It isnt provided with any software, so that must be from a 3rd party. And, of course, youll want your radios frequency to match that of the dvap. The found new hardware wizard should display as seen in the picture to the right. Anyone using a thumbdv dstar dongle with bluedv on. I guess some system admins may not have installed this software and therefore the ability for you to see active users or even yourself may not work. Hardwaresoftware for use with dstar hardware dv dongle blue box the dv dongle is a small plastic blue box containing electronic components that allow a user via an internet connected windows, apple mac or linux based pclaptopnetbooks to access the dstar network repeaters and reflectors. I learned a lot listening to this net and im going to miss the discussions. The software then packages the signal up according to the d star protocol and passes this on to the reflector you are connected to through your internet connection. Dongle software free download dongle top 4 download. Simple point and click programs channels without having to count spaces for extensions.
Hopefully what you can download from here will have less errors, hey no one is perfect. Equipped with a 32bit microcontroller, a 70cm transceiver 420450mhz and a modulatordemodulator for gmsk and 4fsk modes. Select yes, this time only and click next to have windows search for the appropriate ftdi driver. Sep 01, 2011 i typically download and test just about everything free and if something catches my eye that is not free, if i think i can use it, ill buy it. This article will help on how to set it up under windows and to decode digital voice modes with an inexpensive sdr dongle. Then when you plug the dv4mini into your usb port install the driver. Ambe technology is used in all d star radios to provide efficient voice transmissions. Using an internet connection, a user may connect to and communicate with d star gateways and reflectors around the world. Dv node for windows windv software nextgeneration implementation of a d star hotspot application. The dv4mini comes without antenna with its software for connection with dcs, xrf and ref reflectors for d star icom mode, as well. The dvaptool application used with the dv access point dongle may be installed. Im getting it now since my friend sold his d star repeater for lack of use. Memory downloads near a location when you are on your local repeaters, you probably want to have a variety of functions available for your nearby repeaters. Dstar programs category is a curation of 12 web resources on, peanut ham radio digital voice client, dstar tv, nj6ns dstar chat.
The major difference between the dv dongle software and the dvap software is once. Ambe3000 dongle for pa7lim bluedv 115k2 version 230k4 version xloader important. Free star currently does not bypass the need for an enduser to ownuse a d star radio to access dv enabled repeaters. With the dongle you are tethered to the computer, with dvap you are free to go around your house inside and out and even walk about a football field away and enjoy d star. When internet labs dv3k digital voice dongles are connected to a pc or mac, and used with dvtool software, an amateur radio operator can connect to the international d star gateway network and receivetransmit with a pc or mac device just like a d star radio user. Get on d star without a radio easy to use with your pc great for travelers inexpensive way to start with d star device manufacturer supports vocoder connects to price dv dongle internet labs d star ambe2000 usb via cable 190 dv 3k dongle internet labs d star ambe3000 usb plugin 145. Memory downloads for a dvap with a dvap, you have to have your radio programmed to issue the link commands. The dstar gateway connects to the dstar repeater controller and to the internet.
This page shows how to install and configure the stardv software on windows. Sep, 20 here is a demo on using a dv dongle to access the d star network using dv tool. I am trying to keep a up to date set of d star analogue memory files for icom radios as it seems the ones on the icom sites are full of errors. Input options for the call sign and the dmr id number and functions to link to reflectors. Click here to download a working version of ircddbgateway for windows. The thumbdv makes this functionality available on linux, windows, and mac osx computers through a usb port in a thumb drive dongle package. The reflectors are running new code that supports the new dv3k dongle. Setting up a raspberry pi for dstar by ken kc nicely ke3c. More details about the d star calculator and suggestions for your d star file are included in this document. How to use a dv dongle with dv tool software to access dstar. Thanks to a power saving voltage transformer even older usb interfaces will suffice. Lets you add and remove devices that use a unifying receiver. There is more than one way of getting your raspberry pi up and running your d star radio kit using the jonathan naylor packages, here are a few alternatives. Hotspots for ham radio types categories system diagram use.
