--- In [email protected], "john_ke5c" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Perhaps some day the details will be shared, but the usroot database
> only has callsigns and public IP's for the JA gateways. The band
> module "terminals" have neither pcnames nor 10.0.0.0/24 internal
> (usroot) addresses, but they are entered as terminals. No terminals
> exist for individual users. The JA's may have their own 10.0.0.0/24
> network and export only the public gateway IP's. I wonder what usroot
> exports back in return; probably the same. Thus you have to use
> "slash" or "area" routing as Adrian reports, and one touch callsign
> capture won't work since no terminal information exists for individual
> users in the database. Persumably the JA's run neither dstarmon nor
> dplus either. So this is more of a limited bridge than a full
> integration I guess.
You are correct. The Japanese network has its own 10.x.x.x numbering
as it is a separate network from ours. Currently, the exchange between
networks is just the repeater modules and gateways. This is a first
step. If all goes well, we hope that a more complete information
interchange will be possible. Until then, "one touch" is not available.
If calling CQ to Japan, be sure to tell them what repeater module you
are on ("This is AE5PL calling from W5NGU B"). Be clear and concise so
they know what to program into urcall. When answering a CQ from Japan,
listen very closely for their repeater module callsign. It is more
important than their station callsign for establishing the contact.
When you hear their repeater module callsign, program it into urcall to
respond. It is an area call so you will need to program it with a / in
the first character position. That would make JP3YHJ A become /JP3YHJA
Hope this helps. This is a first step towards full D-STAR DV
communications with Japan. Let's all be good ambassadors and have fun!
73,
Pete Loveall AE5PL
