Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Re: Understanding the UR field

2009-03-23 Thread Nate Duehr
On Mar 22, 2009, at 6:30 PM, ipscone wrote: Followup on use of /: Ok, I've used the / when calling a Japan destination. I had thought this was because Japan was using older software. But am I confused on the reason? The reason is that Japan is under a completely different Trust

RE: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] New U.S. D-STAR map, Updated

2009-03-23 Thread Barry A. Wilson
Greg, Thanks for the updated D-STAR Map. And for those noticing geographic errors on positions I can tell you I argued for years with Delrome and others that many local maps were incorrect.I always had problems with street addresses showing numerical addresses for North addresses on

[DSTAR_DIGITAL] Re: Understanding the UR field

2009-03-23 Thread Steve Bosshard
Thanks for bringing this up Michael. I don't know how many times I have been called and don't know how to reply or missed capturing the call sign. Setting the TX MSG to STEVE UR=K5CTX B or REG 4 B (as applicable) really helps and many radios store the RX TX Message. 73, Steve --- In

[DSTAR_DIGITAL] VE3EI on Vacation

2009-03-23 Thread Steve Bosshard
Eric, VE3EI will be leaving for Japan April 6th thru the 27th on an extended vacation. Eric can be found on DSTAR around Toronto and Niagra Falls repeaters. Eric will have DSTAR in Japan and is looking forward to many contacts while in Japan. 73, Steve NU5D

[DSTAR_DIGITAL] FCC Ruling on Repeater Definition

2009-03-23 Thread Craig
Packeteers get ruling on repeater stations by clarifying the term simultaneous as meaning transmitting and receiving at the same time. This was in response to the William Cross email in all likelyhood. If it quacksad infinitum .ad nasueum. Craig Federal Communications

[DSTAR_DIGITAL] IC-91AD Programming question

2009-03-23 Thread Adam Karsin
Hello everyone, This is with the RS-91 Programming Software. I was wondering 2 things, First, is there a way to export the data to Excel? And second, is there an easy way to copy the contents of A band to B band? Or vice versa. Thanks and 73, Adam KG4WWH [Non-text

[DSTAR_DIGITAL] Coordinating DD mode repeaters

2009-03-23 Thread Scott
As a repeater owner I'm thinking I would like to have the minimal protection offered by the coordination process. The repeaters may be frequency agile but a 1.2G triplexer is not. Additionally, the local frequency coordinators are responsible for publishing my frequency to the ARRL and other

[DSTAR_DIGITAL] Re: Coordinating DD mode repeaters

2009-03-23 Thread Craig
My questions are - 1) As a repeater owner, would you rather be coordinated? Duplex Repeaters should be coordinated if feasible. 2) Is there a reasonable alternative to coordination? Only in rural areas. 3) Should this be something we pursue with the FCC? Time division duplex access

RE: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Coordinating DD mode repeaters

2009-03-23 Thread Daron Wilson
Scott brings up an excellent point. The main goal of the coordination body is to avoid interference (overlap) from fixed frequency, fixed location assets. If you have a 'relay station' that is at a fixed location and on a fixed frequency, I believe it should be coordinated to offer protection

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Coordinating DD mode repeaters

2009-03-23 Thread beamar
In a message dated 3/23/09 4:28:30 PM, n...@arrl.net writes: My questions are - 1) As a repeater owner, would you rather be coordinated? Yes! 2) Is there a reasonable alternative to coordination? Right now, with the 23 cm band pretty well empty, somebody needs to keep a spreadsheet

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] IC-91AD Programming question

2009-03-23 Thread Steven Samuel Bosshard (NU5D)
Adam Karsin wrote: Hello everyone, This is with the RS-91 Programming Software. I was wondering 2 things, First, is there a way to export the data to Excel? 2 Ways come to mind. Dean Gibson's dstarcom.exe and Dan Smith's Chirp. Both let you save to a csv file that Excel

RE: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Coordinating DD mode repeaters

2009-03-23 Thread J. Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT
When it comes to coordination, fine. It's good for the community to understand how the spectrum is being used. When it comes to regulation, do not go asking the FCC for rules, as they will either give you less than what you want, or constrain you by law in the future. Keep things simple and

[DSTAR_DIGITAL] Control Software

2009-03-23 Thread ke7rlh
Is there any 3rd party software to control the 2820 from the computer? When using drats it would be nice to have to window open and not to have to go back to the faceplate controls

[DSTAR_DIGITAL] New and looking for help!

2009-03-23 Thread Pete
Hi Guys, Just bought a ID-800H and I would like to be able to program the radio with software. The guys at HRO told me Icom did not sell software for the radio! Were they wrong!? I would like to be able to store rptr info and calls in the menu so that I know im not messing it up. I have tryd to

[DSTAR_DIGITAL] Multiple call sign routing question

2009-03-23 Thread susanmackay99
I have several call signs registered for the D-Star network - one with just my call sign and others with 'M' and 'P' for when I'm mobile/portable. My question is: do each of these appear as different 'users' for the purposes of call sign routing? For example: I use my standard call sign in my