The dv dongle is the easiest way to get onto d star. Setting up a raspberry pi for dstar charlotte dstar. The dv dongle connects to your pc or apple mac via a usb port and provides encoding and decoding of compressed audio using the dvsi ambe2000 full. Internet labs dv3k digital voice dongles dv3k free shipping. I enjoyed listening live and had tuned to the podcasts since episode 118. Windows 8, windows 7, windows vista, windows xp or older, windows 10. If you have a 64 bit based computer and a 64 bit based operating system, this tutorial about the sdrangel software will be of interest.
The driver for windows is included, linux does not require one. Here is a list of known hf frequencys used for d star. It can connect to reflectors and gateways using either dplus or dextra. The dstar app opens to the menu screen and youll see seven different menu options. Anyone using a thumbdv d star dongle with bluedv on windows 10. D rats is a communications tool that allows stations to communicate via d star radios using low speed data dv data mode, packet radio and the internet. Uses a comprehensive but simple to use software package which allows for the linking with dcs reflectors for both d star and dmr reflectors. The dv4mini comes without antenna with its software for connection with dcs, xrf and ref reflectors for d star. D star or digital smart technologies for amateur radio is a digital voice and data protocol used in amateur radio. Dv4mini ham radio digital hotspot c4fm, dmr and dstar.
So, the dvap memories sections allows just that, enter. Debaian jessie image now has dv4mini software installed and is working with dvmega and dv4mini setups. If no mark on the crystal you have a 115k2 version. You also will need to be able to unlink and maybe use the echo test or check the dvap status. Headphone jack adapter dongle for iphone xsxs maxxr 88 plusx 10 1111 pro77 plus adapter to 3. It supports both the node adapter series of boards as well as the dv access point and dv dongle series of usb devices.
D star compatible hotspot using gmsk node adapter setup guide by k6jm. From there the data stream is passed on to every other connected node in the network. Here is analogue uk repeater file that has all known 2m in fmn. Dstar radio programming software icom radio software. Dec 08, 2014 this capability allows network communication through the internet to the global dstar network using a computer with a microphone and speakers. Like the dvap software, you probably want to be able to link to your favorite reflectors, as well as unlink and the other administrative functions. Follow the screenshots to configure your personal information in the dv4mini software in the dv control tab. The intention of this site is to provide d star related downloads and how tos and share the expertise and experiences of its users.
A local ham, dai mw6dqq, recently bought himself a dv4mini dongle, and epressed some difficulty setting up his computer to use it, i took a look at the available instructions but the available instructions leave much to be desired. Dstar stardv setup information for amateur radio digital voice using the. This capability allows network communication through the internet to the global d star network using a computer with a microphone and speakers. The following charts can help you compare the entire d star product line based on features and specifications. Ambe3000 dongle for g4klx dummyrepeater ambe3000 dongle v1. The dstar gateway is a linux based computer that run the dstar gateway, dstar plus, and monlink software. The dv4mini is a very small but also very capable usb stick that can expand any pc into a hotspot for the d star. It contains a powerful 32bit micro controller as well as a complete 70cm transceiver and modulatordemodulator for gmsk and 4fsk including raised cosine as well as a usb interface. Dstar stardv setup information for amateur radio digital voice using the stardv. The dv access point dongle connects to your pc or intel based mac via a usb port and provides a 2 meter access point for use with a dstar radio.
Before you start straight out of the box, there are certain basics we must have in place. Here is a demo on using a dv dongle to access the dstar network using dv tool. The d star stands for digital smart technologies for amateur radio. This thread describes how to setup your pc to decode both d star and dmr digital voice using a low cost rtl sdr dongle and some software which i have attached. Here is a demo on using a dv dongle to access the d star network using dv tool. This group is to support the ircddb gateway package.
