Reflectors allow multiple dstar repeaters and dongle users, from around the world, to be joined. The software can optionally work with a gmsk modem to create a d star compatible hotspot that also supports inshack qsos using a speakermike rather than a d star ht. A d star reflector is a computer connected to the internet that runs special software. The administrators for most dstar repeaters allow registered users to issue link and unlink commands over rf just put the link or unlink command into the urcall of your radio and hit ptt. D star or digital smart technologies for amateur radio is a frequency division multiple access fdma gaussian minimum shift keying gmsk digital voice and data protocol used in amateur radio. In this video i show you how to program any ref, xrf and xlx reflector into the your call memory on an icom id4100 without using software. Read the user manual completely and carefully before use. I dont recommend that you program your radio manually except in an.
D star operation connecting to a reflector d linking to a reflector d what is the reflector. Enough that on april 10, 2010, w8cmh went d star and this was the analog system that we all hung out on. Jan 09, 2019 in this video i show you how to program any ref, xrf and xlx reflector into the your call memory on an icom id4100 without using software. In the dstar calculator, the reflectors are well identified making selection easy during channel setup. The following charts can help you compare the entire dstar product line based on features and specifications.
Manual jumbo spot rtq mini mmdvm hotspot dmr radio. It is a connected system of different reflectors around the globe, reporting back to one central system, which allows dtmfbased direct calls via all connected repeaters worldwide. This is a requirement in some countries regulations. The open source software, stardv, was written by rick kd0oss of matrix circuits. In this mode, your local repeater is linked to a group of repeaters giving it a chance to hear signals from a greater area the area covered by the reflector. Apparently some got pdfs emailed to them by kenwood after dayton, but whoever was doing that. Rt systems programmers for icom d star radios the rt systems programmers make it so easy to set up details for d star operations with your icom radio. In the d star calculator, the reflectors are well identified making selection easy during channel setup. With only a pair of radios or an entire repeater stack a variety of data transmission methods are supported, including. Quick start guide for the icom id880h dstar radio 1. No dstar national hurricane center skywarn nets echolink node 7203, irlp node 9129 k6mdd d star repeater listen to the 448. The dstar repeater dedication this document is dedicated to the memory of jim thisdale n1jmm who was an early adopter of my software and was extremely helpful to people trying to get going on dstar with it. Narri owns and operates dstar reflector number as the western dstar reflector ref014. Dstar repeaters in the future, dmr and other systems, hotspots, and dongles can be connected to one of these rooms and talk to users of all the connected repeaters.
Dstar uses reflectors, dmr talkgroups and fusion rooms. Based on it, the ccsdcs reflector system was developed and afterwards many others. Dstar gateways and dv dongles are free to connect any of the three channels. The pistar digital voice dashboard software created by andrew. For example, if you want your repeater to link to ref014c, just put ref014cl in urcall. It is a connected system of different reflectors around the globe, reporting back to one central system, which allows dtmf. Changing dstar reflector with dmr radio post by ryanfu. Unfortunately the radios manual told me everything the radio can do.
Hosted by papa system mod a linked to experimenters corner when not linked to specific nets. The reflector accepts connections from dstar gateways and dv devices like dongles and dv access points. It is an open standard digital communication protocol established by jarl. Dstar hotspot programming pistar zumspot linking reflectors duration. A dstar reflector is a computer connected to the internet that runs special software. Dstar operation connecting to a reflector d linking to a reflector d what is the reflector. Dstar or digital smart technologies for amateur radio is a frequency division multiple access fdma gaussian minimum shift keying gmsk digital voice and data protocol used in amateur radio. Fully assembled and tested in a ruggedized aluminum enclosure. The reflector accepts connections from d star gateways and dv devices like dongles and dv access points. Dmr, d star, p25 and system fusion all thats required for operation is a power source and wifi based internet connection.
