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10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>G’day,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Here is an update on the status of the Australian
National D-Star Network.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:
none'> </span></o:p></span></font></u></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Operator Linking control on WIA D-Star
repeaters.<o:p></o:p></span></font></u></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:
none'> </span></o:p></span></font></u></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>I’m pleased to announce that operators can now
link and unlink Ports A & C on VK3RWN and VK4RWN.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>This function will be available on VK5RWN and VK6RWN
soon.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Operational hints;<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:21.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><span
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</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font size=2 face=Arial><span
lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>The local WIA repeater
systems are configured to automatically unlink the connection in 15 minutes if
there is no local RF activity.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:21.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><span
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</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font size=2 face=Arial><span
lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>At selected times when
nets are scheduled the repeater system will 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.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:21.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><span
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style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font size=2 face=Arial><span
lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>The local WIA repeater
will transmit a link status text message to all radios on the RF port every 10
minutes.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:21.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><span
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</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font size=2 face=Arial><span
lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>An voice announcement indicating
the port you are on is linked will be played every 15 minutes.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>This functionality has been made possible with enhancements
to the Dplus Gateway application and development of a number of supporting
scripts by various people.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>For details on how to use D-Star linking please read the
Guide at <a
href="http://www.dstar.org.au/Australian_D-Star_Repeater_Linking_User_Guide_V1.1.pdf">http://www.dstar.org.au/Australian_D-Star_Repeater_Linking_User_Guide_V1.1.pdf</a><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on"><font size=2
face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>WIA</span></font></st1:PlaceName><font
size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>
<st1:PlaceName w:st="on">D-Star</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">repeater</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Port</st1:PlaceType></span></font></st1:place><font
size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>
Bs are not enabled for operator link control.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Non WIA D-Star repeaters may or may not have operator
linking available.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>New D-Star repeater for Western
Victoria<o:p></o:p></span></font></u></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>The Wimmera Amateur Radio Club has nearly completed
construction of a new D-Star repeater for <st1:place w:st="on">Western Victoria</st1:place>.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>The club started the D-Star project 6 months ago with
the long term aim of providing D-Star to its members located throughout <st1:place
w:st="on">Western Victoria</st1:place>. With the help of donations from club
members, equipment for a 2 meter D-Star repeater was purchased and construction
started. The club members involved with the project are really enjoying
learning about repeater construction and the D-Star repeater system.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>The repeater will initially be located in Horsham with
support from the local Horsham Council and SES. This will allow the clubs
D-Star project team to learn more about administering the D-Star repeater
system as well as experiment and fine tune the system. There are plans to relocate
the repeater to Mt William in the future, if the Wimmera Club can obtain positive
support from Amateur Radio <st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Victoria</st1:place></st1:State>.
This would allow all Wimmera Club members and other amateurs throughout <st1:place
w:st="on">Western Victoria</st1:place> access to the exciting world of D-Star.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>The Wimmera Club D-Star repeater will become
operational once the callsign licensing and frequency allocation have been
completed.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>VK4RWN Maintenance<o:p></o:p></span></font></u></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>The VK4RWN (Gold Coast) D-Star repeater’s 70cm
and 23cm DV modules have been take off air for maintenance.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>The modules are going to be retuned and their receive
sensitivity improved by Icom <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Australia</st1:place></st1:country-region>.
