JD,Ever since I got my Icom R8600 I have listened for D-Star and have not heard a thing. Another passing innovation that never took root? I don't know any local hams that have invested in it, so it never really interested me. If there is no one to talk to, why buy the radio?
JD
kf4anc
Nice receiver, but it will only allow you to hear what’s local. Call sign routing and reflector linking will allow you to see D-Star is more rooted than you are aware.