[Dstar] simplex node

[Jack]

Hi Richard

Thanks for the info. 

Please excuse me for asking dumb questions. I am just starting to learn about the subject. I dont actually have a D-star radio and I'm not yet registered on the network. I really want to try D-star but I live in a rural area where radio hams exhibit the most disgusting levels of lethargy I've ever witnessed in people who describe themselves as enthusiasts. So no D-star repeaters here and the only way I'm going to have anyone to talk to (digitally) is if I provide my own internet connection. Hense the desire to build a simplex node.

anyhow......

> 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/

Yep, thats what I was thinking of. Or more precisely, one of these http://www.dutch-star.nl/node_adapter/

Question, what does it mean by-
Q: Does callsign or slash routing with with D-STAR Hot Spot? 
N: NO - D-STAR Hot Spot talks to DPlus. Callsign and slash routing are not supported by DPlus. 

How does DPlus fit into it all?



> There are a few of these running in Australia.

Thats good. Your theory of "its not specifically disallowed, so it must be allowed" sounds good to me.


>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)


So whats the difference betwen a hotspot and an access point? Why two suffix letters? And why A? Isnt that reserved for 23cms ports?

I must admit to finding the whole thing a bit bewildering. But then I feel that way at the start of every project. If it was easy I wouldnt enjoy the challenge :)

cheers
Jack 
VK2CJC / MM0AXL

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