About Reflectors; Dwhat Is A Reflector; Dunlinking A Reflector - Icom IC-705 Advanced Manual

13. D-STAR OPERATION (BASIC)

About Reflectors

DWhat is a reflector?

A reflector is a special server connected to the
Internet and running a version of the D-Plus
software. If the D-Plus software is installed
on your Access repeater, it provides various
functions including gateway and reflector linking
capabilities (It is known as the D-STAR reflector
system). The D-STAR reflector system enables
a number of D-STAR repeaters anywhere to link
to a reflector. This means that when you transmit
through a D-STAR repeater linked to a reflector,
your voice can be heard on other repeaters
linked to the reflector, and you can hear other
stations that are connected to the reflector.
D-STAR reflector system
Reflector
Access
repeater
INTERNET INTERNET
USA
CAN
UK
AUS

DUnlinking a reflector

Before trying to link to another reflector, BE
SURE to unlink the reflector that is currently
connected to the repeater.
NOTE: If a reflector is already connected,
ask on the air whether or not you can change
reflectors and wait for responses. BE SURE to
reconnect back to the same reflector when you
finish your conversation.
1. Touch "TO" to select, and then touch "TO"
again.
2. Touch "Reflector."
3. Touch "Unlink Reflector."
• Returns to the DR screen, and "Unlink
Reflector" and "U" are displayed in "TO."
4. Hold down [PTT] to unlink the reflector.
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