With d star you can talk to your local repeater, another repeater, a reflector which can have 10 or hundreds of repeaters connected to it or even an individual person. The dstar gateway connects to the dstar repeater controller and to the internet. Dstar repeaters dstar infrastructure features icom america. Dstar repeaters dstar infrastructure features icom. May 26, 2011 im new to amateur radio, and im trying to get my new icom ic80ad to work on a local d star repeater, and im having some issues with the programming. Because my writeup about setting up this radio for dstar is somewhat lengthy, i moved it to its own page. Id31a, id880h with the dr dstar repeater mode you can use the method described below. These can be accessed via the menu, or up loaded from a file with the appropriate cable and software.
When you program a dstar repeater into a memory channel of your radio, the memory saves the frequency and offset of course, but also the mode dv or fm, and for a dstar repeater, rpt1 and rpt2. Dstar calc by rt systems the programmer is designed to give you the ease and convenience of programming the memories and options of the radio from your pc. Enough that on april 10, 2010, w8cmh went dstar and this was the analog system that we all hung out on. A page with support items for hotspots, pi star, and dvmega issues. The gateway controller the repeater and directs connections to and from the gateway and dstar network. To use the near repeater search function, the position data of the repeater is required. With proper callsign programming in any dstar compatible mobile or portable, the icom dstar repeaters will automatically route your signal to any other rf module connected to a common rp2.
You can find him on reflector 001c, or xrf005b most times. However, instead of using ctcss or tone burst to access repeaters, dstar radios use programmed call signs. D star amateur radio systems, your source for d star digital amateur radio. To call cq on a distant repeater on the dstar world wide gateway through a local. Some information on dstar along with links to other dstar and digital voice sites. The k4dso repeater is a fully configured d star repeater system located southeast of downtown birmingham, alabama on double oak mountain.
This uses fewer memories and makes it easy to scan just the local dstar repeaters when the radio is in the dr mode. Alternate programming method for certain icom radios with the dr mode. All other parts of d star are open which has allowed u. The codec that d star users is the only proprietary portion of the d star design. Its very local right now, but owner james, ve1jcs, is working on a new antenna. Dstar programs category is a curation of 12 web resources on, peanut ham radio digital voice client, dstar tv, nj6ns dstar chat. Now i could finally see what the heck was going on and assign values where they need to go. Finally a commercially available legal crossband repeater. Welcome to one of the most challenging and satisfying activities in your ham radio career.
Icom idrp2crsrp3 g3 repeaters dstar, idrp2crsrp3 g3. This uses fewer memories and makes it easy to scan just the local d star repeaters when the radio is in the dr mode. I programmed the system into the radio, following the user manual and info from the repeaters website, however i did notice that it would not. The rp4000v, a uhf digital voice repeater, uses the dstar repeater system in 70cm bands. The d star gateway connects to the d star repeater controller and to the internet. Dstar radios can talk directly to each other without any intermediate equipment, or through a. Because my writeup about setting up this radio for d star is somewhat lengthy, i moved it to its own page. After hours of research, i was finally able to make a dstar contact. Dstar amateur radio systems, your source for dstar digital amateur radio. We regularly get enquiries from customers and other d star users who are having problems getting registered onto the d star network. We regularly get enquiries from customers and other dstar users who are having problems getting registered onto the dstar network. W4vo dstar repeater links w4vo rome ga floyd county. When you communicate with other dstar stations, using a dstar repeater, set the repeaters call sign, the desired.
With dstar the memory functions can be a little tricky, and while this is likely the most functional mode of all the commonly used ones today, the initial programming with an access point is a little tricky the thing to remember is that we need to treat a hotspot just like a repeater, down to programming with. Getting started with dstar hood county amateur radio club. Dstar is not hard to program, however, there is a new concept that you have to understand first and that is routing. Free star is an experimental approach to the implementation of a vendor neutral, and open source, digital communication network. With proper callsign programming in any d star compatible mobile or portable, the icom d star repeaters will automatically route your signal to any other rf module connected to a common rp2. Free downloadable software for the ic80ad and the id880h is available here. An interesting open source digital speech decoder program does decode some dvsi. The following charts can help you compare the entire d star product line based on features and specifications. D rats is a great addon featurerich software that is. This is known as dstar repeater dr mode or duplex mode.
