[W3GV] D-STAR, some info.

[Paul Szymczuk]

Here are some useful links, videos, and info on D-STAR

D-STAR the basics.
The DV-DONGLE:
Use your computer and headset or microphone and speakers to access the
D-STAR network.

VIDEO: http://youtu.be/UDRxnNUs3hY
many other videos on youtube about the DV-DONGLE


The DVAP-DONGLE (either 2m or 70cm):
Connects to your computer via USB. Has an RF antenna that allows your DSTAR
radio to access the D-STAR network. (works a few hundred yards with
supplied antenna. Basically used when a city wide repeater is not available
to you.)...basically a mini repeater in your home. Or some people have used
Verizon cellular hotspots to take DVAP's on the road if no city repeater
exists.

VIDEO: http://youtu.be/jE0VJnOx9s4
many other videos on youtube about the DVAP-DONGLE

Or use your D-STAR enabled radio to access D-STAR connected repeaters.
(does not require DV-DONGLE or DVAP-DONGLE).
If we had a D-STAR repeater and it was linked up to a reflector, we could
expect to have a lot of voice traffic throughout the day and have access to
all that traffic.

VIDEO: http://youtu.be/deWGDpDqlyk

Other links:
http://www.dstarinfo.com/
http://www.dstarusers.org

The PAPA System in Southern California. Twoards the bottom of the page is a
Live audio feed of their repeater linked to Reflector 12

http://papasys.com/index.php?pageid=dstar

thanks!