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DPRS guide lines. >DStar Registration > ircDDB call sign routing, DCS Reflector access and DTMF
control is now available on GB7WF. >Unused callsign registrations
deleted after 12 months. >D-Star in the Midlands >Locations and use
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GB7WF (MIDSTAR UK) Voice & Low Speed DATA Repeater
(not 24hr) GB7WF B 70cm
Digital Voice Repeater (not Node) Status: First
Operational 8th March 2008 Location: Bewdley,
North Worcestershire Locator: IO82UJ Channel: DVU39 Output 439.4875MHz Input
430.4875MHz Access: D-Star
Protocol (Port B) Keeper: G8OXG Transceiver: Icom IDRP4000V Controller: Icom ID-RP2C Antenna: Single Co-linear Internet connection: D-Star Network
(enabled 28th April 2008). Repeater & Gateway shut down between
0100-0600 local time DTMF commands 0 = Link Status # = Unlink *36A = Link to Dplus Reflector 36A D502 = Link to DCS005B (UK National
DCS Reflector) D513 = Link to DCS005M (Midland DCS
Reflector) Further linking information below. Due
to rising energy costs and virtually no contributions GB7WF will be off air between
the hours of 0100 – 0600. |
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Auto GPS Beacons: There is a valid reason that we
request that you please DO NOT use Auto
GPS beacons on the
DStar network. Icom D-Star transceivers wait until the frequency is clear
before transmitting Auto GPS Beacons. This sounds ideal, but if it collides
with the next users data header it can stop their transmission from being
passed through a repeater and the Gateway onto the network, and it can also
block another users transmission on a distance reflector. If you follow the
guide below then your position will be transmitted every time you call by
pressing your PTT, so Auto Beacons are not required to plot your position on
the APRS servers. |
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Using GB7WF Callsign
Registration. To use the Gateway on GB7WF you will
need to be registered on the D-Star network. Registration requests are only
accepted from users within the RF coverage area of GB7WF. If you are a local RF user of GB7WF and
wish to register for Gateway use then you need to send your first and last
name, callsign and a valid email address to admin@wfrg.net. Each request is queried first via the email address given
before the registration process begins.
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Valid email address only, we can no longer accept requests for registration
from an AOL, Googlemail, GMAIL , Hotmail, YMAIL or YAHOO email address. * Email
address details are not passed on to any other party. You
only have to register your callsign once If you wish to use a DV
Dongle (D) or a DVAP/Hotspot modem (A) or use your call with the suffix M for
mobile or P for portable then please add these requirements to your
registration request. Please note if you upgrade
your licence and change your callsign then your new callsign will have to be
registered to allow you to link/unlink & use ircDDB etc. Unused
callsign entries will be deleted after 12 months. If you have registered via
GB7WF and have only ever used a DV Dongle/DVAP/Hotspot etc you will need to
validate your original registration every 12 months as the network does not
record your callsign as an RF user. To continue your
registration with GB7WF please send your details every 12 months from 1st
January 2012 to admin@wfrg.net |
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Using GB7WF Transmit Timer is 3 minutes, please
leave a gap of at least two seconds after the repeater id for the timer to
reset. Call sign settings to use with GB7WF, YOUR: (UR) CQCQCQ RPT1: GB7WF B (note the Port letter
B must be at the end of the line in the 8th position) RPT2: GB7WF G (note the G for
Gateway must also be in the 8th position)
MY: <your callsign> If you receive the text message reply
YOUR?:GB7WF B/ from the repeater it means that your RPT2
setting is not set or incorrect, and your transmission will not be passed to
the Gateway, so your call and linking/unlinking commands will be ignored. The text message from the
repeater RPT?:GB7WF G/
means your RPT2 is set correctly to use GB7WF’s Gateway and if the
callsign you are using is registered then will be able to link & unlink
the repeater Gateway. Also very importantly there is a valid
reason that we request that you please DO
NOT use Auto GPS beacons
through the repeater. Icom D-Star transceivers wait until the frequency is
clear before transmitting Auto GPS Beacons. This sounds ideal, but if it
collides with the next users data header it can stop their transmission from
being passed through the repeater and the Gateway onto the network. Manually
transmitted GPS information is welcome and if configured correctly will be
sent to the APRS servers, see the section GB7WF Data & Tracking (setting
up GPS) below. |
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ircDDB callsign routing IrcDDB callsign routing is now
available on GB7WF, click here to download the WFRG ircDDB user
guide, and please send us feed back if you are using callsign routing via
ircDDB on GB7WF. |
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GB7WF Dplus
& DCS Reflector access using YOUR: (UR:) or DTMF tones. Reflectors are similar to Conference
Rooms used on analogue systems and at any time a number of DStar repeaters
from around the UK and also from around the world can be linked to a
Reflector. This means that when you transmit through GB7WF that is linked to
a Reflector then you will be heard on all the other Gateways currently
linked. The voice
announcements are now more specific to the actual linking process, i.e. if
linking to DSC reflector DCS005M then the announcement will be “Linking to D
C S zero zero five M” First, check
the status of the repeater first by sending the DTMF number 0 (zero) or
YOUR:______ I , if linked and you wish to link elsewhere then send the DTMF
tone # to unlink or YOUR:______ U. Linking the
repeater to Dplus Reflector 5A using DTMF, firstly the YOUR:(UR) in the
transceiver is set CQCQCQ, no more
REF005AL etc, Press your PTT
announce your call and intention, i.e. “G9XXX linking” then type the DTMF
tones *5A. If your transmission is received correctly the repeater will
announce linking to R E F zero zero five A. Use DTMF number 0 to check
status. If the
Reflector is already in use, most of the time the current users audio will be
heard as soon as you link, but it is still good practice to wait before calling
so you don't interrupt an existing QSO. Dplus linking
using DTMF always has the * before the number & module, i.e. *5A for
REF005A, *30C for REF003C etc. DCS
Reflectors, at present there are nine DCS reflectors with each reflector
having modules A to Z, although Z is an Echo module for test purposes only.