How to use a dv dongle with dv tool software to access d star n3fhw. The dv access point dongle connects to your pc or intel based mac via a usb port and provides a 2. Top 4 download periodically updates software information of dongle full versions from the publishers, but some information may be slightly outofdate using warez version, crack, warez passwords, patches, serial numbers, registration codes, key generator, pirate key, keymaker or keygen for dongle license key is illegal. With the introduction on the icom 7100 and the icom 9100 radios there seems to be more and more radio hams are trying dstar on the hf bands. Select install the software automatically and click next to install the ft232r usb. It can do dstar callsign routing through the ircddb network. For more information on working with dv node, see its support page or use the builtin bugreport. Free star enables existing fm repeater owners to establish a d star repeater with a choice of interface hardware gmsk modem or sound card, software and radio hardware. D star programs category is a curation of 12 web resources on, peanut ham radio digital voice client, dstar tv, nj6ns d star chat. Software dv tool free download and runs on microsoft windows xpvista, mac os x, or many flavors of linux. The built in d star calculator gives you repeater and reflector information worldwide. Bluedv for windows beta dmr, dstar and fusion bluedv for windows is free dmr dstarfusion hotspot software for your pc.
The dv dongle connects to your pc or apple mac via a usb port and. Dstar for ios devices amateur radio weblog by kd0bik. Select install the software automatically and click next to install the ft232r usb uart driver. One of the best guides to providing an overview of d star, how to program radios, using the repeaters, linking to reflectors, using the dv dongle, overview of thirdparty software programs to use with d star such as d rats rats is star spelled backwards and d chat, and how the d prs capability of d star integrates into the aprs network, can. Plugged it into my laptop which auto loaded the drivers, installed the software and you are up and running in 5 minutes. D star or digital smart technologies for amateur radio is a frequency division multiple access fdma gaussian minimum shift keying gmsk digital voice and data protocol used in amateur radio.
Supported protocols dstar dextra, dplus, dcs fusion ysf, fcs r. This method also works with the more expensive funcube dongle fcd which i have, or with the iq if output available from the usb of an icom ic7100 transceiver which i dont have. Dvtool is a free download you will find using your web browser. The components you will need to order to set up your raspberry pi dstar access point are listed below with links to. Up until recently it was possible to decode d star headers using either dsd 1.
It is an open standard digital communication protocol established by jarl. Got a set of earphones with a mic for 20 bucks at frys and i was on the air. We invite developers to extend use to other platforms. It is also used in some hf digital protocols by vendors like aor. The software can optionally work with a gmsk modem to create a d star compatible hotspot that also supports inshack qsos using a speakermike rather than a d star ht. The dv4mini is a tiny but powerful usb stick that can change any pc into a hotspot for the all amateur digital modes, c4fm, d star and dmr. It does not require its own power supply as it is powered through the usb interface. Hardwaresoftware for use with d star hardware dv dongle blue box the dv dongle is a small plastic blue box containing electronic components that allow a user via an internet connected windows, apple mac or linux based pclaptopnetbooks to access the d star network repeaters and reflectors.
The thumbdv makes this functionality available on linux, windows, and mac osx computers through a usb port in a thumb drivedongle package. Ambe technology is used in all dstar radios to provide efficient voice transmissions. I have attempted to use bluedv with it, and have a couple of issues. I want to thank you mike n6hkh and all the team that put this effort together to bring us helpful information.
Dstar, which stands for digital smart technology for amateur radio is an open digital amateur radio standard that offers users a number of ways to connect with other users globally via a worldwide network of digital amateur radio repeaters. The dv dongle connects to your pc or apple mac via a usb port and provides encoding and decoding of compressed audio using the dvsi ambe2000 full duplex vocoder dsp chip. The gateway controller the repeater and directs connections to and from the gateway and dstar network. The open source software, stardv, was written by rick kd0oss of matrix circuits. Put the dvap on a outdoor antenna and you have your self a mini me d star repeater. Internet labs dv3k digital voice dongles dv3k free. The dv access point dongle connects to your pc or intel based mac via a usb port and provides a 2 meter access point for use with a d star radio. If the crystal on the ambe board has a black mark you have a 230k4 version.
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