February 20, 2010
D-STAR is unlike other modes in that it has the added functionality of routing.
Not only can you route to another D-STAR node or open up a D-STAR reflector but you can route to a specific callsign.
These are the settings you would use if you want to get in contact with a station, but don’t know what system they are on. The system will pick up their callsign from where they last made a TX and route your connection to them.
On hearing you they will then have to hit their “One touch reply” to make the route back to you and have the QSO.
Example Settings
M0SYR wants to call G0CJM direct.
MYCALL – M0SYR
URCALL – G0CJM
RPT1 – GB7YD**C (Note that the ‘C is in position 8 )
RPT2 – GB7YD **G (Note that the ‘G’ is in position 8 )
In this example and at this moment in time you would link through to GB7RW where G0CJM would hear you call.
Have a go yourself at direct routing and if you get stuck just ask!
Have fun!
February 19, 2010
Brian, NJ6N and Darren, G7LWT have produced a number of enhanced scripting functions to make life easier for mobile D-Star users. Examples include a command to quickly link to the last busy reflector and another to establish if or where a repeater is linked through to.
The ScriptShop also includes some guidance on rolling your own scripts using the new variables that Robin, AA4RC has made available in dplus 2.2f. The “Roll Your Own” page will be further updated over the next few weeks.
Additionally, admin tools will be released from time to time, the first of which is a fully automated gateway backup script with associated documentation for restoration.
Instructions for downloading and installing the scripts can be found at http://dstar.info
South Yorkshire Repeater Group wish Brian, Darren and Robin all the best and good luck with the script shop. We are sure there will be lots more to come from the D-STAR trio!
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