One of the best guides to providing an overview of d star, how to program radios, using the repeaters, linking to reflectors, using the dv dongle, overview of thirdparty software programs to use with d star such as drats rats is star spelled backwards and dchat, and how the dprs capability of d star integrates into the aprs network, can. Dvtool is a free download you will find using your web browser find internet labs dv3k digital voice dongles dv3k and get free. When a internet labs dv dongle is connected to a pc or mac and used with dvtool software, an amateur radio operator can connect to the international dstar. Takes some time to read and understand as it covers not only using a transceiver, but some other internet access devices such as the dv dongles using just a dv dongle and a headset, or an ht d star transceiver and some other software internet access for local and long distance communications. The matrix circuits stardv is a usb device that allows you to have d star digital voice qsos over the internet using a speakermike, headset or pc speakersmicrophone. Hotspot device software os cell phones as wifi hotspot. Ambe technology is used in all dstar radios to provide efficient voice transmissions.
The dv3k dongle connects to your pc or apple mac via a usb port and provides encoding and decoding of compressed audio using the dvsi ambe3000 full duplex vocoder dsp chip. When a dv3k dongle is connected to a pc or mac and used with dvtool software, an amateur radio operator can connect to the international dstar gateway. How to use a dv dongle with dv tool software to access dstar. Many operations on the pcmac can interfere with normal operations. It is also used in some hf digital protocols by vendors like aor. 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 dstar gateway. Up until recently it was possible to decode d star headers using either dsd 1. If it does not, you may need to select a different device in the dvap device box. Once the dv dongle is installed and connected to a pc it requires the dvtool application to access the dstar repeaters and reflectors. This is a very interesting piece of d star equipment. A dv dongle lets you access the d star intranet5 without any rf involved. Please bear in mind that i am using a microphone and. European hams announce newradio a dualband, multimode radio to support dmr, dstar and c4fm don trynor, va3xft may 10, 2016 dstar, dmr. Dv4mini ham radio digital hotspot c4fm, dmr and dstar.
The dv4mini is a tiny but powerful usb stick that can change any pc into a hotspot for the all amateur digital modes, c4fm, d star and dmr. I learned a lot listening to this net and im going to miss the discussions. Dvtool is a free download you will find using your web browser. Dstar radio using a dvdongle and your computer joe lalumia. Dec 25, 2017 here i show you how to communicate on the dmr brandmeister and dstar networks just by using your pc, an ambe3000 dongle and bluedv for windows. Enter in your location, and the dstarinfo software will create a file for your location with your nearby repeaters all included, each with the i, e, s, u, and link commands to your favorite reflectors. Dstar radio using a dvdongle and your computer youtube. The dv dongle is a small device that plugs into a computer usb slot, and uses dv dongle software with the computers microphone and speaker, t o allow you to connect to the dstar network via the internet. Hardwaresoftware for use with d star hardware dv dongle blue box the dv dongle is a small plastic blue box containing electronic components that allow a user via an internet connected windows, apple mac or linux based pclaptopnetbooks to access the d star network repeaters and reflectors.
There is no fee, but users must be licensed and registered in the gateway system. When internet labs dv3k digital voice dongles are connected to a pc or mac, and used with dvtool software, an amateur radio operator can connect to the international dstar gateway network and receivetransmit with a pc or mac device just like a dstar radio user. Aa4rc has been hiding for a few weeks programming and his efforts are now being seen. Step 3 basic dvdongle setup a dvdongle lets you access the dstar intranet5 without any rf involved. It transmits and receives bits encoded in the dstar packet format using gmsk modulation. Dv dongle usb a to minib cable getting started info. Once the dv access point dongle is opened, the device name and serial number fields should show data specific to the hardware you have opened. The dv dongle is a small device that plugs into a computer usb slot, and uses dv dongle software with the computers microphone and speaker, t o allow you to connect to the d star network via the internet. Dvap or dv access point dongle or red dongle va3odg. The dv dongle connects to your pc or apple mac via a usb port and provides encoding and decoding of compressed audio using the dvsi ambe2000 full duplex vocoder dsp chip. It communicates with the pcmac at 230kbps and needs adequate cpu speed and time to operate properly. If the ham does not have a dstar capable handheld, or does not have a local dstar repeater yet, no worry, several u.
