Yes, the simplest part of setting up a new D-STAR compatible repeater is the D-STAR part. The real work is the traditional stuff -- site, analog radios, duplexers, antennas etc.
Don't forget to get a club call -- things get confusing when a D-STAR repeater has the same call as an individual. Jim - K6JM ----- Original Message ----- From: john_ke5c To: [email protected] Sent: Monday, May 24, 2010 6:12 AM Subject: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Re: DSTAR newcomer FINISH > The HotSpot approach means you don't have to wait for a big deal repeater to come online to enjoy D-STAR. I use a 91AD HT around the house, and an ID-800H I bought used for mobile work. It doesn't have to cost a lot of money to enjoy D-STAR. I am involved with four or five (depending on how you define involved) DStar gateways, and the next major development will be AFFORDABLE homebrew repeater/gateways. We are just starting to look into this (hotspot in the mail) for our next installation. Plus it feels more like hamming - get a pair of old commercial FM radios, retune some used duplexers, etc., and hook it all up. 73--John
