USB D-STAR BOARD

Lawrence Kellar KB5ZZB

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

KY6LA_Howard

NDA

Ross - K9COX

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D-STAR

Jon_KF2E

Very interesting, I wonder if it will work with a transverter?

Jon...kf2e

Ross - K9COX

http://nwdigitalradio.com/flexradio-systems-and-nw-digital-radio-offer-d-star-compatible-solution

Cal N3CAL

I see the NW ThumbDV is now offered for sale on the Flex Website.   SSDR V 1.5 must be close to release? 

Cal / N3CAL

Cal N3CAL

Fingers crossed!  That would be nice!

Cal / N3CAL

Lawrence Kellar KB5ZZB

I got one on order.  To be a fly on the wall at the Huntsville Hamfest

Steve-N5AC

I met with Bryan and John of NW Digital Radio at the TAPR DCC last year and we got to talking about their board that provides the DVSI codecs to a Raspberry Pi board.  I was intrigued and said we'd be interested in doing this with the FLEX-6000, but that we would really need another way to access the data.  I suggested a USB appliance and Bryan said he would go make one!  The result is the ThumbDV.  We have also created an open source module for D-STAR which we will be distributing soon that, when used with the ThumbDV, provides D-STAR as a new modulation mode in the FLEX-6000.  The ThumbDV is required because the AMBE codec is proprietary and using the DVSI chip in the ThumbDV is the best way to access the proprietary codec from the radio.

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.

Bob G W1GLV

Just ordered my ThumbDV, love DSTAR.

Lawrence Kellar KB5ZZB

My hope would be to be able to use this through the D-star repeater network.  Modulation is just the 1st step.  We need to be able to manipulate and send the "my call" "ur call" "repeater 1" "and "repeater 2" fields.  Thanks to the Flex and NWDR folks for getting us this far!

George KF2T

Very cool! Good to see the USB port get some love.
Is there much HF D-Star operation? Any tips/suggestions?

Steve-N5AC

We have an application that runs alongside SmartSDR that allows entry of the callsign data

Lawrence Kellar KB5ZZB

http://www.dstarinfo.com/DSTARHFNet.aspx

George KF2T

Thanks!

Lawrence Kellar KB5ZZB

Wow. Sounds great. Can't wait!

Jon_KF2E

Can someone comment on weather this will work on a 6500 with a transverter for 2m or 70cm?

Jon...kf2e

rfoust

Ordered.

Steve-N5AC

Yes it will

k3Tim

Is this "ThumbDV   AMBE3000"  the proper device to order?  One orders direct and not via FRS?

rfoust

I ordered mine from Flex:  http://cart.flexradio.com/ThumbDV_p_939.html

k3Tim

Thanks Robbie, couldn't find that link.   Much appreciated...

Tim

Walt - KZ1F

Howard, I was going to mention that and then thought, why bother.

Cal N3CAL

Fantastic!  Just ordered a ThumbDV!

rfoust

Will that app be open sourced?

Mark Erbaugh

It's been a while since I messed with D-Star. Is there D-Star activity on HF or is this for Flex radios with transverters?

Lawrence Kellar KB5ZZB

http://www.dstarinfo.com/DSTARHFNet.aspx

Lawrence Kellar KB5ZZB

The way Steve explained it in an earlier post is that we will be able to manipulate the data in the "call sign fields" by means of an external program to SSDR.  If this is true and according to some earlier posts this should allow operation on the D-Star repeater network (gateway system)  To operate on the gateway system though you will need to register your callsign with your "home system"  When this is done a unique ip address is linked to your callsign.  This enables callsign routing and allows your data transmission out over the gateway system.  For HF only none of that is necessary.  I run a gateway system here in Nederland, TX (W5SSV)  If i can help any one with general D-Star questions i would be glad to do so, however my experience with my 6700 is still a little limited :-) 

Kent Hufford

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

KQ4KK

Peter K1PGV

Sorry to ask what must be a **** question but... will the USB D-Star dongle plug into the USB port on the RADIO or into the USB port on the HOST?

Peter
K1PGV

Ed.G

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