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Radio settings for ID-31A/51A
For thos with new ID-51A handhelds, here are the menu settings for D-RATS. I believe they will be the sam for the 31A, but someone please verify as I don't have a 31A.
GPS>GPS TX Mode = OFF, GPS>GPS Auto TX = OFF, DV Set>DV Data TX = Auto By the way, I am using the RT Systems USB-RTS05 cable as the shell of the 2.5mm plug is very slim and fits completely in the data jack. John WB4QDX |
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D-StarQuery D-RATS plugin
All,
There is a function within all Icom D-STAR repeaters that utilizes low-speed data called "D-StarQuery". You can find it as a part of the "D-Star Monitor (DSM)" and its located on /opt/dstarmon directory. Essentially, it is where you can send some commands (queries) using low speed data and access information from a repeater. I found the following website that describes it also briefly and shows how it operates. That website is the following: . I ran across the following e-mail at and decided to attempt adding this on to D-RATS. << Hi OMs, Happy New Year to all. I've written a little "contrib" for D-RATS, a plugin who allow you to perform a DStarQuery server for D-RATS networks!!! The small server listen on 9100 port and every prefixed by ?* chat message is analized to match with commands in the .ini file. You can define commands as you need. See the examples. Python source code and infos are in . I've tested it on a linux box only, windows users please report errors or defects. Comments, requests and suggests are welcome! If you modify the source, please give a feedback to me. 73s de Leo, IZ5FSA I 've downloaded the software and it is now running right now on the KC9SJY D-RATS station. It doesn't require a D-STAR repeater (ratflector) to run. You simply run the command, as: python d-rats_query 127.0.0.1 9100 <D-RATS port> (Not sure what the use for 9100 is and whether multiple D-RATS ports can be used) Use of D-RATS ratflector is not required but can be utilized with this. Let me know by e-mail if you would like to try it on the system here, otherwise, bring up D-RATS and watch for the QST for the information. I haven't had any time in setting anything up, so, if you access anything by using this, it will be Italian. Any questions about this, please feel free to ask. 73 Josh, AB9FT |
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Fedora 18 Linux D-RATS Binary and Source RPMs Available
Fedora Users,
You've probably heard by now, Fedora 18 was released a few days ago. If you're running Fedora 18 and would like to get the latest d-rats_daily for Fedora 18, Fedora Linux RPMs for the latest daily build are now available in the KK7DS Ham-Apps yum repository. To add the repository as a software source, please follow these instructions: For those who don't wish to use the repository, or who may want to build from source themselves the RPMs are available for download here: Enjoy and 73, Mike, N0SO |
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Rasberry Pi Serial Port (was: Raspberry PI GURU NEEDED)
--- On Sun, 1/13/13, Ed wrote:
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Re: Raspberry PI GURU NEEDED
Mike,
You are right, the voltage level out of the Pi's UART are 0-3.3V and need to be converted to RS232 levels to be useful.? .? RS232 Level converter kits using the Maxim max3232 chip can be found from a variety of sources, online, search "raspbery pi rs232".? A ready to go cable assembly can be found on eBay: I use a .? As you can see there are many ways to skin this cat. Also the serial port needs to be configured and the user granted permission to use the hardware.? The covers the use of the UART. 73, Ed |
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Re: Raspberry PI GURU NEEDED
¿ªÔÆÌåÓýHi Ed, I didn't know the Pi had a serial port on it. Thanks! Looks like its a 3.3V level signals - are you using any interface to shift to RS-232 levels? Mike, N0SO On Jan 12, 2013, at 12:58 PM, "Ed" <ka8jmw@...> wrote:
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Re: Raspberry PI GURU NEEDED
Mike,
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I use the Debian weezy distribution on my Pi and also you should be able to use the Pi's serial port and not have to connect a USB to serial adapter. Ed, 73 KA8JMW --- In d-rats_group@..., "Mike Heitmann" wrote:
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Re: New file uploaded to d-rats_group
¿ªÔÆÌåÓýJohn,
That¡¯s because you do such great work.
I have learned more from your videos and appearances then
other single DSTAR source.
And for that I say THANK YOU!
Ron Pendleton
KB3VEW
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Nice Powerpoint, Don.? Looks familiar. J
John WB4QDX
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Re: New file uploaded to d-rats_group
¿ªÔÆÌåÓýNice Powerpoint, Don.? Looks familiar. J ? John WB4QDX ? From: d-rats_group@... [mailto:d-rats_group@...]
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New file uploaded to d-rats_group
Hello,
This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the d-rats_group group. File : /D-RATS for BCARES Jan 2013 mtg.ppt Uploaded by : hinsmand <dhinsman@...> Description : D-RATS presentation to Bernallilo County You can access this file at the URL: To learn more about file sharing for your group, please visit: Regards, hinsmand <dhinsman@...> |
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The DVAP and Using D-STAR Low & High Speed Data Presentations at ARRL/TAPR DCC 2012
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From: KN4AQ To: kn4aq Sent: Thu, Jan 10, 2013 8:09 am Subject: HamRadioNow - Double Dose of D-STAR from the DCC HAMRADIONOW EPISODES 48 and 49: The DVAP (Under the Hood); Using D-STAR Low and High Speed Data; These are the last two of the regular 45-minute seminars from the 2012 ARRL/TAPR DCC. Coming soon - the banquet Keynote talk, and the 4-hour "deep dive" into GNU Radio. ?
