Rick, You will love the 880 (I have several of them).
Let me echo that you should indeed purchase the programming cable for it and download the software from Icom. I would be glad to share my icf file with you if that would help you get started or you can find examples on them of the DSTAR sites. There is a learning curve, but let me suggest that you (if you have not already) go to Youtube and search for KN4AQ and watch his 2 DSTAR videos. They are well done and while they don't specifically cover the 880, they will give you a better understanding of what you are getting into. Gary does a great job with his videos. Then get on the air and have fun. I'm sure in time you will become a DSTARaholic like the rest of us. Look for you on the air. 73! __________________________ Michael Murphy - KD8OK [email protected] twitter.com/kd8ok __________________________ ________________________________ From: Rick <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Mon, August 16, 2010 2:07:07 PM Subject: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] IS this D-Star going to be the death of me...........lol Hi, I'm a new member, I don't have a D-Star as of yet but am planing to go to pick up an 88o today or tomorrow. The more I read some of this stuff the more nervous I get that it'll be over my head. Is it going to be the death of me...........lol ? Thanks --Rick McKinney KB1JSW Outside of Boston