How to install and operate the d star dv dongle on windows xp. Equipped with a 32bit microcontroller, a 70cm transceiver 420450mhz and a modulatordemodulator for gmsk and 4fsk modes. Instead of using a headset, the ham uses a d star radio to talk to the dvap using dv simplex. The dvap plugs into your windows or mac os x computers via the computers usb port and uses the internet connection to communicate with the d star gateway. I enjoyed listening live and had tuned to the podcasts since episode 118. D star can be asscesed by computer or use of the internet and a ht or dongle. The matrix circuits star dv is a usb device that allows you to have d star digital voice qsos over the internet using a speakermike, headset or pc speakersmicrophone. Select yes, this time only and click next to have windows search for the appropriate ftdi driver. Like the dvap software, you probably want to be able to link to your favorite reflectors, as well as unlink and the other administrative functions. How to setup bluedv with a thumbdv or dv mega ambe3000 dongle. This will become the default version within the next couple of days unless major problems are found. With the right software, you can also use it to adapt an analog radio to be able to have d star qsos over rf for example, d star on hf.
Using an internet connection, a user may connect to and communicate with d star gateways and reflectors around the world. Microphone and speakers headset preferred high speed internet. It is a 2m transceiver that is connected via a usb 2. Mar 24, 2020 there are some projects that are using multiple thumbdv to handle transcoding digital voice data from one protocol to another. When internet labs dv3k digital voice dongles are 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 receivetransmit with a pc or mac device just like a d star radio user. D star or digital smart technologies for amateur radio is a frequency division multiple access fdma gaussian minimum shift keying gmsk digital voice and data protocol used in amateur radio. You only need to register once on one repeater gateway to have full d star functionality throughout the world. This allows the computer to speak the same voice protocol as d star. How to use a dv dongle with dv tool software to access d star.
The dv dongle includes an ambe chip and logic to connect it to a usb port on a pc or mac. This has dramatically increased performance and is allowing the netbook class of computers to run the software sucessfully. It contains a powerful 32bit micro controller as well as a complete 70cm transceiver and modulatordemodulator for gmsk and 4fsk including raised cosine as well as a usb interface. The dvdongle connects to a personal computer which needs to be connected to the internet with a highspeed dsl or cable modem connection.
Here is a demo on using a dv dongle to access the d star network using dv tool. How to use a dv dongle with dv tool software to access d star duration. Consequently, the dv dongle is a practical and costeffective way for me to access dstar. The whole process is detailed, from registering your call sign with the d star network to installing the dvap or dv dongle software on your pc or mac and making your first calls to individuals, ham repeaters, or reflectors. Supported protocols dstar dextra, dplus, dcs fusion. Here i show you how to communicate on the dmr brandmeister and dstar networks just by using your pc, an ambe3000 dongle and bluedv for windows. The dv dongle connects to your pc or apple mac via a usb port and. The software will use rts or dtr to key up the base radio. Hardwaresoftware for use with dstar hardware dv dongle blue box the dv dongle is a small plastic blue box containing electronic components that allow a user via an internet connected windows, apple mac or linux based pclaptopnetbooks to access the dstar network repeaters and reflectors. Dv node for windows windv software nextgeneration implementation of a d star hotspot application.
Plugged it into my laptop which auto loaded the drivers, installed the software and you are up and running in 5 minutes. It transmits and receives bits encoded in the d star packet format using gmsk modulation. The dv access point dongle connects to your pc or intel based mac via a usb port and provides a 2 meter access point for use with a dstar radio. Our charlotte area d star repeaters and how you should program them into your radios ur, rpt1 and rpt2. When a internet labs 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 receivetransmit just like a d star radio user. Wingate 2m vhf dv 70cm uhf dv 70cm uhf dv 23cm uhf dv 70cm uhf dv frequency. The dvtool software connects to participating gateways and encodesdecodes the voice using the dv dongle. Dvtool, the software for the dvdongle has been rewritten to run natively on each supported platform, as opposed to running under java. The dv dongle uses three chips, oscillator, leds, and discrete logic to implement it.
