Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] New D-Star repeater now in place in ARRL lab

[Francis Miele]

How can you tell?

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On Sun, Sep 5, 2010 at 12:37 PM, J. Moen  wrote:

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>
> That's good news.  I've noticed Steve Ford has written small updates about
> news in the D-Star world from time to time, including references to node
> adapters, hotspots, etc.
>
> I can see they are running D-Star Monitor, but I don't see evidence of
> DPlus.  Am I missing something?
>
>Jim - K6JM
>
>
> - Original Message -
> *From:* nj902 
> *To:* dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com
> *Sent:* Friday, September 03, 2010 4:26 PM
> *Subject:* [DSTAR_DIGITAL] New D-Star repeater now in place in ARRL lab
>
>
>
> http://www.arrl.org/news/new-d-star-repeater-now-in-place-in-arrl-laboratory
>
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Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Valahalla, NY

[Francis Miele]

What is this? Freq, callsign ?

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On Sat, Sep 4, 2010 at 11:36 AM, Alan G  wrote:

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>
> Understand WECA is working on Dstar installation. It would over a very
> large area. Bob
>
>  
>

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] DVAP Help

[Francis Miele]

you can connect to any gateway that allows connections which is almost all.

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On Sat, Aug 28, 2010 at 12:28 PM, AllanM  wrote:

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>
> Hello all,
> my name is Allan. i currently have the IC-92AD. the D-STAR repeater around
> me does Not have Gateway enabled. My question is, If I get the DV Dongle or
> make one, can i still use the Gateway if i have the DVAP or homebrew dongle?
> i really want to get on D-Star but still learning about the radio. please
> help me thanks,
> Allan May, WD4ITE EC Mathews Co, VA
>
>  
>

[DSTAR_DIGITAL] Boxboro Ham Convention

[Francis Miele]

As many of you probably know the Boxboro Ham Convention is the 8/27-8/29 in
Boxoboro, Ma. Many people will be traveling to it from all over the
Northeast, and maybe further.

It would be nice if we could get all the DSTR repeater owners in the area to
link their gateway to REFLECTOR 10C for the event. Many sytems in
Connecticut, some in MA, NY and R.I. already link on a consistent basis, but
it would be nice if the rest would too.

If you are willing to do this please let the rest of us know by posting to
this list. Please include what repeater, location and  frequency so we can
program our radios ahead of time.

Here is a list of repeaters that are usually linked to REFLECTOR 10C

*Ct:*
* AA1HD module C (145.260-)  in Vernon, CT
** W1IXU module C (145.140-) in Bristol, CT
** W1NLK module B (441.600+) in Norwalk CT
**W1VLA module C (145.270-) in Rocky Hill, CT
* **   *Ma:* *
  W1KK module B (449.175-) Feeding Hills, Ma
 **   ***       *R.I.:
 W1AAD module C (145.300-) Portsmouth, R.I.
*

Thanks,

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Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] IS this D-Star going to be the death of me...........lol

[Francis Miele]

don't let it to you. We are hear to help.

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On Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 2:07 PM, Rick  wrote:

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>
> Hi,
> I'm a new member, I don't have a D-Star as of yet but am planing to go to
> pick up an 88o today or tomorrow. The more I read some of this stuff the
> more nervous I get that it'll be over my head. Is it going to be the death
> of me...lol ?
>
> Thanks
> --Rick McKinney
> KB1JSW
> Outside of Boston
>
>  
>

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Dvap question

[Francis Miele]

Make sure you have registered the call sign you are using with the DVAP.

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On Sat, Aug 14, 2010 at 11:19 PM, Mike Murphy  wrote:

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>
> I picked up a dvap earlier today. Setup was easy and it was up and running
> in short order.
>
> I can connect tx an rx to any reflector that I have tried, however I can
> only connect rx only to the local repeaters (3 in my area).
>
> Am I missing something.
>
> Thanks!
>
>  
>

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] linked reflector + traditional callsign routing

[Francis Miele]

the reality of it is that call sign and source routing doesn't work with the
dvdongle, dvap nor hotspots Just via RF.

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On Tue, Aug 10, 2010 at 1:36 PM, Carl W8KRF  wrote:

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>
> Will this apply to my hotspot?  I have several calls registered.  My 92AD
> is W8KRF  A,  my car is W8KRF  M, my hotspot is W8KRF B, and my DVAP is
> W8KRF C.  90% of the time I am on the hotspot which is linked to WB8THD C.
> WB8THD C is usually linked to REF001C.   The only time I am on RF is when I
> am in the car and out of range of my hotspot.  It gets very confusing when
> Dongels, DVAPS and Hotspots are involved.  AND...is it G2 or DPlus...or
> whatever else the gurus are coming up with.
>
> What is "traditional" for those of us who are coming into this in the
> middle of all this change.
>
> 73,
>
> Carl
>
> On 8/10/2010 11:55 AM, Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D) wrote:
>
>
>
> The addition of Dplus to the native Dstar transport system can make for
> some un-intended consequences. Folks did AOK without Dplus linking for
> quite some time. Dplus is nice for tying repeaters together for wide
> area operations and a great add on to the native system. For me, it is
> easier to set UR=W8KRF and call you than to try and figure out if you
> are linked / unlinked / or know what repeater you are using. I'll try
> and give you a call - use One Touch, RX>CS to capture my call to reply.
> 73, steve
>
> Carl W8KRF wrote:
> >
> >
> > I believe he said he was using a dongle and he may very well have been
> > linked to the Cle repeater which was linked to REF001C.
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
> >
>
> --
> Ham Radio Spoken Here !!!
> EM11ma - South Mountain, Texas
>
>   
>

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] linked reflector + traditional callsign routing

[Francis Miele]

Yes the JA7 station should have been heard by all on the reflector and yes
your response would have been heard if you have "WB8THD G" in RPT2. As a
general rule you should always have the repeater call sign and the "G" in
the 8th position so that your transmissions go out the gateway. This is true
wether there is a gateway or not, as it does no harm if there isn't a
gateway but has you prepared when ther

On Tue, Aug 10, 2010 at 8:25 AM, Jeff Pyle  wrote:

>
>
> Hello,
>
> Driving around town yesterday day I happened to hear a JA7 station calling
> "CQ Cleveland, CQ Cleveland..."  I thought this was in response to my "KG8IU
> listening, Cleveland Ohio" call about a minute before.  Perhaps he heard the
> "Cleveland" but not the call sign, something like that.  Anyway, the local
> WB8THD C node is normally linked to REF001C, so while certainly interesting,
> DX wasn't unheard of.  Over the next 10 minutes or so I heard him a few more
> times.  It seemed like he wasn't hearing my replies.
>
> So I had a thought.  Perhaps he wasn't on the reflector, but he was routing
> to /WB8THDC.  "CQ Cleveland" would make a lot more sense in that case.  I've
> had an 880 for near two months now but until yesterday I hadn't had need of
> the RX>CS key.  I tried it, verified his callsign was in the UR field, and
> called him back.  This time he heard me, and we had a nice QSO.
>
> I didn't think to check the RPT1 and RPT2 fields.  I imagine RPT1 was still
> my normal "WB8THD C", but what of RPT2?  In all the domestic examples I've
> seen, this is set to the ".. G" callsign.  Is that appropriate for basic
> callsign routing as well?  Or, was there likely something more specific to
> him?  I do know he was on a dongle.
>
> Now, the main question.  It is my understanding that in a dplus-style
> reflector link anything that hits the local port is also linked to the
> reflector.  If that's the case, did the JA7 station's "CQ Cleveland" calls
> make it into the reflector?  Did my transmissions after I hit the RX>CS key?
>  If so, perhaps someone heard it.  I think it was during the 9 o'clock hour
> EDT.
>
> He did make a comment that many North American stations "don't know how to
> contact Japanese station".  I can conclude only that we simply don't use
> callsign routing much, so we don't know how to answer Japanese stations that
> do.  In his short message he did have something to the effect of "CAPTURE
> CALLSIGN..", something he mentioned in his audio as well.  It took me a bit
> to come up with what that might translate to, but I think RX>CS was the key.
>
> Any thoughts?
>
>
> Thanks,
> Jeff KG8IU
>  
>

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] IC-91AD

[Francis Miele]

yes, don't connect the radio, create the file, save the file, connect the
radio, wait for it to read it's memories (red arrows will turn black), read
the file, load the file intot he radio.

