my DSTAR position reports to show up on findu.fi? I have already registered as a user on the NJ2DG system and can access W2DGL. Thanks 73, Gordon Beattie, W2TTT 201.314.6964 _ From: Francis Miele [mailto:f...@miele-family.com] Sent: Sunday, May 23, 2010 2:23 PM To: dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Re: DPRS issue First don't use GPS-A. Other DSTAR radios won't be able to see you location. Then turn on RMC and GCA ONLY in the dv settings Make sure GPS TX mode is set to GPS, the GPS Auto TX Timer is set to off and the DV DATA TX is set to PTT Go to http://www.aprs- http://www.aprs-is.net/DPRSCalc.aspx is.net/DPRSCalc.aspx, fill in the blanks and copy the Input into TX Message C1: into your gps message in your radio. It should work! You can go to http://aprs. http://aprs.fi/ fi/ to see if you are being seen. -- Fran, W1FJM http://www.miele-family.com/weather http://www.miele-family.com/weather On Sun, May 23, 2010 at 10:08 AM, ae5pl p...@ae5pl.net wrote: The issue is the symbol (or actually the lack of a symbol). The APRS packet format !3912.21N08421.72W/ should actually be !3912.21N/08421.72Ws where 's' is a character denoting the symbol used for your station. The symbol is a setable value in the 2820, consists of 2 characters, usually '/' (between the latitude and longitude) and another character denoting what symbol to use. If you manually set this up (I am not fully familiar with the 2820 programming) to something other than one of the 2820's predefined symbols, I am guessing that you tried to use a space or something else that is not allowed and the 2820 choked on it. Try using one of the predefined symbols in the 2820 and that should take care of it. 73, Pete AE5PL --- In dstar_digital@ mailto:dstar_digital%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com, Steve Lewis n8...@... wrote: 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- __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 5138 (20100522) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 5138 (20100522) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com
Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Re: DPRS issue
they are parameters in the GPS sentence that need to be on. You do not need to register anything extra for DPRS on aprs.fi Fran, W1FJM On Sun, May 23, 2010 at 11:28 AM, J.Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT w2...@arrl.net wrote: What do RMC and GCA mean? Do I need to register somewhere for my DSTAR position reports to show up on findu.fi? I have already registered as a user on the NJ2DG system and can access W2DGL. *Thanks 73,* *Gordon Beattie, W2TTT* *201.314.6964*** -- *From:* Francis Miele [mailto:f...@miele-family.com] *Sent:* Sunday, May 23, 2010 2:23 PM *To:* dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com *Subject:* Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Re: DPRS issue First don't use GPS-A. Other DSTAR radios won't be able to see you location. Then turn on RMC and GCA ONLY in the dv settings Make sure GPS TX mode is set to GPS, the GPS Auto TX Timer is set to off and the DV DATA TX is set to PTT Go to http://www.aprs-is.net/DPRSCalc.aspx, fill in the blanks and copy the Input into TX Message C1: into your gps message in your radio. It should work! You can go to http://aprs.fi/ to see if you are being seen. -- Fran, W1FJM http://www.miele-family.com/weatherhttp://www.miele-family.com/weather On Sun, May 23, 2010 at 10:08 AM, ae5pl p...@ae5pl.net wrote: The issue is the symbol (or actually the lack of a symbol). The APRS packet format !3912.21N08421.72W/ should actually be !3912.21N/08421.72Ws where 's' is a character denoting the symbol used for your station. The symbol is a setable value in the 2820, consists of 2 characters, usually '/' (between the latitude and longitude) and another character denoting what symbol to use. If you manually set this up (I am not fully familiar with the 2820 programming) to something other than one of the 2820's predefined symbols, I am guessing that you tried to use a space or something else that is not allowed and the 2820 choked on it. Try using one of the predefined symbols in the 2820 and that should take care of it. 73, Pete AE5PL --- In dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com dstar_digital%40yahoogroups.com, Steve Lewis n8...@... wrote: 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- __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 5138 (20100522) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 5138 (20100522) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com
[DSTAR_DIGITAL] Re: DPRS issue
Go to http://www.aprs-is.net/dprs.aspx for information on the D-PRS translation and how to configure your radio. As far as GPS-A vs. GPS modes, the D-STAR radios are not designed as interactive tracking radios. Some radios will show a transmitting station's position information if the transmitting station is in GPS mode. However, there is no memory and little error control. GPS-A mode is not displayed on remote D-STAR radio displays but is much more reliable due to the use of a CRC to error check the received data and due to the transmission of a single line instead of a group of lines. This is very important considering that the portion of the DV bit stream that is used for the GPS information has no error protection and is very susceptible to bit errors (the bit stream is a 4800 bps transmission). If your intent is to be seen in the APRS world via D-PRS, then GPS-A mode is the more reliable. If your intent is to have some other D-STAR users see your position on their display while you transmit, the GPS mode is the way to go. GPS mode if properly configured (see link above) will get you into APRS as well; just not as reliably. Use what fits your intended goals. Hope this helps. 73, Pete AE5PL --- In dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com, J.Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT w2...@... wrote: What do RMC and GCA mean? These are GPS strings that the radios use to send over the air. The selection is done via menu (or software) in the radio. Do I need to register somewhere for my DSTAR position reports to show up on findu.fi? No, just follow the instructions at http://www.aprs-is.net/dprs.aspx I have already registered as a user on the NJ2DG system and can access W2DGL. Thanks 73, Gordon Beattie, W2TTT
Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Re: DPRS issue
This was the most helpful reply received. Starting digging into GPS-A...figured out that if I have my symbol in the radio set to Other -- Other becomes nothing and you miss a character. So, set your symbol to anything OTHER than Other and it will be fine. I can hear me now. :-) -73- On 5/23/2010 10:08 AM, ae5pl wrote: The issue is the symbol (or actually the lack of a symbol). The APRS packet format !3912.21N08421.72W/ should actually be !3912.21N/08421.72Ws where 's' is a character denoting the symbol used for your station. The symbol is a setable value in the 2820, consists of 2 characters, usually '/' (between the latitude and longitude) and another character denoting what symbol to use. If you manually set this up (I am not fully familiar with the 2820 programming) to something other than one of the 2820's predefined symbols, I am guessing that you tried to use a space or something else that is not allowed and the 2820 choked on it. Try using one of the predefined symbols in the 2820 and that should take care of it. 73, Pete AE5PL --- In dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com mailto:dstar_digital%40yahoogroups.com, Steve Lewis n8...@... wrote: 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- Please TRIM your replies or set your email program not to include the original message in reply unless needed for clarity. ThanksYahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dstar_digital/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dstar_digital/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: dstar_digital-dig...@yahoogroups.com dstar_digital-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dstar_digital-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
RE: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Re: DPRS issue
On Sun, 2010-05-23 at 15:28 +, J.Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT wrote: What do RMC and GCA mean? Do I need to register somewhere for my DSTAR position reports to show up on findu.fi? I have already registered as a user on the NJ2DG system and can access W2DGL. Have a look here; http://vk4tux.no-ip.org/ scroll down to; 2820 GPS Setup For step by step detailed procedure. vk4tux
[DSTAR_DIGITAL] Would someone please...
...send me (or post) the webpage where a D-Star user's registered gateway can be determined? (I know how to get it from SQL, but I don't want to share that level of detail, and someone managing a gateway needs this info.) Thanks in advance, 73--John
Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Would someone please...
http://query.ki4swy.org/index.php Fran, W1FJM On Sun, May 23, 2010 at 9:58 PM, john_ke5c k...@hot.rr.com wrote: ...send me (or post) the webpage where a D-Star user's registered gateway can be determined? (I know how to get it from SQL, but I don't want to share that level of detail, and someone managing a gateway needs this info.) Thanks in advance, 73--John
Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Re: DSTAR newcomer FINISH
I had a spare analog FM radio in the closet, as well as a laptop sitting idle, and for less than US $150, I put up a HotSpot so I can access the dPlus D-STAR network from within 5-10 miles around my house. For that same amount, someone could convert an existing analog repeater to a dPlus-linking D-STAR compatible repeater, and soon, to a fully G2 compliant repeater. I tested my HotSpot in repeater mode with two radios, and it does work. The HotSpot approach means you don't have to wait for a big deal repeater to come online to enjoy D-STAR. I use a 91AD HT around the house, and an ID-800H I bought used for mobile work. It doesn't have to cost a lot of money to enjoy D-STAR. Jim - K6JM - Original Message - From: Mike Besemer (WM4B) To: dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, May 16, 2010 6:11 PM Subject: RE: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Re: DSTAR newcomer FINISH True, but I don't see that happening anytime soon. We've had a big push on analog repeaters in the past few years and we're about repeatered to death. Maybe somebody crazier than me will be willing to work it! As for other options. I've got a kid starting college this fall. guess where all my money is going! 73, Mike WM4B -- From: dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com [mailto:dstar_digi...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Woodrick, Ed Sent: Sunday, May 16, 2010 9:09 PM To: dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Re: DSTAR newcomer FINISH Don't forget that you don't have to wait for the Georgia PBS Network to come on line, there's nothing keeping any individuals or repeater groups from putting other repeaters online in Georgia. There's also the DVDongle, DVAP, and hotspots that can be used to access the network. Ed WA4YIH
