For instance, reflector 14c fourteencharlie is the popular reflector for d star repeaters on the west coast of the us and canada. D star open source dextra project by scott lawson, ki4lkf. Setting up a raspberry pi for dstar by ken kc nicely ke3c. Lightning quick dstar qsy command storage in the id 51 and several other icom dstar radios. The following charts can help you compare the entire dstar product line based on features and specifications. Reflector director allows you to remotely manage devices connected to reflector 2. Home of the tennessee digital amateur radio groups friday night dstar net. The 64 bit version is 30k big while the 32 bit version is 29k. An example is ref001 in london, referred to as dstars mega reflector. It is similar in functionality to bluedv except not as pretty, and is compatible with all of the ambe3000 based usb devices out there thumbdv, dvstick 30, etc. 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. Setting up a raspberry pi for dstar charlotte dstar. This page shows how to install and configure the stardv software on windows.
Stream your favorite shows and movies to reflector from your phone, tablet or computer. Here is analogue uk repeater file that has all known 2m in fmn. Enough that on april 10, 2010, w8cmh went dstar and this was the analog system that we all hung out on. Reflector director is a companion application for reflector 2. The components you will need to order to set up your raspberry pi dstar access point are listed below with links to. After hours of frustration and many many trials and errors ive come up with this quick howto video for you. Dstar operation connecting to a reflector d linking to a reflector d what is the reflector. Heres an awesome getting started with d rats by john, wb4qdx one of our webmasters. Dstar radio programming software icom radio software. With stefan dl1bh, peter dg9ffm and rolf hb9sdb a new operator group was founded, which took over and will continue to operate. The d star gateway connects to the d star repeater controller and to the internet. Dratsdstar, ratflectors, tutorial, ares emcomm youtube. The d star hot point software converts your radio station to a dstar rf gateway.
Check the dstar info query to be sure your terminals are set up. Ive been trying to figure out how to link to an x reflector from my kenwood thd74. Dstar programs category is a curation of 12 web resources on, peanut ham radio digital voice client, dstar tv, nj6ns dstar chat. I am trying to keep a up to date set of dstar analogue memory files for icom. Dstar commander image public releasedownload links here.
The xlx multiprotocol gateway reflector server is part of the software system for the dstar network. Greg, vk4vbu in longreach outback queensland has completed his dstar hotspot that will service the town and surrounding area. Dstar users may connect directly to reflector 77c via hotspottype devices or through various dstar repeaters that connect to it. Dv node for windows windv software nextgeneration implementation of a d star hotspot application. D star amateur radio systems, your source for d star digital amateur radio. Pistar is digital voice software for personal, lowpower hotspots, as well as repeaters. It can connect to reflectors and gateways using either dplus, dextra or dcs. Enough that on april 10, 2010, w8cmh went d star and this was the analog system that we all hung out on. Reflector 2 free download is the wireless mirroring and the streaming the object. The dstar gateway is a linux based computer that run the dstar gateway, dstar plus, and monlink software. Dstar or digital smart technologies for amateur radio is a digital voice and data protocol used in amateur radio. Everyone had heard the net is no more, but it was fun to talk.
Repeater list downloads for dr mode radios dstar info. His dstar work spawned from his rtpdir bridge project of 2007 and at some point in 20 he discontinued his work and was no longer answering emails while scott may be gone from the development scene, fortunately a lot of his software has been archived and mirrored. It shows and organizes the different projects of any type with the ease. More details about the d star calculator and suggestions for your d star file are included in this document. The recent east brainerd tornado april 12, 2020 was the genesis of moving forward with those plans. 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. Dstar to dmr cross mode reflector now available qrz forums. The gateway controller the repeater and directs connections to and from the gateway and dstar network. All you need to do is to import it into the icom software for your radio. Ref001b, illinois dstar repeaters, london, england, status, 100. 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. Sure you know what dstar is, but did you know there are other methods of digital data besides talking over a reflector with your gps coordinates.
Pistar is digital voice software for hotspots and repeaters. Play games, watch movies, demo applications or present from the palm of your hand. I can link easily to non x reflectors using the below instructions and even an easier way with the d74 which requires less steps. It is an open standard digital communication protocol established by jarl. Simple point and click programs channels without having to count spaces for extensions. The d star stands for digital smart technologies for amateur radio. The driver for windows is included, linux does not require one. Mirror your content to the big screen without wires or complicated setups.
His d star work spawned from his rtpdir bridge project of 2007 and at some point in 20 he discontinued his work and was no longer answering emails while scott may be gone from the development scene, fortunately a lot of his software has been archived and mirrored. May be upgraded to binary gradient with optional pump. Reflector 32bit download 2020 latest for windows 10, 8, 7. Reflector student helps students connect their ios devices to a teachers reflector software on limited or. X reflector dashboards xrf004 hosted by free star in us. This software works great with the devices you already have. The dstar gateway connects to the dstar repeater controller and to the internet. Reflector is wireless and doesnt require any adapters, cables or complicated setups. The d star gateway is a linux based computer that run the d star gateway, d star plus, and monlink software. It supports both the node adapter series of boards as well as the dv access point and dv dongle series of usb devices. The d rats download is for a 32 bit windows operating system.