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On Sun, Aug 1, 2010 at 12:12 PM, paul_ka3qxb wrote:

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>
> Recently got a IC91AD, data cable and software. I am able to send a file
> from the HT to my laptop. Is there a way to do all the programing on my
> laptop and then upload that file back to the HT. I can do this with my
> mobile DStar rig and it makes it much easier.
> Paul
> KA3QXB
>
>  
>

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] drats spell checker

[Francis Miele]

Excellant! Thank you. I have it working on XP. Now to see if I can get it to
work on win7

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On Fri, Jul 30, 2010 at 2:02 PM, kg4vub  wrote:

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>
> Where you downloaded the install file for aspell, go further down on the
> page, you'll see the list of languages in the table below. Download the
> language installer you want and run it, then restart D-Rats, it should pick
> up on it then.
>
> Aspell installation is a two step process, install the program, then
> install the language dictionary.
>
> Tom
>
>
> On Fri, Jul 30, 2010 at 1:57 PM, Francis Miele wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> How do you do that?
>>
>>  --
>>
>> Fran , W1fjm
>>
>
>  
>

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] drats spell checker

[Francis Miele]

How do you do that?

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On Fri, Jul 30, 2010 at 11:40 AM, kg4vub  wrote:

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>
> Yes Carl, thanks for asking.  Triple checked on my end, also logged out,
> etc. to rerun the environment vars.
>
> Anyway, mystery solved!!! Just need to add one more sentence to the HOW
> TO...
>
> Installation: Install Aspell first, *then run the wordlist setup*
>
> Al, Fran, need to download and install the dictionary. 
>
>
> Tom
>
>
> On Fri, Jul 30, 2010 at 11:04 AM, Carl Davis  wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> When you paste the string in the environmental variables did you put a
>> semi-colon in first?  There should be the original line then a ; then the
>> pasted line from Dan's webpage for the spell checker program.  No spaces
>> between the original lines, the semi-colon, and the pasted info.
>> Do you have that?
>> Carl, KB1EJH
>>
>>
>>  
>

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] drats spell checker

[Francis Miele]

Yes, I did that. Still doesn't work

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On Fri, Jul 30, 2010 at 11:04 AM, Carl Davis  wrote:

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>
> When you paste the string in the environmental variables did you put a
> semi-colon in first?  There should be the original line then a ; then the
> pasted line from Dan's webpage for the spell checker program.  No spaces
> between the original lines, the semi-colon, and the pasted info.
> Do you have that?
> Carl, KB1EJH
>
>
> --- On *Fri, 7/30/10, kg4vub * wrote:
>
>
> From: kg4vub 
> Subject: Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] drats spell checker
> To: dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Friday, July 30, 2010, 10:45 AM
>
>
>
>
> Thanks for the confirmation.
>
> 0.3.2 here.
>
> Tom
>
> On Fri, Jul 30, 2010 at 10:34 AM, Carl Davis 
> http://us.mc553.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=kb1...@yahoo.com>
> > wrote:
>
>
>
>   What version of D-Rats are you using?  The spell checker does work and
> is able to be turned on and off via the check box.
> Carl,kb1ejh
>
> --- On *Fri, 7/30/10, kg4vub 
> http://us.mc553.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=kg4...@gmail.com>
> >* wrote:
>
>
> From: kg4vub 
> http://us.mc553.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=kg4...@gmail.com>
> >
> Subject: Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] drats spell checker
> To: 
> dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com<http://us.mc553.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=dstar_digi...@yahoogroups.com>
> Date: Friday, July 30, 2010, 8:44 AM
>
>
>
>
> I see your issue.
> I went back and reloaded on another XP installation (I'm using mac) and
> after installing aspell, triple checking the environment variable path,
> logging out/back in, rebooting, etc. the checkbox is still not available.
>
> Anyone else see this problem, or have success?
>
> On Thu, Jul 29, 2010 at 6:05 PM, Francis Miele 
> http://us.mc553.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=f...@miele-family.com>
> > wrote:
>
>
>
> Yes. I have followed all the directions.
>
> Fran, W1FJM
>
>
>
>
>  
>

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] drats spell checker

[Francis Miele]

I am using 0.3.2. The latest release. I can't get it to work

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On Fri, Jul 30, 2010 at 10:34 AM, Carl Davis  wrote:

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>
> What version of D-Rats are you using?  The spell checker does work and is
> able to be turned on and off via the check box.
> Carl,kb1ejh
>
> --- On *Fri, 7/30/10, kg4vub * wrote:
>
>
> From: kg4vub 
> Subject: Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] drats spell checker
> To: dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Friday, July 30, 2010, 8:44 AM
>
>
>
>
> I see your issue.
> I went back and reloaded on another XP installation (I'm using mac) and
> after installing aspell, triple checking the environment variable path,
> logging out/back in, rebooting, etc. the checkbox is still not available.
>
> Anyone else see this problem, or have success?
>
> On Thu, Jul 29, 2010 at 6:05 PM, Francis Miele 
> http://us.mc553.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=f...@miele-family.com>
> > wrote:
>
>
>
> Yes. I have followed all the directions.
>
> Fran, W1FJM
>
>
> On Thu, Jul 29, 2010 at 5:37 PM, kg4vub 
> http://us.mc553.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=kg4...@gmail.com>
> > wrote:
>
>
>
> http://www.d-rats.com/documentation/4-howtos/34-installing-spelling-support/
>
> Have you seen the above from the main page of D-Rats?
>
> Tom
>
> On Thu, Jul 29, 2010 at 4:27 PM, Francis 
> http://us.mc553.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=fran%40miele-family.com>>
> wrote:
> > does any know the secret to getting the spell checking option to become
> available in the drats software?
>
>
>
>
>  
>

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] drats spell checker

[Francis Miele]

Yes. I have followed all the directions.

Fran, W1FJM

On Thu, Jul 29, 2010 at 5:37 PM, kg4vub  wrote:

>
>
>
> http://www.d-rats.com/documentation/4-howtos/34-installing-spelling-support/
>
> Have you seen the above from the main page of D-Rats?
>
> Tom
>
> On Thu, Jul 29, 2010 at 4:27 PM, Francis 
> >
> wrote:
> > does any know the secret to getting the spell checking option to become
> available in the drats software?
> >
> >
>  
>

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] AZ commited to D-star!

[Francis Miele]

excellant!! try contacting n2hto about hotspots in NY. unfortunately, I
don't have his contact info

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On Thu, Jul 22, 2010 at 4:36 PM, Donald James wrote:

>
>
>  Hi Fran, I’m celebrating D-Star, its just that I didn’t anticipate the
> reactiosn I got from locals about it, saying its just a fad, over-priced for
> nothing!
>
>
>
> Whatever, I’m here and happy to be part of this group!!
>
>
>
> Donald ~ N2VU
>
>
>
>
>
> -Original Message-
> *From:* dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com [mailto:
> dstar_digi...@yahoogroups.com] *On Behalf Of *Francis Miele
> *Sent:* Thursday, July 22, 2010 3:50 PM
> *To:* dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com
> *Subject:* Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] AZ commited to D-star!
>
>
>
>
>
> don't get discouraged in NY. I hear there may be a hotspot or two going in.
> Maybe the person planning that can shed some light here on the forum
>
> --
> Fran. W1FJM
>
>
>  --
>
> *From:* Donald James 
> *To:* dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com
> *Sent:* Wed, July 14, 2010 4:40:08 PM
> *Subject:* RE: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] AZ commited to D-star!
>
>
>
> Bill,
>
>
>
> Lucky you! I envey you in that it sounds like your in a great community for
> a HAM! Unfortunatly where I am in north central New York I’ve given up on
> talking about it because its politly being shot down by most of the gys
> here. I get my radio tomorrow and I cant wait, I’ll just keep the pleasure
> to myself while I talk to friends everywhere else.
>
>
>
> Best,
>
>
>
> Donald ~ N2VU
>
>
>
>
>
>
>   
>

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] AZ commited to D-star!

[Francis Miele]

whoops, I meant n2kto

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On Thu, Jul 22, 2010 at 4:36 PM, Donald James wrote:

>
>
>  Hi Fran, I’m celebrating D-Star, its just that I didn’t anticipate the
> reactiosn I got from locals about it, saying its just a fad, over-priced for
> nothing!
>
>
>
> Whatever, I’m here and happy to be part of this group!!
>
>
>
> Donald ~ N2VU
>
>
>
>
>
> -Original Message-
> *From:* dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com [mailto:
> dstar_digi...@yahoogroups.com] *On Behalf Of *Francis Miele
> *Sent:* Thursday, July 22, 2010 3:50 PM
> *To:* dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com
> *Subject:* Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] AZ commited to D-star!
>
>
>
>
>
> don't get discouraged in NY. I hear there may be a hotspot or two going in.
> Maybe the person planning that can shed some light here on the forum
>
> --
> Fran. W1FJM
>
>
>  --
>
> *From:* Donald James 
> *To:* dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com
> *Sent:* Wed, July 14, 2010 4:40:08 PM
> *Subject:* RE: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] AZ commited to D-star!
>
>
>
> Bill,
>
>
>
> Lucky you! I envey you in that it sounds like your in a great community for
> a HAM! Unfortunatly where I am in north central New York I’ve given up on
> talking about it because its politly being shot down by most of the gys
> here. I get my radio tomorrow and I cant wait, I’ll just keep the pleasure
> to myself while I talk to friends everywhere else.
>
>
>
> Best,
>
>
>
> Donald ~ N2VU
>
>
>
>
>
>
>   
>

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Are you exprerencing anti d-star in your area?

