There are other digital modes that have been adapted for use by amateurs, but dstar was the first that was designed specifically for. Dstar operation connecting to a reflector d linking to a reflector d what is the reflector. Dstar hosts files hosts files the following dstar hosts files are used in bluedv windows, linux and android. The following charts can help you compare the entire dstar product line based on features and specifications. Dstar is a digital voice and data protocol specification for amateur radio. It supports dstar dextra, dplus, dcs, fusion ysf, fcs, and dmr brandmeister, dmr protocols. Software windv free download requires registration via a log on process. This page shows how to install and configure the stardv software on windows. Welcome to brian, nj6n and darren, g7lwts dstar scriptshop scripts and utilities for your icom dstar gateway system preferred dplus exec scripts. All the pistar features you know and love, plus a new operating system, moving pistar to the the newer buster os.
The system was developed in the late 1990s by the japan amateur radio league and uses minimumshift keying in its packetbased standard. Dstar repeater 32 bit dstar repeater 64 bit ircddb gateway 32 bit ircddb gateway 64 bit all package for yahoo group. It is an open standard digital communication protocol established by jarl. Copy icom software from distribution media zip archive. Aa4rc and dstarmonitor by peter loveall ae5pl extend this. This ensures a noninterruptive presence to the dstar dv channel and the. Dplus software development has an active following, and features such as multiple. The team has also been ensuring that dplus, dstarmonitor and other administration tools will continue to work as installed. Set the dplus to enabled and enter your callsign in the login field in all capital letters. The dstar addon dplus adds a wealth of additional functionality to a gateway including the ability to execute premade shell scripts on the gateway, initiated by a radio command. Setting up a raspberry pi for dstar by ken kc nicely ke3c. Hardwaresoftware for use with d star hardware dv dongle blue box. Hardwaresoftware for use with dstar hardware dv dongle blue box the dv dongle is a small plastic blue box containing electronic components that allow a user via an internet connected windows, apple mac or linux based pclaptopnetbooks to access the dstar network repeaters and reflectors.
The g3 gateway software has been tested by the trust server administration team. As an icom dstar repeater gateway admin, the current practice is to disable the independent dplus daemonservice and use the dplus feature contained in the g4klx ircddbgateway package. Ic7100, ic80, ic9100, ic92, id31, id51, id880h and the ic5100 if you dont use the memory card method. Free star administration therefore does not involve itself with any of the politics that currently plagues the dstar community and more specifically, the attempts by several groups and individuals to develop competing products.
The remaining host files will be downloaded as each one is selected. It can do d star callsign routing through the ircddb network. Up until recently it was possible to decode dstar headers using either dsd 1. As well as first open source gmsk node adapter repeater hotspot software. Dstar switch is an open collaborated project for creating base libraries and applications to allow the passing of information from the host computer to the dstar radio and vice versa. Memory downloads for a dvap with a dvap, you have to have your radio programmed to issue the link commands. It is possibly the only activelydeveloped modern browser that still runs on windows 95 and fits on a.
And, of course, youll want your radios frequency to match that of the dvap. The gps position information can be used for exchanging position reports, tracing the gps log and searching for nearby repeater sites. Dstar stardv setup information for amateur radio digital voice using the stardv. Dv node for windows windv software nextgeneration implementation of a d star hotspot application. Dstar stardv setup information for amateur radio digital voice using the star dv. The built in dstar calculator gives you repeater and reflector information worldwide. The following command line shows how to run it as a module program. So, the dvap memories sections allows just that, enter. Download the latest version of windv from to a known. Dextra dplus dcs edit or add the hosts files if you want to addedit a host in the h. Once you have all the components, you can download the image of the raspberry pi operating system with vnc. The radios that will allow you to import if you have the software and lead are. Not all icom dstar radios support the import function within the software. You can use another dstar radio to send your voice andor data through the access point radio, and communicate with dstar stations all over the world.
Dstarmonitor provides last heard and usage information from dstar controllers and gateways. Dplus adds several functions, most importantly the the ability to link a repeater to another repeater, or to a d star reflector. This was largely due to the spirit of cooperation among the gateway administrators. Dstar digital smart technologies for amateur radio is a digital voice and data protocol specification for amateur radio. Select the desired host and module for dstar from the selections.
Brian, nj6n and darren, g7lwts dstar scriptshop dstar web status. Dplus enables the establishment of temporary bidirectional links between dstar systems, and linking dstar systems to reflectors, over the internet. Pistar is digital voice software for personal, lowpower hotspots, as well as repeaters. Dstar or digital smart technologies for amateur radio is a digital voice and data protocol used in amateur radio. Memory downloads near a location when you are on your local repeaters, you probably want to have a variety of functions available for your nearby repeaters. Simple point and click programs channels without having to count spaces for extensions. If your repeater is not currently linked to a reflector, or you a reflector is a special server connected to the internet and want to change to another reflector, you can do so following running a version of dplus software. It can connect to reflectors and gateways using either dplus or dextra. This version has been updated to include many of the features now available in the gateway g2 software and the latest dplus software. This program is available for use on dstar gateways for noncommercial purposes. Select the desired host and module for d star from the selections. Bluedv for windows is a dmr dstarfusion hotspot software for your pc. It uses your dstar dongle, an analog base radio and a radio interface like a rigblaster, va3to, or uli, signallink or wb2rem or any usb interface board or rascal.