D star radios can talk directly to each other without any intermediate equipment, or through a repeater using d star voice or data transceivers. Icom dstar repeaters idrp2c idrp2d, idrp2v idrp4000v id. D star is an open protocol developed by the japanese government and by the j. The id4100a will be shipped with the dstar repeater memories preprogrammed, but the position data of some dstar repeaters may not be entered or exact. Dstar hotspot programming pistar zumspot linking reflectors. Program dstar repeater info to use with the near repeater feature of the radio when latitude and longitude are included for that repeater. No dstar national hurricane center skywarn nets echolink node 7203, irlp node 9129 k6mdd d star repeater listen to the 448. It is an open standard digital communication protocol established by jarl. They contain all the uk analogue and digital repeaters plus a sample of worldwide dstar repeaters and are ready to use.
Dstar radio programming software icom radio software cloning. Here in calhoun county we have the wb4gna dstar repeater, 2 meters wb4gna c 145. It gets confusing because in the amateur radio world, when we see call sign, we think our call sign. A lot of questions and issues can be resolved and answered in this video.
The pcbased software is an integral part of the setup of your dstar repeater site. While this callsign is assigned to a dstar repeater, that repeater is not in the operating band of your radio. Updates to this information are supplied through updates to the programmer. The d star gateway is a linux based computer that run the d star gateway, d star plus, and monlink software. The d star calc in the programmer helps you by entering the details for a repeater in the correct format for d star.
Nw digital urdc to bcr repeater for dstar, connecting the comlink cs540 to a link radio. It was generally considered a little more advanced in operation and wasnt used significantly. A page with support items for hotspots, pistar, and dvmega issues. I recommend that you learn how to use the radio, and your programming software, with fm repeaters before you mess with dstar. D star repeater and gateway use requires your radio to be set up with programmed paths and call sign fields.
Import csv into repeater section of the programming software select a group no. D star being digital voice, relies on some routing techniques for the repeater to understand what you want from it. In order for your dstar rf modules to function, this repeater controller is the first, primary piece of equipment needed in order to start your setup. Dstar channels do not have to be programmed here before being saved to memory. Call channels homecall channels are special memories accessed through one button recall on the radio.
Icom dstar repeaters idrp2c idrp2d, idrp2v idrp4000v. D star repeater directory click on a repeater s callsign to view the profile in detail. You may pair this controller with one or more rf modules to complete your specific dstar repeater stack. If you have one of the icom radios ic80ad, ic9100, id31a, id880h with the dr dstar repeater mode you can use the method described below. In the id31 and newer radios, the repeater list is a marvelous thing. If you have one of the icom radios ic80ad, ic9100, id31a, id880h with the dr d star repeater mode you can use the method described below. Primarily there are 4 callsigns that you need to worry about. How do i set a repeater call sign when i make a call to a desired station using a dstar repeater. Dstar is an open protocol developed by the japanese government and by the j. It quickly got to the point that i would go on the air and be deluged with dstar questions, and when listening be referred to as the local dstar expert.
D star is not hard to program, however, there is a new concept that you have to understand first and that is routing. New dstar repeaters in japan list repeater directory maintenance. Simple point and click programs channels without having to count spaces for extensions. A simple way to create a memory channel in your dstar radio and configure your hotspot. Rt systems programmers for icom d star radios the rt systems programmers make it so easy to set up details for d star operations with your icom radio. You can access the dstar repeater network through the internet, regardless. To call cq on a distant repeater on the d star world wide gateway. Arkansas dstar amateur radio repeater database for ham repeaters in the us, canada, and mexico. The goal of this document is to give the reader just enough information to get started operating a d star capable icom radio on a local internetconnected d star repeater. Rt systems programmers for icom dstar radios the rt systems programmers make it so easy to set up details for dstar operations with your icom radio.
The radio has separate memories for a repeater list and a call sign list. With proper callsign programming in any dstar compatible mobile or. Heres what youll need if you want to build a dstar repeater. Basic radio programming with the rt systems software using the dstar calculator built right into the program. Free star enables existing fm repeater owners to establish a d star repeater with a choice of interface hardware gmsk modem or sound card, software and radio hardware. Lots of information out there, but nothing very simplified. D star repeater directory click on a repeaters callsign to view the profile in detail. Load these files into the radio using a pc and cable or an sd memory card. The built in dstar calculator gives you repeater and reflector information worldwide. You may pair this controller with one or more rf modules to complete your specific d star repeater stack. With dstar you can talk to your local repeater, another repeater, a reflector which can have 10 or hundreds of repeaters connected to it or even an individual person. The call of the repeater, k4dso, was the call of lil bankston. Rt systems also has programming software for the 880h.
