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D-STAR OPERATION
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D-STAR GUIDE
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Connecting to a Reflector
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What is the reflector?
A reflector is a special server connected to the Internet and
running a version of dplus software. If the dplus software
is installed on your access repeater, it provides various
functions including gateway and reflector linking capabilities
(It is known as the D-STAR reflector system). The D-STAR
reflector system enables a number of D-STAR repeaters
anywhere to link to a reflector. This means that when you
transmit through a D-STAR repeater linked to a reflector,
your voice can be heard on other repeaters linked to the
reflector, and you can hear other stations that are connected
to the reflector.
Access repeater
CAN
UK
AUS
USA
D-STAR reflector system
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INTERNET
INTERNET
INTERNET
Reflector
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Linking to a reflector
If your repeater is not currently linked to a reflector, or you
want to change to another reflector, you can do so following
the steps below. Before linking to another reflector, be sure
to unlink the current reflector. (p. 23)
Direct inputting a reflector
Example: Directly enter “REF010BL.”
1. Hold down [DR] for 1 second to display the DR screen.
2. Select “TO,” then push [
ï
].
•Displays the TO SELECT screen.
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On the DR screen, pushing [DR] toggles between “FROM”
and “TO.”
3. Rotate [DIAL] to select “Reflector,” then push [
ï
].
•Displays the REFLECTOR screen.
4.
Select “Link to Reflector,” then push [
ï
].
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Displays the “Link to Reflector” screen.
5. Select “Direct Input,” then push [
ï
].
6.
Rotate [DIAL] to select the reflector number.
(Example: 010)
7.
Push [MW](→) to move the cursor to the right box.
