I operated an analog 23 cm repeater for years. It was co-located with a 70cm
repeater, on a 200 foot building. The two repeaters got almost identical
coverage. 70 cm maybe got one more mile than 23 cm. Both repeaters had very
sensitive receivers. The 70 cm antenna was a 14 foot long Hustler. The
If you are using the ID-1s as wireless network cards, at fixed locations,
then use yaghis. Something like the M2 cm22ez rear mount. Use the lowest loss
cable you can afford. There is cheaper and faster equipment available. But, I
do
not know of any other wireless access device that runs 10 watt
In a message dated 5/7/08 2:44:54 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> I bet he just saw the "Wires" and got confused
>
That is a good point. Recent events here in Florida indicate that few hams
really know anything about D Star. We seem to be confused with WL2K. I think we
are really considered to
In a message dated 5/8/08 8:16:22 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> The idea that digital and analog do not co-exist well is an outright
> misstatement.
>
Well, the KJ4ACN system just had our first co-channel interference complaint,
from an analog repeater trustee. It seems that there are some f
This is in response to Ron, AH6RH. Your page is excellent for simplex.
Thank you very much. When we first starting networking, using ID-1s, we used
your page as a guide. But, the subject that has been discussed here is
networking computers, using ID-1s, through a repeater. Two people said y
I am going to describe my experience with networking a Vista computer with D
Star. I am not an IT professional, but, I do administer the Lan, at my office.
A few months after Vista was rolled out, I needed an additional computer in my
office. I went down to Best Buy and bought an e Machine with
This is in response to "Woodrick, Ed" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Pretty well did everything you said. Pretty sure Chuck did about the same
thing, when he tried. I dunno, I will try it again. The suggestions that
someone else made about TCP/IP v6 is worth a try, also. Right now, I only have
one spare ro
resting to see how it works.
Buddy WB4OMG
On May 15, 2008, at 7:38:54 AM, "David B. Toth" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
From: "David B. Toth" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject:RE: [dstar_digital] Re:DD with ID1
Date: May 15, 2008 7:38:54 AM EDT
To: dstar_digital@yah
I have never had a problem getting a computer to access the internet, through
an ID-1. Getting a computer to see the internet, using an ID-1 is easy.
Everybody seems to be able to do that. When I start asking questions like,
"Besides
internet access, what else do you do with your ID-1?" I get a
Like me, you have one of the early models. You will have to send it back to
Icom for the firmware upgrade, to get you the additional memories. I think it
cost $30. There is information on the Icom forum about it.
Buddy Morgan WB4OMG
On May 22, 2008, at 6:46:38 AM, Brett <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wro
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I have been a repeater trustee, off and on, since the mid 1970's. As long as
the conversation is legal, I won't pass judgement on content. I remember, some
years ago, I got a phone call, bringing to my attention, a conversation that
went on, every night, on one of my repeaters. These guys were t
I am not in Texas, but, I will tell you what we do here in West Central
Florida. 145.67 is the prime simplex frequency. I have never heard any packet
activity on that frequency. There are two guys that work analog simplex on that
frequency, every morning at 6 am. We use 1294.3 for 23 cm simplex.
Around here (West Central Florida ARRL Section) we use 145.67. I have been
trying to promote 441.0 for 70 cm.
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A couple of comments. Here in WCF, we have been using 1294.3 for DV simplex/
calling. (I think this part of the SCRRBA bandplan.) We have also been using
1259.8 for DD simplex. I still think 441.0 is a great choice for 70 cm calling
because nobody in their right mind will use 446.0 as a repeater
As long as you are not using the logo commercially, you can pretty well do
what you want with a design. I drew the D Star logo in Adobe Illustrator and
put
it on a sign for a hamfest booth and on shirts. Icom saw both the sign and
the shirts and made no comment.
Buddy Morgan
WB4OMG
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I don't think Icom has a copyright on the logo. Maybe the JARL does. But, as
long as you are not using the logo commercially, it should not be an issue.
I am certainly not making any money with D Star.
As to lawyers vs sales people. That wouldn't make any difference, both are
representing the
There really is not that much simplex activity in West Central Florida. What
little there is, will be found on 145.67. I, for some time, have been
advocating 441.0 as a 70 cm calling frequency. 1294.3 seems to be the
frequency of
choice for 23 cm DV. Some of us have been using 1259.8 as a DD
In the Orlando area you have two repeaters that work well. K1XCC, 146.82
and W4AES B 442.025, which is on the Gateway. KJ4ACN, Lakeland is a little
more active. There is not much simplex activity, around here.
