Most of the newer DStar radios have good programming software to help make the job easier. But you have to know the repeater callsign and the mode A(1.2 GHZ),B(70cm), or C(2 meters) that you would like to talk on, plus you have to program the G(for gateway use) in the second callsign area and also make sure the the letters A,B,C or G are in the eighth slot after the callsign when you are programming. See where I'm going with this, it is a learning curve. But once you 'get it' it isn't all that hard....Having said that, why did Icom not come up with software to facilitate programming for the active D-Star repeaters as well?
Thanks for the reply.
Hi Git-R-Done,I've been a D-Star user for 6 years on and off I got interested in D-Star in 2006 by my teacher of Ham Radio then later on I was taught more depth on how D-Star works and etc. Now, my intake on this when I got hands on experience I didn't know what to say or how to link/unlink from the reflectors until I got more hands on with it and I caught on very quick. Some D-Star repeater owns leave their repeater systems linked up to a reflector for the locals to use and some owners don't want their repeater system linked for some unknown reason.
I operate on D-Star almost everyday when I can I carry conversation's with people in Georgia, Tennessee, Texas and other states from my area due to having the local D-Star repeater linked to a reflector. Reflectors are heavenly used here in the Southern States like in Georgia which is connected to Reflector 30c and I think Reflector 30b not sure though. Here are some sites you will need to familiar with.
Reflectors - D-STAR Info
D-STAR Info News Feed - D-STAR Info
D-StarUsers.org Your Source for D-Star Digital Amateur Radio Information!
D-StarUsers.org Your Source for D-Star Digital Amateur Radio Information!
No sir, you won't need to know anything on the test for D-Star it's a mode you can talk on as long you have a Amateur Radio license. Trust me you'll like the D-Star mode it's really cool and neat. Also check out these YouTube videos like what is D-Star and how to program D-Star radios like the Icom IC-2820H & 92AD handheld:
Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) using D-STAR - YouTube
D-STAR Programming Part 1 (ARVN) - YouTube
D-STAR Programming Part 2 (ARVN) - YouTube
D-Star Demonstrations at Palomar ARC 11-07-07 - YouTube <--- Best video that compares regular analog FM to D-Star digital
IC-2820 D-Star JA1RTS N6MGM - YouTube
D-Star - YouTube
Your welcome no charge at all! D-Star is a great mode like I said you'll meet people you never met before on the radio or in person. Just for instance when you keep up the radio it'll make a beep/double beep which means it went through with no problems. You can also can program your radio to have a message scroll on the LCD screen something like your name and where you live or something like Sound Of D-Star. Also there will be a digital garble sound most people call it r2/d2 I just say it's digital garble because at times it's caused when someone is going away from the D-Star repeater or just not getting in to the system.Wow thats quite impressive, just a whole new exciting world in Amateur Radio.
Thanks so much for the time to share, will be thanking you over the HAM Radio soon.
73
Yep, the Icom 2200h needs the UT-118 board installed so it can operate on D-Star. If you can check in to the Icom 880H 2/440 mobile radio another D-Star capable radio that already has the board installed.G-R-D,
I have to see what my 2200h needs to make it D-Star ready, I think it requires some hardware and software, will look into it.
73
Yup I need a UT-118 board. One minute job.
Installing a UT-118 D-Star Board
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Depends were you live in the country. Some places don't have enough activity to support the expense of putting up a D-Star repeater. Personally I'd give it a few years.Hi Guys,
Sorry about the many questions guys, but I am doing a bit of research on my 2200h.
Is it worth getting D-Star now fro what its worth, enough repeaters to make it viable?
Thanks.
I've been a D-Star user for 6 years on and off I got interested in D-Star in 2006 by my teacher of Ham Radio then later on I was taught more depth on how D-Star works and etc. Now, my intake on this when I got hands on experience I didn't know what to say or how to link/unlink from the reflectors until I got more hands on with it and I caught on very quick. Some D-Star repeater owns leave their repeater systems linked up to a reflector for the locals to use and some owners don't want their repeater system linked for some unknown reason.
I operate on D-Star almost everyday when I can I carry conversation's with people in Georgia, Tennessee, Texas and other states from my area due to having the local D-Star repeater linked to a reflector. Reflectors are heavenly used here in the Southern States like in Georgia which is connected to Reflector 30c and I think Reflector 30b not sure though. Here are some sites you will need to familiar with.
Reflectors - D-STAR Info
D-STAR Info News Feed - D-STAR Info
D-StarUsers.org Your Source for D-Star Digital Amateur Radio Information!
D-StarUsers.org Your Source for D-Star Digital Amateur Radio Information!
Sounds cool, cant wait.I love using D-STAR. The voice quality is outstanding. Playing around with data transfer is fun too!