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Re: do net connections currently work?

 

Idea; let's do a zoom call around D-Rats for emcom and trade some ideas.
Re: do net connections currently work?

 

Thanks very much for the info!!!


On Thu, Jul 21, 2022, 09:58 Jack Spitznagel (KD4IZ) <kd4iz@...> wrote:

Nick and David,

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You might also wish to reach out to Mark, WA4KFZ. He is a major organizer and “network manager” for the Marine Corps Marathon in DC. They use several layers of voice and data.

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Our local ACS group uses D-RATS direct and through our local D-Star repeater. Works well.

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Jack Spitznagel – KD4IZ

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From: d-rats@groups.io <d-rats@groups.io> On Behalf Of David Hubbell
Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2022 07:44
To: d-rats@groups.io
Subject: Re: [d-rats] do net connections currently work?

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I am very interested in you experience as I am working the IRONMAN 2022 TRIATH this sunday. We will be experimenting with D-STAR as the primary mode. D-RATS is the logical follow on. September is the annual 3 day 90 mile canoe race where we will also be experimenting. Hope all works well for you! Very excited for your thoughts. I know in the past we used the mapping portion of D-RATS heavily to plot the courses and allow aid stations to map issues, accidents and injuries. Total situational awareness for all not just Net Control. No more incessecent " WHAT'S YOUR LOCATION"

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On Thu, Jul 21, 2022, 01:18 K7CFO <nick.k7cfo@...> wrote:

port 9000 worked, thank you.

I'm volunteering a endurance running event (50k miles, 8000ft elevation climb, in the heat) and d-rats seems like a great solution.? I've used APRS, FlDIGI, JS8CALL, others.? ?This one is simple enough and I like that any tech can fire up a D-Star radio and create a local network with chat, files, etc. without too much configuration.? We shall see.

Re: do net connections currently work?

 

On Thu, Jul 21, 2022 at 07:44 AM, David Hubbell wrote:
I know in the past we used the mapping portion of D-RATS
I noticed that my map is blank. Do you have to import a custom map?
Re: do net connections currently work?

 

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Nick and David,

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You might also wish to reach out to Mark, WA4KFZ. He is a major organizer and “network manager” for the Marine Corps Marathon in DC. They use several layers of voice and data.

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Our local ACS group uses D-RATS direct and through our local D-Star repeater. Works well.

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Jack Spitznagel – KD4IZ

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From: d-rats@groups.io <d-rats@groups.io> On Behalf Of David Hubbell
Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2022 07:44
To: d-rats@groups.io
Subject: Re: [d-rats] do net connections currently work?

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I am very interested in you experience as I am working the IRONMAN 2022 TRIATH this sunday. We will be experimenting with D-STAR as the primary mode. D-RATS is the logical follow on. September is the annual 3 day 90 mile canoe race where we will also be experimenting. Hope all works well for you! Very excited for your thoughts. I know in the past we used the mapping portion of D-RATS heavily to plot the courses and allow aid stations to map issues, accidents and injuries. Total situational awareness for all not just Net Control. No more incessecent " WHAT'S YOUR LOCATION"

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On Thu, Jul 21, 2022, 01:18 K7CFO <nick.k7cfo@...> wrote:

port 9000 worked, thank you.

I'm volunteering a endurance running event (50k miles, 8000ft elevation climb, in the heat) and d-rats seems like a great solution.? I've used APRS, FlDIGI, JS8CALL, others.? ?This one is simple enough and I like that any tech can fire up a D-Star radio and create a local network with chat, files, etc. without too much configuration.? We shall see.

Re: do net connections currently work?

 

I am very interested in you experience as I am working the IRONMAN 2022 TRIATH this sunday. We will be experimenting with D-STAR as the primary mode. D-RATS is the logical follow on. September is the annual 3 day 90 mile canoe race where we will also be experimenting. Hope all works well for you! Very excited for your thoughts. I know in the past we used the mapping portion of D-RATS heavily to plot the courses and allow aid stations to map issues, accidents and injuries. Total situational awareness for all not just Net Control. No more incessecent " WHAT'S YOUR LOCATION"


On Thu, Jul 21, 2022, 01:18 K7CFO <nick.k7cfo@...> wrote:
port 9000 worked, thank you.

