[Dstar] RE: Dstar Digest, Vol 30, Issue 11

Sun Feb 14 13:01:56 CST 2010

The 4 second message is still coming through every half hour on VK2RDS.

Cheers

Tony Stone
VK2TS
President - Illawarra Amateur Radio Society Inc
WIA Affiliated Club
www.iars.org.au
Ph 0404 839465
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   1. Re: Australian D-Star Network News (Wenlock) (Mark Aitken)
   2. Re: Australian D-Star Network News (Wenlock)

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Message: 1
Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 20:28:54 +1100
From: Mark Aitken <vk3jma at yahoo.com.au>
Subject: [Dstar] Re: Australian D-Star Network News (Wenlock)
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What the heck was the point of that post wenlock????

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Message: 2
Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 21:47:55 +1000
From: Wenlock <wenlock.burton at three.com.au>
Subject: Re: [Dstar] Australian D-Star Network News
To: Dstar Digital Radio Mail List <dstar at lists.wia.org.au>
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Spelling correction   brake should be _break_

Wenlock wrote:
> Richard Hoskin wrote:
>>
>> G'day,
>>
>> Here is the latest News for the Australian National D-Star Network.
>>
>> *_Repeater Announcements_*
>>
>> _ _
>>
>> The 4 second announcements on the majority of the WIA D-Star 
>> repeaters has been reduced from = hourly to hourly.
>>
>> This has been done to reduce the confusion the announcements were 
>> having on some operators when they work working remote stations.
>>
>> REMEMBER - It is good manners, good operator practice and still 
>> important for all D-Star operators to leave a 4 second brake between 
>> overs.
>>
>> The 4 second *brake (break)* is essential to
>>
>> -- allow the local repeater to radio hand shaking
>>
>> -- to allow for audio delays for remotely linked repeaters and 
>> DV-Dongleshttp://www.google.com.au/
>>
>> -- to provide dead air time so that remote operators can join in on 
>> local conversations.
>>
>> I've receive a number of comments from overseas D-Star operators 
>> complaining that they can not access a VK repeater  as the local VK 
>> operators were not leaving breaks between overs.http://www.google.com.au/
>>
>> *_New D-Star repeater for Australia_*
>>
>> VK3RNP is now on air in Geelong.
>>
>> It is operating on 438.175 Mhz with a -5,4 Mhz offset. The repeater 
>> is currently standalone however Nik VK3BA, the repeaters owner has 
>> plans to add a Gateway to the system in the near future.
>>
>> The repeater has a coverage area of approximately 50Kms and is 
>> located at VK3BAs QTH. Nik is experimenting with new ways to increase 
>> VK3RNP's coverage area.
>>
>> Well done Nik and thanks for supporting Amateur radio!
>>
>> For more information on VK3RNP visit http://www.qrz.com/callsign/VK3BA
>>
>> *_VK4RBX Gateway Installed._*
>>
>> _ _
>>
>> The Ipswich D-Star repeater VK4RBX is now Gateway enabled.  A 60Km 
>> WiFi network was built to provide broadband to the repeater site. 
>> Thanks to Rob VK4HW, the repeaters own for all the hard work he has 
>> done to support Amateur Radio. The investment Rob has made in D-Star 
>> has added up to hundreds of hour of work and over $5000 of equipment.
>>
>> _ _
>>
>> *_VK4RWN Maintenance Update_*
>>
>> The VK4RWN (Gold Coast) D-Star repeater's 70cm and 23cm DV modules 
>> are off air. Commercial work at the site has caused antenna issues 
>> for these repeaters.
>>
>> There is currently a fault with the 2mtr antenna at the site so a 
>> temporary 2mtr antenna is being used. This may result in reduced 
>> repeater coverage.
>>
>> *_Repeater Linking for Nets_*
>>
>> *_ _*
>>
