kv5m
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Post by kv5m on Jun 17, 2018 14:48:27 GMT -8
I recently bought an Icom ID-5100 radio mainly for the large touch screen and ease of making changes to settings. However I would like to use the DSTAR features. Problem is I have no local repeater. The closest is about 40 miles away.
I plan to use the radio manly in my RV. What do I need to do to use DSTAR repeaters as I travel around the country? Dp meed tp reposter with a gateway?
Is there a tutorial that explains not only what to do but why?
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Post by K6KD on Jun 20, 2018 3:24:20 GMT -8
Your best bet in my opinion would be to build a hot spot. You are not dependent on finding repeaters and issues with linking them to reflectors. w6kd.boards.net/board/5/guides-tutorialsAlso, RV use, you might be interested in the net: Truckers, Travelers, and RVers They have a Facebook Group at www.facebook.com/groups/1472297342791694/ and a forum at ttrv.orgTheir forum also has an area for hot spot support as well as some information on the ID-5100 including repeater lists some with GPS coordinates - so that would be a great resource for you. For a brief description and links for all nets on the Constellation, check out xrefl.netHope that helps get you started. 73 John K6KD
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kv5m
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Post by kv5m on Sept 26, 2018 6:00:53 GMT -8
I bought and assembled a Zumspot and got it working with a Kenwood D74 that I recently purchased. I have no problem conecting to reflectors, but I have tried several times to connect to repeaters with no luck.
Here is what I tried: - UP arrow gor menu - Gateway CQ - Select repeater from regional list
The display shows the repeater above and the Zumspot below, but I get no response when I call.
Am I doing this correctly?
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Post by K6KD on Sept 27, 2018 18:10:23 GMT -8
I bought and assembled a Zumspot and got it working with a Kenwood D74 that I recently purchased. I have no problem conecting to reflectors, but I have tried several times to connect to repeaters with no luck. Here is what I tried: - UP arrow gor menu - Gateway CQ - Select repeater from regional list The display shows the repeater above and the Zumspot below, but I get no response when I call. Am I doing this correctly? Info provided on RT - listen to podcast.
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