What is D-STAR enabled?

D-STAR Gateways enable users to connect from a local D-STAR repeater, equipped with a D-STAR Gateway, to any other Gateway equipped D-STAR repeater. Once an Amateur is registered with a repeater gateway, it can connect to D-STAR users beyond the local repeaters.

Does D-STAR use the Internet?

Many advanced D-STAR features rely on internet connections although simplex, repeated and crossband gateway voice and data communications do not.

How many D-STAR users are there?

Like most things that were “new” in ham radio (such as SSB, FM and packet), D-STAR grew slowly at first, but began taking off during the end of the last decade and now has approximately 11,000 users today. Most of those users are on the air using D-STAR repeaters, which number more than 500 worldwide.

Do I need to register for D-STAR?

This registration is required to allow you to route across the D-STAR network, if you do not register you will get no further than you local repeater. You will need a copy of your licence.

What are D-STAR modules?

Module D = Digital data. Gateways are computer servers connected to repeaters that run software that enables them to act as “gateways” to the internet, enabling the repeaters to link to other remote repeaters and reflectors. They also enable hotspots to link to the repeaters via the internet.

How old is D-STAR?

D-STAR (Digital Smart Technologies for Amateur Radio) is a digital voice and data protocol specification for amateur radio. The system was developed in the late 1990s by the Japan Amateur Radio League and uses minimum-shift keying in its packet-based standard.

Can DMR talk to P25?

Is DMR compatible with P25 technology/systems? No. The P25 protocol was adopted for public safety sector use and currently uses 12.5 KHz FDMA technology. Digital Mobile Radio (DMR) standard for large organization/enterprise two-way radio customers and uses 12.5 KHz (6.25 equivalent-6.25e) TDMA technology.

Can I use DMR without a license?

Don’t worry! Today, Cody W3AMG will show you that while you can’t legally transmit without a ham radio license, you can still monitor on DMR.

Can I use a DMR radio without a license?

In short, a Radio ID enables you to talk to and hear only the people and traffic that you want to. It’s totally free to get your Radio ID and you NEED ONE if you are going to have a DMR radio and use it.