>> It has been decide collectively by the VK D-Star repeater 
>> administrators that automatic linking of repeaters for nets will no 
>> longer be implemented.
>>
>> With the implementation of operator controlled Linking and Unlinking 
>> of all repeater Ports, it will now be up to individual operators to 
>> Link repeaters when they wish the participate in a net.
>>
>> To lean how to use Linking see the documentation at www.dstar.org.au 
>> <http://www.dstar.org.au/>
>>
>> *_ _*
>>
>> *_Australian D-Star Reflectors_*
>>
>> Australia has 2 D-Star reflectors available for use.
>>
>> Reflectors allow multiple repeaters to connect to one central system 
>> that allows operators on all connected repeaters to 'hear' each other.
>>
>> The two Australian Reflectors are REF003 and REF023. Each reflector 
>> has 3 Ports, A, B & C below is an explanation of each ports use.
>>
>> REF003A  Ad-hock & Emergency Use - Australia.
>>
>> REF003B  Default Link for Repeaters, including all WIA Port B 
>> Repeaters -- Australia
>>
>> REF003C  Australian Nets. & VK3 Port Cs Default Link
>>
>> REF023 A - Experimental, all Gateways, Dongles and Hotspots welcome.  
>> Non D-STAR devices may be connected, only with prior permission on a 
>> case by case basis.
>>
>> REF023 B - General Use, all Gateways,  Dongles and Hotspots welcome.
>>
>> REF023 C -- VK4 Port Cs  Default Link & General Use,
>>
>> *_ _*
>>
>> *_D-Star Repeater Status Summary_*
>>
>> VK2RAG -- Operational
>>
>> VK2RDS -- Operational on all bands except 23cm DD.
>>
>> -- 2mtrs Port C running on reduced power
>>
>> VK2RWN -- Operational on all bands except 23cm DD & DV.
>>
>> VK3RBA -- Not Operational
>>
>> -- Repeater temporarily removed from service.
>>
>> VK3RDK -- Operational
>>
>> -- Currently no gateway connection
>>
>> VK3RNK -- Operational
>>
>> -- Currently No gateway connection
>>
>> VK3RWN -- Operational
>>
>> -- 23cm DV & DD currently off air due to site issue
>>
>> VK3RWW -- Operational for system testing only.
>>
>> VK3RMM --Operational on 70cm & 2mtrs.
>>
>> VK4RWN -- Operational
>>
>> -- 70cm DV& 23cm DV off air
>>
>> -- Running on temporary 2mtr antenna
>>
>> VK4RDS -- Operational
>>
>> VK4RBX -- Operational
>>
>> VK5REX -- Operational
>>
>> -- Experimentation continues with Home Brew equipment and D-Star HotSpot
>>
>> VK5RWN - Operational on all bands except 23cm DD & DV
>>
>> -- Experiencing some Reflector Linking issues
>>
>> VK6RWN -- Operational on all bands except 23cm DV
>>
>> VK8RAD -- Check with local repeater operators
>>
>> Reflector 003 -- Operational
>>
>> Reflector 023 - Operational
>>
>> For more details visit www.dstar.org.au <http://www.dstar.org.au/> or 
>> http://www.wia.org.au/members/repeaters/data/
>>
>> *_Weekly Nets_*
>>
>> Some weekly nets of interest:
>>
>> EMDRC Net
>>
>> /www.emdrc.com.au <http://www.emdrc.com.au/>/
>>
>> Thursday 8pm ESST (10:00 UTC)
>>
>> VK3RWN C
>>
>> REF003 C
>>
>> Ozark Mountain D-STAR Net
>>
>> http://www.w0omd.org/
>>
>> Monday 11am ESST  (02:00 UTC)
>>
>> W0OMD C
>>
>> REF001 C
>>
>> If you would like your local D-Star net listed here please email me.
>>
>> A list of D-Star nets can be found at 
>> http://www.dstarinfo.com/Nets/Nets.htm
>>
>> *_Reflector Connections._*
>>
>> The following default connections are currently established between 
>> Reflectors and VK D-Star Repeaters:
>>
>> *REFLECTOR 003 Port C *
>>
>> VK3RWN C
>>
>> VK3RMM C
>>
>> VK4RBX C
>>
>> VK4RDS C
>>
>> *REFLECTOR 003 Port B*
>>
>> VK2RWN B
>>
>> VK3RWN B
>>
>> VK3RMM  B
>>
>> VK5RWN B
>>
>> VK6RWN B
>>
>> *REFLECTOR 023 Port C*
>>
>> VK4RWN C
>>
>> Reflector REF003 port B is the Australian National D-Star connection 
>> port.
>>
>> NOTE: The D-Star linking application occasionally has problems. If 