Buddy WB4OMG
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I use a dual band Mirage with a '91. Works fine.
Buddy Morgan WB4OMG
In a message dated 11/25/08 4:50:37 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
>
> Has anyone used the 92AD with an RF amp?
>
>
>
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The West Central Florida D Star Club will have a booth at the Orlando
Hamfest, Feb. 13~15. We would like to invite everyone to visit our booth. We
also
could use some help staffing the booth. The only requirment is to be somewhat
knowledgable about D Star and be willing to talk to people and an
Mike: Do you read Japanese? I asked a friend of mine, who used to be a
Japanese translator to look at the page, but, he hasn't got back to me yet.
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Daren: Thanks. Very interesting, indeed! These computer translations are OK,
but, I am still going to get my friend to look at it. I will post his
translation, assuming he gets back to me.
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If anyone is interested, here is my friend's translation of the Press Release
- Buddy WB4OMG
Press Release
Beginner's model with D-Star, simple to set up
144/430 MHz audio band digital transceiver ID80 = hand-held model; ID880
= car model
Prices (inclusive of tax) and projected release
Probably not. He is a lawyer now and doesn't have much time. But, I will ask.
Buddy WB4OMG
In a message dated 1/28/09 3:45:26 PM, j...@hays.org writes:
> Any chance of getting your friend to translate the full JARL D-STAR
> specification?
>
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A few comments about 23 cm. I used to operate an analog 23 cm repeater. It
was located at the same (urban) site as a 440 repeater. They got almost
identical coverage. Obstructions are problem for 23 cm. A brick wall can
literally be
a brick wall for a 23 cm signal. But, as several people pointe
If anyone has successfully put a PA or a preamp on a DD box or an ID-1
running DD, please post to this list - Buddy WB4OMG
On Jan 31, 2009, at 4:36 AM, Peter Scherp wrote:
> have a 90 Watt Amp on 1,2 GHZ for the DD.But not installed yet.
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Bob, you are right, switching time, in DD Mode is a huge problem. One
knowledgable person told me a vacuum relay, might be a possibility. I doubt it.
Switching a preamp in and out with PIN diodes, I would think, is feasible.
Switching a Power Amp, with PIN diodes I am told would be very expensiv
In a message dated 2/14/09 10:54:51 AM, iw2...@iq2gm.com writes:
> but in DD mode is
> need more than S8 signal for estabilish a connection.
>
That is about what I find, also. That is due to the BW, not a lack of
sensitivity. To the best of my knowledge, nobody has put a preamp or power amp
In a message dated 2/16/09 10:39:47 AM, n4...@cox.net writes:
> Nope, the Icom DD mode is 0.5GMSK just like in the DV mode. Just higher
> data rate. If you had fast enough switching on the amp you could
> probably use class C amps since this is just Gaussian filtered minimum
> shift FSK, i.e. FM
Does anybody, on this list, actually know of anyone who has an Alinco radio
with the DV card installed?
Buddy Morgan
WB4OMG
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I spoke, on D Star, at the St. Lucie club, a few months ago. Nobody, at the
meeting had a D Star radio. There was some interest. But, as of the Orlando
Hamfest, nobody had bought a radio. Occasionally, we have someone from Martin
County get into our Port C. I understand there is some activity
My wife and I will be at Dayton, this year. Repeaters are fine, but, for
walking around a hamfest with a H/T, simplex is best. I vote for 145.67. I
agree
that it will be fun to meet other D Starites, from around the country. If we
are all walking around with our H/Ts, maybe we can coordinate
In a message dated 3/23/09 4:28:30 PM, n...@arrl.net writes:
> My questions are -
>
> 1) As a repeater owner, would you rather be coordinated?
> Yes!
>
> 2) Is there a reasonable alternative to coordination?
> Right now, with the 23 cm band pretty well empty, somebody needs to keep a
spreadsh
I was looking at various documents regarding the Dayton Hamfest. I seem to
have several versions of D Star repeater frequencies, accessable from the
area of the hamfest. Can somebody (re)post the definative, correct list of
repeater frequencies?
Buddy Morgan WB4OMG
WCF D Star Club President/KJ4
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In a message dated 5/4/09 3:04:59 PM, n8...@yahoo.com writes:
> Talk-in Frequencies.
>
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The word that I object to the most, in this thread is the word "free".