This will greatly increase the repeaters coverage on these bands. It is
expected that 70cm and 23cm DV will be back on the air in about a month’s
time.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>D-Star Digital Data Network.<o:p></o:p></span></font></u></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Early design work is underway on providing a DD intranet
system for Australian D-Star operators.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Ideas and designs for the VK DD intranet system are being
discussed and tested with the intention of providing as much functionality as
possible for Australian D-Star DD users, including Message Boards, Intranet
email, Intranet web hosting, APRS, DX Cluster, HF predictions and other useful amateur
services.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>The VK D-Star DD intranet system project will be
built over time with help from volunteer amateurs interested and knowledgeable
in IT and communications. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>D-Star Repeater Status<o:p></o:p></span></font></u></p>
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10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>VK2RWN – Under construction. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:21.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><span
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</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font size=2 face=Arial><span
lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Testing has commenced on
70cm DV<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>VK2RDS – Operational on 2mtrs, 70cm & 23cm
DV (Currently no gateway connection)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>VK3RBA – Operational (Currently no gateway
connection)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>VK3RWN – Operational<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>VK3RMM – Testing on 70cm (Currently no gateway
connection)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Wimmera Club Repeater – Under construction.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>VK4RWN – Operational<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>2mtrs Tx returned to high
power (25W)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:21.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>–<font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font size=2 face=Arial><span
lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>70cm and 23cm DV modules
off air due to maintenance<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>VK4RDS – Operational, Testing Gateway<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>VK4RBX – Not Operational (Currently no gateway
connection)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>VK5REX – Operational<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>VK5RWN - Operational on all bands except 23cm DD<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>VK6RWN – Operational on all bands except 23cm
DV<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:21.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>–<font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font size=2 face=Arial><span
lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>There were some issues
with the Gateway over the past week. These have now been fixed.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>VK8RAD – Check with local repeater operators.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>For more details visit <a
href="http://www.dstar.org.au/" title="blocked::http://www.dstar.org.au/">www.dstar.org.au</a>
or <a href="http://www.wia.org.au/members/repeaters/data/"
title="blocked::http://www.wia.org.au/members/repeaters/data/">http://www.wia.org.au/members/repeaters/data/</a><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Weekly Nets<o:p></o:p></span></font></u></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>The WIA D-Star repeaters port C connect to the
following nets each week:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>EMDRC Net<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><cite><i><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><a href="http://www.emdrc.com.au/"
title="blocked::http://www.emdrc.com.au/"><span style='font-style:normal'><span
title="blocked::http://www.emdrc.com.au/"><span
title="blocked::http://www.emdrc.com.au/"><span
title="blocked::http://www.emdrc.com.au/">w</span><span style='font-style:normal'>w</span></span><span
title="blocked::http://www.emdrc.com.au/"><span style='font-style:normal'>w</span></span></span><span
style='font-style:normal'><span title="blocked::http://www.emdrc.com.au/"><span
title="blocked::http://www.emdrc.com.au/">.</span></span></span><span
style='font-style:normal'></span><span title="blocked::http://www.emdrc.com.au/"><span
title="blocked::http://www.emdrc.com.au/"><span
title="blocked::http://www.emdrc.com.au/">em</span><span style='font-style:
normal'>d</span></span><span title="blocked::http://www.emdrc.com.au/"><span
style='font-style:normal'>r</span></span></span><span style='font-style:normal'><span
title="blocked::http://www.emdrc.com.au/"><span
title="blocked::http://www.emdrc.com.au/">c</span></span></span><span
style='font-style:normal'></span><span title="blocked::http://www.emdrc.com.au/"><span
title="blocked::http://www.emdrc.com.au/"><span
title="blocked::http://www.emdrc.com.au/">.com</span><span style='font-style:
normal'>.</span></span><span title="blocked::http://www.emdrc.com.au/"><span
style='font-style:normal'>a</span></span></span><span style='font-style:normal'><span
title="blocked::http://www.emdrc.com.au/"><span
