FYI
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From: Kermit Carlson
To: f...@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Fri, August 27, 2010 10:32:53 AM
Subject: [frrl] FRRL W9CEQ D-Star and Refelctor -001
Hello ALL;
We have great news concerning the FRRL
D-Star systems - Thanks to Dean Holste KC9EOQ
the computer that
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From: WB4QDX
To: ga_ds...@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wed, August 18, 2010 10:51:11 AM
Subject: [ga_dstar] D-STAR Forums at Huntsville Hamfest
If you are planning to got to the Huntsville Hamfest this weekend, the Hamfest
organizers have dedicated three hours of forum ti
1. Connect with the National Scout Jamboree via Amateur Radio
Posted by: "ki4ozg" trace12...@yahoo.com ki4ozg
Date: Tue Jul 27, 2010 8:52 am ((PDT))
The Boy Scouts of America National Jamboree started yesterday, July
1. Connect with the National Scout Jamboree via Amateur Radio
Posted by: "ki4ozg" trace12...@yahoo.com ki4ozg
Date: Tue Jul 27, 2010 8:52 am ((PDT))
The Boy Scouts of America National Jamboree started yesterday, Jul
Speakers are encouraged to make presentations at the Digital Communications
Conference (DCC).
Presentations can be made at the DCC even if you don't submit a technical
paper.
Speakers may be accepted after Call for Papers has closed, but TAPR needs to be
aware
in advance of your interest to
The first Wisconsin D-STAR Net is starting on Sunday, July 11th at 9 pm.
The net will be held weekly on Sundays at 8 pm on Wisconsin D-STAR Reflector
REF019B.
The net control will be Steve, N9UDO in Baraboo, WI.
Wisconsin hams are encouraged to connect Wisconsin D-STAR repeaters to
Did anyone attend the Friedrichshafen hamfest in Germany this weekend?
Friedrichshafen is Europe's largest hamfest and is the Dayton of Europe.
I've attended a couple times in the past, but couldn't make it this year.
Last year, 2009, I do know there where D-STAR presentations at Friedrichshaf
The first Wisconsin D-STAR Net is starting Sunday, July 11th at 9 pm.
The net will be held weekly on Sundays at 8 pm on Wisconsin D-STAR Reflector
REF019B.
The net control will be Steve, N9UDO in Baraboo, WI.
Wisconsin hams are encouraged to connect Wisconsin D-STAR repeaters to
Wisconsi
Wisconsin D-STAR Enthusiasts -
D-STAR Digital Voice Repeaters & Data Access Points now cover much of Wisconsin
forming an internet connected network with systems in the Southeast (Milwaukee,
Richfield & Racine), North Central (Wausau) and South Central (Baraboo & in the
near future Madison).
Now that D-STAR has been deployed throughout much of Wisconsin a new group,
Wisconsin D-STAR has been created
You can join the group at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WisconsinD-STAR/
Look forward to your participation in the group.
73, Mark, WB9QZB
http://forums.qrz.com/showthread.php?t=249029
Listen to DSTAR via the internet
Everyone is welcome to listen to DSTAR without purchasing any equipment. A
DSTAR feed is now available via the radioreference.com website. This feed is
usually connected to Reflector
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testing REF030 before Dayton
Posted by: "aa4rc" aa...@interlabs.com aa4rc
Date: Sat May 8, 2010 7:04 am ((PDT))
Hi folks. We are going to conduct a test of REF030 on Monday night, May 10th
at 10 Eastern, 9 Central, 7 Pacific time.
REF030 module B will be
Advanced Amateur Radio Digital Infrastructure Techniques using D-STAR
High-Speed Data
by NY9D
published in TAPR PSR Journal Spring 2010, pages 8 - 11
available at: www.tapr.org/psr/psr111.pdf
D-STAR at Dayton Hamvention
During the Hamvention several D-STAR events & resources will be available.
D-STAR Digital Voice repeaters in Dayton are sponsored by DARA (Dayton
Amateur Radio Association), the host of the Hamvention.
