The software is also available for nonicom gateway solutions. The trust serverthe trust server is a necessary element in the design of d star. More details about the d star calculator and suggestions for your d star file are included in this document. They all build on 32bit and 64bit linux as well as on windows using visual studio 2017 on x86 and x64. Its not just dstar lists there are also lists for analouge repeaters and simplex gateways for 2m, 70cms, 4m, 6m and even 10m bands. Dstar calculator for dr memories dstar calculator for dr memories lists repeaters worldwide for you to update or customize the list in the radio. Terminal mode connect the id51a plus2 to the internet through a pc or android device, and send your voice andor data through the internet gateway to a destination repeater. Arvn programimg d star radios pt 1 id2820 arvn programimg d star radios pt 2 ic9192 id800. As well as first open source gmsk node adapter repeater hotspot software. It is located on the south peak of mount diablo in concord, california, about 30 miles northeast of san francisco. The built in d star calculator gives you repeater and reflector information worldwide.
Dstar radio programming software icom radio software cloning. This mode uses either a simplex or duplex radio and appears as a normal user to the standalone repeater with network access. The d star implementations of his project moved around many times. Soundcard repeaters including udrc mmdvm d star only dvrptr v1, v2, and v3. Idrp2c with the capability of handling up to four rf modules, idrp2c repeater controller is the cornerstone of the d. The goal of this document is to give the reader just enough information to get started operating a d star capable icom radio on a local internetconnected d star repeater. Icom d star demonstration through repeater duration. The pcbased software is an integral part of the setup of your dstar repeater site. You can not open these files in the programming software you must import them. The d star calc has information on repeaters from all over the world. Easily customize this list for places you plan to travel or places you want to work using a dr memory as your rpt2 repeater. After reading this document the reader should read other articles, books, and web pages to learn the finer points.
Dstar p25, c4fm and dmr are supported on this new setup. The dv dongle connects to via a usb port and provides encoding and decoding of compressed audio using the dvsi digital voice systems, inc ambe2000 full duplex vocoder dsp chip. Map see the location of repeater sites or other stations on. Icom dstar demonstration through repeater duration. Enter in your location, and the dstarinfo software will create a file for your location with your nearby repeaters all included, each with the i, e, s, u, and link. The d star gateway connects to the d star repeater controller and to the internet. The dstar calc has information on repeaters from all over the world. No dstar transceiver is required therefore this is the lowest cost entry point to dstar. When you plan to build a new site, or replace your old repeater system with one of modern digital design, remember that your dstar repeaters need the flexible and formidable control provided only by these idrp2c dstar repeater controllers. On the dstar repeater config, i used the following settings. Arkansas dstar amateur radio repeater database for ham repeaters in the us, canada, and mexico.
Check out this free and very useful im chat tool for the icom d star system. Pistar is digital voice software for personal, lowpower hotspots, as well as repeaters. This key feature is neither owned nor controlled by. Dstar is not hard to program, however, there is a new concept that you have to understand first and that is routing. Access point mode the access point mode enables another dstar transceiver to make dstar gateway calls through the id4100a connected to the internet. Pennsylvania dstar amateur radio repeater database for ham repeaters in the us, canada, and mexico. The d star gateway is a linux based computer that run the d star gateway, d star plus, and monlink software. Feb 05, 2016 d star hotspot programming pi star zumspot linking reflectors duration. Like the recently launched id51e plus2 handheld counterpart, the id4100e includes new terminal mode and access point modes enabling an operator to make dstar callsign routed calls through the internet, even from areas where no dstar repeater is. Mar 23, 2017 dstar gateway version 3 g3 112016 there is a lot of speculation and misinformation spreading throughout the d star community regarding id51a plus2, the rsrp3c g3 software, k5tit and the trust server. The gateway controller the repeater and directs connections to and from the gateway and dstar network.
This mode uses either a simplex or duplex radio and appears as a normal user to. The new terminal mode and access point mode enable you to make dstar calls through the internet, even from areas where no dstar repeater is accessible. Simple point and click programs channels without having to count spaces for extensions. Dstar programs category is a curation of 12 web resources on, peanut ham radio digital voice client, dstar tv, nj6ns dstar chat. Documentation for this application is provided on a pdf file in the download dstarquery works in. Dstar gateway version 3 g3 software now available to. The lists are in simple to use csv format to just import into the software and in turn into the radio, and they work if your using the software on a pc or updating your radio via an sd card. Id51a plus2 vhfuhf dstar portable features icom america. This can be any simplex frequency in the band except the simplex calling frequency. 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. Dec 03, 2014 d star computer users must connect to another repeater or reflector conference in echolink terminology to converse with other users. The software will only be provided in this way as the rsrp3c cds are serialised and will be registered to repeater keepers. It speeds up roaming between repeaters and modules considerably.