[Francis Miele]

Thereare some none ICOM repeater install here in CT that do bothe analog
and DSTAR, but not at the same time so it is possible

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On Thu, Jul 22, 2010 at 3:37 PM, David Holman  wrote:

>
>
> About the only anti-DStar stuff we here about here in Tucson is the
> cost  It is expensive.  It would be nice if ICOM wasn't the only
> player.  For those afraid to loose their analog (and I really don't know why
> they would be except that they don't want to have to buy new radios and I
> can't say that I blame them either), a good digital repeater would be able
> to do both, DStar and analog.  I mean my HT can differentiate between the
> two signals.  A repeater should be able to handle both signals and not
> blink.  My personal opinion, analog should be mothballed and something
> digital (maybe not DStar) should replace it.  We should be putting up
> repeaters that can do both  I haven't seen that done yet.
>
> 73
>
> David, AC7DS
>
>  --
> *From:* Steve Homer 
> *To:* dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com
> *Sent:* Sun, July 11, 2010 10:49:56 AM
> *Subject:* Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Are you exprerencing anti d-star in your
> area?
>
>
>
> Hi David,
>
> The same was said about Echolink.
> People seem to not like the unknown & there was a time Echolink was the
> same.
>
> Just ride the wave for a while until people learn or are educated to the
> benefits of Dstar - You will find most who oppose it have never tried it!
>
> Steve EI2GYB
>
>
>
> On 11/07/10 18:24, davidscott_345 wrote:
>
>
>
> I have listened to a couple of conversations on analog 2 meter repeaters
> here in Columbus, Ohio. The gist of the conversations seem to be we don't
> want d-star because they will lose their analog systems.
>
> After hearing this I checked the the 2007-2008 repeater directory. Taking
> into account machines I knew were no longer on the air I counted 16 2 meter
> machines and 22 440 Mhz machines in operation.
>
> There are two d-star systems in Columbus one went up on a new frequency
> pairs on 2m and 440. The other went up on existing 2m and 440 repeater
> pairs. I see that as a net loss to the analog folks as 1 2m and 1 440 pair.
>
> When I scan the local analog repeaters only a couple are used a lot. There
> are many that don't have any traffic on them for hours at a time. So what do
> they feel they are losing?
>
> I understand if it is not their cup of tea. I don't feel any hostility to
> CW ops or packet because I don't use those modes so why should they feel
> threatened by dstar.
>
> David Scott N8XYF
>
>
>
>
>  
>

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] AZ commited to D-star!

[Francis Miele]

don't get discouraged in NY. I hear there may be a hotspot or two going in.
Maybe the person planning that can shed some light here on the forum

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>  --
> *From:* Donald James 
> *To:* dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com
> *Sent:* Wed, July 14, 2010 4:40:08 PM
> *Subject:* RE: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] AZ commited to D-star!
>
>
>
>  Bill,
>
>
>
> Lucky you! I envey you in that it sounds like your in a great community for
> a HAM! Unfortunatly where I am in north central New York I’ve given up on
> talking about it because its politly being shot down by most of the gys
> here. I get my radio tomorrow and I cant wait, I’ll just keep the pleasure
> to myself while I talk to friends everywhere else.
>
>
>
> Best,
>
>
>
> Donald ~ N2VU
>
>
>
>  
>

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Proposal for a DStar experiment.

[Francis Miele]

I like it!!

I think a Sunday morning works, say between 8am and noon in the local time
zone.

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On Thu, Jul 1, 2010 at 8:12 AM, htwrobel  wrote:

>
>
> DStar is a really terrific new technology for the ham community. The
> innovative use of gateways and reflectors has made possible an easy,
> convenient wide area network where hams from around the country (and the
> world) can talk. I love the mode, but I have been wondering why the simplex
> side has been largely ignored.
>
>
>
> Given the high audio quality and somewhat improved range over traditional
> FM in the VFH / UHF bands I wonder what might be accomplished in a purely
> simplex manner. Given the recent awareness of the possibility of cyber
> attacks on the internet, or the possibility of solar events damaging the
> network infrastructure I wondered what DStar might offer as a partial
> solution.
>
>
>
> As test of the capabilities of DStar I have wondered if it would be
> possible to pass a message from corner-to-corner across the country, say
> from Boston to San Deigo. Some folks say it can't be done, some think it
> might work. I would like to try.
>
>
>
> I envision something like the 'wave' at a stadium. (remember the RADIO
> RELAY part of ARRL?) Everyone gets a chance to play.
>
>
>
> Here is the outline of the proposed experiment.
>
>
>
> On a selected date, with lots of advance notice, a message will be sent
> from a Boston station operating on the local simplex frequency. That message
> would then be passed to as many other stations as possible.
>
>
>
> The rules are really pretty simple – pass the message via simplex to any
> station south and/or west of your own position.  Basically we need to
> contact stations with a grid square lower than our own, or a local station
> in the same grid that is south and west.
>
>
>
> I propose that the experiment be conducted on some convenient day – like
> Sunday morning, with a two to three hour window in the local time zone.
>
>
>
> The message exchange will simple be the (short) message, callsign, and
> gridsquare.  The submitted QSl data should include the time and frequency
> as well.
>
>
>
> If we can collect all the QSL info from each operator we could look for all
> sorts of interesting data like longest single hop, most messages sent, most
> messages received, highest miles-per-hour, fewest hops per mile,  activity
> by state and probably a bunch more. I would love to crunch the data and make
> it available to the Dstar community.
>
>
>
> I have a lot of questions so I'm looking for any suggestions or help the
> group can provide. Some questions are:
>
>
>
> 1. When is the best time to try such an experiment?
>
> 2. Would it make sense to try it more than once, maybe every two months,
> maybe alternating direction?
>
> 3. What to do when the chain is broken? This is a big one since it wouldn't
> be much fun the have half the country waiting for a new station to fill in a
> blank space.  I'm really stumped by this one. Is there some sensible way
> to start a new message on the far side of a broken chain? I suspect someone
> in our group has the answer.
>
> 4. How to report contacts to some central site. I'm sure the contest folks
> know exactly how to do this, but I really don't know the mechanics of
> collecting QSL data.
>
>
>
> Anyway, I hope this might start some discussion that can get the experiment
> launched.
>
>
>
> Thanks & 73
>
>
>
> Ted W1GRI
>
>
>
>
>
>
>  
>

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] D Star Contest

[Francis Miele]

the repeater can be running dplus, you just can't use it's linking. You can
still uroute to another and call cq contest

Fran Signature


Fran, W1FJM



23, 2010 at 4:39 PM, Ted Wrobel  wrote:

>
>
> You will have to find a repeater that does not run the DPlus software as
> that is prohibited by Icom.
>
> Also, no reflectors can be used. I think this will be a very skimpy
> contest. Simplex mostly.
>
>  73
> Ted
> W1GRI
>
>  --
> *From:* dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com [mailto:
> dstar_digi...@yahoogroups.com] *On Behalf Of *grwin
> *Sent:* Wednesday, June 23, 2010 16:26
> *To:* dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com
> *Subject:* [DSTAR_DIGITAL] D Star Contest
>
>
>
>
> There is a D Star Contest taking place over this week but I have heard no
> one and no one has replied to calls. I don't want to go on to 001C in case
> the bazookas from across the Atlantic are lined up on me!! So any
> suggestions please for finding Reflectors/Repeaters where some contest
> activity would be appropriate?
> Thanks Graham
>
>  
>

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] DVAP - DStar position information is not picked up by the repeater?

[Francis Miele]

The DVAP does not pass the  GPS info to DPRS.

Fran Signature

--

Fran, W1FJM



 


On Sun, Jun 13, 2010 at 10:41 PM, John Hays  wrote:

>
>
> Have you used the dprs calculator to set your gps message? That's probably
> the issue.
>
> --
> John D. Hays
> 206-801-0820
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Jun 13, 2010, at 14:45, "n7bcp"  wrote:
>
>
>
> Running an IC-92AD with the GPS mic and have been unable to have my
> position reported on J-FindU. I have the GPS enabled and it has a lock and
> I'm able to see my current lat/long in the menu. I'm using a DVAP so assume
> it may be a setting I'm missing there? Using GPS mode, not GPS-A.
>
> 73s
> Larry
> N7BCP
>
>   
>

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Re: Connecticut D-STAR Group

[Francis Miele]

I don't have the info. Send me the info and I'll be glad to add them.

Please send it to me off this list. Please include the same info as we are
already showing about the others.

