At 02:36 PM 5/15/2010, Mathaeus (Matthew Fonner) wrote:
BUT, here is my main point in getting new "old ham" people into D-STAR: What I think we need to do is try to put together something to get rid of the "If there is no internet, it is useless" arguement.
No question, a Gateway (Internet connection) makes a D-STAR repeater more fun, and I'd say more useful. Most D-STAR repeaters don't yet have a large enough user base to keep a stand alone machine reasonably busy.
But D-STAR certainly is useful, usable and fun without an Internet connection, and even without a repeater - it works fine simplex. In fact, simplex is preferred for using the DV data mode and using D-RATS.
I wouldn't put a lot of effort in convincing the curmudgeons. Just keep showing people what you can do and let them form their own opinions.
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