[DSTAR_DIGITAL] drats spell checker

2010-07-29 Thread Francis
does any know the secret to getting the spell checking option to become available in the drats software?

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Registering a Node Adapter

2010-07-29 Thread J. Moen
e DPlus without ICOM's permission. Jim - K6JM - Original Message - From: Edmonton Fire Radio To: dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2010 12:41 PM Subject: RE: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Registering a Node Adapter I think Mike hit the nail on the head

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Please help me support D-Star ...

2010-07-29 Thread John Hays
On Jul 29, 2010, at 12:56 PM, Gary Pearce KN4AQ wrote: - call sign routing. Enter someone's call sign in the YOUR field of the radio, key up through your local repeater, and your transmission will be routed through the Internet to the last D-SATAR repeater that person keyed up (and it wi

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Registering a Node Adapter

2010-07-29 Thread Tony Langdon
At 04:41 AM 7/30/2010, you wrote: >You said you are setting up a simplex hotspot, but what if we trade >emails and we agree to talk over D-Star. Yes, we could meet on some >repeater or reflector, and tie that up while we talk, but it would >be simpler if I just link my hotspot to yours directl

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Please help me support D-Star ...

2010-07-29 Thread Tony Langdon
At 10:05 PM 7/29/2010, you wrote: >Greetings to the group, > >My name is Donald ~ N2VU, and I'm in Warren County New York ... the >first to have D-Star in the area. I was on the fence about D-Star >for quite a while until 2 weeks ago and boy do I wish I got into it >sooner. I love it! There's

RE: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Please help me support D-Star ...

2010-07-29 Thread Gary Pearce KN4AQ
Off the top of my head (and a little from the middle...) I'm sure there's more. Similar functions: - Repeater to repeater linking, and multiple-repeater reflectors, via the Internet. - Digital Code Squelch. Like CTCSS or analog's DCS, D-STAR radios can be code squelched with numbers from 00-99

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Registering a Node Adapter

2010-07-29 Thread Gerald Creager
ything in before I decide on a path be it getting a DV Dongle or a > radio to access the local gateway. But for me half of the fun is being > able to expand my horizons by learning something new in this hobby of ours. > > > > 73 de Jeff VE6EFR > > > > *From:* dsta

RE: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Registering a Node Adapter

2010-07-29 Thread Edmonton Fire Radio
. 73 de Jeff VE6EFR From: dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com [mailto:dstar_digi...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of mwbese...@cox.net Sent: July-29-10 1:23 PM To: dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Registering a Node Adapter I'm thankful that there are guys like yo

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Registering a Node Adapter

2010-07-29 Thread mwbesemer
even create their own terminals definitions, in other places this isn't true. My understanding is that in the UK, the admin does the actual registration. So in some places these things may be decided for you. Jim - K6JM - Original Message - From: Mike <ma

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Registering a Node Adapter

2010-07-29 Thread J. Moen
n terminals definitions, in other places this isn't true. My understanding is that in the UK, the admin does the actual registration. So in some places these things may be decided for you. Jim - K6JM - Original Message - From: Mike To: dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com Sent:

RE: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Please help me support D-Star ...

2010-07-29 Thread Donald James
This is GREAT! Thank you. I’m certainly open to more from others but this is very helpful. I apprciate your reply. Donald ~ N2VU -Original Message- From: dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com [mailto:dstar_digi...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of John Hays Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2010 12:47 PM

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Please help me support D-Star ...

2010-07-29 Thread John Hays
On Jul 29, 2010, at 5:05 AM, n2vu911 wrote: Greetings to the group, My name is Donald ~ N2VU, and I'm in Warren County New York ... the first to have D-Star in the area. I was on the fence about D-Star for quite a while until 2 weeks ago and boy do I wish I got into it sooner. I love it

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Registering a Node Adapter

2010-07-29 Thread Dave Hubbell
Mike can you contact me off list and I will help you out hubb...@ptd.net On 7/29/2010 10:53 AM, Mike wrote: I'll be building a NQSMHS soon and am trying to figure out the proper way to register it on the network. I was reading through the setup guidance at

[DSTAR_DIGITAL] Registering a Node Adapter

2010-07-29 Thread Mike
I'll be building a NQSMHS soon and am trying to figure out the proper way to register it on the network. I was reading through the setup guidance at , but got confused when I got down to Step E. In particular: "Next create a "terminal" to be used as your G

RE: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Re: Please help me support D-Star ...

