The reason why I said that it is "woefully out of date" is that the number of new D-STAR repeaters and the publishing schedule of the directory means that there are a large number of repeaters not listed. If I had to take a guess, the minimal delay from "latest database information" to publication is about 3 months for the directory. That then means that since D-STAR is adding at least 2 repeaters a week (often more like 4+) that the directory can be missing 100+ repeaters, which currently represents 20% of the systems.
There is also the issue with the fact that some of the coordinating agencies don't keep the D-STAR repeaters separate from the FM repeaters. So even if the repeater owners submit things properly, they don't get reported to ARRL properly. In both the DSTARInfo and DSTARUsers databases, there are both gateway connected and non-gateway connected systems. Most repeater owners want to advertise their systems, not keep them private. Ed WA4YIH -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Barry Wilson Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2010 2:26 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] D-Star mobile Woefully out of date? I guess its only as accurate as the information submitted each year. If your information is out of date you need to talk to your coordinating groups and get them to update your local and state information. Of course many CLOSED systems won't register... They OWN the frequencies for their own personal use in the best interest of amateur radio (sarcasm). There are many sources to obtain frequency information and of course local knowledge is always your best bet. Not all systems will be listed and if no D-Star Gateway is registered its unlikely you will find those repeaters and access points in listings as well. In my opinion the ARRL Repeater Directory is still one of the best resources for ham radio repeater information overall and does include D-STAR as of its publication date. Too bad its not online with updates but then so many HAMS don't support local systems or the ARRL and it costs to keep such things up to date. The ARRL represents amateur radio for the benefit of all and not just its paid membership. But they would welcome your support and the submission of current updated repeater information from registered coordination committees. Sent via BlackBerry
