Andrew VE3UIY (M0GRU/VE6EN) gave a brief introduction to D-STAR on November 3rd 2010. Topics included general D-STAR terminology, radio settings required for callsign routing, linking/unlinking gateways and reflectors. A copy of his presentation can be found by clicking on the image of the HT.
Please visit http://www.dstarusers.org if you are looking for more information related to D-STAR in general.
This feed is brought to you by equipment donated by Jack Thomas (VE3UPH SK) and family. This feed is dedicated in his memory.
Ottawa Area Hot Spots include:
Repeater VA3ODG 444.850 MHZ Ottawa Ontario
Repeater VA3ARE 444.100 MHZ Almonte Ontario
Hot Spot VE3EFF445.830 Simplex Stittsville Ontario
Hot Spot VE3HXP 145.650 Simplex Kemptville Ontario
Callsign
VA3AAR A
Union Hall
Frequency
1281.00 -12 MHz
Icom D-Star GW
Digital Voice
Status: Soon!
Callsign
VA3AAR AD
Union Hall
Frequency
1299.300 MHz
Icom D-Star
High Speed Data
Status: Soon!
D-Star Repeaters and High Speed Data
Callsign
VA3AAR B
Union Hall
Frequency
444.100+ MHz
Icom D-Star GW
Digital Voice
Status: ON-AIR
Callsign
VA3AAR C
Union Hall
Frequency
145.550- MHz
Icom D-Star GW
Digital Voice
Status: ON-AIR
Linked to REF016B
More Info HERE
Visit https://va3aar.dyndns.org to view lastest users of the AARC D-STAR System. If you’re not currently registered on any other D-Star Gateway please contact webmaster@almontearclub.ca if you would like your call registered on VA3AAR.
XRF connectivity. (DEXTRA) now installed on VA3AAR, linking is slightly different than with REF systems, to link to XRF021B set your UR to XRF021BO (where O is the letter) to unlink use XRF021BX or X in the eighth position.
Nets are currently scheduled for:
Friday Night (CAN-NET) on XRF021B 21:00 EST
Saturday Morning OARDG net on REF016C at 08:30 EST
All are welcome to check in, if the repeater isn’t linked in time for these nets please feel free to link.