Its easy to install and has wideranging functionality, including linking support for dplus ref reflectors, dextra xrf reflectors and dcs reflectors. The recent east brainerd tornado april 12, 2020 was the genesis of moving forward with those plans. You also will need to be able to unlink and maybe use the echo test or check the dvap status. 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 andy taylor, mw0mwz, the main developer, says this on his pistar website. On g3 gateways with dplus installed, dstarmonitor provides bidirectional. The open source software, stardv, was written by rick kd0oss of matrix circuits. If you want to link to dplus reflectors those named refxxxn, then the. It runs as a d star g2 gwyrptr not like a fake like dplus hotspot. The id5100a has an integrated gps receiver in the controller and shows own position, course, speed and altitude on the display.
Dstar or digital smart technologies for amateur radio is a frequency division multiple access fdma gaussian minimum shift keying gmsk digital voice and data protocol used in amateur radio. Adding a new dstar gateway to the network when icom released the first version of the dstar gateway program to the amateur community, we worked our way through several challenges, and built a viable network. G2 to g3 upgradeinstallation instructions addendum to the icom g3 installation procedures nj6n 20190725 click d one to complete this step and go back to the i nstallation summary screen click b egin installation a menu will be displayed to allow the administrator to set the root password and. It supports both the node adapter series of boards as well as the dv access point and dv dongle series of usb devices. G2 multilinking gateway software by vk4tux dstar round. Icom uk has recently redeveloped its dstar dedicated microsite. The d star hot point software converts your radio station to a dstar rf gateway. Here is an example of a repeater dsync status report page of an icom dstar repeater using g4klx ircddbgateway embedded dplus enabled but with the independent. It can connect to reflectors and gateways using dplus, dextra or dcs. 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. Dstar reflector 77 information website for reflector 77. The software components that comprise the free star solution have been developed per the published dstar protocol.
More details about the dstar calculator and suggestions for your dstar file are included. This is a requirement in some countries regulations. Dv node for windows windv software nextgeneration implementation of a dstar hotspot application. On first launch, dudestar will attempt to download the dmr id list and the dplus host file. For sometime, there had been plans to migrate reflector 77 to a cloud environment.
Adding a new dstar gateway to the network dstar users. It uses your d star dongle, an analog base radio and a radio interface like a rigblaster, va3to, or uli, signallink or wb2rem or any usb interface board or rascal. Voice and even cw are capable of getting a message through albeit slowly, but dstar can transfer documents, images, and spreadsheets. For raspberry pi 3 dtdxa build is based on raspbian stretch 20180627 dtdxa. For those repeaters running the dplus software, you have the capability of linking. Windv is free hotspot software from dutchstar, maker of dv modems, the dutchstar firmware that runs them, and many free software programs. The page also features a link to its dstar youtube channel where you will find tips and tricks for some of icoms latest dstar radios. Setting up a raspberry pi for dstar charlotte dstar. This free software was originally designed by david pa7lim. When icom released the first version of the dstar gateway program to the amateur community, we. Dstar programs category is a curation of 12 web resources on, peanut ham radio digital voice client, dstar tv, nj6ns dstar chat. Along came a very clever fellow, robin cutshaw aa4rc, who invented very clever software called dplus, which can be installed on the gateway computer that connects a d star repeater to the internet. Dplus is a graphical web browser with an emphasis on security, performance, and portability. Supports dmr brandmeister, dmrplus, dstar dcs, refdplus, xrfdextra, xlx, system fusion fcs, ysfreflector networks.
Click here to download a working version of ircddbgateway for windows. On first launch, dude star will attempt to download the dmr id list and the dplus host file. Use of the software is acceptance of the agreement to not hold the author or anyone associated with the software liable for any damages that might occur from its use. Among the recent changes is a new support section which includes links to data files of uk dstar repeaters and reflectors for icom models. The dstar stands for digital smart technologies for amateur radio. Dstar radio programming software icom radio software. Check the dstar info query to be sure your terminals are set up. Id51a plus2 vhfuhf dstar portable features icom america. The following icom d star repeaters in canada have been configured to access dextra enabled repeaters and reflectors. The software is independent of other addon software such as dplus and does not interfere with dplus operation. More supported networks and features will be available with new firmware releases. The software can optionally work with a gmsk modem to create a dstar compatible hotspot that also supports inshack qsos using a speakermike rather than a dstar ht. Text messaging allows you to chat with other dstar users. You must login before you can download the windv software.
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