D-Star Introduction; About The Dr (D-Star Repeater) Function - Icom ID-51A Basic Instructions

Before starting D-STAR, the following steps are needed.
STEP 1
STEP 2
IMPORTANT!
STEP 3
You have completed the steps!!
See pages 13 to 16 for details.

■ D-STAR Introduction

• In the original D-STAR (Digital Smart Technologies for Ama-
teur Radio) plan, JARL envisioned a system of repeaters
grouped together into Zones.
• The D-STAR repeater enables you to call a HAM station
near you, or around the world.

■ About the DR (D-STAR Repeater) function

You can easily use D-STAR repeaters with the DR (D-STAR
Repeater) function. With this function, you can select the pro-
grammed repeater or frequency in "FROM" (the access re-
peater or simplex), and Your call sign in "TO" (destination), as
shown to the right.
NOTE: If the repeater set in "FROM" (Access Repeater) has
no Gateway call sign, you cannot make a gateway call.
Entering your call sign (MY) into the transceiver.
Registering your call sign (MY) to a gateway repeater.
Entering your D-STAR equipment into your registration form.
D-STAR OPERATION
• You can transmit and receive digital voice, including low-
speed data, at the same time. You can transmit and receive
position data from the built-in GPS receiver.
Destination
(Repeater/Station)
Access repeater
or Simplex
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In the DR screen
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