2010-07-29 Thread Donald James
rest – fast! Donald ~ N2VU -Original Message- From: dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com [mailto:dstar_digi...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of bosshardss Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2010 8:54 AM To: dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com Subject: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Re: Please help me support D-Star

[DSTAR_DIGITAL] Re: Please help me support D-Star ...

2010-07-29 Thread bosshardss
You might find some useful DVD's at Gary's Site : http://www.arvideonews.com/ --- In dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com, "n2vu911" wrote: t what I'm asking for here is for your > comments and experiences with D-Star that I can incorporate into the > presentations I

[DSTAR_DIGITAL] Please help me support D-Star ...

2010-07-29 Thread n2vu911
Greetings to the group, My name is Donald ~ N2VU, and I'm in Warren County New York ... the first to have D-Star in the area. I was on the fence about D-Star for quite a while until 2 weeks ago and boy do I wish I got into it sooner. I love it! I realize that there's another thread in this gro

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Fwd: Connect with the National Scout Jamboree via D-STAR on Reflector 030B

2010-07-29 Thread Steve Bosshard (NU5D)
REF001: US / Chicago / high bandwidth REF002: US / Nebraska / high bandwidth REF003: AU / limited bandwidth to US REF004: US / REF005: UK / London / high bandwidth

[DSTAR_DIGITAL] Re: Fwd: Connect with the National Scout Jamboree via D-STAR on Reflector 030B

2010-07-29 Thread kc9ony
http://www.nsj2010ham.com/ though I haven't had a chance to try talking to any of them. 73, Tom KC9ONY --- In dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com, "John D. Hays" wrote: > > It's really simple - just go to: http://ref030.dstargateway.org (look > for the listed repeater) &

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Fwd: Connect with the National Scout Jamboree via D-STAR on Reflector 030B

2010-07-29 Thread John D. Hays
It's really simple - just go to: http://ref030.dstargateway.org (look for the listed repeater) You won't see it on http://ref003.dstargateway.org On 7/28/2010 11:54 PM, John Parkins wrote: Hello Dave, As I don't think there is a REF030B it would look like a simple typing error. Wednesday, Ju

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Fwd: Connect with the National Scout Jamboree via D-STAR on Reflector 030B

2010-07-28 Thread John Parkins
the original message in reply unless needed for clarity. ThanksYahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dstar_digital/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http

[DSTAR_DIGITAL] Re: CAnnot connect to REF002A

2010-07-28 Thread Terry
> > Someone else said they changed the IP address for REF002, > > so the server box has to reboot. Although I have not experienced any connectivity issues on our gateway, I noticed when I did a restart of DPlus just now, I saw the following: [r...@wb1gof log]# service dplus restart Stopping: d

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Fwd: Connect with the National Scout Jamboree via D-STAR on Reflector 030B

2010-07-28 Thread Dave Hubbell
Its 30B Don http://ref030.dstargateway.org/ On 7/28/2010 2:52 PM, Donald James wrote:   One of these says REF 003B and another says REF 030B … can someone confirm which one it is? Thanks,   Donald ~ N2VU   -Original Message- From: dstar_digital

RE: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Fwd: Connect with the National Scout Jamboree via D-STAR on Reflector 030B

2010-07-28 Thread Donald James
One of these says REF 003B and another says REF 030B . can someone confirm which one it is? Thanks, Donald ~ N2VU -Original Message- From: dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com [mailto:dstar_digi...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mark Thompson Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 2010 2:48 PM To

[DSTAR_DIGITAL] Fwd: Connect with the National Scout Jamboree via D-STAR on Reflector 030B