 Fran Signature

--

Fran



<http://www.miele-family.com/weather> <http://www.miele-family.com/weather>


On Sat, Jun 12, 2010 at 1:46 PM, n1otw  wrote:

>
>
> Fran,
>
> How come the website does not list the KB1CDI, K1RHF, KB1TIF gateways and
> repeaters? The repeaters/gateways are usually not linked to anything, but
> sometimes are connected to reflector 10B. These repeaters/gateways are open
> for all to use. If someone wants to link these repeaters/gateways to another
> gateway or reflector, they are more than welcome, just announce your
> intentions.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Pat, n1otw
> Rocky Hill, CT
>
>
> --- In dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com ,
> Francis Miele  wrote:
> >
> > Connecticut D-STAR Enthusiasts -
> >
> > A new group, *Connecticut D-STAR* *Group* has been created to facilitate
> > communication between D-STAR users in Connecticut and support the
> exchange
> > of information relating to D-STAR technology & it's usage in Connecticut.
> > The link below will take you to the main Connecticut D-STAR Group web
> page*
> > .* From there you can go to the Connecticut D-STAR Group users forum. The
> > forum is NOT a Yahoo group.*
> > *
> >
> > *Connecticut D-STAR* *Group* <http://ctdstar.org/>
> >
> >
> > Fran Signature
> >
> > --
> >
> > Fran, W1FJM
> >
> >
> >
> > <http://www.miele-family.com/weather> <
> http://www.miele-family.com/weather>
> >
>
>  
>

[DSTAR_DIGITAL] Connecticut D-STAR Group

[Francis Miele]

Connecticut D-STAR Enthusiasts -

A new group, *Connecticut  D-STAR* *Group* has been created to facilitate
communication between D-STAR users in Connecticut and support the exchange
of information relating to D-STAR technology & it's usage in Connecticut.
The link below will take you to the main Connecticut  D-STAR Group web page*
.* From there you can go to the Connecticut  D-STAR Group users forum. The
forum is NOT a Yahoo group.*
*

*Connecticut  D-STAR* *Group* 


Fran Signature

--

Fran, W1FJM



 

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Affordable homebrew repeater (Was: DSTAR newcomer FINISH)

[Francis Miele]

Thanks John!

thanks for the information.

Fran, W1FJM

On Mon, May 24, 2010 at 5:36 PM, John Hays  wrote:

>
>
> Hi Fran,
>
> G4ULF's software is not generally available yet, look for it over the next
> few months.
> He is a very high demand consultant/engineer for a major networking
> equipment company and regularly travels around the world, so he sometimes
> doesn't get to email as often as we would like.
> He is working, in concert with some other folks, to get his code "out the
> door", in a self installable, documented, form.
> Its real and working on a small number of systems now, but takes a lot of
> "hand holding" to bring up at the current time.  Once packaged with
> documentation and installation scripts more people will have access.
> David was at Dayton and had a repeater/gateway running on site, I had the
> pleasure of talking with him at length about his project.
>
>
> On May 24, 2010, at 12:53 PM, Francis Miele wrote:
>
> I am trying to reach G4ULF as we have two repeaters we want to put. I have
> emailed him twice with no response. Do you know how to get a hold of him?
>
> Fran, W1FJM
>
>
>   John D. Hays
> Amateur Radio Station K7VE <http://k7ve.org>
> PO Box 1223
> Edmonds, WA 98020-1223
>  VOIP/SIP: j...@hays.org
> Phone: 206-801-0820
> 801-790-0950
> Email: j...@hays.org
>
>  
>

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Affordable homebrew repeater (Was: DSTAR newcomer FINISH)

[Francis Miele]

I am trying to reach G4ULF as we have two repeaters we want to put. I have
emailed him twice with no response. Do you know how to get a hold of him?

Fran, W1FJM

On Mon, May 24, 2010 at 3:45 PM, John Hays  wrote:

>
>
>
> On May 24, 2010, at 6:12 AM, john_ke5c wrote:
>
> > 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.
>
> I am involved with four or five (depending on how you define involved)
> DStar gateways, and the next major development will be AFFORDABLE homebrew
> repeater/gateways. We are just starting to look into this (hotspot in the
> mail) for our next installation. Plus it feels more like hamming - get a
> pair of old commercial FM radios, retune some used duplexers, etc., and hook
> it all up. 73--John
> __._,_.__
>
>
> I have done the hotspot repeater, experimenting with Yaesu radios, NQMHS,
> PA3YBR firmware, and hotspot software - it came right up.  I am working to
> get 440 repeater to convert and anxiously awaiting G4ULF's release of his G2
> repeater software.  The cost is pretty minimal if you already have the
> repeater.
>
> (BTW, I know of a well built 2 meter repeater in the Seattle area, without
> a coordinated pair, that used to be a 9600 baud packet repeater and should
> be a pretty easy D-STAR repeater conversion.  If anyone is interested,
> contact me off list. Its not mine but I know the owners.)
>
>  John D. Hays
> Amateur Radio Station K7VE 
> PO Box 1223
> Edmonds, WA 98020-1223
>  VOIP/SIP: j...@hays.org
> Phone: 206-801-0820
> 801-790-0950
>  
>

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Would someone please...

[Francis Miele]

http://query.ki4swy.org/index.php


Fran, W1FJM

On Sun, May 23, 2010 at 9:58 PM, john_ke5c  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: DPRS issue

[Francis Miele]

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/weather><http://www.miele-family.com/weather>
>
>
>
> On Sun, May 23, 2010 at 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 ,
> Steve Lewis  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:
> > N8TFD>API282,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

[Francis Miele]

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



 


On Sun, May 23, 2010 at 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 ,
> Steve Lewis  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:
> > N8TFD>API282,DSTAR*,qAR,K8BIG-B:!3912.21N08421.73W/ [Unsupported packet
> > format]
> >
> > Any thoughts?
> >
> > -73-
> >
>
>  
>

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] IC92 w/BC-177 Desktop Chrgr - charge and RX same time?

[Francis Miele]

the 81ad cannot be used while connected to the wall charger. It does work
when in the drop-in charger and I believe my 92 does to although I never
tried it.

Fran, W1FJM

On Fri, May 21, 2010 at 2:21 PM, Greg Forrest  wrote:

>
>
> Can anyone advise if the BC-177 DESKTOP CHARGER (for the IC92) can charge
> the radio battery while the radio is turned on in the charger (receiving,
> not transmitting)?
>
> My 91AD with BC139 desktop charger is incapable of doing both - even when
> using the wall charger (this is really a "WTF"). The radio just heats
> up when using the wall charger when on (RX only).
>
> Greg
> N6LDJ
>
>  
>

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Re: I have a Dvap question

[Francis Miele]

"A" was recommended by Robin. What you refer to for 1.2Ghz refers to a sand
module which still holds true.

You can't link to a dvap so no harm is done.

Fran, W1FJM

On Tue, May 11, 2010 at 11:30 AM, john_ke5c  wrote:

>
>
> > Just a silly question. How did the "A" designation get taken over for
> DVAP
> > use?
> >
> > I know it really doesn't matter, but "A" has been used since just about
> the
> > beginning as a designator for 1.2Ghz systems, and the DVAP does work on
> the
> > "C" band.
>
> You probably need to mailto:supp...@dvdongle.com to 
> get the answer:
>
> http://dvapdongle.com/ - see item 5
>
> 73 -- john
>
>  
>

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Re: I have a Dvap question

[Francis Miele]

make sure you have the "A" in the eight position of the callsign field

Fran, W1FJM

On Tue, May 11, 2010 at 12:30 AM, Bob N3PUG  wrote:

>
>
> Below is the email that I did receive this past Sunday after registering
> the N3PUG A for the Dvap. When I try to use it with the "A" I get a (Receive
> Only) message.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Bob
>
>  Email reply to my reg below 
>
> All taken care of
>
> -Original Message-
>
> From: Bob Wiesman [mailto:ohk...@woh.rr.com ]
>
> Sent: Friday, May 07, 2010 4:38 PM
>
> To: w...@fuse.net 
>
> Subject: RegistrationRequest
>
> Callsign=N3PUG A
>
> Name=Bob Wiesman
>
> email=n3...@aol.com 
>
> --- In dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com ,
> "Bob N3PUG"  wrote:
> >
> >
> > Hello DStar Family,
> >
> > Can anyone please tell me why I get the message R/O "Reveive Only" when I
> connect to a reflector on my Dvap as N3PUG A? I can get on with no problem
> as N3PUG and everything works fine. Is it important that I use the N3PUG A?
> I don't want to be doing something that I shouldn't be doing.
> >
> > I did get an email today that said the registration request had been
> taken care of.
> >
> > Thank you in advance,
> >
> > Bob N3PUG (The Pug Guy)
> > Oxford, Ohio
> >
>
>  
>

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] I have a Dvap question

[Francis Miele]

you will need to add another entry to you gateway registration with the "A"
in the initial box in order to use your call with the "A".