Each dcs server offers 26 rooms az that are set up for different regions, interests, activities, or other criteria. Enough that on april 10, 2010, w8cmh went dstar and this was the analog system that we all hung out on. The built in dstar calculator gives you repeater and reflector information worldwide. Dmr, dstar, p25 and system fusion all thats required for operation is a power source and wifi based internet connection. Callsign routing allows a user, to dial up a remote user by placing their callsign in the the remote users callsign is placed in the urcall.
This document will assist you in setting up your icom dstar access point. You can use another dstar radio to send your voice andor data through the access point radio, and communicate with dstar stations all over the world. Als je op een reflector wilt gebruiken zet je urcall in je radio op cqcqcq. The d star controller also interfaces with four d star repeaters vhf, uhf, 1. Reflector 24 is for use mainly by d star users in the michigan area to facilitate communications between counties, however everyone in any area is welcome on the reflector. It accepts dmr and ysf directly and transcodes dstar nicely as well. You also will need to be able to unlink and maybe use the echo test or check the dvap status. In this manual we will show you how to register, configure, and use your dvmega cast. Free star currently does not bypass the need for an enduser to ownuse a dstar radio to access dv enabled repeaters. The pi star digital voice dashboard software created by andrew.
Rt systems programmers for icom dstar radios the rt systems programmers make it so easy to set up details for dstar operations with your icom radio. The user manual must be available for uncertainties and passing the product. Up until recently it was possible to decode dstar headers using either dsd 1. Free star enables existing fm repeater owners to establish a d star repeater with a choice of interface hardware gmsk modem or sound card, software and radio hardware. On most dstar repeaters an ordinary user can link to another repeater, or to a. Even if you cannot access a dstar repeater, you can make a gateway call through the internet by connecting the. There is also a way to directly enter any other ur command.
Yes, kenwood had a hardcopy version of this manual at dayton. D rats is a multiplatform integrated tool for communication using d star radios read more here. Dv4home supports dstar, dmr, dpmr, nxdn and later c4fm via software update dual mode support. To use the app or windows program via adsl you will also need to. You can connect and disconnect with your own ircddb gateway to every d star reflector, hotspot or call without holding your dstar transceiver. If your repeater is not currently linked to a reflector, or you a reflector is a special server connected to the internet and want to change to another reflector, you can do so following running a version of dplus software. The d star repeater dedication this document is dedicated to the memory of jim thisdale n1jmm who was an early adopter of my software and was extremely helpful to people trying to get going on d star with it. You can connect and disconnect with your own ircddb gateway to every dstar reflector, hotspot or call without holding your dstar transceiver. The software can optionally work with a gmsk modem to create a dstar compatible hotspot that also supports inshack qsos using a speakermike rather than a dstar ht. Dstar programs category is a curation of 12 web resources on, peanut ham radio digital voice client, dstar tv, nj6ns dstar chat. Instructions for the cs51plus2 cloning software installa. This document will assist you in setting up your icom dstar access.
As of 12 sept 2019 the reflector operating system centos was updated and the reflector software was reloaded. Small manual how to setup ircddb remote for android to. Dstar xrf005b or xlx416d dmr 302050 ysf 36010 ca onprocom here is the free star dashboard. The dstar stands for digital smart technologies for amateur radio. Access point mode use an id51a plus2 radio connected to the internet through a pc or android device, as an access point. Introduction the first d star repeater developed by myself was the original sound card repeater in 2009. No d star national hurricane center skywarn nets echolink node 7203, irlp node 9129 k6mdd d star repeater listen to the 448. Designed specifically for use with the mmdvm open source software platform created by jonathon naylor g4klx. So, the dvap memories sections allows just that, enter. I will be explaining this process in this document. Icom d star program any reflector without software youtube. Id5100e tutorial 1 accessing dstar repeaters and reflectors.