Dont let windows automatically try to install a driver. The rsms1a is an application that allows your android device to remotely use the dstar and dv mode functions of some dstar transceivers functional overview of the application dr functions you can use some transceivers dr functions. Memory downloads near a location when you are on your local repeaters, you probably want to have a variety of functions available for your nearby repeaters. Please bear in mind that i am using a microphone and. Basic, noninternet dependent software helps in emergency communications. First, stating that dstar is dead assumes perfect knowledge of the entire market and various manufacturers sales. Dstar repeaters dstar infrastructure features icom. Imagine a repeater that plugs into a usb port and you have the concept of the dvap. D star numbers cannot be measured by counting repeaters as there are hundreds, if not thousands, of d star hotspots around the world and no way to really quantify them. Free star enables existing fm repeater owners to establish a d star repeater with a choice of interface hardware gmsk modem or.
The dstar implementations of his project moved around many times. Dstar hotspot programming pistar zumspot linking reflectors duration. No d star transceiver is required therefore this is the lowest cost entry point to d star. Dstar was the first digital mode explicitly designed for amateur radio. The radios that will allow you to import if you have the software and lead are. It is very much based on the documentation of the old repeater software since internally the new d star repeater program is based on the old dvrptr repeater and. On the d star repeater config, i used the following settings. Icom configuration files icf this web page is designed to provide users with configuration files that can be loaded into their icom dstar radios. Icom was simply the first of the big 3 to implement it. Soundcard repeaters including udrc mmdvm dstar only dvrptr v1, v2, and v3. As the developer jonathan naylor g4klx of the software bundled on the images. Dstar operation using the rx history accessing repeaters continued step 3.
This download updates your icom id31, id51 all versions, id5100, id7100, and kenwood thd74 list of repeaters used by the near repeater function. D star calculator for dr memories d star calculator for dr memories lists repeaters worldwide for you to update or customize the list in the radio. A number of people have commented that when they download and install the repeater file from the following pages on our website they cannot find the repeater list in the radio. By making these configuration files available, within the uk dstar community, it is hoped that it will make life easier for everyone and minimise the amount of replicated effort required to. Dstar is a digital voice and data protocol developed by the jarl 2 and uses mfk 3 as its standard. Hams can extend the dstar network to their qth using a gmsk modem and an analog fm transceiver dstar hotspots are inexpensive and easy to set up if you already have a dstar radio, just get a gmsk node adapter and follow these simple steps. Your dstar radio transmits to the dvap which then takes your traffic and sends it out over the dstar network. The w6cx repeater gateway supports linking to ref and other reflectors, and we encourage our rf users to send rf linking and unlinking commands to link to your own favorite reflectors whenever the repeater is not busy. Those radios will function only as normal dstar radios until this implementation occurs. With dstar you can talk to your local repeater, another repeater, a reflector which can have 10 or hundreds of repeaters connected to it or even an individual person. In the second repeater 1 tab select the simplex frequency you plan to use for the dvap. Mark kyle vk4kzk has been busy building a new 2m repeater for the maleny site.
Import csv into repeater section of the programming software select a group no. I program my dstar radios the same as using the dv mega 436. The gateway mode allows the software to be used as a remote access to the d star network with appropriate gateway software to a standalone d star repeater. Dec 25, 2017 here i show you how to communicate on the dmr brandmeister and dstar networks just by using your pc, an ambe3000 dongle and bluedv for windows. Check whether you can access the repeater when a dv call is received, the call signs of the caller, the hold down ptt for approximately 1 second to access the called station and the called stations access repeater are repeater. Dstar hotspot setup information for amateur radio digital voice using gmsk node adapters. Whether you are a repeater owner wanting to experiment in the digital world or a club who wants more from their repeater network, d star is definitely the future of amateur radio. Unzip and copy to an sd card or edit in the programing software supplied with the radio. Setting up a raspberry pi for dstar charlotte dstar. Repeater list download setting, add a url, enter icom uk for website name and. Apr 25, 2017 those radios will function only as normal dstar radios until this implementation occurs. Share pictures send and receive voice and pictures. Skip the repeater 2, 3 and 4 tabs and move directly to the ircddb tab. Dg9vh dashboard installed latest an autostart raspberry pi image for dstarrepeater with easy start widge t b,v2,v3 compatible raspbian jessie 26022016.