Dayton D-STAR Repeaters
147.105 (+600 KHz) W8BI C
Acces
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Subject: [Hamvention] D-Star Linking Announcement
Date: Wed, 21 Apr 2010 23:26:22 -
From: ke4wle
Reply-To: hamvent...@yahoogroups.com
To: hamvent...@yahoogroups.com
Hamvention just got approval from the DStar reflector owner and we will be
linking th
Call for Papers--2010 ARRL/TAPR Digital Communications Conference
Posted by: "Ford, Steve, WB8IMY" sf...@arrl.org wb8imy
Date: Thu Apr 15, 2010 11:12 am ((PDT))
Technical papers are solicited for presentation at the 29th Annual ARRL
and TAPR Digital Communications Conference to be held Se
R Group
http://groups.yahoo.com/ group/IllinoisD- STAR/
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From: Mark Thompson
To:
Cc: w...@yahoo.com
Sent: Wed, March 10, 2010 3:51:04 PM
Subject: [IllinoisD-STAR] Illinois D-STAR Reflector Channel REF001B Announcement
As many of you know, in many areas D-STAR reflectors are
Call for Papers--2010 ARRL/TAPR Digital Communications Conference, Portland, OR
Posted by: "Ford, Steve, WB8IMY" sf...@arrl.org wb8imy
Date: Mon Mar 15, 2010 12:38 pm ((PDT))
Technical papers are solicited for presentation at the 29th Annual ARRL
and TAPR Digital Communications Conference
TAPR Spring PSR Journal Call for Papers!
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From: Stan Horzepa
To: tapr-annou...@tapr.org
Sent: Mon, Mar 15, 2010 5:51 pm
Subject: [tapr-announce] Spring PSR: Write For It!
The Spring issue of TAPR's quarterly newsletter, PSR, is in the works. If you
would consider wri
REF001B will be used to conduct the weekly Illinois D-STAR net at 8 pm on
Wednesday nights.
73, Mark, WB9QZB
Chicago, IL
TAPR Winter 2010 PSR Journal Now On-Line at:
www.tapr.org/psr/psr110.pdf
TAPR DCC (Digital Communication Conference) Proceedings Now On-Line at:
www.tapr.org/pub_dcc.html
TAPR DCC (Digital Communication Conference) Proceedings Now On-Line at:
www.tapr.org/pub_dcc.html
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From: erik westgard
To: List for people interested in the D Star repeaters
;
Sent: Monday, October 5, 2009 6:59:54 AM
Subject: AX.25 Packet Retired from the 2009 MTCM Project - All Data now D-Star
DD Mode
After flawless D-Star operation in 2007-2009, the Amateur
www.arrl.org/announce/board-0907/
Minutes of the 2009 Second Meeting
ARRL Board of Directors
Teleconference – July 17-18, 2009
29. On motion of Mr. Sarratt, seconded by Mr. Frenaye, the following resolution
was ADOPTED:
WHEREAS, there is current substantial amateur radio movement, activity, a
The ARRL/TAPR DCC (Digital Communications Conference) is in Chicago on
September 25 - 27.
Tom, N4ZPT, Ham Coordinator at Marine Corp Marathon in Washington D.C. will
present
"Use of Digital Communications at the Marine Corp Marathon".
Tom's presentaiton will include an overview of the use of Pa
I am very pleased to announce a new 2m D-STAR Digital Voice repeater, WB9FDZ is
on the air on the Baraboo bluffs.
The repeater is on 145.255 (-600 KHz).
The D-STAR internet gateway is not currently operating, but there will be an
announcement when the internet gateway is on-line
and how the r
Videos of Using Icom ID-1 23cm FM / D-STAR Mobile with Digital Voice &
High-Speed Data
Chris Matthieu, N7ICE, reviews the Icom ID-1 DSTAR radio and calls it the
future of ham radio!
http://www.hambrief.tv/episodes?page=11
Chris Matthieu, N7ICE, interviews Randy KF0X on running a HamFest and
http://www.arrl.org/catalog/?item=0125#top
Nifty E-Z Guide to D-STAR Operation
-- by Bernie Lafreniere, N6FN
Experience the excitement of D-STAR!
