These help you find the specific field for the explanation that follows. 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 commands to your favorite reflectors. For your callsign to appear put visssson in the yourcall or urcall field of your radio and press ptt once on this repeater, where s is a spaceblank. More details about the dstar calculator and suggestions for your dstar file are included.
Then purchase a serial number from starpath that is needed to activate the program in your calculator. Programming with the ic2820 software first go to the common setting screen. The text messaging software will control the gps functions. If you are working with an id1, you will also want to see the id1 supplement. This version has been updated to include many of the features now available in the gateway g2 software. You will receive a key that unlocks the software on the calculator.
Gps information generated by icom dstar radios in gps mode into tnc2. The distribution systems testing, application, and research dstar utility consortium commissioned the development of the transformer owning cost software tocs tool for analyzing and comparing the total owning cost of distribution transformers. Documentation for this application is provided on a pdf file in the download dstarquery works in tandem with javaprssrvr or dprs interface to monitor the dstar serial data port or usb port for the id1 for commandsqueries from remote stations. Rt systems introduces the improved dstar calculator. May 01, 20 dvrptr board 34 digital voice modem gmsk based on a powerful 32bit avr microcontroller all dv functions are implemented in software open source code dstar hotspots, repeaters and. Do not purchase the software until you have completed this and obtain the code. Used with the supplied software, cs31, memory channels, dstar repeater memories.
Digital smart technologies for amateur radio category is a curation of 49 web resources on, dstar on youtube, irc dstar, dstar yahoo groups. The calculator is designed to make operating dstar a simple process. The dstar calculator built into the program gives you dstar information from all. Simple point and click programs channels without having to count spaces for extensions. While we cant program your radio, stay tuned for future enhancements.
This white paper describes the concepts and applications of the tool. Mar 04, 2015 so, this confirms that the gps receiver is spitting out gps data at 4800 baud. The repeaters are now as of april 2018 connected to the internet via the icom g3 gateway software. Vehicle recovery warranty summary of plan featuresbenefits. Im at a complete loss here, im trying to get into dstar using the kenwood thd74a and im completely stuck. With over 15 years experience and thousands of dealership customers, you can ensure youre getting a partner you can rely on 24. Drats is a small multi platform application designed to provide digital data communication using the dstar protocol. Current aprs position, path, igate and digipeater statistics for dstar t station info map view info telemetry weather raw status beacons messages bulletins browse moving my account. It allows you to choose the source repeater, destination system and the function that you desire to use. Goldstar gps car tracker bhph dealers and auto lenders. The built in dstar calculator gives you repeater and reflector information worldwide. The numbers in red in the figure are for identification only.
Free star currently does not bypass the need for an enduser to ownuse a dstar radio to access dv enabled repeaters. Ic7100, ic80, ic9100, ic92, id31, id51, id880h and the ic5100 if you dont use the memory card method. Feb 18, 2008 the ic2820 introduces a new mode called gpsa. For the time being this page will contain mostly links to other related dstar participating web sites until more advanced tips and tricks end up listed. In addition, vdrop can calculate the impact of large motor starting or other flicker loads elsewhere on the. Thank you for your business and for using the latest version of our tracking software, please note that this is a prerelease or beta version and our engineers.
Stars gps is proud to offer a remedy and protection like no other. Aug 01, 20 the distribution systems testing, application, and research dstar utility consortium commissioned the development of the transformer owning cost software tocs tool for analyzing and comparing the total owning cost of distribution transformers. Jan 03, 2016 another bit of information that can go out with your transmission is your location. That said, i find that it works very well, and it is updated often with new features and fixes. Download this app from microsoft store for windows 10 mobile, windows phone 8. There is nothing in the manual at all to tell you what the pin out of the data1 connection on the radio rear panel is. Many have created all sorts of creative and valued hardware and software around the dstar format. Most hardware systems require some form of software to do anything useful, and, as it turns out, the node adapter and minihotspot boards are no exception. From sales to support, goldstar can help your business run smoothly every single day. Radios in gpsa mode do not need to set their gps message per the dprs calculator page.
Nov 07, 2018 im at a complete loss here, im trying to get into dstar using the kenwood thd74a and im completely stuck. Set the unproto to api282, dstar by typing it here. If you are using software to program your radio, copypaste the generated message to your software. Below is a screen shot of the dprs calculator from. Set unproto to apinnn,dstar where nnn is the first 3 digits of the radio model number. Pistar is digital voice software for hotspots and repeaters. Oct 19, 2019 dprs interface and javaprssrvr recognize that format and use that format for gating aprs packets to the dstar dv data stream. Since the dstar radios can also display a remote callsign, the gps position information and 20 bytes of text on their front panels, it seems that we should be able to figure out a way to display this same surrounding aprs local information on some dstar radios or.
You do not need to set a gps message per the dprs calculator page. The dstar calc in the programmer helps you by entering the details for a repeater in the correct format for dstar operations. Jan 06, 2020 paid factory codes calculator for all lg phones. Ok so im a very recently passed uk foundation licence holder so my knowledge is limted, very im interested in tracking this setup while in the. This mode makes it easy to program your radio for dprs. In addition to high speed data found on the id1, dstar also supports a low speed data channel. The dstar calculator assists users with the information to program into their.