Its not mandatory to have the "A" but it is suggested.

Fran, W1FJM

On Mon, May 10, 2010 at 8:59 PM, Bob N3PUG  wrote:

>
>
>
> Hello DStar Family,
>
> Can anyone please tell me why I get the message R/O "Reveive Only" when I
> connect to a reflector on my Dvap as N3PUG A? I can get on with no problem
> as N3PUG and everything works fine. Is it important that I use the N3PUG A?
> I don't want to be doing something that I shouldn't be doing.
>
> I did get an email today that said the registration request had been taken
> care of.
>
> Thank you in advance,
>
> Bob N3PUG (The Pug Guy)
> Oxford, Ohio
>
>  
>

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Re: I Want To Know???

[Francis Miele]

this is becoming off topic for this group and isn't very productive. Please
end it. I you don't want to use dstar, don't. It's that simple but i think
there has been enough discussion already.

Thanks,
Fran, W1FJM

On Sat, May 8, 2010 at 3:38 PM, milkman  wrote:

>
>
> I have found a few here with very helpful info. But a few others must have
> rocks for brains. READ EVERYTHING THAT WAS SAID BY ME ROCKY! Or can you
> understand everything that you read? It not maybe you shouldn't say anything
> at all.
>
> --- In dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com ,
> "milkman"  wrote:
> >
> > Brian if you read what I said then maybe you and a few others wouldn't
> said your dumb comments. Go back and read it. You live in another country.
> Not in America.
> >
> > But Ed I do thank very much for you
> > openning my eyes to just how worthless D-Star is for most of us living
> here in
> > America. Thanks everyone for helping find out that D-Star is not for
> everyone.
> >
> >
> > --- In dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com ,
> Brian Mury  wrote:
> > >
> > > On Sat, 2010-05-08 at 13:45 +, milkman wrote:
> > > > Everyone in America does not live in a D-Star hotspot. So that makes
> > > > it worthless. I give up!
> > >
> > > Everyone in America does not live where highspeed internet access is
> > > availabe. So that makes highspeed internet access worthless. I am going
> > > to call my cable company and cancel my highspeed internet.
> > >
> > > Everyone in America does not live in an area with cell phone coverage.
> > > So that makes cell phones worthless. I am going to call my telco and
> > > cancel my cell phone account.
> > >
> > > Everyone in America does not live where they can put up HF antennas. So
> > > that makes HF worthless. I am going to sell my HF radios.
> > >
> > > What a ridiculous thing to say!
> > >
> > > You are talking about a mode that has been around for 5 years or so,
> and
> > > complaining that it has fewer repeaters and fewer users than a mode
> that
> > > has been around for what - 50 years or more? And you are not only
> > > surprised by this, but upset by it? And somehow this is DSTARs fault,
> > > and makes DSTAR worthless?
> > >
> > > I'm sorry you feel robbed and lied to, but information about both DSTAR
> > > itself and the current state of the DSTAR network is readily available.
> > > It is nobody's fault but yours if you didn't do your research before
> > > buying. This is a hobby, by the way - nobody owes it to you to spend
> > > their time and money to provide you with the system that you think you
> > > are entitled to.
> > >
> > > While you stated that you were here to ask questions and to learn, your
> > > posts sound more like you came here to stir the pot. If you don't like
> > > DSTAR, or a new and still-growing mode does not meet your needs - then
> > > don't use it! The rest of us are having a lot of fun with it.
> > >
> >
>
>  
>

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Re: I Want To Know???

[Francis Miele]

i can say its a growing mode here in Connecticut. 5 repeater systems/stacks
and new users every week.

remember  dstar radios do analog too so you get the best of both worlds.

Fran, W1FJM

On Wed, May 5, 2010 at 8:50 PM, milkman  wrote:

>
>
>
>
> --- In dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com ,
> John Hays  wrote:
> >
> >
> > On May 5, 2010, at 4:49 PM, milkman wrote:
> >
> > > I'm new to this group and would like to start off first saying Hello
> > > to everyone here. Now what I don't understand is this. It seems to
> > > me that D-Star could just be a huge money pit at this time. As I
> > > look around my state we have 4 D-Star repeaters total. Out of over
> > > 230 repeaters. And none of the D-Star work. What I'd like to know
> > > is. If there are 660,000 Ham in the US. And less than 3000 on D-
> > > Star. How long is it before the other 663,000 catch on to D-Star.
> > > And is it worth the effort?
> > >
> >
> > Hi, back at you. Welcome to the group. Do you have a callsign and name?
> >
> > Every new mode/technology has a startup. A few pioneers to start it
> > out. One can choose to be a pioneer and learn by doing the research
> > and experimentation. If one just wants a tried and true system, they
> > can use cellphones or wireline.
> >
> > > And wait for this format get up and running?
> > >
> > It is up and running 24x7x365 and growing as people discover its
> > capabilities. The last 10-18 months has seen a marked increase in
> > home brew work with node adapters, sound card GMSK, new software, and
> > other components.
> >
> > > And if D-Star is so great. why hasn't Kenwood & Yaesu joined in?
> > >
> > Egos. (BTW, Kenwood does sell D-STAR in Japan, albeit a rebadged Icom
> > radio.)
> >
> > > Because just reading post in this group. And looking at our D-Star
> > > repeaters in MD. Just makes me wonder if I could be throwing good
> > > money after bad?
> > >
> > A decision only you can make. It would help if the Maryland
> > repeater(s) were on the gateway network -- maybe you could contact
> > them and see what their plans are, or even help them get there?
> >
> > > And anything that seems to divide the Hams can't be good. Can it?
> > >
> > >
> > Let's see:
> >
> > Spark vs CW
> > AM vs SSB
> > HF Packet vs CW/RTTY/...
> > PSK31 vs CW/RTTY/...
> > SSTV vs SSB
> > ATV vs Everyone
> > AM vs FM on VHF
> > Contests vs. Nets and Ragchewers
> > ...
> >
> > Hams in general seem to be a pretty independent and passionate crowd,
> > that leads to frictions sometimes and more often than not forgetting
> > first and foremost this is a hobby.
> >
> > >
> > >
> >
> > John D. Hays
> > Amateur Radio Station K7VE
> > PO Box 1223
> > Edmonds, WA 98020-1223 VOIP/SIP: j...@...
> > Phone: 206-801-0820
> > 801-790-0950
> > Email: j...@...
> >
> Thanks John, Like I said I want to know what others think. So much to
> learn.
>
> Israel D. Asa W1ASA
>
>  
>

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] No DSTAR in South Carolina or Georgia?

[Francis Miele]

You can't blame the league. As I understand it, it is up to the repeater
coordinating bodies in each state  to supply the info to the league, If the
repeaters are not coordinated, they probably don't get listed.

Fran, W1FJM

On Tue, May 4, 2010 at 2:36 PM, Carl W8KRF  wrote:

>
>
> I am also concerned about this.  I just ordered the latest TravelPlus for
> Repeaters which hasn't been received yet and it sounds to me that it will
> not contain D-STAR repeater listings.  That was the only reason I wanted it
> since I am now active on D-STAR.  I know I can go to various websites and
> get the info which I have to manually enter the data rather than import it.
> I think the League missed here.  In my opinion, they need to become more
> involved with D-STAR; not only listings but looking into new bandplans that
> will include them.  D-STAR is here to stay. Embrace it.
>
> This may be something everyone of us involved with DV communication needs
> to make known to them at Dayton.  Stop by their booth and let make them
> aware of this.  I will.
>
> 73,
>
> Carl W8KRF
>
>
> Francis Miele wrote:
>
>
>
> according to dstarusers.org
> http://www.dstarusers.org/repeaters.php?repeatersort=5  there a plenty
>
>
> Fran, W1FJM
>  On Tue, May 4, 2010 at 1:16 PM, Kent Hufford wrote:
>
>>
>>
>>  I just bought my new 2010-2011 ARRL Repeater Directory, even the "large
>> print" version.
>>
>>
>>
>> And I could not find any listings for DSTAR repeaters in South Carolina,
>> and only one 1200mhz DSTAR repeater for all of Georgia.
>>
>>
>>
>> You would have thought Georgia would have more listings?
>>
>>
>>
>> Kent
>>
>> KQ4KK
>>
>>
>>
>
>   
>

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] No DSTAR in South Carolina or Georgia?

