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DSTAR CHANGES ARE COMING IN GEORGIA! To ensure sufficient capacity for hotspot and repeater connections to a Georgia Statewide DSTAR Reflector, we are planning to move from REF030B to REF003A. Since REF030C is the busiest reflector in the world, it can create some capacity limitations for Georgia stations connecting to REF030B, especially for hotspots. Reflector 003 (REF003) has been created for dedicated Georgia use on all reflector modules (A, B, C, D, E). Beginning Thursday, September 5th after 12:00 noon, repeaters and hotspots should connect to REF003A for the Georgia Statewide DSTAR Reflector. Do not initiate any changes before 12Noon on Thursday. This change window was created to minimize any disruption to any scheduled nets. All nets and regular activities should begin using REF003A beginning Monday, September 8. Repeater administrators should change the default link for their repeater to REF003A during the change window above and complete by the end of day on Sunday, September 8. Georgia DSTAR will assist with the change for any repeaters and can make the changes directoly for any repeaters that we have remote access. If repeater administrators have any questions or need assistance, please contact WB4QDX at jdavis@... or WA4YIH at ewoodrick@.... The creation of REF003 will enhance DSTAR capabilities for Georgia. While REF003A will be the primary reflector available for statewide use, the other modules of REF003 will be available for special events, emergency use, exercises and other activities greatly expanding our capabilities in Georgia. REF030 will remain unchanged as the most popular reflector in the world and continue to be funded, maintained and supported by Georgia DSTAR in addition to REF003. Any donations for ongoing support can be made at www.DstarInfo.com. The Georgia DSTAR Team

Limited seats are still available for D-STAR InfoCon at Dayton Hamvention for 2024 The class provides an introduction to D-STAR for new users and more advanced topics for more experienced D-STAR users. The class will be held at the Drury Inn Ballroom at 6616 Miller Lane in the heart of hotel row in Dayton. The 3-hour class will be held on Friday, May 17th beginning at 8:00am local time. This year’s topics will include getting on-the-air with D-STAR, how to connect around the world, programming for all models of D-STAR radios and hotspots, using DR Mode, easy updating your radio memories and using hotspots and other D-STAR devices. Basics of digital radio and D-STAR Getting started with your D-STAR radio The D-STAR user registration process explained Programming your D-STAR radios and Hotspots Linking to repeaters and reflectors Helpful hints and tips to get the most from D-STAR Sending pictures, D-STAR Data (D-RATS) and DD Mode Registration and $25 payment are required for the class at DSTAR InfoCon 2024. An Icom ID-52A handheld D-STAR radio will be given away to one lucky student during the class. Also plan to attend the D-STAR Friday Night event at the same location on Friday, May 17th beginning at 6:30. Admission is free, enjoy light snacks, speakers, demos and an Icom ID-52A handheld radio to be given away.

D-STAR InfoCon is back at Dayton Hamvention for 2024 providing an introduction to D-STAR for new users and more advanced topics for more experienced D-STAR users. The class will be held at the Drury Inn Ballroom at 6616 Miller Lane in the heart of hotel row in Dayton. The 3-hour class will be held on Friday, May 17th beginning at 8:00am local time. This year’s topics will include getting on-the-air with D-STAR, how to connect around the world, programming for all models of D-STAR radios, using DR Mode, easy updating your radio memories and using hotspots and other D-STAR devices. · Basics of digital radio and D-STAR Getting started with your D-STAR radio The D-STAR user registration process explained Programming your D-STAR radios Linking to repeaters and reflectors Helpful hints and tips to get the most from D-STAR D-STAR Data (D-RATS) and DD Mode The class is $25 and advance registration and payment is required. Complete registration and payment at DSTAR InfoCon 2024. An Icom ID-52A handheld D-STAR radio will be given away to one lucky student during the class.

D-STAR InfoCon is back at Dayton Hamvention for 2023 to provide an introduction to D-STAR for new users and more advanced topics for more experienced D-STAR users. The 2 ? hour class will be held on Friday, May 19th beginning at 8:30am local time. It will be held at the Drury Inn Ballroom at 6616 Miller Lane in the heart of hotel row in Dayton. This year’s topics will include getting on-the-air with D-STAR, how to connect around the world, programming for all models of D-STAR radios, using DR Mode, easy updating your radio memories and using hotspots and other D-STAR devices. D-STAR basics Getting started with your D-STAR radio The D-STAR user registration process explained Programming your D-STAR radios Linking to repeaters and reflectors Helpful hints and tips to get the most from D-STAR D-STAR Data (D-RATS) and DD Mode Registration for the class at DSTAR InfoCon 2023

New Icom IC-905 VHF/UHF/SHF All Mode SDR Transceiver 144 / 430 (440) / 1200 / 2400 / 5600 MHz / 10 GHZ Analog / Digital Voice Modes Announced at Ham Fair, Tokyo, August 20 - 21 Icom IC-905 Introduction Icom IC-905 Information Flyer (Also Attached) IC-905 Introduction Video Icom IC-905 Introduction Video

Effective Immediately, REF030B and the Georgia D-STAR network will be a primary net for relaying information to GEMA related to the Coronavirus/COVID-19. Beginning Monday morning at 0800 running to about 1800 each day, a station will be monitoring to receive any information to be relayed to GEMA. Normal traffic is not restricted on REF030B, but please leave plenty of space between transmissions to allow breaking stations to interrupt to pass traffic. All stations shall yield to priority traffic immediately. This will apply to any scheduled nets as well to allow priority traffic to pass. Any information on outages or interruptions of service for utilities including power, water, gas, telephone and cellular in an area, contact WX4GMA to provide the information. Any info should include the type of outage (power, cellular, etc.), the utility provider (Georgia Power, Windstream, Verizon, etc.) and the area of the outage. Reports should include all of this information. Please do not report that all utilities are operating unless asked by WX4GMA. We are fortunate to have a wide area linked digital repeater network across Georgia with REF030B. Please observe good operating procedures and yield to any breaking stations with priority traffic. John WB4QDX

I'm new to D-Star and while I have registered with my local repeater, I'm still trying to figure out exactly how to set up my radios. Is there any plan for another session such as the one they ran a few years ago at the tech school north of Atlanta? Thanks Norris Klesman N9XGZ