[Dstar] simplex node

[Richard Hoskin]

Hi Jack,

 

If I understand correctly what you are referring to is a D-Star HotSpot or
D-Star Access Point as described here http://www.w9arp.com/HotSpot/

 

There are a few of these running in Australia.

 

I'm no lawyer however from reading the LCD my interpretation is that you may
operator a D-Star HotSpot / Access Point as long as you comply with;

 

1)       your Standard or Advanced Licence conditions

2)       LCD Section 9 "Control of equipment at an amateur station"

3)       LCD Section 11A "Restrictions on connections to a public
telecommunications network"

4)       LCD Section 11B, should be taken into consideration but may not
apply to a HotSpot / Access Point  

 

The current LCD can be viewed at
http://www.wia.org.au/licences/assessor/documentation/documents/AmateurLicen
ce.pdf

 

The General Operational rules for a HotSpot / Access Point  are;

 

1)       The HotSpot callsign be the owner/operators callsign with a suffix
of N

2)       The Access Point callsign be the owner/operators callsign with a
suffix of A

3)       The HotSpot / Access Point  uses the third nationally allocated
simplex frequency for all RF operations (unless the HotSpot is covered under
a repeater licence)

 

Recommended HotSpot simplex frequencies: 145.1375 MHz, 438.9250 MHz

 

You can register your callsign with the appropriate suffix on the D-Star
Registration page where you originally registered for D-Star.

See http://www.dstar.org.au/registration.htm

 

Cheers

Richard

VK3JFK

 

 

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From: dstar-bounces at lists.wia.org.au [mailto:dstar-bounces at lists.wia.org.au]
On Behalf Of Jack
Sent: Sunday, 21 February 2010 8:54 AM
To: dstar at lists.wia.org.au
Subject: [Dstar] simplex node

 

Hi

 

I am considering putting a simplex D-star node on air. I was wondering if
anyone knew the legalities of doing that.

 

I currently run an echolink node which is OK under the "computer controlled
unattended operation" part of the LCD. I dont need any extra licenses and I
use my own callsign.

 

A simplex D-star node is much the same in operation so I would assume it
comes under the same clause. Its not a repeater after all.

 

But I cant use my callsign. As I cant use a callsign which is already
registered as a user in the D-star system. (unless you know different)

 

Can anyone advise? or put me in touch with someone who knows more than I?
(which wouldnt be difficult)

 

There are no simplex D-star nodes in Australia, so its all new.

 

Also there is no contact email address on the Australia D-star webpage :) 

 

Please dont say "ask the WIA/ACMA" unless you know of someone who can
actually help. The last time i asked the WIA a legal question they said 'we
are not the ACMA" so i asked the ACMA and got the wrong answer.

 

Jack 
VK2CJC / MM0AXL

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