2010-07-28 Thread Mark Thompson
1. Connect with the National Scout Jamboree via Amateur Radio Posted by: "ki4ozg" trace12...@yahoo.com ki4ozg Date: Tue Jul 27, 2010 8:52 am ((PDT)) The Boy Scouts of America National Jamboree started yesterday, July

[DSTAR_DIGITAL] Fwd: Connect with the National Scout Jamboree via D-STAR on Reflector 003B

2010-07-28 Thread Mark Thompson
1. Connect with the National Scout Jamboree via Amateur Radio Posted by: "ki4ozg" trace12...@yahoo.com ki4ozg Date: Tue Jul 27, 2010 8:52 am ((PDT)) The Boy Scouts of America National Jamboree started yesterday, Jul

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] 2 VHF/UHF RIGS MOBILE

2010-07-28 Thread N7BCP
Although it is an extreme case I thought it relevant to add, my stupidity. I installed an advanced receiver research 144mhz preamplifier on my 706MKIIG in my VW GTI to have some 2 meter SSB fun. After the GAS FETs in that preamp had failed twice I realized the likely culprit was my 25 watt APR

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] 2 VHF/UHF RIGS MOBILE

2010-07-28 Thread Gary Pearce KN4AQ
At 09:34 AM 7/28/2010, Mike Murphy wrote: I am considering adding an Icom 880 to the car along with the Icom 2720 that is already installed. My concern is having 2 radios on the same band blasting 50 watts into the other receiver. Am I making a mountain out of a molehill or is having 2 rad

[DSTAR_DIGITAL] D-STAR ID-1s and Repeaters Available - New or Almost New

2010-07-28 Thread PaulT-N3UD
Hi, Please distribute to other clubs/email lists you might control. Thanks and regards, Paul N3UD Hi, -- D-STAR ID-1 Radios: I have a few 'virtually new' ICOM D-Star ID-1 radios available. Some of you may have seen me conduct D-Star demonstrations at local ham club meetings with

RE: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] 2 VHF/UHF RIGS MOBILE

2010-07-28 Thread mwbesemer
Just for giggles, I ran some calculations. The numbers are a little scary at first blush, but in practical terms they aren't that bad, especially when you consider the type of RF our rigs are exposed to at HF frequencies. You'll experience desense across the entire 2-meter band when you t

RE: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] 2 VHF/UHF RIGS MOBILE

2010-07-28 Thread Kent Hufford
of the roof. Of course, sometimes when one VHF/UHF xmitts, it might desense another. Like when the D710 squits APRS packets or the 2720 squits its DAPRS location. If you keep the antennas reasonably apart, you should not have big problems. Kent KQ4KK From: dstar_dig

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] 2 VHF/UHF RIGS MOBILE

2010-07-28 Thread Tim Hardy AF1G
Mike, I run the following in my truck: TM-700 dualbander, ID880H, IC-7000, and a RELM VHF commercial radio. There are six antennas on the roof of my fullsize ford crewcab pickup spaced in two rows of three antennas. While I obviously desense the other VHF radios while transmitting on one of

RE: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] 2 VHF/UHF RIGS MOBILE

2010-07-28 Thread mwbesemer
Michael, I can't speak specially about those two radios, but I have 2 dualbanders plus an IC-880 in my vehicle, all operating on 2 meters (most of the time) and have had no issues over the course of a couple years. The -880 is the latest addition... been in there for 3 or 4 months, but it

RE: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] 2 VHF/UHF RIGS MOBILE

2010-07-28 Thread Dave Tipton, W5DMT
Yes, you are. It is possible (and likely) that if you're transmitting on one, you may overload the front end of the other radio, however, it will not damage it, just merely cause "Capture Effect" to come into play. From: dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com [mailto:dstar_digi...@yaho

RE: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] 2 VHF/UHF RIGS MOBILE

2010-07-28 Thread Donald James
Valid concern! You're going to be killing the front end of each radio - assuming you'll have two antennas so close to each other. Unless you have some kind of combiner that has incrdible isolation. Donald ~ N2VU -Original Message----- From: dstar_digital@yahoo