[Francis Miele]

according to dstarusers.org
http://www.dstarusers.org/repeaters.php?repeatersort=5  there a plenty


Fran, W1FJM
On Tue, May 4, 2010 at 1:16 PM, Kent Hufford wrote:

>
>
>  I just bought my new 2010-2011 ARRL Repeater Directory, even the "large
> print" version.
>
>
>
> And I could not find any listings for DSTAR repeaters in South Carolina,
> and only one 1200mhz DSTAR repeater for all of Georgia.
>
>
>
> You would have thought Georgia would have more listings?
>
>
>
> Kent
>
> KQ4KK
>
>
>   
>

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Re: Home repeater no longer exists on the network, what to do?

[Francis Miele]

You cannot change your info via another gateway. it must be done on the
gateway you registered on.

Also, new people are suppose to register on the gateway closest to them
within their own state

Fran, W1FJM


On Fri, Feb 26, 2010 at 12:14 PM, Gary  wrote:

>
>
>  Ted, I am already registered. I wish to modify my existing registration
> to add additional terminals.
>
> I have always been under the assumption that this needs to be done from
> your “home”.
>
> I’ll try another gateway and see if I can access my information.
>
>
>
> Thanks
>
> Gary
>
> KB2BSL
>
>
>
> *From:* dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com [mailto:
> dstar_digi...@yahoogroups.com] *On Behalf Of *Ted Wrobel
> *Sent:* Friday, February 26, 2010 11:22 AM
> *To:* dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com
> *Subject:* RE: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Re: Home repeater no longer exists on the
> network, what to do?
>
>
>
>
>
> You can register anywhere, does not have to be the same repeater.
>
>
>
> Just locate another place to register.
>
>
>
> 73
>
> Ted
>
> W1GRI
>
>
>   
>

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Re: Home repeater no longer exists on the network, what to do?

[Francis Miele]

>From what I have been told YOU don't want to register on two gateways. I
think it can cause problems

Fran, W1FJM

On Fri, Feb 26, 2010 at 11:21 AM, Ted Wrobel wrote:

>
>
> You can register anywhere, does not have to be the same repeater.
>
> Just locate another place to register.
>
>  73
> Ted
> W1GRI
>
>  --
> *From:* dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com [mailto:
> dstar_digi...@yahoogroups.com] *On Behalf Of *enjoyit2day
> *Sent:* Friday, February 26, 2010 10:30
> *To:* dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com
> *Subject:* [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Re: Home repeater no longer exists on the
> network, what to do?
>
>
>
>
> Suffixed call signs are not supported and for a very good reason. Only one
> licensed operator can talk on one radio at a time. There is no reason to
> have suffixes. If you get multiple radios you program your call sign into
> those radios. The call sign is for you, not the radio. This does not work
> like APRS. If you are having difficulty contact me directly and I will see
> what I can do to help.
>
>  
>

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Position Reports

[Francis Miele]

Rex,

There are 12 repeaters in Ga and 23 in Tx.

You can check here to see where they are located.
http://www.dstarusers.org/repeaters.php?repeatersort=5

Fran Signature

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On Sat, Feb 20, 2010 at 8:25 AM, E.A. King III W5EAK  wrote:

>
>
> Thanks everyone for the education on D Star position reports.  We now have
> a better understanding on how the system works.
>
> We live in our motorcoach and not being in the best of health, we like
> having our kids and grandkids following us, as we travel.  Often they will
> call us if they don't see us moving. Hi Hi!  We appreciate their concern for
> us.  We are encouraging each of our 6 kids and 10 grandkids to get their
> ticket so they can communicate with us.
>
> Investing in D Star has become a difficult issue.  We have no repeaters in
> our area yet, but we're promised a state wide system in Georgia in the next
> year.  We are presently on an extended visit with 3 of our kids who live in
> Georgia, and plan to be here for a while longer.  Our home QTH is Texas, and
> I don't see hardly any D Star coverage there yet.  Of course we remember
> back when we thought hard about purchasing a Heath Kit Two Meter FM Rig,
> since all we had ever used was HF, and we didn't know if 2 Meter FM was
> going to be just a fad.
>
> We have HF, and a dual band with APRS in both the Motorcoach and our Tahoe
> (check out http://www.aprs.fi/db/W5EAK to see our equipment), and now we
> are looking at adding 2 more (expensive) radios.  You can understand why we
> want to gather as much information about the technology as we can before
> spending the money.  Besides, we are retired living on a pension, this does
> not allow us to spend lots of money for radios, especially for ones that may
> not work where we may be located.
>
> Thanks to each of you!  We really appreciate your assistance.  We are
> leaning toward the D Star, but need to wait until there are repeaters in our
> area before spending the bucks.
>
> 73,
> Rex
> W5EAK
> Vicki
> K5VLK
>
> 02 Tahoe: 
> http://www.findu.com/cgi-bin/find.cgi?call=w5eak-9&radar=***
> 02 Monaco Windsor:
> http://www.findu.com/cgi-bin/find.cgi?call=k5vlk-9&radar=***
>
>  
>

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Position Reports

[Francis Miele]

aprs.fi shows DSTAR users too.

Fran, W1FJM

On Fri, Feb 19, 2010 at 8:43 PM, W5EAK  wrote:

>
>
> I am new to D-Star, still learning about all the features.
>
> We don't have any D-Star repeaters here yet, but we were told
> there will be coverage of the State of Georgia in a year. The more
> we understand about D-Star, will help us make the decision whether to
> purchase them.
>
> I have been using APRS for many years and my family really enjoys
> the ability to go to http://www.aprs.fi to follow our travels.
>
> Is there a web site where we can follow D-Star users?
>
> 73,
> Rex
> W5EAK
> Vicki
> K5VLK
>
>  
>

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] 2200H vs 880

[Francis Miele]

Don't waste your money! Very limited features

Fran Signature

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On Sat, Feb 13, 2010 at 10:23 AM, Don Bowen  wrote:

>
>
> I am trying to decide between the Icom 2200H or the Icom 880. The 2200
> is a single band and needs the digital board for D-Star. The 880 is a
> dual band and comes D-Star ready. The 2200 goes for around $150 and the
> digital board is about $200 for a total under $400 while the 880 goes
> for around $500.
>
> My current thoughts are to get the 2200 now and the digital board later
> when funds are available.
>
> Thoughts, comments?
>
> --
> Don Bowen KI6DIU
> http://www.braingarage.com/Dons/Travels/journal/Journal.html
>
>  
>

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Re: CONNECTING TO RELECTORorREPEATERS

[Francis Miele]

you need the / and you keep it that way until you are done communicating
with that repeater.

On Mon, Feb 8, 2010 at 9:49 PM, John  wrote:

>
>
> Ok, one more question...When connecting to a D-Star repeater for the
> purpose of contacting anyone who happens to be listiening. Do I need a / in
> front of the repeater call? After connecting I would then enter CQCQCQ on my
> end? Or am I thinking of connecting to a reflector?
>
> Thanks
> N0MEQ
>
>  
>

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] CONNECTING TO RELECTORorREPEATERS

[Francis Miele]

Actually when unlinking all you need is the "U"in the 8th position

Fran, W1FJM


On Sun, Feb 7, 2010 at 10:47 PM, John  wrote:

>
>
> I was in hopes that the group can clarify the appropriate linking and
> unlinking to a reflector or repeater on D-Star.
>
> When I want to connect to a reflector or repeater I understand I would
> enter REF001CL and in the case of a repeater W0MAO CL where "L" would be in
> the eighth position.
>
> My question is for the unlinking portion. To Unlink I would enter REF001CU
> and W0MAO CU
>
> Do I need to identify the port when unlinking?
>
>  
>

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Re: HOTSPOT and DPRS?

[Francis Miele]

I think I found his problem. He didn't port 20003

Thanks for every one's help.
Fran Signature

--

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On Fri, Jan 22, 2010 at 2:54 PM, kb9khm  wrote:

>
>
> You can also open a console window and type:
> telnet localhost 20003
>
> and watch the slow speed data that is being sent from Hot Spot. You can do
> this to confirm TPC/IP connectivity and data flow.
>
> Mark (KB9KHM)
>
>
>

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Re: HOTSPOT and DPRS?

[Francis Miele]

Thanks Pete. The DPRS interface is setup correctly. I have asked him to
check his radio again.

