We use the internet connection to help with practicing for emcomm. our local county ARES is using D-RATS over D-STAR for digtial com. We do a weekly net, and people that don't have a D-STAR radio, or are traveling can connect via the internet (DV Dongle, or D-RATS reflector in this case) and practice with us. the D-RATS interface is the same whether it's on a radio or the internet, so for practice it's just as good.
a number of people enjoy the chance to chat with people a long distance away with the quality of an FM conversation. hobbies are supposed to be fun, and for those that enjoy it, this is fun. -debbie, n9dn On May 5, 2010, at 7:10, rOn wrote: > I am new to DSTAR and need some enlightenment. > Other than temporary EMCOMM ops why would anyone want to > connect DSTAR to the internet? > > I need facts not attacks. > > rOn > > >