[DSTAR_DIGITAL] 2 VHF/UHF RIGS MOBILE

2010-07-28 Thread Mike Murphy
I am considering adding an Icom 880 to the car along with the Icom 2720 that is already installed. My concern is having 2 radios on the same band blasting 50 watts into the other receiver. Am I making a mountain out of a molehill or is having 2 radios on the same band running that much power a

[DSTAR_DIGITAL] Re: Amphenol N connectors

2010-07-28 Thread genedathe
Thanks to all who replied! Gene NA0G --- In dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com, Mike Blazek wrote: > > Hi, Gene: > > 82-202-1006 for clamp style > 82-340-1052 for crimp style > > Put a 523- on the front of the Amphenol part number to get the Mouser > part number. >

[DSTAR_DIGITAL] Re: Why not more sources ?

2010-07-27 Thread john_ke5c
Surely you've heard this before, and more confirmation it happens. This (unmoderated) message was finally posted by Yahoo 35 hours and 42 minutes after I submitted it. --- In dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com, "john_ke5c" wrote: p.s. Wonder how long this one will take... 73--John, Moderator

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Amphenol N connectors

2010-07-27 Thread Mike Blazek
Hi, Gene: 82-202-1006 for clamp style 82-340-1052 for crimp style Put a 523- on the front of the Amphenol part number to get the Mouser part number. Mike N5UKZ genedathe wrote: > > > Hello all: > > I'm new to the ID-1 and am setting up a mobile antenna for field day > type activities. My an

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Amphenol N connectors

2010-07-27 Thread beamar
, 2010, at 11:14:05 AM, genedathe wrote: From: genedathe Subject:[DSTAR_DIGITAL] Amphenol N connectors Date: July 27, 2010 11:14:05 AM EDT To: dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com Hello all: I'm new to the ID-1 and am setting up a mobile antenna for field day type activities. My antenna is a

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Amphenol N connectors

2010-07-27 Thread John Hays
Times microwave crimp on. The center conductor is a bit bigger than standard N. -- John D. Hays 206-801-0820 Sent from my iPhone On Jul 27, 2010, at 8:14, "genedathe" wrote: > Hello all: > > I'm new to the ID-1 and am setting up a mobile antenna for field day type > activities. My antenna is

[DSTAR_DIGITAL] Amphenol N connectors

2010-07-27 Thread genedathe
Hello all: I'm new to the ID-1 and am setting up a mobile antenna for field day type activities. My antenna is a Comet GP-95 and I want to to use LMR-400 coax. What is the correct Amphenol connector? I usually use Mouser... Thanks, Gene NA0G

[DSTAR_DIGITAL] Re: Why not more sources ?

2010-07-26 Thread john_ke5c
> We radio amateurs tend to let altruistic goals cloud reality. Ham Radio is > NOT a hobby for equipment manufacturers. They do this (build equipment) to > make MONEY. As with any business decision the proponent builds a case and > projects profitability. If the $$$ aren't there we I think

[DSTAR_DIGITAL] Re: Building from parts

2010-07-26 Thread michaelcarey69
onths alongside a "normal" Icom 70cm D-Star repeater. I've got some videos up on YouTube showing the repeater in action. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MALY_mEDp_8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BshKlf0QTPY Michael. VK5ZEA --- In dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com, Chris Fowler wrote

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] CAnnot connect to REF002A

2010-07-26 Thread Carl W8KRF
. W8KRF On 7/26/2010 10:15 AM, Kent Hufford wrote: No, I am using a ICOM 880 to try and command KR4AIK C to connect to REF002A. Someone else said they changed the IP address for REF002, so the server box has to reboot. *From:* dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com [mailto:dstar_digi

[DSTAR_DIGITAL] FIXED RE: CAnnot connect to REF002A

2010-07-26 Thread Kent Hufford
FIXED! They rebooted the KR4AIK repeater server. I can connect KR4AIK C to REF002A. thanks Kent KQ4KK From: Kent Hufford [mailto:khuff...@atlanticbb.net] Sent: Monday, July 26, 2010 7:22 PM To: 'dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com' Cc: 'Doug Ferrell' Subject: RE: [D