The thumbdv is for use with computers having a usb port. In support of these projects nw digital radio is offering a 5% discount on the purchase of 2 or more thumbdv on the same order, to the same address, through the end of 2017. Star board d star gmsk node adapter from matrix circuits for d star hotspots to work with d star radios to extend the d star network to your amateur radio qth the star board gmsk node adapter or gmsk modem is inexpensive and works with your spare analog fm transceiver. It can connect to reflectors and gateways using either dplus or dextra. For example, you cannot route your signal to another d star repeater unless you are registered. When connected to a computer with dvaptool software, a user can connect to and communicate with users on gateways and repeaters around the world. R2d2 sounds are generated on the rf side of d star. The device is used for simplex operations, but it does connect to the gateway. The dv dongle is the easiest way to get onto dstar. As the usage of the software will vary from program to program, i recommend that you look to the help files. D star programs category is a curation of 12 web resources on, peanut ham radio digital voice client, dstar tv, nj6ns d star chat. Software application for windows, mac, or linux is freeware.
If you hear them, they were created between someones radio and their repeater. The dv dongle includes an ambe chip and logic to connect it to a usb 2. There are many hams who have dv radios but are out of range of the nearest dv repeater. Dv dongle dstar installation and operation howto windows xp. Select install the software automatically and click next to install the usb serial port driver. The dvap, produced by inet labs who brought you the dv dongle, is similar to many of the homebrew d star hotspots. The dstar hot point software converts your radio station to a dstar rf gateway. May 14, 2010 i recently acquired a dv access point dvap dongle from hro. One of the things that distinguishes this software from other similar offerings is the. The dv4mini control software can also be used with some of the dvmega boards with a firmware update. I want to thank you mike n6hkh and all the team that put this effort together to bring us helpful information. Star dv works with bluedv software in multiple modes dstar, dmr, c4fmfusion click here for how to setup for bluedv. Dvaptool then makes a request to an internet based d star gateway name server.
Click finish to complete installation of the last driver. Bluedv for windows beta dmr, dstar and fusion bluedv for windows is free dmr dstarfusion hotspot software for your pc. The dv access point dongle connects to your pc or intel based mac via a usb port and provides a 2 meter or 70 cm access point for use with a d star radio. A dvap plugs into the the computer like a dv dongle, but has a small antenna. The box itself is sturdily built, and the software once youve located. I program my dstar radios the same as using the dv mega 436. Dv dongle the dv dongle connects to your pc or apple mac via a usb port and provides encoding and decoding of compressed audio using the dvsi ambe2000 full duplex vocoder dsp chip. Ambe technology is used in all d star radios to provide efficient voice transmissions. The range is very limited, but the ham can use his or her radio and computer to connect to a repeater or reflector without a d star repeater in range. I recently acquired a dv access point dvap dongle from hro this is a very interesting piece of d star equipment it is a 2m transceiver that is connected via a usb 2.
These include screen savers, web browsers, instant messengers, etc. The dv access point dongle connects to your pc or intel based mac via a usb port and provides a 2 meter access point for use with a d star radio. The dv4mini comes without antenna with its software for connection with dcs, xrf and ref reflectors for d star icom mode, as. Headphone jack adapter dongle for iphone xsxs maxxr 88 plusx 10 1111 pro77 plus adapter to 3. It uses your dstar dongle, an analog base radio and a radio interface like a rigblaster, va3to, or uli, signallink or wb2rem or any usb interface board or rascal. Our charlotte area dstar repeaters and how you should program them into your radios ur, rpt1 and rpt2. The dv dongle is the easiest way to get onto d star. Internet labs dv3k digital voice dongles dv3k free. The found new hardware wizard should display as seen in the picture to the right. The dv4mini creates a hotspot with minimal resources and provides access to many dv networks. However you do need a computer and some software as well as the dongle. Got a set of earphones with a mic for 20 bucks at frys and i was on the air. D star radio on a simple small usb stick that plugs into your computer or tablet.
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