The site updates it's information quickly, so it only should take a few seconds to see your call. If your repeater has a gateway and DStarMon running, then go to the Last Heard page of and see if your call-sign appears. D-STAR repeater controllers don't work the same way that FM repeaters work. Don't expect to hear a kerchunk when you un-key, nor a courtesy beep. Make a call on the repeater and see if anyone responds, that's a pretty good test. A beep is good, but nothing isn't necessarily bad. Didn't that feel good? As you un-key, one of two things will probably happen. So go for it, press the PTT for about 2 seconds and let go. First Kerchunk: After your radio has been programmed, It's time for your first kerchunk.o Program RPT1, RPT2, and UR as the D-STAR Calculator indicates.If the repeater has a gateway, select "Use Gateway" Select the same module for both source and destination repeaters. o Use the D-STAR Calculator and enter the closest repeater into the source and destination repeaters.Programming a Repeater: Once you know the repeater that you want to talk to, go to D-STAR Calculator to find out what to program into your radio.You should hear any activity on the repeater. o Set frequency to the repeater's frequency.Finding a Repeater: More and more D-STAR repeaters are coming online everyday, so the first thing to do is to check out for the repeaters close to you.o Don't worry about the RPT1, RPT2, and UR call signs when working simplex.o Set mode to DV (probably was FM by default) (DV is the D-STAR Voice Modulation mode).One of the standard D-STAR simplex channels is 145.67, so let's use it. While you might not have anyone to talk to, program a simplex channel first. You can also add your name in the MY field beyond the /.
So open your manual and program your call-sign into the MY call-sign slot.
If at all possible, find someone to help you, an Elmer, someone who currently has D-STAR and can let you know what is going on in your area.Once you know your radio is working, then it is time to start thinking D-STAR. So program your favorite repeater and try it out for a little bit. Memory Downloads for Non-DR Mode Radios by regionsĪs you first un-box your new D-STAR radio, the first thing to do is to make sure that it works on FM.Repeater List Downloads for DR Mode Radios.D-STAR InfoCon Dayton Hamvention 2012 Schedule.DSTARInfo - Before Sending an Info Request.