{"id":664,"date":"2023-10-16T01:19:31","date_gmt":"2023-10-16T01:19:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/w4hpt.net\/?page_id=664"},"modified":"2023-10-19T17:57:13","modified_gmt":"2023-10-19T17:57:13","slug":"d-star","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/w4hpt.net\/?page_id=664","title":{"rendered":"D-STAR"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>W4HPT has established VHF and UHF D-STAR repeaters in Hampton, VA. We welcome all licensed amateur radio operators to use the W4HPT D-STAR System whether you&#8217;re a local user, passing through the area, or linking to us through the Internet. The information that follows will help you set up various radios to use this exciting service and capability. You will also find many links that lead to information you should become familiar with while using D-STAR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>W4HPT B UHF and C VHF Repeaters:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our frequencies are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><th>Band<\/th><th>Frequency (MHz)<\/th><th>Offset (MHz)<\/th><th>Tone<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>VHF<\/td><td>145.2000<\/td><td>-0.600<\/td><td>None<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>UHF<\/td><td>444.2125<\/td><td>+5.000<\/td><td>None<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting started with D-STAR:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-link-color wp-block-list wp-elements-89ea82734bd34b76f33c543e98f7be86\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dstarinfo.com\/home.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">D-STAR Home<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dstarinfo.com\/drats.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">D-RATS<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dstarusers.org\/viewrepeater.php?system=W4HPT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">W4HPT D-STAR<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dstargateway.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">D-STAR registration<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Note that the W4HPT repeater and gateway are shared resources and that registered gateway users agree to give priority to emergency communications per FCC Part 97.101(e), and to observe a 15 minute limit per QSO contact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gateway users should be mindful of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-link-color wp-block-list wp-elements-689c9aee70cd02bed34eb10bf7a5f126\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\/wireless\/bureau-divisions\/mobility-division\/amateur-radio-service\/international-arrangements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Third Party Operating Limitations<\/a>&nbsp;(FCC Part 97.115)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\/wireless\/bureau-divisions\/mobility-division\/amateur-radio-service\/reciprocal-operating-arrangements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Reciprocal Operating Agreements<\/a>&nbsp;(FCC Part 97.107)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\/wireless\/bureau-divisions\/mobility-division\/amateur-radio-service\/international-arrangements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">International Communications<\/a>&nbsp;(FCC Part 97.111)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/current\/title-47\/chapter-I\/subchapter-D\/part-97\/subpart-B\/section-97.113\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Limitations Against Compensation for Using an Amateur Radio Station<\/a>&nbsp;(Part 97.113)<br>and observe practices that promote international and domestic goodwill.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-cfa47dbbb023857da9e8a0e468b9caad\">See:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.arrl.org\/part-97-amateur-radio\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ARRL.ORG<\/a>&nbsp;for information on&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.arrl.org\/part-97-amateur-radio\">FCC Part 97<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-adc1afffc46c709b564edce1cf5950fc\">International third party (non-ham) communications are not allowed. Contact&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:w3af@arrl.net\">W3AF<\/a>&nbsp;if you wish to use the repeater for third party events such as JOTA (Jamboree On The Air).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Operational Aids:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These sites list real-time information about D-STAR activity, plus other helpful sites:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-link-color wp-block-list wp-elements-d866b6faaba722e746ad756ec90ef646\">\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.dstarusers.org\/lastheard.php\" target=\"_blank\">List of users last heard on D-STAR<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/nj6n.com\/dplusmon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Repeater\/reflector activity<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/dsync.dstarusers.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DSync Gateway Status Reporting System<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.dstarusers.org\/repeaters.php\" target=\"_blank\">D-STAR Repeater Directory<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.jfindu.net\/DSTARRepeaters.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Global map of D-STAR systems<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jfindu.net\/DStarReports.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">List of users reporting on DPRS positioning<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>W4HPT Repeater registration details &#8211; COMING SOON<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amateurradionotes.com\/d-star.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">D-STAR &#8211; Getting Started<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rtsystemsinc.com\/D-STAR_c_31.