The method described on the other page can be used on all icom radios, but consumes many memory slots. Free star enables existing fm repeater owners to establish a d star repeater with a choice of interface hardware gmsk modem or. You can use the icom software and import the repeater list or place the. After reading this document the reader should read other articles, books, and web pages to learn the finer points. May 31, 2018 a lot of questions and issues can be resolved and answered in this video. It also provides cross band operations with 1444401200mhz bands. In order for your d star rf modules to function, this repeater controller is the first, primary piece of equipment needed in order to start your setup. This is known as d star repeater dr mode or duplex mode. Quick start guide for the icom id880h dstar radio 1. Dstar repeater directory click on a repeaters callsign to view the profile in detail. The d star stands for digital smart technologies for amateur radio. While this section is focused on the kenwood thd74a as well as the kenwood mcpd74 memory control program, it contains some information that anyone setting up a radio for use with a dstar hotspot might find helpful.
In the ic91, the repeater list was essentially a shortcut way of programming in the repeaters. The built in d star calculator gives you repeater and reflector information worldwide. Dstar resources page amateur radio articles icom uk. On both dstar and system fusion, when you ask the repeater to connect to a different location, anyone that is listening on that repeater hears that you are there and can tell you have moved the repeater. Dstar, which stands for digital smart technology for amateur radio is an open digital amateur radio standard that offers users a number of ways to connect with other users globally via a worldwide network of digital amateur radio repeaters. Save on dstar single band repeater packages from january 1st june 30th 2019. Where best, we encourage users to register with their local repeater keeper and in a perfect world this shouldnt be a problem. D star programs category is a curation of 12 web resources on, peanut ham radio digital voice client, dstar tv, nj6ns d star chat. The repeater is sponsored by the birmingham amateur radio club. The dr channels are special memories of the radio used for quick manual dstar setup from the radios face. Arvn programimg dstar radios pt 1 id2820 arvn programimg dstar radios pt 2 ic9192 id800 repeater detail for w8cmh. Icom is currently the only company manufacturing dstarcompatible radios. Program scan, program link scan, duplex scan tone scan and dr scan.
Below is a sample from my ht programming, a bank called dvap58 for my hotspot. Dstar being digital voice, relies on some routing techniques for the repeater to understand what you want from it. Either of these requires access to programming gearsoftware, so you may have other costs you need to consider. Drats is a dstar communications tool that supports text chat, tcpip forwarding, file transfers, and can act as an email gateway. Im new to amateur radio, and im trying to get my new icom ic80ad to work on a local d star repeater, and im having some issues with the programming. Over the last few weeks we have been having some technical. The quality of the d star voice signal is very similar to that of fm voice. Icom is currently the only company manufacturing d star compatible radios. Drats is a great addon featurerich software that is. There is also the ability to map users positions using the dprs function of dstar. On this page, you will find repeater listsprogramming software for various icom dstar radios, link to our youtube channel where various tips and information.
Uk repeater list file for your rsms1a android app, including samples from other countries. Here is the weekly reminder for our victorian d star thursday night net starting at 8. If you have a icom id5100 radio you can import the csv file from the memory card. It quickly got to the point that i would go on the air and be deluged with d star questions, and when listening be referred to as the local d star expert. Dstar is a powerful system for linking the worlds of amateur radio and the internet. The pcbased software is an integral part of the setup of your d star repeater site. The d star calc has information on repeaters from all over the world. Programs that allow control of radio repeaters category is a curation of 5 web resources on, svxlink card for raspberrypi, svxlink, simplex. The dstar gateway is a linux based computer that run the dstar gateway, dstar plus, and monlink software. Now that i have used it some, i figured i would write something up to explain how it all works. Dstar radio programming software icom radio software. Before using it tell it what radio you have by selecting load configuration from radio. Jan 20, 2015 so youve played with dstar enough that youve decided you want to host your own repeater. Enough that on april 10, 2010, w8cmh went d star and this was the analog system that we all hung out on.
Arkansas d star amateur radio repeater database for ham repeaters in the us, canada, and mexico. Notice it is very similar to dstar repeater programming except the offset is 0. One of the best guides to providing an overview of dstar, how to program radios, using the repeaters, linking to reflectors, using the dv dongle, overview of thirdparty software programs to use with dstar such as drats rats is star spelled backwards and dchat, and how the dprs capability of dstar integrates into the aprs network, can. Using the programmer, you can create separate files for.
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