RE: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] CAnnot connect to REF002A

2010-07-26 Thread Kent Hufford
nd done it. But, not on this past Sunday nite. Kent From: dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com [mailto:dstar_digi...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Dave Hubbell Sent: Monday, July 26, 2010 6:34 PM To: dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com Cc: Doug Ferrell Subject: Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] CAnnot connect

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] CAnnot connect to REF002A

2010-07-26 Thread John Hays
This was answered up stream. REF002 apparently had an IP address change and DPLUS needs to be restarted on the gateway attached to the repeater. Kent seems to know how to connect, as he connected to REF001A and REF014A, just was having difficulty connecting to REF002A. On Jul 26, 2010, a

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] CAnnot connect to REF002A

2010-07-26 Thread Dave Hubbell
:dstar_digital%40yahoogroups.com>> >Sent: Monday, July 26, 2010 10:15:33 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern >Subject: RE: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] CAnnot connect to REF002A > >No, I am using a ICOM 880 to try and command KR4AIK C to connect to REF002A. Kent: If you are talking on KR4IAK port C,

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] CAnnot connect to REF002A

2010-07-26 Thread Doug Ferrell
>- Original Message - >From: "Kent Hufford" >To: "dstar digital" >Sent: Monday, July 26, 2010 10:15:33 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern >Subject: RE: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] CAnnot connect to REF002A > >No, I am using a ICOM 880 to try and command

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Help  program    D- star   Ic- 880h

2010-07-26 Thread J. Moen
o copy out and clone back the entire radio's memory each time, and you cannot use this approach to do PC control of the radio or send slow speed data. But you have two choices for programming software. Jim - K6JM - Original Message - From: George SBC To: dstar_digital@

RE: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] CAnnot connect to REF002A

2010-07-26 Thread Kent Hufford
No, I am using a ICOM 880 to try and command KR4AIK C to connect to REF002A. Someone else said they changed the IP address for REF002, so the server box has to reboot. From: dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com [mailto:dstar_digi...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Donald James Sent: Monday, July 26

RE: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Help program D- star Ic- 880h

2010-07-26 Thread Ted Wrobel
Ted W1GRI _ From: dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com [mailto:dstar_digi...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of cookie Sent: Monday, July 26, 2010 00:14 To: dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com Subject: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Help program D- star Ic- 880h Just purchased Ic- 880h Having problem programing

RE: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] CAnnot connect to REF002A

2010-07-26 Thread Donald James
Are you using a DVAP, if so, unplug it and then try again. Weird but that's what I had to do to resolve that problem. Donald ~ N2VU -Original Message- From: dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com [mailto:dstar_digi...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Kent Hufford Sent: Sunday, July 25, 2

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] CAnnot connect to REF002A

2010-07-25 Thread Storer, Darren
Hi Kent, REF002 was recently relocated, as a consequence its IP address was changed. KR4AIK will not "find" REF002 until dplus is restarted on the gateway PC. 73 de Darren G7LWT On 26 July 2010 02:38, Kent Hufford wrote: > > > Tried to connect KR4AIK C to REF002A, for the SE DSTAR WX net toni

[DSTAR_DIGITAL] Fw: [Freetel-codec2] started codec2 work again

2010-07-25 Thread a cutler22
David Rowe, VK5DGR has restarted work on the open-source Codec2 vocoder! He's shooting for an alpha release by the end of 2010, but would really like help on C development! See the forwarded message below (from the Codec2 mailing list). His website for Codec2 is: http://www.rowetel.com/blog/?pag

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Building from parts

2010-07-25 Thread John Hays
As Mark announced, he forgot to renew his domain(s) and they should be back on the next few days. -- John D. Hays 206-801-0820 Sent from my iPhone On Jul 25, 2010, at 16:58, Gerry Creager wrote: > As I write this, http://www.gmskhotspot.com dumps to a squatter page. I > hope this resource do