I'm volunteering a endurance running event (50k miles, 8000ft elevation climb, in the heat) and d-rats seems like a great solution.? I've used APRS, FlDIGI, JS8CALL, others.? ?This one is simple enough and I like that any tech can fire up a D-Star radio and create a local network with chat, files, etc. without too much configuration.? We shall see.

Re: do net connections currently work?

 

d-rats.wa7dre.org port 9000 worked, thank you.

I'm volunteering a endurance running event (50k miles, 8000ft elevation climb, in the heat) and d-rats seems like a great solution.? I've used APRS, FlDIGI, JS8CALL, others.? ?This one is simple enough and I like that any tech can fire up a D-Star radio and create a local network with chat, files, etc. without too much configuration.? We shall see.
Re: do net connections currently work?

 

FWIW, I'm having the same issue.

Thanks for the question, Brian
Re: do net connections currently work?

 

There are many internet based ratflectors available. Try this one based in Spokane:
d-rats.wa7dre.org port 9000.

There is a Ratflector List in the database section of this group. (it may not be current)


Patrick (N3TSZ)


On Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at 01:25:54 PM EDT, K7CFO <nick.k7cfo@...> wrote:


Hello, brand new to d-rats (can't believe I didn't use this a decade ago).? ??

I noticed ratflector.com and many other domains are no longer.

Anyone know of a public ratflector I can get on to just try things out before I break out my d-star radios?

Every one I try I get a connection refused error.? ?Let me know, thanks!

Re: do net connections currently work?

Sparks KK4IB
 

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Nick, the DRATS signal is part of the transmission that includes voice.

Any DSTAR (and really any analog repeater) will pass the DSTAR signal. The radio must transmit the CTCSS tone if it’s not a DSTAR repeater. And it won’t sound nice to an analog user.

We’re using DRATS at a common RF mode here in Mid GA. RF ONLY, of the Mid GA Data network.

sparks




On Jul 20, 2022, at 10:10 AM, K7CFO <nick.k7cfo@...> wrote:

Hello, brand new to d-rats (can't believe I didn't use this a decade ago).? ??

I noticed and many other domains are no longer.

Anyone know of a public ratflector I can get on to just try things out before I break out my d-star radios?

Every one I try I get a connection refused error.? ?Let me know, thanks!

do net connections currently work?

 

Hello, brand new to d-rats (can't believe I didn't use this a decade ago).? ??

I noticed ratflector.com and many other domains are no longer.

Anyone know of a public ratflector I can get on to just try things out before I break out my d-star radios?

Every one I try I get a connection refused error.? ?Let me know, thanks!
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Re: D-rats (windows 10) and IC-705

Marius, YO2LOJ
 

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Fred,

D-Star modules are just a letter and there is no special "dedication" for a D module on an XLX system. So basically you are able to use any module you like.
But performance via a XLX repeater is poor at best since there is no guard against UDP packet loss or packet reordering.

And just keep in mind that if you start doing data transmissions on an XLX module without asking for permission first, there is a black list in XLX and you will land in that list exceptionally fast, either under your own callsign or as your local repeater, souring the mash for all your fellow hams using that repeater.

Better use either D-Rats reflector or set up your own MMDVM/ircddb hotspot which actually allows a d-rats data connection to a D-Rats reflector.
Or, if there is an option available and interest in this, convince your local D-Star repeater admin to ensure data connectivity to a D-Rats reflector (if the repeater's "brain" is a ircddb system).
The D-Rats reflector connection uses TCP and provides a much better user experience.

73! Marius, YO2LOJ

On 04/07/2022 18:03, Jack Spitznagel (KD4IZ) wrote:

Fred,

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You should be able to use ANY D-Star reflector with a “D” module available but you need other users connected to that reflector.

D-Rats will often work on other reflector modules, but it will interrupt voice communications. If your computer is connected to the internet, it is much more efficient and potentially less disruptive to connect directly to one or more of the “Ratflectors”. There is a great list at:

/g/d-rats/table?id=14983

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In this Groups.io Files area.

