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(More customer reviews)Several weeks ago I got into D-Star with the purchase of an Icom IC-80AD handheld. As soon as I ordered the radio, I decided to purchase a copy of the Nifty E-Z Guide to D-STAR Operation. The radio and the book arrived on the same day. While I was able to use the Icom software to program the radio right away, the Nifty Guide helped me to easily understand how to properly program the radio. But it's more than that, it discusses in very easy to understand terms how D-STAR operates. Not only that, the guide gives an overview on how to link and unlink reflectors, and how to use the DV Dongle for communication via a PC to the D-STAR network. You will also find an overview and how to use third-party software programs for D-STAR like D-Chat and D-RATS. I highly recommend this book to all new users of D-STAR and those amateurs considering moving to D-STAR.
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Using simple and clear-cut explanations, the author, Bernie, N6FN explains how D-STAR repeater systems are configured and intercommunicate over the Internet.This book will teach you how to program your radio to take advantage of call routing and linking within your local repeater system and through Internet gateways to anywhere in the world.DV short text messaging via the radio and low-speed text data transmissions using a PC and the d*Chat and D-RATS digital data communications programs is explained.Using the DV Dongle for accessing the worldwide D-STAR gateway system without having to use a radio is made clear.Web based resources for calculating call sign routing parameters and finding active D-STAR repeaters and recently heard stations are covered in detail.By far, this is the book to have for active D-STAR operators and those interested in trying the technology.Experience the thrill of worldwide digital communications!
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