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Building from parts

2010-07-25 Thread Robbie De Lise
You can find a small overview of what I use here: http://www.on4sax.be/projects/tripple-p-txu-1256-d-star-repeater/ 73s Robbie ON4SAX On Mon, Jul 26, 2010 at 3:15 AM, John Hays wrote: > > > DVAR is Windows but it gives a test platform with easy DPLUS linking. > > G4ULF is a Linux implementatio

[DSTAR_DIGITAL] CAnnot connect to REF002A

2010-07-25 Thread Kent Hufford
Tried to connect KR4AIK C to REF002A, for the SE DSTAR WX net tonite, and could not. I could connect to REF001a and REF014A. Kent KQ4KK

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Building from parts

2010-07-25 Thread Robbie De Lise
toshi's or Marks board (with Fred's > firmware). > > > > Please remember to run D-Star in narrow bandwidth mode, running it wide > just wastes valuable bandwidth that another D-Star user could use. > > > > Gary > > KB2BSL > > WG2MSK repeater, The

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Building from parts

2010-07-25 Thread John Hays
DVAR is Windows but it gives a test platform with easy DPLUS linking. G4ULF is a Linux implementation but has a smaller footprint than Icom's. I think David uses a 512 MB ITX motherboard and does not require dual Ethernet ports. The key on radios is true FM, not PM. Access to discriminator

RE: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Building from parts

2010-07-25 Thread Gary Lindtner
-Star user could use. Gary KB2BSL WG2MSK repeater, The Staten Island Digital Group. From: dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com [mailto:dstar_digi...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Chris Fowler Sent: Sunday, July 25, 2010 5:43 PM To: dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com Subject: [DSTAR_DIGITAL]

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Building from parts

2010-07-25 Thread Gerry Creager
at is also a good place to get help with all things involving node > adapter type hotspots and repeaters. > > Jim - K6JM > > - Original Message - > > *From:* Chris Fowler <mailto:k...@k4fh.com> > *To:* dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com > <mailt

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Building from parts

2010-07-25 Thread Chris Fowler
On Sun, 25 Jul 2010 16:18:52 -0700 "J. Moen" wrote: > > > A good way to go about this is to first build a simplex Hotspot using > one radio and DVAR Hot Spot software. Then add in the second radio > and move to full duplex, still using DVAR. At that point you may > decide the DVAR repeater, w

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Building from parts

2010-07-25 Thread J. Moen
#x27;t remember if I've seen you post on the gmsk_dv_node email list, but that is also a good place to get help with all things involving node adapter type hotspots and repeaters. Jim - K6JM - Original Message ----- From: Chris Fowler To: dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com

[DSTAR_DIGITAL] Building from parts

2010-07-25 Thread Chris Fowler
I'm looking at the possibility of building a D-Star repeater from spare radios our club has. Is the Satoshi the de facto standard at doing this? http://d-star.dyndns.org/rig.html.en I have spare VHF and UHF Syntors. I have have some GE Equipment and an IC-RP3010. I'm not against buying other r

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Why not more sources ?

2010-07-25 Thread kevin asato
Nope, I think you nailed it in this case!  73,kevinkc6pob My 2 cents, vy 73, and as always, I may be wrong. steve nu5d

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

2010-07-25 Thread John Hays
t; > > Tim, AF1G > > > > From: dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com [mailto:dstar_digi...@yahoogroups.com] On > Behalf Of J. Moen > Sent: Saturday, July 24, 2010 7:09 PM > To: dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Re: Are you experiencing anti d-star

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

2010-07-24 Thread Bert Bruner - KE4FOV
nnect to IRLP node 4550. Bert Bruner KE4FOV From: dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com [mailto:dstar_digi...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Donald James Sent: Saturday, July 24, 2010 12:14 PM To: dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com Subjec

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

2010-07-24 Thread ke7onz
It's no secret that I'm a proponet of D-star. That dosen't make me any less a proponet of any and all other modes. As J. Moen states, it's all about communication. The only mode ever adopted not still with us after over a century is spark gap. What makes people believe D-star is going to supplan

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

2010-07-24 Thread Tim Hardy AF1G
I want to build such a repeater when it becomes available. Tim, AF1G From: dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com [mailto:dstar_digi...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of J. Moen Sent: Saturday, July 24, 2010 7:09 PM To: dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Re: Are you experiencing

[DSTAR_DIGITAL] Why not more sources ?