>> you are taking on a link (such as port B) and getting no response it 
>> is possible that the linking system may need to be reset. Please 
>> place an email notification of the problem on this list for assistance.
>>
>> *_Linking Instructions_*
>>
>> Operators can link and unlink all Ports on the following repeaters;
>>
>> VK2RDS, VK2RWN, VK3RWN, VK3RMM, VK4RBX, VK4RDS, VK4RWN, VK5RWN & VK6RWN.
>>
>> Linking allows operators on the local D-Star repeater port to link to 
>> a remote D-Star reflector or repeater port without the operator 
>> needing to program anything special in their URCALL field. This 
>> enables a virtual repeater to be set up between the local port and 
>> one or more (if using a reflector) remote D-Star repeater ports 
>> around the world.
>>
>> Operational hints;
>>
>> -- The local WIA repeater systems are configured to automatically 
>> unlink the connection in 15 minutes if there is no local RF activity.
>>
>> -- At selected times when nets are scheduled the repeater system may 
>> automatically drop any links, temporarily disable operator linking on 
>> the port and set the system up for the net. After the net is 
>> completed operations will be restored to normal.
>>
>> -- The local WIA repeater will transmit a link status text message to 
>> all radios on the RF port every 10 minutes.
>>
>> -- An voice announcement indicating the port you are on is linked 
>> will be played every 15 minutes.
>>
>> This functionality has been made possible with enhancements to the 
>> Dplus Gateway application and development of a number of supporting 
>> scripts by various people.
>>
>> For details on how to use D-Star linking please read the Guide at 
>>
http://www.dstar.org.au/Australian_D-Star_Repeater_Linking_User_Guide_V1.1.p
df
>>
>> WIA D-Star repeater Port Bs are Now enabled for operator unlink & 
>> link control.
>>
>> Non WIA D-Star repeaters may or may not have operator linking available.
>>
>> *_DPRS Beacons_*
>>
>> Remember to set your Auto transmit beacon rate for DPRS to 10 Minutes 
>> for mobiles and 30 Minutes for home stations.
>>
>> */Do Not Auto Beacon During an Nets in progress on your local repeater./*
>>
>> */If your station is unattended turn off all DPRS beacons./***
>>
>> *_Multicasting._*
>>
>> A Multicast group has been set up on all VK D-Star repeaters port C 
>> to allow you to call multiple VK remote repeaters.
>>
>> By placing /VKC in URCall of your radio you enable Multicast for the 
>> VKC Multicast group.
>>
>> The VK Multicast group currently has VK3RWN C, VK4RGC C, VK5RWN C, 
>> VK5REX B, VK6RWN C and VK3RWW B as group members.
>>
>> All operators taking part in a Multicast group net must have /VKC in 
>> their URCall. After you have completed the Multicast group net you 
>> must 'Hang up' by placing CQCQCQ in URCall.
>>
>> When you wish to establish a Multicast net place /VKC in URCall, 
>> announce that you are using the /VKC Multicast group so that other 
>> local and remote operators can configure their URCall and take part 
>> in the Multicast net. Then see who joins in the fun.
>>
>> This current VKC Multicast group has been set up as an experiment to 
>> enable everyone to see how D-Star Multicasting works. Why not give it 
>> a go and see what happens.
>>
>> You can use Callsign Routing, Node Linking or Multicasting when you 
>> wish to call any remote operators. For help with radio configurations 
>> for Routing visit the D-Star Calculator at 
>> /www.dstarinfo.com/Calculator/Default.htm 
>> <http://www.dstarinfo.com/Calculator/Default.htm>/
>>
>> More information on D-Star is at www.dstar.org.au 
>> <http://www.dstar.org.au/>
>>
>> Cheers,
>>
>> Richard
>>
>> VK3JFK
>>
>>
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