Dstar radio programming software icom radio software. The reflector is a web server located at a data center with a highspeed internet connect. Simple point and click programs channels without having to count spaces for extensions. Please contact your local dstar repeater keeper to find out.
Memory downloads for a dvap with a dvap, you have to have your radio programmed to issue the link commands. Before using it tell it what radio you have by selecting load configuration from radio. Icom must have listened because their 2300h new model doesnt even support d star. Jumbo spot rtq mini mmdvm hotspot expansion spot dmr p25 ysf radio station wifi digital voice modem raspberry pi zero w android.
For instance, reflector 14c fourteencharlie is the popular reflector for d star repeaters on the west coast of the us and canada. Feb 21, 2012 this was with a 2200h and option board. Dstar usage guidelines australian dstar information. D star programs category is a curation of 12 web resources on, peanut ham radio digital voice client, dstar tv, nj6ns d star chat. Primarily the ref system is run on the dplus network and protocols whilst the dcs system is run under the dcs network protocols ircddb, more detailed information about ircddb and reflector systems can be found. The icom manual assumes that the user knows what d star is all about and how it works. Reflector 24 is for use mainly by dstar users in the michigan area to facilitate communications between counties, however everyone in any area is welcome on the reflector. The user manual is part of the product and contains important information for correct use.
The dstar controller also interfaces with four dstar repeaters vhf, uhf, 1. Reflector allowing for everyone on the node who is registered on a gateway to. It quickly got to the point that i would go on the air and be deluged with dstar questions, and when listening be referred to as the local dstar expert. Id51a plus2 vhfuhf dstar portable features icom america. Up until recently it was possible to decode d star headers using either dsd 1. The icom manual assumes that the user knows what dstar is all about and how it works. Dstar radio main settings below is an overview of the dstar main settings, all fields can contain up to 8 characters. Dstar users shows most recent dstar users, has a repeater directory, and programming videos. Direct connection to a reflector room with a headsetspeaker and. This was largely due to the spirit of cooperation among the gateway administrators. Dstar info radio specs, reflector information, dstar conferences and forums, a nets schedule, apps and devices, updates for radios with repeater databases, and the very useful dstar calculator. Hardwaresoftware for use with dstar hardware dv dongle blue box the dv dongle is a small plastic blue box containing electronic components that allow a user via an internet connected windows, apple mac or linux based pclaptopnetbooks to access the dstar network repeaters and reflectors. Hosted by rete interlink reflectors italia xrf008, xrf033, xrf034, and xrf055 interlinked. Adding a new d star gateway to the network when icom released the first version of the d star gateway program to the amateur community, we worked our way through several challenges, and built a viable network.
As far as a general dstar user is concerned, neither repeater linking nor reflector usage. One of the hottest repeaters in texas went d star and it was never heard from again. This user guide bases on the quick start up guide, translated by sven, dj5and vk3six. It quickly got to the point that i would go on the air and be deluged with d star questions, and when listening be referred to as the local d star expert. The built in d star calculator gives you repeater and reflector information worldwide. The sharkrf product, openspot, is very popular with the dmr folks and is a standalone device not using any image and can also be configured to connect dmr radios to the xlx3 reflector. And then there is reflector 1c, the d star mega reflector, used worldwide. First of a series of tutorials providing tips on using the id5100e dstar dualband digital mobile.
Dv4home supports d star, dmr, dpmr, nxdn and later c4fm via software update dual mode support. Rt systems also has programming software for the 880h. One of the hottest repeaters in texas went dstar and it was never heard from again. And, of course, youll want your radios frequency to match that of the dvap. Quick start guide for the icom id880h d star radio 1. Hello everyone and welcome to dstar for dummies the reference manual. Most repeater owners only allow administrators to link the reflector. This page shows how to install and configure the stardv software on windows. With this application it is possible to control the ircddb gateway software from jonathan naylor g4klx remotely via an android device. Please take time to understand them and do not hesitate to ask questions if you are unsure of a particular guideline.