This time - Moe Wheatley AE4JY describes how he did the hardware side of the D-STAR DVAP (Digital Voice Access Point Dongle) and DVDongle.
Moe usually sits back and let's Robin Cutshaw AA4RC to all the talking about these products (Robin did the software side).
But this time, it's Moe in the spotlight, and he does a great job.
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And John Davis WB4QDX will guide you through using D-STAR's low and high speed data.
That low speed data rides along with every D-STAR voice transmission, but few users do anything with it.
You need a computer plugged into the radio to access the data function, but after that, it's easy. John shows you how.
HAMRADIONOW is an online podcast from Amateur Radio//Video News. It's free to watch on the web. If you like what you see, we request your support. Just go to our web site, , and 'click the pig.' That'll take you to the support page. Whatever you think it's worth.
Thanks and 73, Gary KN4AQ |
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Re: Raspberry PI GURU NEEDED
Mike this is just what the doctor ordered. I wonder if you could include the install process of putting the wheezy distro onto the sd card? File locations and such? I realize this is way low level stuff but to us old Windows users it is like Greek. Great Job as I even understand what you suggest in the text! Lets see if I get it running.
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HOWTO Runs D-RATS on a Raspberry Pi Document Updated in Files Section
Hi Folks,
The subject HOWTO document has been updated adding a "Post Installation Notes" section. The first note adds instructions for allowing the default user on the Raspberry Pi to access the serial port. I found out (the hard way) that the user "pi" on the Raspberry Pi does not have permission to use serial ports by default. Access to the serial port is required to use the Raspberry Pi with D-RATS and a D-STAR radio... or an analog radio with a TNC. FYI: I know this is not the subject of this forum, but the Pi runs the CHIRP radio programming software just fine too, and it's also in the debian raspbian apt-get repository. Mike, N0SO |
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Re: Raspberry PI GURU NEEDED
The HOWTO is also on the web:
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Hi Dave,
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Check the FILES section for a HOWTO document on this subject, and e-mail me if you have questions. Mike, N0SO --- In d-rats_group@..., "n2kto" wrote:
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New file uploaded to d-rats_group
Hello,
This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the d-rats_group group. File : /HOWTO-Run-D-RATS-on-Raspberry-Pi.txt Uploaded by : n0so@... <n0so@...> Description : HOWTO Run D-RATS on a Raspberry Pi You can access this file at the URL: To learn more about file sharing for your group, please visit: Regards, n0so@... <n0so@...> |
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Re: Raspberry PI GURU NEEDED
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Getting D-RATS working on a Raspberry Pi platform is on my "to do" projects list, probably for this weekend. I moved my DVAP to an RPI a few weeks ago and would like to do the same with my ratflector, provided D-RATS is stable enough on that platform. It looks like the D-RATS package are in the repository. Is there a specific Raspberry Pi image preference we want to start with? If not, I'll probably start out with the image I have my DVAP loaded in. Mike, N0SO --- In d-rats_group@..., "n2kto" wrote:
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Raspberry PI GURU NEEDED
We need someone that is skilled in Linux that can handhold us through the installation of Linux distros and apt-get inputs to make the DRATS network function under the Raspberry PI platform.
The issue is that most of us are not schooled in the Linux command line inputs to get the job done. We need Line by Line input commands to help us understand the Linux command line input. It can get as simple as plug in your Raspberry Pi then wait for the prompt to say>>>>>>>> input apt-get somthingThatIcantEverHopeToUnderstandButInstructMeNone TheLess...... Thank you in advance for any help you can provide to the DRATS community! Dave |
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New Folders in Files Section
Hi Folks, I have made some folders in the Files section to put Map Overlays files into. The thought process is that if you can come up with an overlay for your county or your town with specific locations for disaster relief we will be that much more prepared. The ability of DRATS is only as good as the input from YOU.
Thanks for helping the effort N2KTO |
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Version number explanation
There has been some confusion concerning the numbering of beta releases of
D-RATS and and their place along the timeline. Prior to the release of version 0.3.3, beta versions contained the number of the next official version followed by "bx". For example, after 0.3.2 was released, came: 0.3.3b1 0.3.3b2 0.3.3b3 0.3.3b4 0.3.3b5 0.3.3b6 then the official version of 0.3.3 was released. Since then, beta versions have become known as "daily builds" and contain the date in the file name (daily-MMDDYYYY). The latest daily build is "daily-02232012". You can download it from: If you want to be notified of new beta releases and other developments, join the mailing list on the D-RATS website. |
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