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Have fun!

?

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From: d-rats@groups.io <d-rats@groups.io> On Behalf Of Frederic Bouchet
Sent: Monday, July 4, 2022 10:11
To: d-rats@groups.io
Subject: Re: [d-rats] D-rats (windows 10) and IC-705

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Hello,
thank you for all your answers, my concern came from the configuration of the ic-705. With this setting:



all works.
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Do you use a particular DCS/XLX to communicate regularly with d-rats?

?

73 from france

fred F4EED

? Frédéric Bouchet

twitter @f4eed

Co-fondateur VISOV

Co-fondateur FR-EMCOM

Ex FNRASEC et ADRASEC42

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Le?lun. 4 juil. 2022 à?15:20, Patrick Connor via <n3tsz=yahoo.com@groups.io> a écrit?:

Page 14-21 of the Advanced User Manual explains Data Communications.?

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Patrick (N3TSZ)

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On Monday, July 4, 2022 at 07:50:21 AM EDT, Frederic Bouchet <frederic.f4eed@...> wrote:

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hello, 
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I am re-starting with d-rats and especially starting with my IC-705.
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Can someone explain to me how to connect the 705 to d-rats via the USB port under windows? (10).
?
in advance thank you
?
fred F4EED
?

? Frédéric Bouchet

twitter @f4eed

Co-fondateur VISOV

Co-fondateur FR-EMCOM

Ex FNRASEC et ADRASEC42
Re: D-rats (windows 10) and IC-705

Sparks KK4IB
 

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OK, my comments in here … plan on D-RATS RF direct …. "when all else fails … ".

I have used the laptop to IC-91 for D-RATS via REF030B, but our preferred arrangement is RF direct. … type while you talk, or send a file while you talk.

See this: ?for features.

sparks?

On Jul 4, 2022, at 11:03 AM, Jack Spitznagel (KD4IZ) <kd4iz@...> wrote:

Fred,
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You should be able to use ANY D-Star reflector with a “D” module available but you need other users connected to that reflector.?
D-Rats will often work on other reflector modules, but it will interrupt voice communications. If your computer is connected to the internet, it is much more efficient and potentially less disruptive to connect directly to one or more of the “Ratflectors”. There is a great list at:
?
In this??Files area.
?
Have fun!
?
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From:?d-rats@groups.io?<d-rats@groups.io>?On Behalf Of?Frederic Bouchet
Sent:?Monday, July 4, 2022 10:11
To:?d-rats@groups.io
Subject:?Re: [d-rats] D-rats (windows 10) and IC-705
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Hello,
thank you for all your answers, my concern came from the configuration of the ic-705. With this setting:
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all works.
?
Do you use a particular DCS/XLX to communicate regularly with d-rats?
?
73 from france
fred F4EED
? Frédéric Bouchet
twitter @f4eed?
Co-fondateur VISOV
Co-fondateur FR-EMCOM
Ex FNRASEC et ADRASEC42
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Le?lun. 4 juil. 2022 à?15:20, Patrick Connor via??<n3tsz=yahoo.com@groups.io> a écrit?:
Page 14-21 of the Advanced User Manual explains Data Communications.?
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Patrick (N3TSZ)
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On Monday, July 4, 2022 at 07:50:21 AM EDT, Frederic Bouchet <frederic.f4eed@...> wrote:?
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hello, 
?
I am re-starting with d-rats and especially starting with my IC-705.
?
Can someone explain to me how to connect the 705 to d-rats via the USB port under windows? (10).
?
in advance thank you
?
fred F4EED
?
? Frédéric Bouchet
twitter @f4eed?
Co-fondateur VISOV
Co-fondateur FR-EMCOM
Ex FNRASEC et ADRASEC42
Re: D-rats (windows 10) and IC-705

 

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Fred,

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You should be able to use ANY D-Star reflector with a “D” module available but you need other users connected to that reflector.

D-Rats will often work on other reflector modules, but it will interrupt voice communications. If your computer is connected to the internet, it is much more efficient and potentially less disruptive to connect directly to one or more of the “Ratflectors”. There is a great list at:

/g/d-rats/table?id=14983

?

