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ABOUT THE DV GATEWAY FUNCTION
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About the DV Gateway function
Even if you cannot access a D-STAR repeater, you can make Gateway calls with the DV Gateway function� The
function has two modes, the Terminal mode and the Access Point mode�
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Other stations can also directly communicate using the DV Gateway function, only if they use call sign routing�
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When using the DV Gateway function, you cannot make a direct Local Area call�
IMPORTANT:
• Before operating in the Terminal mode or the Access Point mode, BE SURE to check your local regulations or laws�
• Register your call sign (MY) at a gateway server�*
• Register the Terminal/AP call sign that is set in the transceiver, RS-MS3A, or RS-MS3W to the RS-RP3C gateway control
software as the access point�*
* Ask the gateway repeater administrator for details�
INTERNET
INTERNET
INTERNET
INTERNET
IC-905
D-STAR
repeater
Other station
IC-905
Access Point
Remote D-STAR transceiver*
2
Other station
D-STAR
repeater
Connect to the [LAN] port
Connect to the [LAN] port
Terminal mode
The Terminal mode enables you to make Gateway
calls through the Internet�
In the Terminal mode, the transceiver does not
transmit or receive RF signals through the antenna�
Access Point mode
The Access Point mode enables you to use another
D-STAR transceiver and remotely*1 make Gateway
calls through an Access Point transceiver�
*
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Within the transmit and receive range of the Access Point transceiver� The range will vary, depending on the operating
environment�
*
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Any model as long as the transceiver is D-STAR capable� Only one D-STAR transceiver can access the Access Point at the
same time�
NOTE: When using the DV Gateway function
• When operating in the Access Point mode, you need two call signs� One for the Access Point transceiver and one for the
Remote D-STAR transceiver� (p� 12-4)
• You need an Internet connection with an IPv4 Global IP address� If you use a cellular system, you need an IPv4 Global IP
address assigned to your Windows or Android device�
• When you use your Windows or Android device, read the RS-MS3W or RS-MS3A instruction manual in addition to this
document� They can be downloaded from the Icom website� (pp� 12-13, 12-14)