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USB D-STAR BOARD
I am curious about the USB DSTAR BOARD in testing now. Does anyone have any comments about it? Does or will the software allow the "my call, ur call, repeater 1, and repeater 2" fields or will this be a simplex only product? One way or the other Flex will be getting more of my money :-) 73 and tnx Lawrence KB5ZZB
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Jon...kf2e
Cal / N3CAL
Cal / N3CAL
This adds a new mode to the already existing CODEC2/FreeDV mode which can be downloaded from our website and which is also open source. We'll put the D-STAR code up as soon as we have a chance.
Using the D-STAR mode will require SmartSDR v1.5 which we hope to have out soon as well.
Is there much HF D-Star operation? Any tips/suggestions?
Jon...kf2e
Tim
International DSTAR HF Testing Net – SUMMER Schedule
Use your ICOM 9100/7100, or STAR Boarded non ICOM DSTAR HF, or the THUMBDV on a FLEX.
We routinely have two way communications coast to coast and North to South, South to Canada, Europe and Australia. We have had two way contacts to Japan. And have been heard in South Africa.
We are on each band only for 2-5 min. or so as to spend less time, if the band is dead we move on earlier. You can go back to a good freq after the net.
MONITOR REF030C to coordinate. WE may need to move early or if the freq is busy. We do not want to step on any AM or SSB activity.
We also use a web page to keep track of who and where we are at - http://hf.dstar-relay.net/
You also can check-in to this web site anytime 24/7 to find a DSTAR HF Ham to talk to.
We will have a PRENET for 30 min. before the start of the scheduled time. This PRENET is for ‘FREE FORM” contacts. One should check the web site http://hf.dstar-relay.net/ sign in and find a working freq to work on. When the net starts at the scheduled time, please join the net and follow the freqs.
We have a post-net (Hot Wash) at the end, on REF030C and report on our 1 way and 2 way contacts. This is done by the QUICK KEY method.
DSTAR HF VOICE SCHEDULE (SUMMER)
Sat PM 7:00 E (2300Z)
Sunday AM 10:00 E (1400Z Sunday)(Spend more time on each open band, and start on 80m)
Sunday PM 7:00 E (2300Z)
Tuesday and Thurs night at 8:30pm E (0030Z Wed and Fri)
Check USB/LSB on freq to make sure the freq is clear.
SUNDAY AM, we start with 80m and work towards 6 meters.
6 mtrs 51.180 DV for 2 mins
10 mtrs 29.480 DV for 2-5 mins
12 mtrs 24.938 DV for 2-5 mins
15 mtrs 21.380 DV for 2-5 mins
17 mtrs 18.148 DV for 2-5 mins
20 mtrs 14.325 DV for 2- 5 mins
40 mtrs 7.285(or another open freq) DV for 2- 5 mins
75 mtrs 3.880 DV for 5 mins Backup is around 3.725.
NCS will check the freq ahead of time to make sure we don’t step on anyone 3KC up and DOWN.
See how to do DSTAR HF with an ICOM at- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGF-qkdoid4
"Digital voice is defined in the Commission’s rules as voice (i.e. phone), not data, per Section 97.3(c)(5) of the Rules." Check out the most recent comments by the ARRL: http://apps.fcc.gov/ecfs/document/view?id=7521063715
Kent
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Peter
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