Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Repeater Linking?

2009-09-05 Thread Nate Duehr
On Sep 4, 2009, at 5:34 PM, Bill Cherepy wrote: I am truly sorry I ever asked that question. Please consider it withdrawn. Bill WB4WTN A new bumper sticker? D-STAR: Radio that's not just 'mash to mumble' anymore! (GRIN!!!) -- Nate Duehr, WY0X n...@natetech.com

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Repeater Linking?

2009-09-05 Thread Nate Duehr
On Sep 4, 2009, at 3:50 PM, Bill Cherepy wrote: While I appreciate you taking the time and trouble to answer my question, It's WAY too much info for me to digest. What the question probably should have been it this: That's the spirit! Give up when presented with the answer! (GRIN!)

[DSTAR_DIGITAL] Re: Repeater Linking?

2009-09-05 Thread nj902
Wow! Thanks to the answers in this thread I am finally starting to understand D-Star! So, if I have this straight, with this callsign routed network I can call my buddy wherever he is. Let's say he's on a trip and happens to be driving through Atlanta. Now, IF he talks on the Atlanta

[DSTAR_DIGITAL] Re: Repeater Linking?

2009-09-05 Thread nj902
Obviously I was being somewhat facetious in my last post - but I think you hit the nail on the head Tony. Tinkering with the technology is the fun for me and I think for a lot of amateurs - and I think that may be a large part of the attraction of the hobby in the future. Despite all the