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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>An update on VK2RDS’s status.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>- 2m Port C TXer now back to full power as
the Intermod problem has been rectified.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>- As well, it’s RXer is now plugged into
the highest antenna (on top of the tower with the lightning arrestors)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>- 70cm Port B all OK<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>- 23cm Port A DV antenna system has been “donated”
to it’s DD brother.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>- 23cm DD is now on the air (although
having no eqpt for this band & mode have no idea whether it’s
working)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Rob – VK2MT<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<div>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma;font-weight:bold'>From:</span></font></b><font size=2
face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>
dstar-bounces@lists.wia.org.au [mailto:dstar-bounces@lists.wia.org.au] <b><span
style='font-weight:bold'>On Behalf Of </span></b>Richard Hoskin<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Sent:</span></b> Thursday, 11 February 2010
7:43 PM<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>To:</span></b> '<st1:PersonName w:st="on">Dstar
Digital Radio Mail List</st1:PersonName>'<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Subject:</span></b> [Dstar] Australian D-Star
Network News</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
</div>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><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 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 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'>Here is the latest News for the Australian National D-Star
Network.<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><b><u><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Repeater Announcements<o:p></o:p></span></font></u></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u><font size=2 face=Arial><span 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 style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>The 4 second announcements on the majority of the WIA D-Star
repeaters has been reduced from ½ hourly to hourly.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>This has been done to reduce the confusion the announcements
were having on some operators when they work working remote stations.<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 style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>REMEMBER - It is good manners, good operator practice and
still important for all D-Star operators to leave a 4 second brake between
overs.<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 style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>The 4 second brake is essential to<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:63.0pt;text-indent:-47.5pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><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
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>allow the local repeater to radio
hand shaking<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:63.0pt;text-indent:-47.5pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><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
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>to allow for audio delays for
remotely linked repeaters and DV-Dongles<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:63.0pt;text-indent:-47.5pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><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
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>to provide dead air time so that
remote operators can join in on local conversations.<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 style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>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.<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><b><u><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>New D-Star repeater for Australia<o:p></o:p></span></font></u></b></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 style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>VK3RNP is now on air in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City
w:st="on">Geelong</st1:City></st1:place>.<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 style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>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.<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 style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Well done Nik and thanks for supporting Amateur radio!<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 style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>For more information on VK3RNP visit </span></font><font
color=blue face=Calibri><span lang=EN-AU style='font-family:Calibri;color:blue'><a
href="http://www.qrz.com/callsign/VK3BA"
title="blocked::http://www.qrz.com/callsign/VK3BA">http://www.qrz.com/callsign/VK3BA</a></span></font><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 style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><u><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>VK4RBX Gateway Installed.<o:p></o:p></span></font></u></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u><font size=2 face=Arial><span 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 style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>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. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u><font size=2 face=Arial><span 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><b><u><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>VK4RWN Maintenance Update<o:p></o:p></span></font></u></b></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 style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>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.<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 style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>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.<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><b><u><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Repeater Linking for Nets<o:p></o:p></span></font></u></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><u><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></font></u></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>It has been decide collectively by the VK D-Star repeater
administrators that automatic linking of repeaters for nets will no longer be
implemented.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>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.<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 style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>To lean how to use Linking see the documentation at <a
href="http://www.dstar.org.au/">www.dstar.org.au</a> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><u><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></font></u></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><u><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Australian D-Star Reflectors<o:p></o:p></span></font></u></b></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:country-region w:st="on"><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Australia</span></font></st1:country-region></st1:place><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> has 2
D-Star reflectors available for use.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Reflectors allow multiple repeaters to connect to one
central system that allows operators on all connected repeaters to
‘hear’ each other.<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 style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>The two Australian Reflectors are REF003 and REF023. Each
reflector has 3 Ports, A, B & C below is an explanation of each ports use.<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 style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>REF003A Ad-hock & Emergency Use - <st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:country-region w:st="on">Australia</st1:country-region></st1:place>.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>REF003B Default Link for Repeaters, including all WIA
Port B Repeaters – <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:country-region w:st="on">Australia</st1:country-region></st1:place><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>REF003C Australian Nets. & VK3 Port Cs Default
Link<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 style='margin:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
lang=EN-AU style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>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. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
lang=EN-AU style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>REF023 B - General Use,
all Gateways, Dongles and Hotspots welcome. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
lang=EN-AU style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>REF023 C – VK4 Port
Cs Default Link & General Use, <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><u><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></font></u></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><u><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>D-Star Repeater Status Summary<o:p></o:p></span></font></u></b></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 style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>VK2RAG – Operational<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 style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>VK2RDS – Operational on all bands except 23cm DD. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:72.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><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-AU style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>2mtrs Port C running on
reduced power</span></font><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 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'>VK2RWN – Operational on all bands except 23cm DD &
DV. <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 style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>VK3RBA – Not Operational <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:72.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><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
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Repeater temporarily removed from
service.<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 style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>VK3RDK – Operational<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:72.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><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
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Currently no gateway connection<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 style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>VK3RNK – Operational<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:72.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><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
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Currently No gateway connection<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 style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>VK3RWN – Operational<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:72.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><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
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>23cm DV & DD currently off air