As there are modules A to Z and most transceivers only have DTMF tones for
the letters A B C & D, the module letter is replaced by numbers . D = DCS
reflector, First number Reflector, Second & third number is Module Example: To
link to DCS005M , the Midlands DCS Reflector the DTMF tone is D513, to link
to the UK National DCS Reflector on DCS005B, the DTMF tone is D502 A=01, B=02,
C=03, D=04, E=05, F=06, G=07, H=08, I=09, J=10, K=11, L=12, M=13, N=14,
O=15, P=16, Q=17, R=18, S=19, T=20, U=21, V=22, W=23, X=24, Y=25, Z
(reserved for Echo test) =026 The UK uses
DCS Reflector 5, current allocations and linking information
A printer friendly version of the above can be downloaded by
clicking here Other DCS Reflector information can be found at http://xreflector.net/neu3/ |
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MIDSTAR (UK) GB7WF is now part of the MIDSTAR (UK) network covering the Midlands. |
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GB7WF Data
& Tracking (setting up GPS) Click here to download a printer friendly version of this
setup procedure ** DO NOT use Auto GPS beacons, see below
** GB7WF is more than just a voice
repeater. It also carries low speed
data, which can be used for computer communications and APRS style tracking. This section explains how to set up
GPS TX MODE (DV-G), not GPS-A, so your position will be shown on other DStar
transceivers & the APRS servers. To set up your IC-E2820 & IC-E92D
to use GPS (DPRS) mode you will need to create a checksum code to enter in
the GPS message in the 2820 & the 92, this can be done by using the D-PRS
Calculator created by Pete Lovell AE5PL. The Checksum code is unique to the
callsign & the APRS symbol that you select in the D-PRS Calculator. To set up your IC-E2820 to send GPS
Data (DV-G) you need to set the following parameters, MENU > DV GPS > GPS SENTENCE = RMC & GGA on, all others OFF GPS TX = GPS (not GPS-A) GPS AUTO TX = OFF (GPS data will be transmitted
when you press your PTT) GPS MESSAGE = (enter your checksum code created by
the D-PRS calculator) When your 2820’s GPS is receiving a
valid signal the GPS symbol will stop flashing (this can take sometime) so
when you press your PTT valid DVG information will be transmitted. To set up your IC-E92D, MENU > DV SET MODE > GPS TX MODE
= GPS > SENTENCE = RMC & GGA = ON, all others OFF. > GPS AUTO TX = OFF (GPS data will be transmitted
when you press your PTT) MENU > MESSAGE/POS > GPS >
(enter your checksum code created by the D-PRS calculator) On your 92’s display you should see DV-G,
and when the light is flashing (GPS lock) on the HM-175GPS speaker/mic and
you press your PTT then you will be successful transmitting DVG. Call signs will only be plotted if the
user is sending the correct DPRS/GPS Information. ** There is a valid reason that we
request that you please DO NOT use Auto
GPS beacons on the
DStar network through your local repeater. Icom D-Star transceivers wait
until the frequency is clear before transmitting Auto GPS Beacons. This sounds
ideal but if it collides with the next users data header it can stop their
transmission from being passed through the repeater and the Gateway onto the
network. If you follow the guide above then your position will be transmitted
every time you call by pressing your PTT so Auto Beacons are not required to
plot your position on the APRS servers. |
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