Re: [dstar_digital] Yaesu D-STAR Handheld Introduced?

2008-05-07 Thread Mark Thompson
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

[dstar_digital] Colorado Group Receives D-STAR Equipment

2008-05-08 Thread Mark Thompson
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

[dstar_digital] 2008 ARRL/TAPR DCC (Digital Communications Conference), September 26 - 28

2008-06-09 Thread Mark Thompson
  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

[dstar_digital] D-STAR in Illinois at Upcoming Events Including ARRL/TAPR DCC

2008-07-04 Thread Mark Thompson
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

Re: [dstar_digital] Re: CHIRP: An open-source programming tool for ICOM radios

2008-07-22 Thread Mark Thompson
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

Re: [dstar_digital] Re: CHIRP: An open-source programming tool for ICOM radios

2008-07-22 Thread Mark Thompson
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

Re: [dstar_digital] Re: D-RATS Problem

2008-09-03 Thread Mark Thompson
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

[dstar_digital] D-STAR Repeaters On-Line at DCC (Digital Communications Conference)

2008-09-26 Thread Mark Thompson
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

[dstar_digital] DCC (Digital Communications Conference) A Success Returning to Chicago Next Year

2008-10-04 Thread Mark Thompson
on Saturday where the Board of Directors discussed the idea of coming back to the same hotel for next year's DCC. The local group that supported DCC this year, including Mark Thompson, WB9QZB, and Kermit Carlson, W9XA, did a great job of providing AV support, Wolfgang said. Ron Steinberg, K9IKZ, who

Re: [dstar_digital] RS-92 Software info

2008-10-22 Thread Mark Thompson
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:

Re: [dstar_digital] Sync. cable

2008-10-26 Thread Mark Thompson
I understand that the ID-1 is the only D-STAR radio that does not support GPS. 73, Mark, WB9QZB Chicago, IL

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] RC-24 Control head for ID-1 wanted

2008-11-13 Thread Mark Thompson
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]

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] repeaters in Chicago

2008-12-03 Thread Mark Thompson
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

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Re: ICOM announced new hand-held and mobile D-STAR transceivers, ID-80 and ID-880

2009-01-30 Thread Mark Thompson
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

[DSTAR_DIGITAL] Fw: Minneapolis D-Star User's Group- Radio City Sat 2/7 2PM

2009-02-06 Thread Mark Thompson
- Forwarded Message From: erik westgard ewestg...@att.net To: n0...@amsat.org; List for people interested in the D Star repeaters d-s...@lists.twinslan.org 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

[DSTAR_DIGITAL] FORUM SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED FOR 2009 DAYTON HAMVENTION

2009-04-21 Thread Mark Thompson
== 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

[DSTAR_DIGITAL] Trade 2m D-STAR Repeater for 70cm Repeater

2009-04-23 Thread Mark Thompson
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 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[DSTAR_DIGITAL] New Jersey D-STAR Emergency Radio Network Article in Montoring Times

2009-04-23 Thread Mark Thompson
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/

[DSTAR_DIGITAL] Official Statement Regarding DARA's D-Star Use During Hamvention

2009-05-13 Thread Mark Thompson
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

[DSTAR_DIGITAL] New Illinois D-STAR Repeaters, Net, Group Events

2009-05-23 Thread Mark Thompson
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

[DSTAR_DIGITAL] AA4RC Quoted on CNN

2009-06-19 Thread Mark Thompson
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 [Non-text portions of this

[DSTAR_DIGITAL] Nifty E-Z Guide to D-STAR Operation

2009-06-29 Thread Mark Thompson
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

[DSTAR_DIGITAL] Baraboo, WI 2m D-STAR Digital Voice Repeater on the Air!! [1 Attachment]

2009-08-22 Thread Mark Thompson
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

[DSTAR_DIGITAL] Use of D-STAR at Washington D.C. Marine Corp Marathon Presentation at Digital Communications Conference, Chicago [2 Attachments]

2009-09-15 Thread Mark Thompson
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

[DSTAR_DIGITAL] ARRL Approves Study Committee to Research Develop Plan for Narrowband Channel Spacing