Fran, W1FJM


On Fri, Jan 22, 2010 at 1:09 PM, ae5pl  wrote:

>
>
> --- In dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com ,
> "Francis"  wrote:
> >
> > I have a friend running a hotspot, with DPRS interface in Aspen Co.,
> N1GAU-E, which is connected to REF010-c.
> >
> > It is sending out it's location just fine. However, the user there,
> KB1AEV is sending his location info from his 92AD with GPS mic and his
> location is not showing up. We tested this with the equipment here in CT and
> it all worked fine. He has not changed anything. The question is, what sends
> the DPRS info to the internet when a hotspot is involved.
> >
> > I see his GPS data on my DVtool screen and it looks correct.
>
> His D-PRS Interface will be the application to send the positions to
> APRS-IS. To do this, he must have the server passcode entered in D-PRS
> Interface and an APRS-IS server and port set into the configuration. He can
> contact me at pete at ae5pl dot net to receive his passcode if he has not
> done so already.
>
> The 92AD must be programmed per the instructions at
> http://www.aprs-is.net/dprs.aspx for the position reports to show up on
> APRS-IS and the GPS must have a position lock. Be advised that connecting a
> GPS mic to the 92AD causes it to default to a beacon every 5 seconds and
> should be reset to a much longer interval (or not at all for normal D-STAR
> usage). The radio will send position reports everytime he transmits voice.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> 73,
>
> Pete AE5PL
>
>  
>

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Re: New guy

[Francis Miele]

is this really dstar related

Fran Signature

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On Wed, Jan 20, 2010 at 6:24 PM, John Hays  wrote:

>
>
> While I have strong opinions about personal rights and society's needs,
> particularly as relates to both HOAs and the way this country provides
> healthcare -- this topic should be moved off list.
>
> (And what is being proposed in the US is not Socialized medicine, the UK
> has socialized medicine, read government owned and operated -- we are about
> the only developed country that doesn't provide universal healthcare and
> there are a lot of models, not just the socialized medicine of the UK which
> the insurance companies have used as their boogie man.  See
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_healthcare to see the various
> approaches -- if you want to discuss off list, please email me directly.)
>
> On Jan 20, 2010, at 3:16 PM, David Holman wrote:
>
>
> Hey Barry,
>
> Actually they did.  The first freedom they took was your freedom of
> choice.  And in some areas, its not a choice of living in an HOA
> controlled commune or not, its a choice of which one is worse, which is no
> choice.  If you don't want to live in a commune, you have to move
> ridiculously far away (like here).  We chose the school district.  To live
> in the school district, we have to live in an HOA controlled commune.  I
> didn't choose to join the HOA, I chose the house.  HOAs are NOT voluntary
> membership organizations.  The HOA was forced on me.  They didn't give me a
> choice about whether or not I wanted to join.  They took my freedom of
> choice.  And until everyone starts to see it this way, we will continue to
> loose our rights daily.  It is NOT OK, customary, normal or acceptable to
> take individual rights and freedoms, for any reason outside of the fact that
> a person has proven they can't handle them.  You moved into a non-commune
> area, but you didn't give up any rights.  You don't have the right to tell
> your neighbor anything about how to run his life, in the first place.  If
> it is not health or safety related or somehow interacts with you, you have
> no right to force any your beliefs on your neighbor (what is pretty or
> aesthetically pleasing is a belief).  If you are afraid of your neighbors, I
> would suggest moving into an apartment where the property owner does have
> the right to tell the residents what they can and can't do on his property.
> Become friends with the property owner.
>
> 73
>
> David, AC7DS
>
> ___
>
>
>  John D. Hays
> Amateur Radio Station K7VE 
> PO Box 1223
> Edmonds, WA 98020-1223
>  VOIP/SIP: j...@hays.org
> Email: j...@hays.org
>
>  
>

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Re: Purchasing a Node Adapter

[Francis Miele]

I don't think they are doing anything shady. They have their own version of
a board and clearly state that they DO NOT supply the firmware. However, I'm
sure an enterprising individual could locate some versions of the firmware
elsewhere or buy it from Satoshi.

Fran, W1FJM


On Wed, Jan 20, 2010 at 11:53 AM, ka2ugz  wrote:

>
>
> Thanks for the link Fran.
>
> Seems like these guys have the not-so-mini-hot-spot for sale but they tell
> you you still need to get the firmware from Satoshi... kind of a circular
> path.
>
> I guess they are fulfilling the need for hardware but in a way that seems
> kind of shady. If I am going to do this it will be on the up and up.
>
> Is there anyone else developing an adapter that is not dependant on
> Satoshi's firmware?
>
> 73 de KA2UGZ - Jay
>
> --- In dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com ,
> Francis Miele  wrote:
> >
> > based on my experience you will be lucky if you ever hear from him.
> >
> > try here instead http://www.enicomms.com/
> >
> > Fran Signature
> >
> > --
> >
> > Fran, W1FJM
> >
>
>  
>

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Re: Purchasing a Node Adapter

[Francis Miele]

I bet that is what you saw. That is what we do, but we have interfaced a
node adapter into a kenwood repeater. Works GREAT!!!

Fran, W1FJM

On Wed, Jan 20, 2010 at 11:20 AM, ka2ugz  wrote:

>
>
> Thanks for the feedback Ed.
>
> For some reason, maybe terrain of the north shore of Long Island, it is
> easier to get to K2DIG than W1NLK from the base antenna. Maybe the line of
> sight to NYC is along the south shore which has comparitavely low elevation.
>
> Our investigation into D-Star a few years back was to spark some use of the
> 70cm frequencies. To get that use, we would be making the Icom equipment
> investment and everyone in the club would need to buy a radio. So in total,
> the investment for the club is steep and we would not really know if there
> would be an appreciable increase in repeater activity.
>
> There are much larger clubs on Long Island with bigger budgets that have
> not taken the "plunge" into D-Star and we have wondered why.
>
> From what I saw demonstrated last weekend, using the node adapter with an
> old laptop, two FM-N radios and a duplexer was indeed a repeater pointed to
> a reflector. I believe that anyone with a D-Star radio could listen in to
> both sides of the conversation through this hot-spot repeater... did I
> mis-understand what I saw?
>
> I believe that a hot-spot repeater pointed at a busy reflector would get
> the frequency busy again.
>
> 73 de KA2UGZ - Jay
>  
>

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Has anyone tried using the node adapter in the simplex mode as a link on ...

[Francis Miele]

analog connected to DSTAR!!  NO THANK YOU!

Fran, W1FJM


On Wed, Jan 20, 2010 at 11:24 AM, ka2ugz  wrote:

>
>
> an analog repeater? The purpose would be to connect a reflector to a
> tradional analog repeater. If you prevented analog generated audio from
> reaching the reflector it would be like rebroadcasting space shuttle mission
> over the analog repeater.
>
> Again the purpose for asking is to get some traffic on the frequency.
>
> 73 de KA2UGZ - Jay
>
>  
>

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Purchasing a Node Adapter

[Francis Miele]

I agree!

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On Tue, Jan 19, 2010 at 6:57 PM, John Hays  wrote:

>
>
> That may be, but it is simple completeness for an eCommerce site.
>
> Contact Information
> FAQ
> Product Documentation
>
> If you were to happen to land on the site with no exposure from this or
> other lists, you would just go "huh?" and move on.
>
> Frankly, I am on most D-STAR lists, was unfamiliar with the URL, and didn't
> know it was "Mark's site"  I may have seen it mentioned before, but
> could easily forget.
>
> All I'm saying is if you want to sell something on the net, you need more
> than an order form that takes you to PayPal.
>
> On Jan 19, 2010, at 3:39 PM, Francis Miele wrote:
>
> I believe Mark monitors this list
>
> --
>
> Fran
>
>
>  <http://www.miele-family.com/weather><http://www.miele-family.com/weather>
>
>
> On Tue, Jan 19, 2010 at 5:24 PM, John Hays  wrote:
>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Jan 19, 2010, at 2:17 PM, Francis Miele wrote:
>>
>> based on my experience you will be lucky if you ever hear from him.
>>
>> try here instead  http://www.enicomms.com/
>>
>> --
>>
>> Fran, W1FJM
>>
>>
>> Which provides no contact method, for questions and such? Nor related
>> documentation.  Do they provide firmware?
>>
>> John D. Hays
>> Amateur Radio Station K7VE <http://k7ve.org>
>> PO Box 1223
>> Edmonds, WA 98020-1223
>> VOIP/SIP: j...@hays.org
>> Email: j...@hays.org
>>
>>
>
>
>   John D. Hays
> Amateur Radio Station K7VE <http://k7ve.org>
> PO Box 1223
> Edmonds, WA 98020-1223
>  VOIP/SIP: j...@hays.org
> Phone: 206-801-0820
> 801-790-0950
> Fax: 866-309-6077
> Email: j...@hays.org
>
>  
>

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Purchasing a Node Adapter

[Francis Miele]

I believe Mark monitors this list

Fran Signature

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On Tue, Jan 19, 2010 at 5:24 PM, John Hays  wrote:

>
>
>
> On Jan 19, 2010, at 2:17 PM, Francis Miele wrote:
>
> based on my experience you will be lucky if you ever hear from him.
>
> try here instead  http://www.enicomms.com/
>
> --
>
> Fran, W1FJM
>
>
> Which provides no contact method, for questions and such? Nor related
> documentation.  Do they provide firmware?
>
>  John D. Hays
> Amateur Radio Station K7VE <http://k7ve.org>
> PO Box 1223
> Edmonds, WA 98020-1223
>  VOIP/SIP: j...@hays.org
> Email: j...@hays.org
>
>  
>