title="blocked::http://www.emdrc.com.au/">u</span></span></span></span></a></span></font><o:p></o:p></i></cite></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Thursday 8pm ESST (10:00 UTC)</span></font><span
lang=EN-US><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>VK3RWN C<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on"><font size=2
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Ozark</span></font></st1:PlaceName><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> <st1:PlaceType
w:st="on">Mountain</st1:PlaceType></span></font></st1:place><font size=2
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> D-STAR Net<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><a href="http://www.w0omd.org/"
title="blocked::http://www.w0omd.org/">http://www.w0omd.org/</a><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Monday 11am ESST (02:00 UTC)</span></font><font
size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>W0OMD C<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>If you would like your local D-Star repeater to
participate in other D-Star nets please email me.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>A list of D-Star nets can be found at <a
href="http://www.dstarinfo.com/Nets/Nets.htm"
title="blocked::http://www.dstarinfo.com/Nets/Nets.htm">http://www.dstarinfo.com/Nets/Nets.htm</a><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Reflector Connections.<o:p></o:p></span></font></u></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>The following connections are established on
Reflector 003<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>VK3RWN Port B is connected to Reflector 003 B<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>VK4RGC Port B is connected to Reflector 003 B<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>VK5REX Port B is connected to Reflector 003 B or
VK5RWN C<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>VK5RWN Port B is connected to Reflector 003 B<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>VK6RWN Port B is connected to Reflector 003 B<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Reflector REF003 port B is the Australian National
D-Star connection port.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>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.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>DPRS Beacons<o:p></o:p></span></font></u></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Remember to set your Auto transmit beacon rate for
DPRS to 10 Minutes for mobiles and 30 Minutes for home stations. If your
station is unattended turn off all DPRS beacons.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Multicasting.<o:p></o:p></span></font></u></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>A Multicast group has been set up on all VK D-Star
repeaters port C to allow you to call multiple VK remote repeaters.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>By placing /VKC in URCall of your radio you enable
Multicast for the VKC Multicast group.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>The VK Multicast group currently has VK3RWN C, VK4RGC
C, VK5RWN C, VK5REX B, VK6RWN C and VK3RWW B as group members.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>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 </span></font><cite><i><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><a
href="http://www.dstarinfo.com/Calculator/Default.htm"
title="blocked::http://www.dstarinfo.com/Calculator/Default.htm"><span
style='font-style:normal'><span
title="blocked::http://www.dstarinfo.com/Calculator/Default.htm"><span
title="blocked::http://www.dstarinfo.com/Calculator/Default.htm">ww</span><span
style='font-style:normal'>w</span></span><span
title="blocked::http://www.dstarinfo.com/Calculator/Default.htm"><span
style='font-style:normal'>.</span></span></span><span
title="blocked::http://www.dstarinfo.com/Calculator/Default.htm"><span
style='font-style:normal'><span
title="blocked::http://www.dstarinfo.com/Calculator/Default.htm">dst</span><span
style='font-style:normal'>a</span></span><span
title="blocked::http://www.dstarinfo.com/Calculator/Default.htm"><span
style='font-style:normal'>r</span></span></span><span
title="blocked::http://www.dstarinfo.com/Calculator/Default.htm"><span
style='font-style:normal'><span
title="blocked::http://www.dstarinfo.com/Calculator/Default.htm">info.co</span><span
style='font-style:normal'>m</span></span><span
title="blocked::http://www.dstarinfo.com/Calculator/Default.htm"><span
style='font-style:normal'>/</span></span></span><span
title="blocked::http://www.dstarinfo.com/Calculator/Default.htm"><span
style='font-style:normal'><span
title="blocked::http://www.dstarinfo.com/Calculator/Default.htm">Calculat</span><span
style='font-style:normal'>o</span></span><span
title="blocked::http://www.dstarinfo.com/Calculator/Default.htm"><span
style='font-style:normal'>r</span></span></span><span
title="blocked::http://www.dstarinfo.com/Calculator/Default.htm"><span
style='font-style:normal'><span
title="blocked::http://www.dstarinfo.com/Calculator/Default.htm">/Default.h</span><span
style='font-style:normal'>t</span></span><span
title="blocked::http://www.dstarinfo.com/Calculator/Default.htm"><span
style='font-style:normal'>m</span></span></span></a></span></font></i></cite><font
size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>More information on D-Star is at <a
href="http://www.dstar.org.au/" title="blocked::http://www.dstar.org.au/">www.dstar.org.au</a><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Cheers,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Richard<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>VK3JFK<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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