In this Groups.io Files area.

?

Have fun!

?

?

From: d-rats@groups.io <d-rats@groups.io> On Behalf Of Frederic Bouchet
Sent: Monday, July 4, 2022 10:11
To: d-rats@groups.io
Subject: Re: [d-rats] D-rats (windows 10) and IC-705

?

Hello,
thank you for all your answers, my concern came from the configuration of the ic-705. With this setting:



all works.
?
Do you use a particular DCS/XLX to communicate regularly with d-rats?

?

73 from france

fred F4EED

? Frédéric Bouchet

twitter @f4eed

Co-fondateur VISOV

Co-fondateur FR-EMCOM

Ex FNRASEC et ADRASEC42

?

?

Le?lun. 4 juil. 2022 à?15:20, Patrick Connor via <n3tsz=yahoo.com@groups.io> a écrit?:

Page 14-21 of the Advanced User Manual explains Data Communications.?

?

Patrick (N3TSZ)

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On Monday, July 4, 2022 at 07:50:21 AM EDT, Frederic Bouchet <frederic.f4eed@...> wrote:

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hello, 
?
I am re-starting with d-rats and especially starting with my IC-705.
?
Can someone explain to me how to connect the 705 to d-rats via the USB port under windows? (10).
?
in advance thank you
?
fred F4EED
?

? Frédéric Bouchet

twitter @f4eed

Co-fondateur VISOV

Co-fondateur FR-EMCOM

Ex FNRASEC et ADRASEC42
Re: D-rats (windows 10) and IC-705

  

Hello,
thank you for all your answers, my concern came from the configuration of the ic-705. With this setting:

image.png
all works.

Do you use a particular DCS/XLX to communicate regularly with d-rats?

73 from france
fred F4EED
? Frédéric Bouchet


twitter @f4eed
Co-fondateur VISOV
Co-fondateur FR-EMCOM
Ex FNRASEC et ADRASEC42


Le?lun. 4 juil. 2022 à?15:20, Patrick Connor via <n3tsz=yahoo.com@groups.io> a écrit?:
Page 14-21 of the Advanced User Manual explains Data Communications.?

Patrick (N3TSZ)


On Monday, July 4, 2022 at 07:50:21 AM EDT, Frederic Bouchet <frederic.f4eed@...> wrote: 



hello, 

I am re-starting with d-rats and especially starting with my IC-705.

Can someone explain to me how to connect the 705 to d-rats via the USB port under windows? (10).

in advance thank you

fred F4EED
? Frédéric Bouchet


twitter @f4eed
Co-fondateur VISOV
Co-fondateur FR-EMCOM
Ex FNRASEC et ADRASEC42
Re: D-rats (windows 10) and IC-705

 

Page 14-21 of the Advanced User Manual explains Data Communications.?

Patrick (N3TSZ)


On Monday, July 4, 2022 at 07:50:21 AM EDT, Frederic Bouchet <frederic.f4eed@...> wrote: 



hello, 

I am re-starting with d-rats and especially starting with my IC-705.

Can someone explain to me how to connect the 705 to d-rats via the USB port under windows? (10).

in advance thank you

fred F4EED
? Frédéric Bouchet


twitter @f4eed
Co-fondateur VISOV
Co-fondateur FR-EMCOM
Ex FNRASEC et ADRASEC42
Re: D-rats (windows 10) and IC-705

 

On 7/4/2022 6:50 AM, Frederic Bouchet wrote:
hello,
I am re-starting with d-rats and especially starting with my IC-705.
Can someone explain to me how to connect the 705 to d-rats via the USB
port under windows? (10).
in advance thank you
Do you have the Windows program from Icom for configuring and controlling the Radio? It should have come with the cable from Icom.

First get that working.

My radio is too old to have a USB cable, but as I understand it, the cable is simply a serial to USB adapter. In your radio manual there should be a schematic for data port on the radio it plugs into.

I do not know which USB driver that the cable requires. The software for configuring the radio should have that driver.