Using easy to understand explanations and illustrations, this book is an ideal
resource for discovering the full range of operating modes and opport
This is a little off-topic, but our own Robin, Cutshaw, AA4RC creator of the DV
Dongle is quoted
in a CNN article about the launch of the Apple iPhone 3GS today.
You can see the article at:
http://www.cnn.com/2009/TECH/06/19/iphone.3gs.launch/index.html
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Illinois D-STAR Users -
D-STAR has experienced significant growth both nationally & in Illinois over
the last three years.
Several new D-STAR radios have been released by Icom and non-Icom D-STAR
technologies have been introduced such as:
* The DV Dongle enabling D-STAR network access
FROM HAMVENTION Yahoo Group
Official Statement Regarding DARA's D-Star Use During Hamvention
Posted by: "KE4WLE" ke4...@ke4wle.no-ip.org ke4wle
Mon May 11, 2009 1:00 pm (PDT)
The following is an official statement:
Thursday through Sunday, the DARA W8BI D-Star Repeater on 147.105+ will be
New Jersey's South Counties Emergency Radio Network article
in May 2009 Monitoring Times on pages 12 & 13.
Article about the implementation of a network of D-STAR repeaters for
ARES/RACES groups usage.
More information about Monitoring Times at: http://www.monitoringtimes..com/
[No
I have 2m D-STAR repeater module I may be interested in trading for a 70cm
repeater module.
I will be at Dayton & could also do swap there.
If interested please contact me off-list.
Thanks.
73, Mark, WB9QZB
wb9...@aol.com
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From Hamvention Yahoo Group
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D-STAR Users
Posted by: "josephbrassard" josephbrass...@yahoo.com  josephbrassard
Mon Apr 20, 2009 7:36 am (PDT)
Pre-Hamvention® D-STAR Meet Greet and Eyeball QSO
Date: Thursday May 14, 2009
Time: 7 p.m. 9 p.m.
Location:
Marion's Piazza
1320 N Fairfield Rd
Be
==> FORUM SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED FOR 2009 DAYTON HAMVENTION
One of the many highlights at Dayton Hamvention is the myriad of educational
and
fun forums that take place the entire weekend at Hara Arena. The Dayton Amateur
Radio Association has coordinated 45 unique programs that encompass nearly 80
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From: erik westgard
To: n0...@amsat.org; List for people interested in the D Star repeaters
Sent: Friday, February 6, 2009 5:44:53 PM
Subject: [d-star] D-Star User's Group- Radio City Sat 2/7 2PM
A reminder we will try to start a Twin Cities D-Star user's group tom
I have used both 23 cm FM & D-STAR Digital Voice repeaters with my ID-1 mobile
in Chicago.
In a flat, urban area like Chicago 23cm works extremely well. It works
particulary well in downtown Chicago amongst the tall buildings.
On 23cm FM there is no noticeable mobile signal flutter like the
There are a large number of analog FM repeaters on both 2m & 70cm that should
cover O'Hare airport, however the CFMC & SARA repeaters located in downtown
Chicago are both wide area FM repeaters. The Illinois Repeater Association
repeater list at http://www.ilra.net/DirByRegByCity.html should be
A few months ago I had AES check with Icom whether RC-24 control heads could be
ordered.
The answer from Icom was that the stock microphone was available, but not the
control head itself is not.
73, Mark, WB9QZB
Chicago, IL
From: Randy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
I understand that the ID-1 is the only D-STAR radio that does not support GPS.
73, Mark, WB9QZB
Chicago, IL
Additionally, it is my understanding the RS-92 software only programs &
operates the radio and does not make any use of the low-speed data capability
for communication.
73, Mark, WB9QZB
Chicago, IL
From: Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D) <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: dsta
For those who can't afford a D-STAR radio then they probably can't afford other
new more expensive technologies either.
When a technology is new or a radio is enhanced with additional technology
prices for those products are always higher.
For example, the new Kenwood TM-D710A APRS/Echolink FM m
hput than Pactor 1 and comparable to, or
perhaps a bit better than Pactor 2, but not quite as good as Pactor 3. He
indicated that the efficiency is within about 70 percent of Pactor ARQ."
