WANSARC                   

Western & Northern Suburbs Amateur Radio Club

WANSARC members that are currently operating on DStar are;

If you decide to purchase a DStar radio please let Rod, VK3MRT know so we can add you to the list... vk3mrt@wia.org.au

Local information for Melbourne users of DStar can be found here...

Strictly Ham Website - go to DStar page http://www.strictlyham.com.au  A good source of information on the Melbourne happenings

Look who is on VK3RWN Repeater    http://www.jfindu.net/dstarlh.aspx?rptr=VK3RWN

Worldwide DStar Repeater List    http://www.d-starusers.org/repeaters.php

What is D-STAR?

D-STAR is a new ham radio system which offers digital voice and data communication. It connects repeater sites over microwave links and the Internet and forms a wide area ham radio network. The DSTAR system provides a new capability and functionality to the ham radio world and increases the efficiency of emergency communications.

What can the D-STAR system do?

128kbps digital data and 4.8kbps digital voice communication

The D-STAR system provides not only digital voice (DV mode) communication but also digital data transmission (DD mode). It can exchange various data files such as graphics, images, etc, at 128kbps.

Your voice and data can reach further than ever

Multiple repeater links by radio and the Internet provide long distance communication to virtually anywhere.

Internet application available

The D-STAR system uses the TCP/IP protocol, so when connected with a PC, web, e-mail and other Internet applications are available.

Wireless Internet Access

No matter where you travel within the DSTAR network, you can access the web, e-mail, text messages and multimedia messages.

Independent network

In DD mode, ID-1 can transfer data directly with another ID-1 without the use of a repeater. This is useful for establishing a simple network where a D-STAR repeater does not exist or D-STAR services are not required.

Increase efficiency of emergency communications

Out in the field, fast emergency information is the key. Send pictures and weather charts to or from a remote location with the ID-1. “A picture is worth a thousand words”, and efficient send/receive opens up your repeater for other emergency communications.

- Text taken from Icom Website, much more information is available there    http://www.icom-australia.com/  Follow the DStar links

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