Description of the dstaraprs translation dprs or dprs. Set the data extension, time stamp and gpsa symbol to your preferences by double clicking and. Once your usb drivers are installed and the node adapter works well with the echo test program, you are ready to install dstar hot spot. Users of newer radios should set their radios to gpsa mode and set their unproto to apinnn,dstar apinnn where. Card marketplace reload your balance amazon currency converter. I am registered on the dstar network and when i kerchunk on of the local repeaters i show up in the contact log for the repeater, but as often as not i get no response from the. At least one other company is making a dstar radio now. This page calculates the necessary gps message c1 message on most icom. Dprs setup for icom dstar radios capable of using dprs gps a mode refer to the radios manual for specific gps a setup information if available. Control the g4klx ircddb dstar gateway software remotely via an android device. I have read that there is a module or piece of software in the works that will join these two systems together. Just like in the packet radio heyday, you can work keyboardtokeyboard with any dstar radio, the proper serial interface, and either dchat or drats.
Dprs interface and javaprssrvr recognize that format and use that format for gating aprs packets to the dstar dv data stream. The dstar calculator assists users with the information to program into their radios. So, this confirms that the gps receiver is spitting out gps data at 4800 baud. Dstar programs category is a curation of 12 web resources on, peanut ham radio digital voice client, dstar tv, nj6ns dstar chat. Once your usb drivers are installed and the node adapter works well with. M, dms calculate the great circle distance between two points. Gps information generated by icom dstar radios in gps mode into tnc2 fomatted aprs strings. 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. It is important to note that dprs is not a protocol but a conversion specification. Reporting of gps positions of stations is handled through the builtin aprsis interface. Actually you can talk through the repeater without registering, but once registered your details are automatically propagated around the dstar network allowing you to access all the gateways and repeaters worldwide.
While this callsign is assigned to a dstar repeater, that repeater is not in the operating band of your radio. This could result in no available repeaters for a given callsign. Before you can get started on dstar, you should first register with your local repeater. Not all icom dstar radios support the import function within the software. Wcs7100 programming software for the icom ic7100 the wcs7100 programmer is designed to give you the ease and convenience of programming the memories and set menu options of your radio from your pc including settings for dstar operations. The dstar gateway is a linux based computer that run the dstar gateway, dstar plus, and monlink software. Dprs setup for icom dstar radios capable of using dprsgpsa mode refer to the radios manual for specific gpsa setup information if available. The voltage drop and flicker analysis vdrop tool began as a dstar engineering toolbox program to calculate voltage drop and flicker for threephase services where each customer or load is served radially by a separate service cable from the transformer. Users of newer radios should set their radios to gps a mode and set their unproto to apinnn, dstar apinnn where nnn is the icom model number, up to 3 characters. The gateway controller the repeater and directs connections to and from the gateway and dstar network. The dprs callssid can be used to look up your station on any aprsis database. The dstar calculator will not display repeaters outside the bands covered by your radio. Dvar hotspot for windows software before installing dstar hot spot you must first install the usb drivers for the node adapter.
It is an experimental fork and is not an official version of pistar, and you cannot get support for it on the official pistar forum. Dstar is a powerful system for linking the worlds of amateur radio and the internet. Another bit of information that can go out with your transmission is your location. Every ham radio operator can choose whether hisher call sign will appear in the live log and the lastheard ircddb lists below or not. 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. The radios that will allow you to import if you have the software and lead are. The dstar calculator built into the program gives you dstar information from all around the world to use. It is not displayed since it would be pointless for it to be selected. The dstar gateway connects to the dstar repeater controller and to the internet. I have read that there is a module or piece of software in. Starfall has no advertising, does not collect personal information from children, does not sell any information, and uses cookies only for internal website management. Select a few options and then the calculator tells you what you need to program into your radio. More details about the dstar calculator and suggestions for your dstar file are included in this document. Posted on august 29, 2016 posted in ham radio software 3 comments ive been asked by some friends about latest windows drats program, since main web site, looks like is offline or not responding.
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. This allows users to connect to other dstar repeaters arround the world. Since the dstar radios can also display a remote callsign, the gps position information and 20 bytes of text on their front panels, it seems that we should be able to figure out a way to display this same surrounding aprs local information on some dstar radios or attached devices and also on an attached gps map. Dvrptr board 34 digital voice modem gmsk based on a powerful 32bit avr microcontroller all dv functions are implemented in software open source code d. Below is a summary of how your asset is protected like never before. Resources listed under dstar category belongs to software main collection. This version has been updated to include many of the features now available in the gateway g2 software and the latest dplus software. Dstar radio programming software icom radio software. The rt systems programming software makes it easy to set up memory channels details including names and tones, limit memories for programmable scanning functions, memory banks, dstar options with the builtin dstar calculator and options for scanning. The codec is proprietary just like almost every other digital method. Features of the radio are laid out on the screen for you to see and set easily.
The generated message is casesensitive gps message now allows upper and lower case as some radios allow lower case now in the message. Repeater list downloads for dr mode radios memory downloads for nondr mode radios memories downloads near a location memory downloads for a dvap. So now i think i need to focus on the connection to the radio. If you have any problems or get unexpected results, please let me know. This page is designed to help you calculate answers to some common geographic questions and draw maps from simple coordinates. To register on our g2 gateway, please follow the steps on the dstar registration page. With touchscreen input, gps, and a repeaterreflector database, this radio is a. Ive been asked by some friends about latest windows drats program, since main web site, looks like is offline or not responding. Set unproto to apinnn, dstar where nnn is the first 3 digits of the radio model number. There is a digital version of aprs on dstar and it is called dprs.