RE: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] D-Star users at Dayton- freqs?

2009-03-09 Thread David B. Toth
At 04:05 AM 3/9/2009, Gary Wilburn wrote: I was told that the W8BI D-Star DARA Dayton repeater as of this date is not fully functional but should be by Hamvention time. This is NOT true. While not at a high site (yet), W8BI C is on 147.11 and covers Dayton well. The 440 module has been tested.

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] D-Star Registration:

2009-02-17 Thread David B. Toth
At 07:11 PM 2/16/2009, Steve H. wrote: Howdy all, Is there anyone here that might be able to look into the D=Star registration to see if I am now registered? I have been working with the sysop and trustee of K6LRG and He mentioned to me the other day that I am now registered. It seems that most

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] D-Star Repeater System

2009-01-27 Thread David B. Toth
At 11:55 AM 1/26/2009, Vicky Bagwalla-VA3VJB wrote: Hello Group, Does anyone know of a link that will explain step by step what equipment I need to set up a D-STAR repeater system? Thanks and 73 Vicky Bagwalla VA3VJB Vicky: why not speak with Mike VA3MW since he set up the repeater at

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Re: New to D-STAR in SF Bay Area:

2009-01-18 Thread David B. Toth
At 12:47 AM 1/19/2009, John D. Hays wrote: Steve, Until you get the hang of it, try: http://www.dstarinfo.com/Calculator/Default.htm AND, he needs to register on the local gateway. Dave

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Register

2009-01-11 Thread David B. Toth
At 05:37 PM 1/11/2009, Vicky Bagwalla-VA3VJB wrote: Hello, Is anyone able to register me on D-STAR for the Gateway? My callsign is VA3VJB. Toronto. Canada and I have VE3RPT C and G programmed into my radio. I am still new to D-Star so please bear with me Vicky: contact Mike VA3MW atmike

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Re: Encryption on Amateur Frequencies

2009-01-01 Thread David B. Toth
At 02:55 PM 12/30/2008, k7ve wrote: --- In dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com, Frank P. n2...@... wrote: A group of ARES volunteers at a local shelter are in direct communication with the Red Cross HQ, or a hospital, or the local OEM. The shelter has several sick or injured individuals who

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Re: ID-800H - Video Comparison with 2820

2008-12-24 Thread David B. Toth
At 02:57 AM 12/24/2008, g0ksc wrote: IT would be nice if you got something for all that extra money but sadly you don't. Well, you do! You get the convenience of a built-in GPS ... and of course you get the GPS so I don't have to buy another one. I also prefer to be able to listen to the second

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Re: ID-800H - Video Comparison with 2820

2008-12-24 Thread David B. Toth
At 11:54 AM 12/24/2008, g0ksc wrote: When I say extra money I mean over other similar rigs. Forget the Dstar for a moment (which is extra cost again) the basic rig is 385 UK pounds. That gets you a dual band dual watch transceive with the transmitted audio quality of a (bad) mobile phone. I think

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] (unknown)

2008-12-15 Thread David B. Toth
At 02:12 PM 12/15/2008, walter wardle wrote: I was wondering if I am registered to access the gateway. I initially registered with (MT Diablo)K6MDD folks; However I live near the Mt Billion (K6HDD) repeater. Is their a way to check and see if I am registered. Sincerely Walter Wardle Jr

Re: [dstar_digital] Re: radio programming

2008-10-30 Thread David B. Toth
At 05:49 PM 10/30/2008, Ferrell Brown wrote: Well lets see. I guess everybody assumes that I am a dumbass and don't understand Dstar because of my original post. Anybody that knows me will tell you that I am very well versed in Dstar and the concept it includes. I have 2 2820's 1 91AD and 1

Re: [dstar_digital] Moving IC91 files to IC92

2008-10-05 Thread David B. Toth
At 07:24 PM 10/5/2008, Steve Bosshard wrote: No tremendous differences between the 91 and 92 thus far - more power settings and slightly different display beside the WX proof case - I did not buy the GPS mic and forgot to buy the protective case. I know there is a case for the 91, but everyone

Re: [dstar_digital] D-STAR and blind hams

2008-07-12 Thread David B. Toth
At 12:47 AM 7/12/2008, Ray T. Mahorney wrote: live in Clinton Ohio and use an ID800 Have been totally blind from Day one. The radios need much work in terms of accessibility particularly on the digital side. Will be back in the US Wednesday morning and can be found on KD8DRG B if you want to

Re: [dstar_digital] D-STAR and blind hams

2008-07-12 Thread David B. Toth
At 01:16 AM 7/12/2008, Justin Mann wrote: Hi there, I am totally blind, and i have a 91ad, and so far I've not had much difficulty getting the rig to work. Justin, thank you also for your timely response ... I've not played with a 91, and in fact I've not had a chance to play with MY 92AD since

Re: [dstar_digital] D-STAR and blind hams

2008-07-12 Thread David B. Toth
At 10:41 AM 7/12/2008, Justin Mann wrote: The bottom line is that you don't use the dial. If you are in memory mode, then you can use 001, 002, 010-100 to access various memory locations. It would be nice if the radio had a beep at channel 1 like the kenwood thf6... Doh ... of course,

Re: [dstar_digital] D-STAR and blind hams

2008-07-12 Thread David B. Toth
At 08:18 AM 7/12/2008, Ray T. Mahorney wrote: Let me carry this a few more bits further to anyone who has a blind friend expressing an interest in DSTAR the software is a must. The other items concern programming. Ray, those programming guidelines make good logic sense for anyone. Thanks Dave

[dstar_digital] D-STAR and blind hams

2008-07-11 Thread David B. Toth
I have a very Linux-savvy friend who is a network geek for a local ISP ... I was going to lend him my 92AD ... I can lock it onto the 450 module here in town that we are testing, but I was wondering if anyone out there has experience operating these rigs without vision. I'd like to infect him