The dstar calc in the programmer helps you by entering the details for a repeater in the correct format for dstar. Ic7100, ic80, ic9100, ic92, id31, id51, id880h and the ic5100 if you dont use the memory card method. Make a bridgecom repeater a dstar repeater bridgecom. D star programs category is a curation of 12 web resources on, peanut ham radio digital voice client, dstar tv, nj6ns d star chat. Arvn programimg dstar radios pt 1 id2820 arvn programimg dstar radios pt 2 ic9192 id800. Dstar radio programming software icom radio software. This download updates your icom id31, id51 all versions, id5100, id7100, and kenwood thd74 list of repeaters used by the near repeater function new support for kenwood thd74. Star, and ysf, as well as p25, nxdn, pocsag, and multiple cross modes when used with a multimode digital voice modem that supports those modes. W4vo dstar repeater links w4vo rome ga floyd county. The software will be provided free of charge on cd to repeater keepers with icom repeater hardware. Dstarmonitor utilizes the pcap network interface monitoring capabilities provided by libpcap. Arkansas d star amateur radio repeater database for ham repeaters in the us, canada, and mexico. The d star calc in the programmer helps you by entering the details for a repeater in the correct format for d star. Weve got the presentation available for download here.
Dstar stardv setup information for amateur radio digital voice using the. The w6cx repeatergateway supports linking to ref and other reflectors, and we encourage our rf users to send rf linking and unlinking commands to link to your own favorite reflectors whenever the repeater is not busy. The presentation pdf format of the slide deck includes information on dstar, with local repeater information and operating details. If you missed the april 4th meeting of the aarc and the presentation by jim trulove wb5emi and roy walker wa5yzd, dont worry. Download repeater files for all latest radios from here. Star, and ysf, as well as p25, nxdn, pocsag, and multiple cross modes when used with a multimode digital voice modem that supports those modes andy taylor, mw0mwz, the main developer, says this on his pistar website. Our default reflector is ref014c, the socalled west coast reflector. Icom idrp2c dstar repeater controllers idrp2c free. The dstar gateway is a linux based computer that run the dstar gateway, dstar plus, and monlink software. The dstar gateway connects to the dstar repeater controller and to the internet. The gateway setting allows the software to be used as a remote access to the d star network with appropriate gateway software ircddbgateway for example to a standalone d star repeater. Here i show you how to communicate on the dmr brandmeister and dstar networks just by using your pc, an ambe3000 dongle and bluedv for windows. Icom is an outstanding, comprehensive radio manufacturer that produces radio communication equipment of all genres, from amateur radios to terrestrial, marine and avionics radios, as well as lte, wlan and satellite radios. Accessing the repeater memories on the ic9700 radio.
Dstarmonitor provides last heard and usage information from dstar controllers and gateways. The kenwood thd74a also does dstar, as do several other devices, such as the dvdongle and the openspot. The icom id4100e dstar mobile radio allows you to make digital voice dv and data calls through the worldwide dstar network. Whether you are a repeater owner wanting to experiment in the digital world or a club who wants more from their repeater network, dstar is definitely the future of amateur radio. Dstar compatible do it yourself and homebrew jim moen k6jm pacificon october 11, 2014 dstar is a registered trademark used for communication equipment repeaters and transceivers for amateur radio communications, and owned by icom incorporated.
W6cx port c is a dstar repeater operated by the mount diablo amateur radio club. The dv4mini control software can also be used with some of the dvmega boards with a firmware update. Repeater list downloads for dr mode radios dstar info. Idrp2c with the capability of handling up to four rf modules, idrp2c repeater controller is the cornerstone of the d star repeater system. Like the dvap software, you probably want to be able to link to your favorite reflectors, as well as unlink and the other administrative functions. Programs that allow control of radio repeaters category is a curation of 5 web resources on, svxlink card for raspberrypi, svxlink, simplex. If you are also using the optional gmsk modem, set type to hotspot for simplex, or repeater if duplex. The older radios id92, id9100 dont well support dr mode, so you should use the icom software and import standard dv memories downloads. It is very much based on the documentation of the old repeater software since internally the new dstar repeater program is based on the old dvrptr repeater and. Not all icom dstar radios support the import function within the software. Uk repeater list file for your rsms1a android app, including samples from other countries.