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IW2OHX > DSTAR 01.02.08 23:01l 80 Lines 3240 Bytes #999 (0) @ EU
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From: IW2OHX @ IW2OHX.ILOM.ITA.EU (Marco)
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D-Star DONGLE FAQ
What is it?
When a DV Dongle is connected to a PC or Mac and used with DVTool
software, an amateur radio operator can connect to the international
D-Star gateway network and receive/transmit just like a D-Star radio
user.
How does it work (basics)?
Each D-Star radio includes an AMBE2020 voice compression chip
provided by Digital Voice Systems Inc (DVSI). The DV Dongle
includes an AMBE chip and logic to connect it to a USB port
on a PC or Mac. This allows the computer to "speak" the same
voice protocol as D-Star. The DVTool software connects to
participating gateways and encodes/decodes the voice using
the DV Dongle.
What kind of computer is needed (what ports)?
A minimum suggested configuration includes a PC or Mac with
2.0GHz processor with 512MB of RAM and a USB 2.0 full speed port.
What software is needed?
The DVTool software runs with Windows XP, Windows Vista,
Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard), or most Linux distributions.
Operating system notes:
Ubuntu Linux distributions include a braille terminal
package, brltty, that must be removed for proper use.
Windows and Linux users must download Sun Java JRE or
SDK 6. A compatible version is included with Mac OS
10.5 Leopard. Mac OS versions earlier than 10.5 cannot
be used due to the lack of compatible Java software.
Windows and Mac OS users must download an FTDI USB
device driver. Linux includes a native driver that
is compatible with the DV Dongle.
Who/How does one get started or who does the authorization?
If you are already registered on the international D-Star gateway
network, you are ready to go. If not, please contact your local
D-Star repeater manager for registration. If you don't have a
local D-Star repeater, please send an email to dongleinfo@opendstar.org.
What other costs for authorization?
There is not fee for registration.
Can Non Licensed Operators use it?
Users must be licensed and registered in the gateway system.
Are there limitations as to how many Gateways you can access?
Local gateway admins must permit the connections from dongle users.
There are currently over 30 gateways around the world that allow
connections from dongle users.
What Mic/headset to use?
There are several good headsets on the market. We've tested many
from Logitech and Heil and they work well. Be sure to test your mic
using the "Audio Loopback Only" function in DVTool before you
try to
transmit on a repeater.
How/Where do I buy the DV-Dongle?
The DV-Dongle is distributed and sold by all 12 Ham Radio Outlet
stores and on-line at www.hamradio.com
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