Ok, I think I have routing down. Something like: UR: SomeCallSign R1: SomeRepeaterCallSign B (or A or C) R1: SomeGateway G My: MyCallsign
And if I want to make a CQ call to a distant repeater it's something like: UR: /SomeRepeaterCallSign R1: SomeRepeaterCallSign B (or A or C) R1: SomeGateway G My: MyCallsign But how does one just "listen" to a distant repeater, or reflector. I have heard this done. Not sure of the process. Can someone explain how one goes about "listening" to a reflector, without actually making a connection with the intention of "speaking". What would be the disconnect? I also think DPlus might be involved. But this makes this 2 questions. Can it be done with D-Star alone? Or only with DPlus. Is DPlus require? Do all repeaters who have D-Star, have DPlus? Also, I have read some tuturials and they say to put the port (like "B" or "C") in the 8th position. Is that 8th position a requirement. That is, if it's in the 7th position on a short callsign does it then NOT work? Thanks,