due to site issue<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 style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>VK3RWW – Operational for system testing only.<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 style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>VK3RMM –Operational on 70cm & 2mtrs.<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 style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>VK4RWN – Operational<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:72.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><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
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>70cm DV& 23cm DV off air<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:72.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><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-AU style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Running on temporary 2mtr
antenna</span></font><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 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'>VK4RDS – Operational<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 style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>VK4RBX – Operational<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 style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>VK5REX – Operational<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:72.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><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
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Experimentation continues with Home
Brew equipment and D-Star HotSpot<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 style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>VK5RWN - Operational on all bands except 23cm DD & DV<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:72.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><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
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Experiencing some Reflector Linking
issues<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 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><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 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 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'>Reflector 003 – Operational<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 style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Reflector 023 - Operational<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 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 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'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><u><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Weekly Nets<o:p></o:p></span></font></u></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Some weekly nets of interest:<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 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 lang=EN-AU
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/"><span
title="blocked::http://www.emdrc.com.au/">w</span></span></span><span
style='font-style:normal'><span title="blocked::http://www.emdrc.com.au/">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/">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
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/">e</span></span><span
style='font-style:normal'>m</span></span><span
title="blocked::http://www.emdrc.com.au/"><span style='font-style:normal'>d</span></span></span><span
style='font-style:normal'><span title="blocked::http://www.emdrc.com.au/"><span
title="blocked::http://www.emdrc.com.au/">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/"><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/">.c</span><span style='font-style:
normal'>o</span></span><span style='font-style:normal'>m</span></span><span
title="blocked::http://www.emdrc.com.au/"><span style='font-style:normal'>.</span></span></span><span
style='font-style:normal'><span title="blocked::http://www.emdrc.com.au/"><span
title="blocked::http://www.emdrc.com.au/">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/"><span
title="blocked::http://www.emdrc.com.au/">u</span></span></span></span></a></span></span></font></i></cite><cite><i><font
face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN-AU><o:p></o:p></span></font></i></cite></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Thursday 8pm ESST (10:00 UTC)</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span 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'>REF003 C<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-AU 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-AU style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Ozark</span></font></st1:PlaceName><font
size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-AU 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 lang=EN-AU 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 lang=EN-AU 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 lang=EN-AU style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Monday 11am ESST (02:00 UTC)</span></font><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 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 style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>REF001 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><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>If you would like your local D-Star net listed here please
email me.<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 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 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'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><u><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Reflector Connections.<o:p></o:p></span></font></u></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>The following default connections are currently established
between Reflectors and VK D-Star Repeaters:<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><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>REFLECTOR 003 Port C <o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span 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'>VK3RMM 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'>VK4RBX 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'>VK4RDS 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><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>REFLECTOR 003 Port B<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>VK2RWN B<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>VK3RWN B<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>VK3RMM B<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>VK5RWN B<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>VK6RWN B<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><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>REFLECTOR 023 Port C</span></font></b><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 style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>VK4RWN 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><font size=2 face=Arial><span 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 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-AU 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.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><u><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-AU
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Linking
Instructions</span></font></u></b><b><u><span lang=EN-AU style='font-weight:
bold'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></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 style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Operators can link and unlink all Ports on the following
repeaters;<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>VK2RDS, VK2RWN, VK3RWN, VK3RMM, VK4RBX, VK4RDS, VK4RWN,
VK5RWN & VK6RWN.<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 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 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'>Operational hints;<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 style='margin-left:21.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo8'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 face=Arial><span 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
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:l2 level1 lfo8'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 face=Arial><span 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
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:21.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo8'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 face=Arial><span 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
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:l2 level1 lfo8'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 face=Arial><span 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
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 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'>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 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'>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"
title="blocked::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 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'>WIA</span></font></st1:PlaceName><font
size=2 face=Arial><span 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 style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> Bs are Now
enabled for operator unlink & link control.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span 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 style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><u><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>DPRS Beacons<o:p></o:p></span></font></u></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span 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.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><i><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold;font-style:italic'>Do Not Auto Beacon During
an Nets in progress on your local repeater.<o:p></o:p></span></font></i></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><i><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold;font-style:italic'>If your station is
unattended turn off all DPRS beacons.</span></font></i></b><b><font size=2
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'><o:p></o:p></span></font></b></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><b><u><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Multicasting.<o:p></o:p></span></font></u></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span 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 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 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'>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 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'>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 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'>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 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'>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 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'>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 lang=EN-AU style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><a
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<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 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 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'>Cheers,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span 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 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 lang=EN-AU 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'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:
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