[FARC] [Fwd: Amateur Radio, D-Star in MD]

[Bob Moroney]

Any D-Star enthusiasts or wannabes out there? FYI.

73, Bob K9CMR

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Subject: 	Amateur Radio, D-Star in MD
Date: 	Thu, 14 Aug 2008 22:50:00 -0400
From: 	David Rollhauser <drollhauser at verizon.net>
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To anyone Interested,

I have created the Maryland D Star Users Discussion Group at 
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/md_d-star_users

The idea behind the creation of this group is to promote discussion of 
the D-Star digital voice and data mode and sharing of ideas and useful 
information with other hams that have or are planning to buy radios 
equipped to use this mode in Maryland and surrounding areas.

Since purchasing an Icom IC-2820H VHF/UHF mobile rig along with the 
digital board, I have had a few discussions with other hams from around 
the area and decided this could be great way to share information with 
others or even possibly coordinate a few simplex QSOs between others in 
the area who have the equipment and would like to try it out even though 
there are no current D-Star repeaters in the area. It would be great to 
hear from prospective repeater owners (clubs included) as well as those 
in surrounding areas that already have repeaters who can share what they 
have already learned.

So, WELCOME to all who share an interest in the use of D-Star in here 
Maryland and surrounding areas regardless of your band of choice or 
whether you prefer voice or data… Come share what you know or ask about 
what you might wish to learn…

Keep in mind I am no expert in this subject, just another interested ham 
who thinks this new technology has a great potential and would like to 
see it grow in our area.

I would like to ask those who receive this letter if they would please 
help spread the word and pass this information to other hams, especially 
through club newsletters and websites.

73's de,

Dave Rollhauser

KB3CJT