Huntsville Hamfest D-STAR Forums
Posted by: "w4ozk" w4ozk@... w4ozk
Date: Fri Aug 6, 2010 8:22 pm ((PDT))
Just two more weeks until the Huntsville Hamfest!
We invite you to come and enjoy the Huntsville Hamfest, the 2010 ARRL
Southeastern Division Convention! The Hamfest will include many different
activities and will be held at the old location in the South Hall of Von Braun
Center, downtown Huntsville.
We have assembled the region's best D-STAR experts to provide THREE hours of
D-STAR forums. The D-STAR forums will be held on Saturday and consist of,
Hour 1: Part 1: "DVAP / DV Dongle / D-PLUS / software packages", Robin Cutshaw,
AA4RC
This presentation will review the new DV Access Point Dongle (DVAP) and show DV
Dongle improvements, capabilities and use. In addition, Robin will cover DPLUS
updates, new hardware, software and advanced capabilities.
Part 2: "D-STAR basics and DV Dongle/DVAP", John Davis WB4QDX, Georgia D-STAR
John will take attendees through an introduction of D-STAR and cover practices,
current happenings, nets, using the internet gateway network and more.
Hour 2: "D-RATS, D-STAR digital data software", Scott Hartlage KF4PWI and John
Davis WB4QDX
This presentation will review D-RATS software for data communications using
D-STAR radios. D-RATS use within amateur radio especially in emergency
communications is expanding. Scott and John will provide an explanation of use
and features including file transfers, practical scenarios, messaging, mapping,
e-mail support and show a live demo.
Hour 3: "D-STAR administrator and advanced topics", Ken Adkisson, WB4FA
This presentation will enable D-STAR server system administrators to discuss
features, maintenance and practices of the D-STAR system. The speaker will also
answer advanced questions and moderate discussion of advanced topics concerning
D-STAR systems set up, use and operation.
As you drive to the Hamfest the Huntsville D-STAR repeater is available for use,
KI4PPF
145.430 ¨C C
443.375 + B
1284.000 -12MHz A
Data frequency: 1251.800 A
Inside the Hamfest site, you can use this internet connected D-STAR repeater,
WB4HRO port B, 440.7125 MHz
WB4HRO port A, 1284.45000 -12
Check for forum times and all other Hamfest information.
Huntsville Hamfest, August 21-22
Von Braun Center, South Hall
700 Monroe Street
Huntsville, AL
See you at the Huntsville Hamfest!
73,
Greg Sarratt, W4OZK