The TAPR Annual Meeting was held after all the presentations on Saturday where
the Board of Directors d
The TAPR D-STAR Repeaters are on-line at the DCC (Digital Communication
Conference):
KT7APR A 1292.0 (-20 MHz)
KT7APR B 441.500 (+5 MHz)
KT7APR 1242.0 DD
Several DCC attendees are monitoring the 70cm repeater. Give us a call today,
Friday or tomorrow, Saturday.
If you're at the
I would like to know if there is any D-STAR activity or repeaters in South
Africa?
I didn't notice any repeaters in dstarusers.org
A ham friend lives half time in the USA and half time in SA so we would like to
know about any D-STAR activity in SA.
Thanks.
73, Mark, WB9QZB
Chicago, IL
RAIN Report Interview
Steve Bible, N7HPR of TAPR Discusses the ARRL/TAPR DCC (Digital Communications
Conference) in Chicago, September 26 - 28
http://www.therainreport.com/rainreport_archive/rainreport-9-19-2008.mp3
DCC Forum Schedule (may also be attached)
http://www.tapr.org/pdf/DCC_2008_Sche
The DCC (Digital Communications Conference) is the premiere, national digital
communication conference covering all digital voice & data modes held annually
jointly by TAPR & ARRL.
The DCC is being held on September 26 - 28 in suburban Chicago near O'Hare
airport.
This year D-STAR will have a
Although Online DCC(Digital Communication Conference) Registration is Closing
on Wednesday Septermber 17th
DCC Walk-In Registration Will Be Available & Is Welcome!
See you at the DCC in Chicago on September 26 - 28!!
73, Mark, WB9QZB
Icom, Kenwood & some other companies have jointly developed a new 6.25 KHz FDMA
digital voice protocol for the business band market called
NXDN, http://www.icomamerica.com/en/media_events/news/NewsArticle.aspx?id=200807
Icom & Kenwood have released radios supporting the NXDN protocol which are
Dan -
Starting a new group dedicated to D-RATS is a great idea for detailed
discussions similar to
what occurs on DV-Dongle group.
73, Mark, WB9QZB
Chicago, IL
The ARRL Digital Technology for Emergency Communications Course
-- "This course is a great starting point for anyone interested in the public
service applications of digital communications technology." Steve Ford,
WB8IMY-Course Author and QST editor/ARRL Publ
The ARRL/TAPR DCC (Digital Communications Conference) is being held in Chicago
on September 26 - 28, 2008.
The DCC will be at the Elk Grove Village Holiday Inn located in Chicago's
northwest suburbs near O'Hare airport with a free airport to hotel shuttle and
easily accessible from major inte
John -
Once D-RATS started using an installer, after my suggestion, it installed just
fine.
I'm not opposed to discussing D-RATS &�CHIRPS here since they seem to be
very�valuable tools
that everyone should be aware of and discuss how they use them.
However when the discussion turns to debugin
Perhaps it�would make sense�to start a new Yahoo group to focus on
discussing the issues of D-RATS & CHIRP.
�73, Mark, WB9QZB
Chicago, IL
[ED - This discussion is appropriate for this list, and I don't think we need
yet another list. Just make sure subject lines relate to the topic, and tho
There are a lot of exciting things happening with D-STAR this year in Illinois.
The Fox River Radio League(FRRL), http://www.frrl.org, 2m & 70cm D-STAR
repeaters in the western suburbs of Chicago are on the air.
The Northshore Radio Club(NSRC), http://www.ns9rc.org, 70cm & 23cm D-STAR
repeate
GAREC 2008 Friedrichshafen EmComm Meeting Agenda
http://www.darc.de/referate/ausland/new/HR2008/GAREC_2008_080618.pdf
Note: Thursday - 14.45 D-Star an Advanced Technology in Emergency
Communications by Joachim Berns, DL1YBL"
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I've heard�favorable feedback�about these 1.2 GHz antennas for repeater
usagee.
