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.
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
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
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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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!
I love using D-STAR. The voice quality is outstanding. Playing around with data transfer is fun too!