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N.E.R.T. Digital Radio GroupKD8DRG D-star repeater* Check Current Status *
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| Callsign/Port | Input | Output |
| KD8DRG C | 146.355 | 146.955 |
| KD8DRG B | 447.575 | 442.575 |
News:
16Nov08
The gateway server has been reloaded, configured and returned to full operation.
14Nov08
The hard drive crashed on the gateway server about Nov 6. All user registrations were lost. Users have been re-entered from hardcopy notes. If you were registered on KD8DRG and are not able to make gateway calls, use the contact page and let us know.
13Apr08
KD8DRG participated in the first scheduled multi gateway Dstar net. There were 55 radio user checkins on ten repeater/gateways as well as four DVDongle users.
06Apr08
The G2 gateway server has been placed in service and the RF modules have been moved over to the G2 server. International network migration is currently scheduled for April 12. Some sysops have also placed test systems online such as K6VO. Until then, we are a bit of a G2 inland.
30Mar08
The new G2, (generation 2) gateway software have been installed on the primary gateway server and tested. We expect to switch over the G2 network April 5. Until then we will continue with the G1 software and network.
15Aug07
Securing shields on the RF modules has cleared the desense issues on VHF. The amp remains disabled as an additional noise source. The VHF repeater is currently operating at 20W output and seems to be working pretty well.
01Aug07
Due to duplexer issues, the VHF repeater transmitter is operating on low power.
20Jun07
The echo module has been loaded on the gateway. To have the repeater echo back your last transmission set your radio as follows:
URcall: KD8DRG E
Rpt1: KD8DRG C (C if VHF, B if UHF)
Rpt2: KD8DRG G
Integration photos:
Dstar Radio Configuration
MYcall:
This is the call sign you will be using to identify your transmissions. Most likely the one the FCC issued to you.
URcall:
The call sign of your intended destination station. This can be an individual's call or the call sign of the destination repeater or set to CQCQCQ
Rpt1:
The call sign AND port of the LOCAL repeater your radio is working INTO. The port designator MUST be in the eighth position. Note that your transmission is ALWAYS repeated locally on this port.
Rpt2:
The call sign AND port of the LOCAL repeater your transmission is OUTPUT to. This can be another port on the local machine or the gateway for routing to the Dstar network.
Practical examples
Local call:
You, (WB8XYZ) are in the coverage area of the NERT Dstar Repeater system in Summit county and want to 'drop' your call on the local UHF machine to see if anyone is around for a Dstar QSO.
- Frequency 442.575 with +5 offset
- MYcall: WB8XYZ
- URcall: CQCQCQ
- RPT1: KD8DRG B (B in eighth char position)
- RPT2: Optional.
General call to another repeater, (a Zone Call):
You, (WB8XYZ) are in the coverage area of the NERT Dstar Repeater system in Summit county and want to use the UHF repeater input to 'drop' your call on the K5TIT 2m machine in Dallas Texas to see if anyone is around for a Dstar QSO.
- Frequency 442.575 with +5 offset
- MYcall: WB8XYZ
- URcall: /K5TIT C (C in eighth char position)
- RPT1: KD8DRG B (B in eighth char position)
- RPT2: KD8DRG G (G in eighth char position)
Remember the URcall is the final destination for your call. In this case K5TIT port C. The '/' indicates to the system this is a call to another repeater not an individual.
Call to a specific individual station, (KX8YZ):
You, (WB8XYZ) are in the coverage area of the NERT Dstar Repeater system in Summit county and want to use the UHF repeater input to call Bob, KX8YZ. You thought Bob mentioned he would be traveling out of the area but not sure where.
- Frequency 442.575 with +5 offset
- MYcall: WB8XYZ
- URcall: KX8YZ
- RPT1: KD8DRG B (B in eighth char position)
- RPT2: KD8DRG G (G in eighth char position)
The system will route the call to the Dstar repeater KX8YZ used most recently. It could be in Atlanta, New York, LA, or Darwin Australia. It doesn't matter.
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