KJ4ACN has been on the Gateway, since November of 2007. A very small percentage
of the repeater users have bothered to join the club and financially
support the Gateway. "Ham Radio is supposed to be free", I have heard sev
My wife and I use the Digital Code Squelch on our 2M simplex channel. We
use it to keep the receiver from "falsing" from intermods, etc. Works great on
all our radios.
Buddy Morgan WB4OMG
WCF D Star Club President/KJ4ACN Trustee
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I am going to be in New Hyde Park, NY, next month. I think I am out of
range of K2DIG, using my IC-91. Is there any simplex activity on Long Island?
If
so, what frequency?
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Looks like Icom is going to unveil it's new IC-9100 transceiver this
weekend in Tokyo Hamfair. HF+6m+2m+70cm+23cm in one box.
Supposedly it's going to replace the IC-746 pro and IC-910H. Here's a
group following the progress.
Here's the short description I found;
IC-91
I use a Mac with my ID-1s. My normal demonstration of networking, thru ID-1s,
at hamfests and club meetings is to network a XP laptop to my Mac laptop.
Buddy Morgan WB4OMG
WA4YIH described the exact procedure I use. - Buddy WB4OMG
Speaking of Band Plans. It looks like the new IC 9100 will work D Star on 6M
and 10M. Anybody got any thoughts about D Star simplex frequencies for these
bands?
Buddy Morgan WB4OMG
On Oct 2, 2009, at 1:15:40 PM, bosshardss wrote:
From: bosshardss
Subject:[DSTAR_DIGITAL] Re: ARRL Appro
At my base station I have a Comet GP 95, triband antenna, an ID 880 and an
ID-1. I have a Diamond (?) diplexer to split the antenna between the two
radios. I am not home and I don't remember the model number, of the diplexer.
It works great.
Buddy WB4OMG
On Oct 14, 2009, at 12:26:11 PM, "Carl
I have one. It works great with the '91. - Buddy WB4OMG
On Dec 1, 2009, at 8:54:54 AM, "Francis Miele" wrote:
From: "Francis Miele"
Subject:[DSTAR_DIGITAL] what amp to use?
Date: December 1, 2009 8:54:54 AM EST
To: dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com
I am looking for an amplifier to use with a
Let me express my point of view:
Every organization has customers. You may not call them customers, but they are
people that you serve. When I worked in the Purchasing Department of a big
company, my customers were the "user groups". The people in the company that
actually used the stuff that I
Could someone who is successfully using D Rats on a Macintosh please e mail me.
Buddy Morgan WB4OMG
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How do I get on the list?
Buddy WB4OMG
On Feb 17, 2010, at 2:59:01 PM, "Nate Duehr" wrote:
Are you guys familiar with the D-RATS specific mailing list? A number of Mac
users over there. Don't know if they're monitoring here.
If you were in Kissimmee, using your 880, you should have easily hit K1XC,
W4AES and probably KJ4OVA, in Orlando. Kissimmee is well within the coverage
of KJ4ACN, Lakeland, also.
Buddy Morgan
WB4OMG
You folks in the UK do it up right. I paint all of my antennas. I lightly sand
the fiberglass and paint with water based outdoor house paint. A sky blue color
or grey helps camouflage the antenna. Paint tends to last longer than a clear
varnish coating. If you want to go first class, use marine
Here in Central Florida, we seldom worry about ice loading on antennas and
towers. Of course we have hurricanes...
Buddy WB4OMG
On Apr 21, 2010, at 2:05:17 PM, john_ke5c wrote:
> I paint all of my antennas. ... This really extends the life of an antenna.
Unless you side mount it pointing up
I had this identical problem, a few times. I was using my ID-800 as a base
station. I was transmitting on 441.0 MHz and heard the beeps and the radio
stopped transmitting. Never happened on any other frequency. I mentioned it
to one of the Icom Tech. guys. He had no comments. I dunno...
Buddy M
I have had enough trouble with these mikes, that I keep a spare.
Buddy WB4OMG
In a message dated 6/19/10 12:03:12 AM, k9h...@hotmail.com writes:
> Thanks to all for the help. I am afraid Darren is probably right with his
> suggestion after reading his link to the older message. I was able to
For LMR 400 or any other 8214 type cable, the Amphenol part number
is 082-202-1006. List price on the TESSCO website is $12.15 each. RF Industries
or Times are fine choices, also. Just make sure you are buying the
8214/9913/LMR 400 version and not the RG 8 version.
Buddy WB4OMG
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