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Purchasing a Node Adapter

[Francis Miele]

based on my experience you will be lucky if you ever hear from him.

try here instead  http://www.enicomms.com/

Fran Signature

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On Tue, Jan 19, 2010 at 4:36 PM, ka2ugz  wrote:

>
>
> WOW what a response for the recent "new guy" post! Seems like an abundance
> of energy in this group.
>
> I saw a presentation and demonstration of a D-Star hot-spot using a node
> adapter (Ham Radio University sponsored by GSBARC) and as a result I joined
> this group to learn more.
>
> I am an officer in a Long Island club that operates 3 analog repeaters, two
> 70cm and one 2m. We have discussed turning one of them into a D-Star
> repeater but the significant investment is beyond the reach of our small
> club. I think the node adapter hot spot is well within our grasp though.
>
> With the closest D-Star repeater on the Empire State Building in NYC there
> is not much D-Star activity here and I think the hot-spots will create
> opportunity.
>
> So on to my first question:
>
> I sent an email to Satoshi (7m3...@jk1zrw.ampr.org<7m3tjz%40jk1zrw.ampr.org>) 
> to buy an assembled node adapter which his website says is available
> (updated 12/23/2009). It has been about 10-days with no reply and no
> indication that the email was undeliverable. In the experience of this
> group, does it take Satoshi a long time to answer email?
>
> I realize that this is probably not his "day job" and he might be
> overloaded with requests so please help set my expectation level… how
> patient do I need to be?
>
> 73 de KA2UGZ - Jay
>
>  
>

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] DVAP

[Francis Miele]

me too

Fran, W1FJM


On Tue, Jan 19, 2010 at 2:25 PM, Adrian  wrote:

>
>
> A look at the software (screenshot) also;
>
> http://vk4tux.no-ip.org/DVAP%201.jpg
>
> http://vk4tux.no-ip.org/DVAP%202.jpg
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> Looking forward to receiving mine soon :)
>
> vk4tux
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>

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Re: New guy

[Francis Miele]

I ordered mine weeks ago. I hear there were only 80 made in the initial
batch and once they are gone there won't be anymore until Dayton

Fran, W1FJM


On Tue, Jan 19, 2010 at 1:37 PM, Woodrick, Ed  wrote:

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> *From:* dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com [mailto:
> dstar_digi...@yahoogroups.com] *On Behalf Of *Nate Duehr
> *Sent:* Tuesday, January 19, 2010 12:34 PM
> *To:* dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com
> *Subject:* Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Re: New guy
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> On 1/18/2010 2:08 AM, J. Moen wrote:
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> Imagine a USB Dongle with a 10 milliwatt FM transceiver built into it.  It
> plugs into your PC that runs dongle software to allow connection into the
> D-Star network of repeaters and reflectors.  D-Star radios, most likely HTs,
> that are nearby, can use this DV Access Point to connect in.
>
>
>
> I see lots of utility in this.  You can roam around your shack, in some
> cases, perhaps around your property, and stay connected.  Or, check into a
> motel or hotel with internet access, set up the DVAP, and you and your
> travelling friends can connect into your favorite reflector with your D-Star
> HTs.
>
>
> It's a niche, but maybe a useful one. In terms of something more "useful",
> I could see it being used at well-connected Emergency Operations Centers,
> Comm Vans/Trailers that have good IP access, etc.  I hope it's way more
> tolerant to IP latency than the DV-Dongle.
>
> I suspect that the number one use will be people from inside their homes.
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> Many "real" uses for this in emergency comms, but those places that would
> need it are often hooked to the Net via Satellite-based IP.
>
> Do you travel with hams often? I don't unless it's to Dayton or somewhere
> similar.  Maybe useful at a Regional ARRL convention or hamfest.
>
> We tried to have the stack in Icom's cabinet up and working (what sells
> radios better than hams with their own radios showing off the technology?!)
> for the ARRL Rocky Mtn Region Convention the last time it was in Colorado. I
> tried REALLY hard to get Icom Sales interested in properly setting up their
> "road-show" booth with a WORKING D-STAR stack, and ran into numerous
> "willpower" issues.  They're not interested.
>
> That’s why there is a growing number of portable repeaters to provide that
> function. We haven’t had a hamfest around here in the last few years without
> a gateway connected stack. And for the last year, a number of the hamfests
> have had two different stacks deployed.
>
>
>
>
> They work with some people to get it running at Dayton I think, but offers
> of setting up mobile broadband routers, something that would use hotel WiFi
> and establish a VPN to get a static public IP, etc... were all rebuffed
> prior to the event.  I gave up, as we all had better things to spend our
> time on than arguing with Icom.  They also stated they could NOT (policy?)
> load D-Plus or any non-Icom software on the GW machine serving their
> official demo rack.
>
> The “demo” box that Icom has for hamfests is commonly called the icebox.
> (It looks like a refrigerator when closing) This isn’t the system (AFAIK)
> that has been used at Dayton. The Dayton system has been one that the Texas
> Team brings to the event. I also had mine up there last year.
>
> I’m with them, I wouldn’t want anyone playing with my computers either. The
> icebox is used weekend after weekend and there is no time or personnel
> available to fix it. But again, I believe that it actually was the Texas
> stack that you are referring to.
>
>
>
>
> The brain damage level got too high, even for me, and I'm pretty patient,
> since I work in Customer Service for an equipment (telco, non-radio)
> manufacturer and understand the Corporate "slowness to decide", etc.
>
> So yeah, put up a "hotspot" at a hamfest, and sell more Icom repeaters and
> radios, because they're not interested in showing off their own
> technology...  Sure, why not?  ;-)
>
> Like I said, we’ve been doing it for years. Of course, to make best use of
> it, you should also schedule one or more forums to talk about D-STAR.
>
>
>
> Rumors are that this DVAP is being developed by the same people who brought
> us the DV Dongle.  I doubt it will officially appear on the website until it
> is generally available.
>
>
> I didn't think it was a "rumor"... didn't Robin actually mention that he
> was involved on one of the lists?  I can't think of a whole lot of folks who
> have the motivation to build such a thing other than the developers of the
> DV-Dongle.
>
> Definitely not a rumor, HRO has been taking orders for them (the initial
> shipment is really close to being sold out). It is indeed manufactured by
> the same group that does the DVDongle. Mark, KJ4VO has been testing one for
> over a month. Current estimates are that they first group will be available
> by the end of the month. And I believe that the transmitter is 20mW (hey
> that 3dB over 10mW)
>
> Robin announced it at Dayton last year and he is now showing the working

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Re: nos gateway list for dongle

[Francis Miele]

At the time I tried everything, but later in the day it started working
again.

Thanks,

Fran weather Signature

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Fran




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On Tue, Dec 8, 2009 at 12:19 PM, kc9mnl  wrote:

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> Have you tried
> ipconfig /flushdns
> Not sure if this is a specific problem from the computer the dongle or the
> network. The above command will flush all the name server records in your
> cache and reload them from your ISP.
> Just a shot in the dark,
> Steve
> KC9MNL
>
>
> --- In dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com ,
> Francis Miele  wrote:
> >
> > The gateway list is not being populated when I start my dongle.
> >
> >
> > I am seeing "Timeout reading from name server" in the command window.
> >
> > I have rebooted, etc. no go!!
> > Fran weather Signature
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> > --
> >
> > Fran, W1FJM
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> > <http://weather.miele-family.com/>
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[DSTAR_DIGITAL] nos gateway list for dongle

[Francis Miele]

The gateway list is not being populated when I start my dongle.


I am seeing "Timeout reading from name server" in the command window.

I have rebooted, etc. no go!!
Fran weather Signature

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Fran, W1FJM

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] what amp to use?

[Francis Miele]

Sounds like the one to go with!  Thanks to all repondents.

Fran weather Signature

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On Tue, Dec 1, 2009 at 8:58 AM, Brett Boyd  wrote:

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> The BD-35 works great with the 91AD. I used it for two year before I bought
> my 880.
>
> 73’s
> Brett Boyd * K9NBR
>
>
>  ------
> *From:* Francis Miele 
> *To:* dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com
> *Sent:* Tue, December 1, 2009 8:54:54 AM
>
> *Subject:* [DSTAR_DIGITAL] what amp to use?
>
>
>
> I am looking for an amplifier to use with a 91AD in the car. Any
> suggestions?
>
>
> Has anyone tried the mirage bd-35 amplifier?
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> Fran, W1FJM
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> <http://weather.miele-family.com/>
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>  
>

[DSTAR_DIGITAL] what amp to use?

[Francis Miele]

I am looking for an amplifier to use with a 91AD in the car. Any
suggestions?

Has anyone tried the mirage bd-35 amplifier?

Fran weather Signature

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Fran, W1FJM