2010-07-24 Thread bosshardss
We radio amateurs tend to let altruistic goals cloud reality. Ham Radio is NOT a hobby for equipment manufacturers. They do this (build equipment) to make MONEY. As with any business decision the proponent builds a case and projects profitability. If the $$$ aren't there we don't do it. Eve

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

2010-07-24 Thread J. Moen
ation. While this may be overkill for home users who basically only need a full duplex "hotspot," it will offer a powerful non-ICOM alternative for clubs and major D-Star repeaters. Jim - K6JM - Original Message - From: Donald James To: dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Re: Usb program cable ?

2010-07-24 Thread J. Moen
he RT Systems programs are more touchy and they want you to buy new cloning cables -- from them of course. Jim - K6JM - Original Message - From: ki4umx To: dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, July 24, 2010 2:48 PM Subject: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Re: Usb program

[DSTAR_DIGITAL] Re: Usb program cable ?

2010-07-24 Thread ki4umx
--- In dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com, "cookie" wrote: > > Have a question concerning usb program cable. > > Brought Icom IC- 880 H . > > Want to know if can used FT-60 R usb program cable ? > The IC-880 uses the same programming cable (1529?) as the IC-282

[DSTAR_DIGITAL] Usb program cable ?

2010-07-24 Thread cookie
Have a question concerning usb program cable. Brought Icom IC- 880 H . Want to know if can used FT-60 R usb program cable ? Called the Candy store in Milwaukee , said not sure . Hope to from someone who knows. Playing it safe 73's de wd9dnm - Richard near the candy store in Milwaukee sky

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

2010-07-24 Thread Donald James
27;s not a nessesity to you then you can have a 440 D-Star repeater for under $500! -Original Message----- From: dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com [mailto:dstar_digi...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Carl W8KRF Sent: Saturday, July 24, 2010 3:21 PM To: dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com S

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

2010-07-24 Thread Carl W8KRF
Our experience here in Northern Ohio, where we have a new repeater sponsored by a newly formed group (N.O.D.I.G.), was that Icom is no longer giving modules away. We tried to get one and were denied. So, we went with a Satoshi board. We had even offered to guarantee the purchase of a certai

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

2010-07-24 Thread Declan Mc Glone
Icom route (forgive me, I don’t know your personal circumstances, and I’m always happy to spend other peoples money). As the movie said – “if you build it they will come”. In any event, my guess is that Icom are very happy. Dex M0TMX From: dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com

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

2010-07-24 Thread Donald James
-Original Message- From: dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com [mailto:dstar_digi...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Bert Bruner - KE4FOV Sent: Saturday, July 24, 2010 11:04 AM To: dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Re: Are you exprerencing anti d-star in your area

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

2010-07-24 Thread Bert Bruner - KE4FOV
I've been following this discussion with interest because I've dealt with it myself and have been chasing after a solution for some time. I have noticed that this is a common problem in today's world. Many of the people I've dealt with in IT have had religious commitments to a particular operatin

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

2010-07-24 Thread Donald James
Good morning Jim, Just want to say that I appreciate all your replies, all a good short read! What reflector / gateway would I find you on? Donald James ~ N2VU -Original Message- From: dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com [mailto:dstar_digi...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of J

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

2010-07-23 Thread J. Moen
r. A lot more growth and development are just around the bend. Jim - K6JM - Original Message - From: Tom J To: dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, July 23, 2010 6:37 PM Subject: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Re: Are you exprerencing anti d-star in your area? I'll tell y

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

2010-07-23 Thread Tom J
I'll tell you what i don't understand. iCOM has the corner on the market as far as radios with out of the box DSTAR. Why they don't encourage and/or provide repeater equipment at low cost to sell more radios is beyond me. There are companies that make sister boards for non-iCOM transceivers -