2009-10-02 Thread Mark Thompson
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,

[DSTAR_DIGITAL] Fwd: D-STAR High-Speed Data Replaces Packet Radio at Twin Cities, MN Marathon [3 Attachments]

2009-10-05 Thread Mark Thompson
- Forwarded Message From: erik westgard ewestg...@att.net To: List for people interested in the D Star repeaters d-s...@lists.twinslan.org; 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

[DSTAR_DIGITAL] Illinois D-STAR Reflector Channel REF001B Announcement

2010-03-10 Thread Mark Thompson
REF001B will be used to conduct the weekly Illinois D-STAR net at 8 pm on Wednesday nights. 73, Mark, WB9QZB Chicago, IL

[DSTAR_DIGITAL] Fwd:TAPR Spring PSR Journal Call for Papers!

2010-03-15 Thread Mark Thompson
TAPR Spring PSR Journal Call for Papers! -Original Message- From: Stan Horzepa stanz...@sbcglobal.net 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

[DSTAR_DIGITAL] Call for Papers--2010 ARRL/TAPR Digital Communications Conference

2010-03-16 Thread Mark Thompson
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

[DSTAR_DIGITAL] Illinois D-STAR Net Time Change, Wednesdays @ 9 pm on Illinois D-STAR Reflector REF001B

2010-03-29 Thread Mark Thompson
/ group/IllinoisD- STAR/ - Forwarded Message From: Mark Thompson wb9qzb_gro...@yahoo.com 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

[DSTAR_DIGITAL] Call for Papers--2010 ARRL/TAPR Digital Communications Conference

2010-04-18 Thread Mark Thompson
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

[DSTAR_DIGITAL] Dayton Hamvention D-STAR Linking Announcement

2010-04-21 Thread Mark Thompson
Original Message Subject: [Hamvention] D-Star Linking Announcement Date: Wed, 21 Apr 2010 23:26:22 - From: ke4wle ke4...@ke4wle.no-ip.org Reply-To: hamvent...@yahoogroups.com To: hamvent...@yahoogroups.com Hamvention just got approval from the DStar reflector owner

[DSTAR_DIGITAL] Hamvention D-STAR Activities

2010-04-29 Thread Mark Thompson
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

[DSTAR_DIGITAL] REF030 Testing on Monday, 5/10 @ 9 pm CDT

2010-05-09 Thread Mark Thompson
- Forwarded Message 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

[DSTAR_DIGITAL] New Wisconsin D-STAR Group

2010-05-29 Thread Mark Thompson
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

[DSTAR_DIGITAL] New Wisconsin D-STAR Group (Revised)

2010-05-30 Thread Mark Thompson
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). A

[DSTAR_DIGITAL] New Wisconsin D-Star Net Starting Sunday, 7/11 @ 9 pm on D-STAR Reflector 19B

2010-06-20 Thread Mark Thompson
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

[DSTAR_DIGITAL] D-STAR Activity at Friedrichshafen Hamfest?

2010-06-27 Thread Mark Thompson
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

[DSTAR_DIGITAL] New Wisconsin D-Star Net Starting on Sunday, 7/11 @ 9 pm on D-STAR Reflector 19B

2010-07-07 Thread Mark Thompson
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

[DSTAR_DIGITAL] Final Call for Papers Speakers at 2010 ARRL/TAPR Digital Communications Conference (DCC)

2010-07-09 Thread Mark Thompson
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

[DSTAR_DIGITAL] Fwd: Connect with the National Scout Jamboree via D-STAR on Reflector 003B

2010-07-28 Thread Mark Thompson
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

[DSTAR_DIGITAL] Fwd: Connect with the National Scout Jamboree via D-STAR on Reflector 030B

2010-07-28 Thread Mark Thompson
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

[DSTAR_DIGITAL] Fwd: D-STAR Reflector REF001 Status FRRL W9CEQ D-STAR Repeater Update

2010-08-27 Thread Mark Thompson
FYI - Forwarded Message From: Kermit Carlson w...@yahoo.com 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