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4
D-STAR OPERATION
4-14
Connecting to a
reflector
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What is a reflector?
A reflector is a special server connected to the Internet and running a version of the D-Plus software. If the D-Plus
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.
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Unlinking a reflector
Before trying to link to another reflector, BE SURE to
unlink the current connected reflector.
NOTE:
If a reflector is already connected, ask on
the air whether or not you can change reflectors
and wait for responses BE SURE to reconnect
back to the same reflector when you finish your
conversation
1
Push [RX→CS] to select “TO,” then push [ENT].
•
Displays the TO SELECT screen
2 Select “Reflector”
•
Displays the REFLECTOR screen
3
Select “Unlink Reflector.”
• Returns to the DR screen, and “Unlink Reflector” and
“U” are displayed in “TO”
4 Hold down [PTT] to
unlink the reflector.
[ENT]
[Down]
[Up]
CAN
AUS
USA
UK
D-STAR
reflector system
Reflector
Access repeater
→
INTERNET