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

2010-07-23 Thread Donald James
I just got a nice, new Simplex Hot-spot today, should be up and running by the end of the weekend! Yeah! Donald -Original Message- From: dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com [mailto:dstar_digi...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Tony Langdon Sent: Friday, July 23, 2010 6:50 PM To

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

2010-07-23 Thread Tony Langdon
At 08:14 AM 7/23/2010, you wrote: >Donald, > >Maybe you don't need a repeater right away. Try simplex with your >fellow Dstar hams. I've been working to promote simplex activity by >having a simplex 'event' the second sunday of each month. We plan to >kick this off on Aug 8,2010. D-StAR got o

RE: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Easy way to set up a D-Star Hotspot

2010-07-23 Thread Tim Hardy AF1G
True, but like you I have a D-700 that is, shall we say, excess to my current usages. I'd rather use it than buy another radio.. From: dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com [mailto:dstar_digi...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of J. Moen Sent: Friday, July 23, 2010 2:05 PM To: dstar_di

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Easy way to set up a D-Star Hotspot

2010-07-23 Thread J. Moen
es push it to "medium" power of about 10 watts and it looks like it could run there continuously also. I would not run it at full power for any length of time, though. Some of these D-Star nets go on and on Jim - K6JM - Original Message - From: Tim Hardy AF1G

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

2010-07-23 Thread Donald James
orld to me in that without working DX on HF, I just effortlessly choose what community I want to visit and I'm there . and I leave it at that. I suspect that some are maybe feeling like they'd like to know more. As though they're fighting the curiosity. Bizarre! N2VU - Donal

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

2010-07-23 Thread Doug Ferrell
- Original Message - >From: "David Holman" >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 >

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

2010-07-23 Thread Donald James
ad the way . ;) Donald -Original Message----- From: dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com [mailto:dstar_digi...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Ted Wrobel Sent: Friday, July 23, 2010 7:32 AM To: dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] AZ commited to D-star! Hi Donald

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

2010-07-23 Thread Ted Wrobel
others. Really built up the local Dstar community. Not suggesting you should / can do this, but it is an idea. 73 Ted W1GRI _ From: dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com [mailto:dstar_digi...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Donald James Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2010 20:54 To: dstar_digital

RE: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Easy way to set up a D-Star Hotspot

2010-07-22 Thread Tim Hardy AF1G
I happen to own two D-700s.. Here we go! Tim, AF1G From: dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com [mailto:dstar_digi...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of J. Moen Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2010 9:47 PM To: dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Easy way to set up a D-Star Hotspot

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Easy way to set up a D-Star Hotspot

2010-07-22 Thread J. Moen
ss to the discriminator, which includes radios with a Data port supporting 9600 baud, will likely work. Jim - K6JM - Original Message - From: David Holman To: dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2010 12:50 PM Subject: Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Ar

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

2010-07-22 Thread Gerry Creager
n 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

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

2010-07-22 Thread Donald James
Ted, I'm the ONLY one for hours who has a D-Star radio - really! So my only access to D-Star is via my DVAP. The hot-spot/repeater is for my own extended reach if you know what I mean. Donald ~ N2VU -Original Message- From: dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com [mailto:dstar

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

2010-07-22 Thread Donald James
I hope to "see him" tomorrow and get one from him! Thanks. N2VU -Original Message----- From: dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com [mailto:dstar_digi...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Francis Miele Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2010 5:13 PM To: dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com S

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

2010-07-22 Thread John Hays
There's a project and discusion gorup to do just this -- I see no reason to put both analog and digital on the same frequency, they can't talk to each other and without fairly sophisticated users using transmit lockout, CTCSS on analog, a

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

2010-07-22 Thread John Hays
I don't know about the Allentown group, but here is my setup: Full repeater hooked to Hotspot for now, will go G2 as soon a G4ULF software is out. On Jul 22, 2010, at 12:50 PM, David Holman wrote: Jim, Ve

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

2010-07-22 Thread Ted Wrobel
for more info on the Second Sunday Simplex Society 73 Ted W1GRI _ From: dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com [mailto:dstar_digi...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Donald James Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2010 16:37 To: dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] AZ commited to D-star!

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