
In addition to routing your call through the D-STAR network, the gateway also provides the ability to simulcast on all three DV modules, make calls to specific callsigns, gateways, or multicast groups, linking to other gateways and “reflectors”, an echo test, and a voice ID for the WA6IRC D-STAR system.
To make life easy, program memories for each of your frequent contacts and gateway / reflector combinations. For all of the following features, program your radio with WA6IRC_G for RPT2 Call and set RPT1 Call to the local module you use to access the D-STAR system. The URCALL parameter is used to select the features listed.
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URCALL: WA6IRC _ _ RPT1 Call: WA6IRC_C RPT2 Call: WA6IRC_G |
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URCALL: KC1RON RPT1 Call: WA6IRC_C RPT2 Call: WA6IRC_G |
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URCALL: /W6HRO_B RPT1 Call: WA6IRC_C RPT2 Call: WA6IRC_G |
K6CHO, Chico
K6MDD, Oakland
K6SOA, Laguna Beach
K6VO, Laguna Niguel
KI6JUL, San Jose
W6HHD, Merced
W6HRO, Anaheim
WA6IRC, Los Angeles
To use a multicast group, program URCALL with the group mnemonic, /CA1200 in this case. Remember, the /CA1200 multicast group requiers an ID-1 as all traffic in the group happens on 1.2 GHz.
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URCALL: /CA1200 RPT1 Call: WA6IRC_A RPT2 Call: WA6IRC_G |
To link to a gateway, program URCALL with the Gateway callsign / Module / Link. For example, W6HRO_BL for W6HRO, Module B. Carry out your QSO on your "Gateway QSO" memory, and unlink by keying up on your "Unlink" memory.
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URCALL: W6HRO_BL RPT1 Call: WA6IRC_C RPT2 Call: WA6IRC_G SWITCH TO:URCALL: CQCQCQ RPT1 Call: WA6IRC_C RPT2 Call: WA6IRC_GFOR QSO TO DROP LINK:URCALL: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ U RPT1 Call: WA6IRC_C RPT2 Call: WA6IRC_G |
To link to a reflector, program URCALL with the Reflector callsign / Module / Link. For example, REF001CL for Reflector 1, Module C. Carry out your QSO on your "Gateway QSO" memory, and unlink by keying up on your "Unlink" memory.
Link to Last Busy Reflector: Set URCALL to WA6IRCLX (L for Last busy reflector). Key up and give your callsign. After you unkey, the gateway will link to the last busy reflector, a great way to find a QSO!
Random Reflector Link: Set URCALL to WA6IRCRX (R for Random reflector). Key up and give your callsign. After you unkey, the gateway will link to one of the ten most recently active reflectors. A great way to meet someone new.
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URCALL: REF001CL RPT1 Call: WA6IRC_C RPT2 Call: WA6IRC_G SWITCH TO:URCALL: CQCQCQ RPT1 Call: WA6IRC_C RPT2 Call: WA6IRC_GFOR QSO TO DROP LINK:URCALL: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ U RPT1 Call: WA6IRC_C RPT2 Call: WA6IRC_G |
The gateway also broadcasts voice and text messages on linked modules approximatly every 10 minutes to indicate gateway link status for that module. The text message will scroll across your radio display as "Linked to REF001 C".
| CALL TYPE |
URCALL |
RPT1 CALL |
RPT2 CALL |
DESCRIPTION |
| SIMULCAST |
WA6IRC _ _ |
WA6IRC_C |
WA6IRC_G |
Transmit on all 3 local DV ports |
| CALLSIGN |
KC1RON |
WA6IRC_C |
WA6IRC_G |
Route call to last location KC1RON was heard |
| GATEWAY CQ |
/W6HRO_B |
WA6IRC_C |
WA6IRC_G |
CQ to 70cm port of distant D-STAR system W6HRO |
| MULTICAST GROUP |
/CA1200 |
WA6IRC_C |
WA6IRC_G |
Transmit to all 1.2 GHz modules in the "California 1200" group |
| GATEWAY LINK START |
W6HRO_BL |
WA6IRC_C |
WA6IRC_G |
Start link to B module on W6HRO |
| REFLECTOR LINK START |
REF001CL |
WA6IRC_C |
WA6IRC_G |
Start link to C module on REF001 |
| GATEWAY QSO |
CQCQCQ |
WA6IRC_C |
WA6IRC_G |
Sends DV traffic to remote Gateway or Reflector |
| UNLINK |
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ U |
WA6IRC_C |
WA6IRC_G |
Drop the Gateway or Reflector link |
| LOCAL RF ACTIVITY |
WA6IRCAX |
WA6IRC_C |
WA6IRC_G |
Last local RF user
via text message |
| GATEWAY LINK STATUS |
WA6IRCIX |
WA6IRC_C |
WA6IRC_G |
Plays audio files describing
current link configuration |
| LINK TO BUSY REFLECTOR |
WA6IRCLX |
WA6IRC_C |
WA6IRC_G |
Link to last busy reflector.
Easy way to find a QSO |
| RANDOM REFLECTOR LINK |
WA6IRCRX |
WA6IRC_C |
WA6IRC_G |
Random link to
a recently active reflector. |
| ECHO TEST |
WA6IRC_E |
WA6IRC_C |
WA6IRC_G |
Plays back your transmission |
| REPEATER ID |
WA6IRC_I |
WA6IRC_C |
WA6IRC_G |
Repeater ID if unlinked;
"System Linked" message if linked |