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D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED)
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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�
CAN
AUS
USA
UK
D-STAR reflector system
Reflector
Access
repeater
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Unlinking a reflector
Before trying to link to another reflector,
BE SURE
to
unlink the currently connected to the repeater�
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� Hold down [DR] for 1 second to display the DR
screen�
2� Push D-pad(
) to select “TO,” and then push [ENT]�
• Displays the TO SELECT screen�
3� Select “Reflector�”
• Displays the REFLECTOR screen�
4� Select “Unlink Reflector�”
• Returns to the DR screen, and “Unlink Reflector” and
“U” are displayed in “TO�”
5� Hold down [PTT] to unlink the reflector�
• The TX/RX indicator lights red�
