That analog signal sounds like an old 78 record! :-)
Great video! I'm using an IC-92AD, and I think D-Sar is very cool! There is only one D-Star repeater in my area (no Gateway yet), but I think this is the coolest thing to come out of the21st Century!
I just bought an ICOM IC-2820 and the digital board is on the way and should be here in a couple of days. I'm in Los Angeles and D-star is a big deal down here. I can't wait to get involved with this.
Good demo of how d-star causes interferance on Video cameras! check the video when transmiting on anolouge then check when it goes over to d-star, or did the power output get knocked up by mistake??? we all know how anoying intermitant digital signals are. Anyway looks like a intersting development. 73's
Standing as close to the transmitter as I was, I would have been surprised by not seeing any effect to the video image. Thanks for your observation and comments.
D-Star has EXPLODED here in southern California since this video was made and there doesn't appear to be an end in sight.
Assuming you're the person in the video,jojester...I was really impressed with the info. one more question it is said in the video that the d star can key up with any other d star by call sign only...Is this true with a d star keying up with a analog radio as well using only call sign or it maybe reserved for digital only. Thank you so much. I apologize again for the rookie comments. I'm a new curious HAM.
Assuming you're the person in the video,jojester...I was really impressed with the info. one more question it is said in the video that the d star can key up with any other d star by call sign only...Is this true with a d star keying up with a analog radio as well using only call sign or it maybe reserved for digital only. Thank you so much. I apologize again for the rookie comments. I'm a new curious HAM.
Assuming you're the person in the video,jojester...I was really impressed with the info. one more question it is said in the video that the d star can key up with any other d star by call sign only...Is this true with a d star keying up with a analog radio as well using only call sign or it maybe reserved for digital only. Thank you so much. I apologize again for the rookie comments. I'm a new curious HAM.
WOW!!! I'm a new ham who has no RIG. BOY oh BOY!My two choices for HT's are Kenwood TH F6 and Yaesu VX-7R. I was leaning toward the F6A for its 5W on all bands 2m/440/220. After hearing the quality on that D star I have some more thinking to do. Question: Can a person with a D star radio contact a person who does not a have a D star (example they may have the F6a) or can a person with a F6A contact a D star radio? Sorry for the rookie question...Im new to this, Thank you.
You should be able to, but you just won't be able to communicate in Digital Voice or Digital Data modes between the radios. The digital radios are capable of analog and digital.
@BigAlexB1Blues yes you can. d-star supports older networks as well point to point if thers no repeter, its just they have better data modes then older systems. even full web browsing on a dd repeater.
The audio quality was the first thing I noticed while on the road with a fellow HAM, not knowing that he had switched over to the D-star repeater and hearing that, for a little bit I remember thinking that there was something missing or the transmission sounded strange, then realizing that it was digital and was missing the background noise/hiss that you get on an analog transmission.
Demonstrating the audio difference between the analog repeater on the same mountain top and the -Star repeater was crucial. Craig, KM6AW, was approx 40 miles from the repeater site when the demonstration was made, so the average amateur could really get a feel for what D-Star can do for their effective communications.
Thanks for mentioning that ARN had presented this on their 11/16/07 broadcast. We were totally unaware of that and we are extremely pleased that the folks at ARN found these videos newsworthy.
This is what the hobby needs, More Demo and elmering. Thanks for a great presentation. I will use it to show my OEM group to get them involved in DSTAR
Why is D-Star brand-specific? Icom-only. That's my only real resistance to getting serious about it.
mstax 1 year ago
Try not to let simple things like courtesy beeps ruin your enjoyment of and appreciation for amateur radio.
jojester 1 year ago
Ugh, I hate "courtesy beeps", If it were Quindar tones, at least it would be tolerable.
d1g1man 1 year ago
That analog signal sounds like an old 78 record! :-)
Great video! I'm using an IC-92AD, and I think D-Sar is very cool! There is only one D-Star repeater in my area (no Gateway yet), but I think this is the coolest thing to come out of the21st Century!
73
visor109 2 years ago
Very unique video and it is awsome.
Someday I,ll get me one D-Star.
73 AG4NK
AG4NK 3 years ago
I just bought an ICOM IC-2820 and the digital board is on the way and should be here in a couple of days. I'm in Los Angeles and D-star is a big deal down here. I can't wait to get involved with this.
73......W6IRE
1000BaseT 3 years ago
Any idea why their was only interferance when transmiting on d-star? Could it be more info is sent via the carrier?
chrischewlighting 3 years ago
No idea why, but it hasn't dampened the enthusiasm over D-Star.
jojester 3 years ago
Good demo of how d-star causes interferance on Video cameras! check the video when transmiting on anolouge then check when it goes over to d-star, or did the power output get knocked up by mistake??? we all know how anoying intermitant digital signals are. Anyway looks like a intersting development. 73's
chrischewlighting 3 years ago
Standing as close to the transmitter as I was, I would have been surprised by not seeing any effect to the video image. Thanks for your observation and comments.
D-Star has EXPLODED here in southern California since this video was made and there doesn't appear to be an end in sight.
jojester 3 years ago
I apologize for the redundant comments my PC went nuts
BigAlexB1Blues 4 years ago
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Assuming you're the person in the video,jojester...I was really impressed with the info. one more question it is said in the video that the d star can key up with any other d star by call sign only...Is this true with a d star keying up with a analog radio as well using only call sign or it maybe reserved for digital only. Thank you so much. I apologize again for the rookie comments. I'm a new curious HAM.
BigAlexB1Blues 4 years ago
Assuming you're the person in the video,jojester...I was really impressed with the info. one more question it is said in the video that the d star can key up with any other d star by call sign only...Is this true with a d star keying up with a analog radio as well using only call sign or it maybe reserved for digital only. Thank you so much. I apologize again for the rookie comments. I'm a new curious HAM.
BigAlexB1Blues 4 years ago
Assuming you're the person in the video,jojester...I was really impressed with the info. one more question it is said in the video that the d star can key up with any other d star by call sign only...Is this true with a d star keying up with a analog radio as well using only call sign or it maybe reserved for digital only. Thank you so much. I apologize again for the rookie comments. I'm a new curious HAM.
BigAlexB1Blues 4 years ago
WOW!!! I'm a new ham who has no RIG. BOY oh BOY!My two choices for HT's are Kenwood TH F6 and Yaesu VX-7R. I was leaning toward the F6A for its 5W on all bands 2m/440/220. After hearing the quality on that D star I have some more thinking to do. Question: Can a person with a D star radio contact a person who does not a have a D star (example they may have the F6a) or can a person with a F6A contact a D star radio? Sorry for the rookie question...Im new to this, Thank you.
BigAlexB1Blues 4 years ago
You should be able to, but you just won't be able to communicate in Digital Voice or Digital Data modes between the radios. The digital radios are capable of analog and digital.
bReed110 3 years ago
@BigAlexB1Blues yes you can. d-star supports older networks as well point to point if thers no repeter, its just they have better data modes then older systems. even full web browsing on a dd repeater.
luther349 1 year ago
Very impressive.
1000BaseT 4 years ago
Thank you for the positive feedback. I am glad you enjoyed it.
73 de N6SIX
Joe
jojester 4 years ago
The audio quality was the first thing I noticed while on the road with a fellow HAM, not knowing that he had switched over to the D-star repeater and hearing that, for a little bit I remember thinking that there was something missing or the transmission sounded strange, then realizing that it was digital and was missing the background noise/hiss that you get on an analog transmission.
cwinfough 4 years ago
Demonstrating the audio difference between the analog repeater on the same mountain top and the -Star repeater was crucial. Craig, KM6AW, was approx 40 miles from the repeater site when the demonstration was made, so the average amateur could really get a feel for what D-Star can do for their effective communications.
73 de N6SIX
Joe
jojester 4 years ago
Cool demonstration. I noticed the RF effect on the camera when the guy keyed up, hahaha..
K6HYE
hyedrum 4 years ago
I noticed the RF's effect as I was recording. Thanks for watching.
jojester 4 years ago
this has got me hooked,d-star is planned in the months to come for me.
regards brian gm7jds
battlestarone 4 years ago
Glad you enjoyed the demonstration and have decided to go forward with D-Star. We'll look forward to one day talking to you via the gateway!
73 de N6SIX
Joe
jojester 4 years ago
Well done. And thx to ARN for letting more hams know of the resources that you have generously shared with the community.
73,
Mark
N1KFC
N1KFC 4 years ago
Mark,
Thanks for mentioning that ARN had presented this on their 11/16/07 broadcast. We were totally unaware of that and we are extremely pleased that the folks at ARN found these videos newsworthy.
Glad you enjoyed them!
73 de N6SIX
Joe Acevedo
jojester 4 years ago
Thanks for the presentation and the various videos. Very informative. I look forward to having D-Star in my area one day soon.
W4HWB 4 years ago
Glad you enjoyed it. We hope that this sparks an interest in D-Star for all who view these videos. Hope to hear you on the gateway sometime soon!
73 de N6SIX
Joe Acevedo
jojester 4 years ago
This is what the hobby needs, More Demo and elmering. Thanks for a great presentation. I will use it to show my OEM group to get them involved in DSTAR
Thanks again for a great video.
n2kto 4 years ago
Thank you for your positive feedback. Good luck with your D-Star project.
73 de N6SIX
Joe Acevedo
jojester 4 years ago