�
http://www.new-tronics.com/main/html/base_spirit_antenna_1_2-1_3_gh.html73,
Mark, WB9QZB
Chicago, IL
RAIN Report
Ever thought about getting help from TPR?, Steve Bible, N7HPR (8 minutes)
http://www.therainreport.com/rainreport_archive/rainreport-6-13-2008.mp3
ARRL/TAPR DCC (Digital Communnications Conference), Chicago, IL, September 26 -
28, 2008
http://www.tapr.org/dcc.html
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From: Robin Cutshaw <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, June 14, 2008 7:05:48 PM
Subject: [DVDongle] DVTool version 1.05beta4 available
Version 1.05beta4 of DVTool is on http://www.opendstar.org/tools for
testing. The issue where you may hear
ARRL/TAPR DCC (Digital Communications Conference),
September 26 - 28, 2008, Chicago, IL
More Information about the DCC at: http://www.tapr.org/dcc.html
Mark your calendar and start making plans to attend the premier technical
conference of the year, the 27th Annual ARRL and TAPR Digital C
I�heard from the AES National Sales Manager today that AES is�now selling
the DV�Dongle and .
has them in stock. You can reach�AES at: 800-558-0411 or www.aesham.com
�
More information about the DV Dongle that allows you to use your PC to connect
to D-STAR repeaters over
the internet is
I've watched a copy of Gary's Digtal Voice video. It covers both HF Digital
Voice and VHF/UHF Digital Voice. It's excellent & of very high quality.
I highly recommend it, especially as a presentation at a ham club meeting.
I look forward to the new videos from the Hamvention.
It's time to leave fo
Manos -
That's great to hear a 70cm D-STAR repeater is up in the Athens area.
In regards to USA hams operating in Greece, Greece was not a "participating"
CEPT country when the USA signed the CEPT agreement.
Take a look at�links of the�CEPT country�list from the�ARRL and the
FCC: �
http
Manos -
There are several different wireless data solutions one can use, many of them
unlicensed.
For example, in the USA there are unlicensed data solutions on the 900 MHz &
5.8 GHz bands. Some hams in the USA have used products by AvaLan Wireless. They
are very cost effective at about US$ 13
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From: Robin Cutshaw <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2008 7:06:36 AM
Subject: [DVDongle] Worldwide net Sunday
We will be testing some new linking features for the reflectors this
Sunday at 11AM Eastern, 8AM Pacific, 1300 UTC. The worl
Bob -
The main Icom booth is in the main hall & I believe Icom a secondary booth in
another hall.
The Icom D-STAR booth was the last couple years & I believe is this year near
Heil microphone.
The 3rd-party applications booth was across from the Icom D-STAR booth.
73, Mark, WB9QZB
Chicago, IL
My understanding is that, like last year, there will be a 3rd-party D-STAR
applications booth across from or near the Icom D-STAR booth at Dayton.
73, Mark, WB9QZB
Chicago, IL
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From: radeohedca <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Colorado Group Receives D-STAR Equipment
The Colorado Council of Amateur Radio Clubs (CCARC)
http://www.ccarc.net/ recently teamed up with Ham Radio Outlet (HRO) in Denver
to donate a 2 meter, 70 cm and 23 cm D-STAR system stack. According to ARRL
Colorado Section Manager and CCARC Board Member
May 7 2008
Ken D. Chafin
3624 Foothill Road #1
La Crescenta, CA 91214
Leon J. Brown
1627 Fair Park Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90014
Re: Petition for Rule Making filed October 10, 2007
Dear Mr. Chafin and Mr. Brown:
This is i
I checked with management at AES and they've heard nothing about a Yaesu D-STAR
radio.
Perhaps your friend misunderstood. Can you get a copy of the "brochure"?
73, Mark, WB9QZB
Chicago, IL
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From: Mark Holmes [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 9:55 AM
Subject: Dayton and D-STAR
OK Guys
Got word from ICOM that about the Dayton D-STAR freq and callsign.
At the Hamvention the D-Star system that will be on the available and
have a ga
Satoshi -
Look forward to meeting you at Dayton, perhaps at the Friday night D-STAR event.
73, Mark, WB9QZB
Chicago, IL
Weston -
Here in Chicago we have a single site 1.2 GHz FM repeater on a 46-story
building in downtown Chicago. The repeater has a 25 - 30 mile range to my ID-1
mobile in a flat urban environment like the Chicago area. Unlike 2m or 70cm I
notice no picket fencing or flutter on 23cm.
Once we hav
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