This is always a design consideration. I think as a mobile/D-STAR station having an integrated GPS is a nice feature at the "expected"; price-point, but...
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la5lia
Aug 28, 2012 8:08 pm
I sent an email 2 times to dstarinfo.com to tell them that my local repeater is listed as simplex node with wrong frq. No answer. 73 de LA5LIA...
15212
John D. Hays
k7ve
Aug 28, 2012 8:28 pm
Remember these are volunteer efforts, not "for profit" business. The maintainers often have jobs and families. I know that Ed who manages dstarinfo works as a...
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Tony Langdon
proton69au
Aug 28, 2012 10:12 pm
... That was my thought as well. Certainly it would be an issue if I ever replaced the IC-7000 with a 7100. However, I will probably go for a third party...
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Tony Langdon
proton69au
Aug 28, 2012 10:14 pm
... I'm one of those "opportunistic" users. I will use GPS if it's available, but would be unlikely to add it as a separate device, that functionality is...
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Fran Miele
franmiele
Aug 28, 2012 10:29 pm
They have some type of mount for the auto listen on the accessories page --Fran, W1FJM <http://www.ccdl.us/> <http://www.miele-family.com/weather> IMPORTANT:...
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George Jones
tec_1291500
Aug 29, 2012 12:26 am
My previous comments about the GPS function was referenced to the comparison to the current 2820 feature list. Not all D-STAR radios have built in GPS. You can...
15217
Perry Chamberlain
canoemaneh
Aug 29, 2012 3:40 pm
Or a nice cup holder mount. :-) Sent from my iPad...
15218
brian95008
Aug 29, 2012 10:02 pm
Is anybody aware of any D-STAR reflectors that are being used to support hurricane relief activities here in the U.S.A.? Some of us are interested in...
15219
Mickey Baker
n0mb
Aug 29, 2012 10:04 pm
Try REF037C for general traffic and wx reports. 73, Mickey N4MB ... -- Mickey Baker, N4MB Fort Lauderdale, FL *“Tell me, and I will listen. Show me, and I...
15220
Terry Stader, KA8SCP
tmstader
Aug 30, 2012 1:16 am
Hello all, the K1HRO Icom G2 D-Star system in Salem, NH has changed frequencies at the request of the regional frequency coordinator. The new frequency is...
15221
Jim
n5vgq
Aug 30, 2012 4:03 pm
I am thinking about trying to use a Raspberry-pi on my next hot spot. I would like to hear from anyone that has done it. Sure would be nice not to have full...
15222
John D. Hays
k7ve
Aug 30, 2012 4:46 pm
There are several RasPi's running ircDDBGateway and pcrepeatercontroller (Node Adapter or DVRPTR, and probably DVAP though I personally don't have one to...
15224
hf_user
Aug 30, 2012 5:31 pm
Hi Gang! The 7100 appears to be an improved 7000, with its nice large touch screen that incorporates an integrated spkr, and with an easy and quick to remove...
15225
Mickey Baker
n0mb
Aug 30, 2012 5:32 pm
I don't know where you're getting your data, maybe you work for Icom, but I don't think the market for $2k mobile amateur transceivers is that elastic. I don't...
15226
john_ke5c
Aug 30, 2012 6:08 pm
... Just because you won't pay that much does not mean the market won't support it. 73--john...
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Tony Langdon
proton69au
Aug 30, 2012 10:10 pm
... With me, it would depend on the money. If I had the money, I would consider replacing the IC-7000 in the car with a 7100, provided the 7100 is compatible...
15228
hf_user
Aug 30, 2012 10:39 pm
Yes, a street price of $1650 for the 7100 would be totally awesome, and hopefully it may not be quite as high as $1895. My fingers are crossed! I think Adam...
15229
dh9fax
Aug 30, 2012 11:37 pm
I have to add something to what Eric already said: the error responding to the unknown CQCQCQ call sign is a logical failure. Whe ICOM designed their software,...
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Gene Santoski
radiofreq59
Aug 31, 2012 12:21 am
Hi!  The ONLY problem with an "all-in-one" radio is that you can't monitor D-Star and HF at the same time like you can with two separate units!! I like...
15231
truckerdon1949@...
truckerdon1949
Aug 31, 2012 12:23 am
Are talking about VA7OJ my friend Adam. Don VA7DGP Sent from my BlackBerry® smartphone ... From: "hf_user" <zcopters@...> Sender:...
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john_ke5c
Aug 31, 2012 4:53 am
When not on D-Star (typically when out on the highway), hope/wish the firmware will include code to function as a "tracker" transmitting APRS locations packets...
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John D. Hays
k7ve
Aug 31, 2012 5:50 am
Doubtful. The ID-31 doesn't have such a function, it also would require the 1200 baud packet modem. Better to get more D-STAR access points out and about. ......
15234
Mathaeus (Matthew Fon...
mathaeus1
Sep 1, 2012 4:49 pm
Gentlemen, I live in the area that Brian (KC8FJN) lives in, and (un?)fortunately he knows me personally (hi hi). I have spoken to those who keep/maintain the...
15235
w9nfl
Sep 3, 2012 1:49 am
Hello, I just joined the group. I'm new to Dstar and haven't bought a radio yet. I'll be learning alot from the postings. Thanks, Keith W9NFL...
15236
Edmonton Fire Radio
edmontonfire...
Sep 3, 2012 2:25 am
Hi, Keith. Welcome to the group and welcome to D-STAR. It's a grate mode and after the learning curve you'll have a great time making contacts. If you have an...
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Lee Rice
kb3qhb
Sep 3, 2012 9:57 pm
Well I have the radio for you DSTAR ICOM is coming out with a new DVAP for the 440 31A and its only 350.00 new. If only the Dvap would express the economic...
15238
w0sps
Sep 3, 2012 10:15 pm
First of all if you are going to give info to a newbie make sure it is correct.DSTAR ICOM dosen't make the DVAP. (unless icom is gonna come out with one which...
15239
tony baker
kc8pz666
Sep 3, 2012 11:49 pm
If ICOM,(or anybody for that matter) wants more people to get into DSTAR,they need to lower the prices on the radios. My 880-H was too expensive,i...