You may choose to order from your favorite retailers. Andy taylor, mw0mwz, the main developer, says this on his pistar website. It can do dstar callsign routing through the ircddb network. Ref the dplus reflector system, a closed proprietary system developed by robin cutshaw, aa4rc, is the first generation of dstar reflectors and still much in use, especially in englishspeaking countries. As of 12 sept 2019 the reflector operating system centos. After investigating an issue with xrf dstar reflectors and why a pistar user had. Select the desired host and module for d star from the selections. I learned a lot listening to this net and im going to miss the discussions.
It quickly got to the point that i would go on the air and be deluged with d star questions, and when listening be referred to as the local d star expert. This software connects to dstar, fusion, nxdn, and p25 reflectors and gatewaysrepeaters over udp. Arvn programimg dstar radios pt 1 id2820 arvn programimg dstar radios pt 2 ic9192 id800. Dstar radio programming software icom radio software cloning. D star programs category is a curation of 12 web resources on, peanut ham radio digital voice client, dstar tv, nj6ns d star chat.
On first launch, dude star will attempt to download the dmr id list and the dplus host file. Even send your screens directly to youtube for others to watch live. The built in dstar calculator gives you repeater and reflector information worldwide. At this point the multireflector was only mosly multimode, we still lacked that dstar goodness, but there are xlx based dstar dmr reflectors out there that have onboard transcoding, currently this requires hardware to transcode. Reflector director for ios free download and software. It quickly got to the point that i would go on the air and be deluged with dstar questions, and when listening be referred to as the local dstar expert. The dstar stands for digital smart technologies for amateur radio. As well as first open source gmsk node adapter repeater hotspot software.
Install the program on your mac or windows computer to receive mirroring or streaming, or install the app on your android home entertainment device. Dv4mini ham radio digital hotspot c4fm, dmr and dstar. Using the programmer, you can create separate files for unique applications such as travel, emergency activities, or special events. The hotspot is using dvrptr v1 modem, raspberry pi3 and tait tm8200 radio into a diamond collinear mounted above the roof line of the house. Input options for the call sign and the dmr id number and functions to link to reflectors. The remaining host files will be downloaded as each one is selected.
The software can optionally work with a gmsk modem to create a d star compatible hotspot that also supports inshack qsos using a speakermike rather than a d star ht. 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. The packages which are described in this document are designed to install server software which is used for the dstar network infrastructure. And then there is reflector 1c, the d star mega reflector, used worldwide. The older radios id92, id9100 dont well support dr mode, so you should use the icom software and import standard dv memories downloads.
Some of the rooms are connected to dstar reflectors xrf076b, xrf076f, xrf070c etc or dmr. The open source software, stardv, was written by rick kd0oss of matrix circuits. Hopefully what you can download from here will have less errors, hey no one is perfect. D star operation connecting to a reflector d linking to a reflector d what is the reflector. The x reflector directory has changed and now lists only nonxlx, traditional x reflectors.
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. If you want to link to dplus reflectors those named refxxxn, then the. New dv4mini version with mmdvm dmr protocol and support for dv4miniambe. At this point the multi reflector was only mosly multimode, we still lacked that d star goodness, but there are xlx based d star dmr reflectors out there that have onboard transcoding, currently this requires hardware to transcode. 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. Dstar resources page amateur radio articles icom uk. Download the latest version of windv from to a known. Feb 07, 2016 lightning quick dstar qsy command storage in the id 51 and several other icom dstar radios. The built in d star calculator gives you repeater and reflector information worldwide. It allows you to connect the almost all combinations of the devices to your computer at the very time. The following charts can help you compare the entire d star product line based on features and specifications. All stack versions of systems are available with alternative detectors example. Reflector 2 serial key is automatically designed to money at new devices join.
Allinone screen mirroring tech for ios, chrome os, macos, android and windows. I am trying to keep a up to date set of d star analogue memory files for icom radios as it seems the ones on the icom sites are full of errors. Reflector can be installed on most popular entertainment devices like amazon fire tv and fire tv stick. It runs as a d star g2 gwyrptr not like a fake like dplus hotspot. A version of reflector specially developed for the classroom. Dstar stardv setup information for amateur radio digital voice using the. Dstar open source dextra project by scott lawson, ki4lkf. 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. Mod b linked to xlx3b transcoded to dmr via xrf006a. Current dstarrepeater ircddbgateway software, keeping pistar close to. Greg, vk4vbu in longreach outback queensland has completed his d star hotspot that will service the town and surrounding area. The kings of digital group hosts the longrunning thursday night dstar round table, conducted by n6hkh, that includes discussion of dstar and other open systemopen source digital modes, on thursday evenings at 1900 hrs. Sure you know what d star is, but did you know there are other methods of digital data besides talking over a reflector with your gps coordinates.
D star or digital smart technologies for amateur radio is a digital voice and data protocol used in amateur radio. Heres an awesome getting started with drats by john, wb4qdx one of our webmasters. Dstar calc by rt systems the programmer is designed to give you the ease and convenience of programming the memories and options of the radio from your pc. Like the dvap software, you probably want to be able to link to your favorite reflectors, as well as unlink and the. Reflector 24 is for use mainly by dstar users in the michigan area to facilitate communications between counties, however everyone in any area is welcome on the reflector. Discussion in amateur radio news started by ve6dv, sep 11, 2017. Youll also be able to unlink and link with standard dplus commands from. Dstar hotspots are also active in gladstone, bowen, mt isa and gympie. D star calc by rt systems the programmer is designed to give you the ease and convenience of programming the memories and options of the radio from your pc. It can connect to reflectors and gateways using either dplus or dextra.
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