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Progamming your D-STAR radio<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Video Aids:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are some of the many YouTube Videos that may prove helpful:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-link-color wp-block-list wp-elements-794a17174722cf25e6541e8945f09f33\">\n<li>COMING SOON<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>D-STAR Reflectors and Links:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reflectors are like phone conference bridges. They allow more than one DSTAR repeaters to link together and allow all linked repeaters to hear the person talking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also link two D-STAR repeaters together and disconnect them at your leisure. When you link the repeaters and make a call with UR=CQCQCQ, RPT1=W4HPT B and RPT2=W4HPT G, persons on both repeaters can hear your conversation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-link-color wp-block-list wp-elements-861e28844d9adc2577dc230ffe44fc35\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dstarinfo.com\/linking.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Write-up on linking, multi-cast and reflectors<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.dstarinfo.com\/reflectors.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">D-STAR Reflector List<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/nj6n.com\/dplusmon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Real-time reflector activity<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.roblocher.com\/whitepapers\/dstar.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">D-STAR Quick-Start Guide<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ref097.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">D-STAR REF097 D-Plus Information<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Gateway Voice Status Messages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a list of D-STAR Gateway Voice Status messages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-link-color wp-block-list wp-elements-35d2ad37a5281294e03fdc919e34b8db\">\n<li>&#8220;Remote System Is Currently Busy&#8221; &#8211; Normal: You attempted a &#8220;L&#8221; command to link to a remote repeater and the remote repeater is already linked or is having issues establishing a new link. Abnormal: You attempted a &#8220;L&#8221; command to link to a repeater and your local gateway is not synchronized. Check&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/w4hpt.dstargateway.org\/\">W4HPT Gateway Status<\/a>&nbsp;for the latest reported status.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Not Currently Linked&#8221; &#8211; Normal: The repeater was unlinked, and you used an &#8220;I&#8221; command to inquire or you attempted a &#8220;U&#8221; to unlink it. Abnormal: The abnormal condition has not yet encountered and documented.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>ID-52A and ID-50A\/E radio information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-link-color wp-block-list wp-elements-a9ac0f47f770294bc7f2aadb1e7e5974\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.icomamerica.com\/lineup\/products\/ID-52A\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Basic information on the ID-52A<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.icomamerica.com\/lineup\/products\/ID-50A\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Basic information on the ID-50A<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.icom.co.jp\/world\/support\/download\/firm\/OPC-2218LU\/1_00\/\">Windows Device Drivers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.icom.co.jp\/world\/support\/download\/firm\/ID-51A_E\/1_02\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cloning Software<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aprs-is.net\/dprs.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Configuring for DPRS (DSTAR Position Reporting System)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>ID-31, ID-51A and older radio information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-link-color wp-block-list wp-elements-63aed293acc57487f872c36c353a5b78\">\n<li><a href=\"Data\/Sites\/1\/GalleryImages\/FullSizeImages\/id-51-beginner.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Configuring your ID-31 and ID-51A for the first time<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.icom.co.jp\/world\/support\/download\/firm\/OPC-2218LU\/1_00\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Windows Device Drivers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.icom.co.jp\/world\/support\/download\/firm\/ID-51A_E\/1_02\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cloning Software<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.aprs-is.net\/dprs.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Configuring for DPRS (D-STAR Position Reporting System)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>ID-31, ID-51A and older radio Repeater List Update:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ID-31A, 51A, or older radios may contain an internal repeater directory feature. Occassionally, it will need to be updated. For information about doing this please follow the link below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-link-color wp-block-list wp-elements-475454a3dcfbab95f812b6ae9abd5cc9\">\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.dstarinfo.com\/downloads-for-icom-software.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">D-STAR Repeater Directory<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>GPS:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How to set up the ID-51A or ID-51A settings to enable DPRS position reporting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-link-color wp-block-list wp-elements-cc493827d853493202eeaad438ae72b1\">\n<li>GPS &gt; GPS Set &gt; GPS Select &gt; Internal GPS (If you want to turn on and use the built-in GPS)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GPS &gt; GPS TX Mode &gt; GPS-A (DV-A)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GPS &gt; Auto TX &gt; 1 min (if you want to automatically report your position every minute)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure your D-STAR repeater gateway is specified in the RPT2 field.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SSID -7 is recommended for the ID-31A.&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.sr1bsz.ampr.org\/aprs\/aprs_ssid_guide.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">APRS SSIDs<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>W4HPT has established VHF and UHF D-STAR repeaters in Hampton, VA. We welcome all licensed amateur radio operators to use the W4HPT D-STAR System whether you&#8217;re a local user, passing through the area, or linking to us through the Internet. 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