WX4EMA D-STAR Linking Tips
For local operation ( Macon , GA ) program and store a memory as follows:
| 2 meter VHF | 70cm UHF | 1.2 GHz Data | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequency | 145.340- (0.6) | 440.625+ (5.0) | 1297.3750 |
| UR | CQCQCQ | CQCQCQ | |
| RPT1 | WX4EMA C | WX4EMA B | |
| RPT2 | WX4EMA G | WX4EMA G |
(Note that any module designations must be in the 8thposition regardless of callsign length. If a callsign (^) is shorter than 6 characters, add spaces to ensure the module letter is in the 8th position. Always use the repeater callsign with G in RPT 2 to allow DV Dongle and linked repeaters to hear you and be heard)
Repeater Linking (To link a repeater module to another repeater)
Example:
To link WX4EMA C ( 2 m) to WX 4 GPB C (Stone Mountain), set another memory for the following and key for one second:
Frequency: 145. 340 - UR: WX4GPBCL RPT 1: WX4EMA C RPT2: WX4EMA G
After repeater announces that it is linked, move back to memory for local operation:
Frequency: 145. 340 - UR: CQCQCQ RPT 1 : WX4EMA C RPT2: WX4EMA G
To unlink repeater :
Set a memory as follows:
UR: *******U RPT 1 : Wx4EMA C RPT2:(Note * in UR is a space, the U is in the 8th position, frequency is still the repeater frequency)
To see if a repeater is linked :
Program a memory for:
Frequency: 145. 340 - UR: WX4EMA I RPT 1 : WX4EMA C RPT2: WX4EMA G If repeater is not linked, it will announce its ID. If it is linked somewhere, it will say “Repeater already linked”.
Linking to Reflectors
Reflectors are locations where multiple repeaters or Dongle users can connect simultaneously (aka a conference bridge). Reflectors are designated as REF 001 C, …2C, …3C, etc. Each reflector has three separate conference locations designated by the letter at the end. For example, you can connect to REF 001 A, REF 001 B or REF 001 C. Think of it as three separate conference bridges.
To link to a reflector (ex. REF 001 C) from Wx4EMA C, program as follows:
Frequency: 145.340 - UR: REF 001 CL RPT1: WX4EMA C RPT 2 : WX4EMA G
Unlink as above.
US Reflectors (see entire list of reflectors at http://www.dstarinfo.com/reflectors.aspx
| REF001A | REF004A – *BackupSE WeatherNet * |
| REF001B – Illinois D-STAR repeaters | REF004B – Texas Permalink Repeaters |
| REF001C – D-STAR’s MegaRepeater | REF004C – General Rag Chew (English) |
| REF002A – SE Weather Net | REF014C – West Coast repeater linking |
| REF002B | REF030B – Georgia EmComm Use/ARES |
| REF002C | REF030C – Georgia/Southeast US Repeaters |
D-STAR Tips (continued)
Help and other links
To see what’s on your local repeater, view the D-STAR Dashboard:
https://wx4ema.dstargateway.org/status.html (substitute the desired repeater callsign)
For help programming your D-STAR radio, use the D-STAR Calculator at http://www.dstarinfo.com/dstar-web-calculator.aspx
To see who is on D-STAR, http://www.dstarusers.org
For a listing of D-STAR repeaters: http://www.dstarusers.org/repeaters.php http://www.dstarinfo.com/standard-repeater-list.aspx
For general D-STAR information: http://www.dstarinfo.com/home.aspx http://www.dstarusers.org
For info on the DV Dongle or DV Access Point: http://www.dvdongle.com http://www.dvapdongle.com/
For instructions on registering your call sign, http://www.dstargateway.org.
D-STAR Forums and Groups
Georgia D-STAR Yahoo Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ga_dstar/ General interest topics and news on what’s happening with D-STAR in Georgia
Southeast D-STAR Weather Net Yahoo Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/se_wxnet/ The Southeast D-STAR Weather Net operates each Sunday night at 9:00 pm ET on REF 002 A during non-emergency times. The net was formed to practice a wide area net over a linked repeater network for emergency weather conditions in the southeast such as hurricanes, tropical weather, tornadoes or severe thunderstorms. All check in’s are welcome and encouraged. Just link your local repeater to REF 002 A just before 9:00 pm on Sunday evenings. Check-in is taken by state for each southeastern state. During severe weather conditions, link your local repeater to REF 002 A to monitor for emergency communications.