You can see the com ports in device manager. One should show up when you plug in the USB cable for the Radio. If a com port does not show up, then you are missing the driver. Windows can find some USB serial port drivers on its own, but for others, you need a driver from a trusted source.

Beware, that many sites claiming to offer downloads of drivers, software are counterfeit sites and not official sites, and instead of, or in addition to installing software will install malware, so make sure that you get the driver from the software a legitimate source.

The setup of the control software should also tell you the baud-rate and other settings that the serial port needs to be set for your radio.

D-Rats as installed from distribution knows nothing about radio models. It only knows the serial ports that it can see on the system.

You have to add a radio in the configuration and specify which serial port and baud rate to use for the radio. It is also there where you give the radio configuration a name to be displayed for it.

Currently d-rats does not know how to query or change the radio settings. It just sends and receives data for frequencies that the radio is currently set to.

73,
-John, wb8tyw
Re: D-rats (windows 10) and IC-705

Sparks KK4IB
 

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in the config window on the left side, select the “radio" item,

My experience is that all ICOM radio are the same interface, using a DRATS USB cable to the radio data port. So the list may not show the “705”, just Icom.

I have used the IC-91, ID-51, and ID-5100 that way with the RTSystems programming cable (orange one).

sparks


On Jul 4, 2022, at 8:07 AM, Frederic Bouchet <frederic.f4eed@...> wrote:


I can't find where to tell it that I want to connect an IC-705.

I found where to tell him which com port to use, but nothing happens on the 705
fred f4eed
? Frédéric Bouchet


twitter @f4eed
Co-fondateur VISOV
Co-fondateur FR-EMCOM
Ex FNRASEC et ADRASEC42


Le?lun. 4 juil. 2022 à?13:54, Sparks KK4IB via <kk4ib=icloud.com@groups.io> a écrit?:
USB connection … doesn’t the D-RATS software program recognize the 705 in the radios list?

sparks





On Jul 4, 2022, at 7:50 AM, Frederic Bouchet <frederic.f4eed@...> wrote:


hello, 

I am re-starting with d-rats and especially starting with my IC-705.

Can someone explain to me how to connect the 705 to d-rats via the USB port under windows? (10).

in advance thank you

fred F4EED
? Frédéric Bouchet


twitter @f4eed
Co-fondateur VISOV
Co-fondateur FR-EMCOM
Ex FNRASEC et ADRASEC42
Re: D-rats (windows 10) and IC-705

  


I can't find where to tell it that I want to connect an IC-705.

I found where to tell him which com port to use, but nothing happens on the 705
fred f4eed
? Frédéric Bouchet


twitter @f4eed
Co-fondateur VISOV
Co-fondateur FR-EMCOM
Ex FNRASEC et ADRASEC42


Le?lun. 4 juil. 2022 à?13:54, Sparks KK4IB via <kk4ib=icloud.com@groups.io> a écrit?:
USB connection … doesn’t the D-RATS software program recognize the 705 in the radios list?

sparks





On Jul 4, 2022, at 7:50 AM, Frederic Bouchet <frederic.f4eed@...> wrote:


hello, 

I am re-starting with d-rats and especially starting with my IC-705.

Can someone explain to me how to connect the 705 to d-rats via the USB port under windows? (10).

in advance thank you

fred F4EED
? Frédéric Bouchet


twitter @f4eed
Co-fondateur VISOV
Co-fondateur FR-EMCOM
Ex FNRASEC et ADRASEC42
Re: D-rats (windows 10) and IC-705

Sparks KK4IB
 

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USB connection … doesn’t the D-RATS software program recognize the 705 in the radios list?

sparks





On Jul 4, 2022, at 7:50 AM, Frederic Bouchet <frederic.f4eed@...> wrote:


hello, 

I am re-starting with d-rats and especially starting with my IC-705.

Can someone explain to me how to connect the 705 to d-rats via the USB port under windows? (10).

in advance thank you

fred F4EED
? Frédéric Bouchet


twitter @f4eed
Co-fondateur VISOV
Co-fondateur FR-EMCOM
Ex FNRASEC et ADRASEC42
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