How to use the stardv on windows, dstar compatible hotspot using gmsk node adapter setup guide by k6jm, stardv also works with bluedv software for. Handheld coverage is spotty here, and there are gaps in the mobile coverage to the north and around salado, our nearest town. It runs, in conjunction with a pc or mac and your internet connection in providing 2m d star coverage using a small 10mw transceiver built into the dongle. Sharkrf openspot dstardmrfusion hotspot setup and test. It supports both the node adapter series of boards as well as the dv access point and dv dongle series of usb devices.
The quality of the data received is usually better than an analog signal at the same signal strength. Ambe technology is used in all d star radios to provide efficient voice transmissions. The software can optionally work with a gmsk modem to create a d star compatible hotspot that also supports inshack qsos using a speakermike rather than a d star ht. I will not get into the technical details of the protocol itself. K6jm has very thorough instructions on how to build and configure your own d star hot spot at dstar gmsk node adapter hotspot. Module to use a dvmega raspberrypi radio as a bluetooth hotspot for bluedv software, written b.
Star board d star gmsk node adapter from matrix circuits for d star hotspots to work with d star radios to extend the d star network to your amateur radio qth the star board gmsk node adapter or gmsk modem is inexpensive and works with your spare analog fm transceiver. From the aurora hotel and the greenwood flea market the wifi connection allowed me to have portable d star coverage with my ic80 ht. So, if your d star radio cant reach a d star repeater from your qth, you can create your own hotspot. Lets say you have a d star radio, but you dont have perfect access to your closest d star repeater. Mark demonstrated linking and unlinking the repeater to various reflectors to which various repeaters are connected to throughout the world. The dvmega dvstick 30 dongle brings a new evolution in digital dmr and d star access. Dv dongle software the dv dongle connects to your pc or apple mac via a usb port and provides encoding and decoding of compressed audio using the dvsi ambe2000 full duplex vocoder dsp chip. The dv access point dongle connects to your pc or intel based mac via a usb port and provides a 2 meter access point for use with a dstar radio. Here i show you how to communicate on the dmr brandmeister and dstar networks just by using your pc, an ambe3000 dongle and bluedv for windows. Requires computer with good internet connection, headphones and mic. Here is a demo on using a dv dongle to access the dstar network using dv tool. A hotspot at your qth allows your dstar radio to access connected repeaters andor reflectors worldwide using any analog radio that has a high speed datapacket port, this gmsk node adapter, a pc and an internet connection. Download d link wifi device drivers or install driverpack solution software for driver scan and update.
Nano hotspot mmdvm nanopi uhf 433mhz 3d shell ham diy kit for dmr d star. Dvtool is a free download you will find using your web browser. Stardv ambe3000 with codec works with stardv software plus bluedvambe, windv and other software expecting. I was delighted that on thursday, my dvap dongle arrived from the usa. Good for when theres no local d star repeater and you dont own a radio and just want to get on d star. Please bear in mind that i am using a microphone and. The dv dongle connects to your pc or apple mac via a usb port and provides encoding and decoding of compressed audio using the dvsi ambe2000 full duplex vocoder dsp chip.
Digital voice modulation uses less bandwidth than older analog voice modes such as amplitude modulation, and frequency modulation. The one that is the main focus of this yahoo group the node adapter is basically a gmsk smart modem tailored to d star. Got a set of earphones with a mic for 20 bucks at frys and i was on the air. Bluetooth usbdevice, to make bluedv work via bluetooth on your pc.
Download the latest software and firmware for dv4mini on our drivers and. Get on d star without a radio easy to use with your pc great for travelers inexpensive way to start with d star device manufacturer supports vocoder connects to price dv dongle internet labs d star ambe2000 usb via cable 190 dv 3k dongle internet labs d star ambe3000 usb plugin 145. Although no longer available from satoshis website, we did save some of its information. Dv dongle usb dstar voip device for pc for sale online ebay. Dlink wifi device drivers download for windows 7, xp. When internet labs dv3k digital voice dongles are connected to a pc or mac, and used with dvtool software, an amateur radio operator can connect to the international d star gateway network and receivetransmit with a pc or mac device just like a d star radio user. Dongles for fusion and dstar, dmr and c4fm radioworld uk. We invite developers to extend use to other platforms. We have completed the design, prototype, and fccce testing for the new 70cm version of the dvap.
The driver for windows is included, linux does not require one. If you have an icom dstar radio but are not near a dstar repeater, a hotspot allows your radio to access dplusconnected dstar repeaters and reflectors. All designs will be contributed on mmdvm open source project. Internet labs dv3k digital voice dongles dv3k free.
Stardv ambe3000 with codec works with stardv software plus bluedvambe, windv and other software expecting ambe3000 devices. How to use a dv dongle with dv tool software to access d star. How to use a dv dongle with dv tool software to access dstar. It supports both the node adapter series of boards as well as the dv access. The open source software, stardv, was written by rick kd0oss of matrix circuits. It is also used in some hf digital protocols by vendors like aor. Dv4mini is a tiny but powerful usb stick that can change any pc into a hotspot for the modes d star, dmr c4fm fusion and now dpmr. Internet labs digital voice access point dongles connect to your pc or intelbased mac via a usb port and provide a 2 meter or 70 cm access point for use with a d star radio. Dstar programs category is a curation of 12 web resources on, peanut ham radio digital voice client, dstar tv, nj6ns dstar chat. Im getting it now since my friend sold his d star repeater for lack of use. It has the same red case and power levels as the 2m unit. The dv access point dongle connects to your pc or intel based mac via a usb port and provides a 2 meter access point for use with a d star radio. This gmsk node adapter can be used to create a d star compatible hotspot or even a lowcost full duplex d star compatible repeater.
Internet labs digital voice access point dongles dvap2m. Im visiting in vehicle with cell phone hotspot coverage gap. Condv is a consolemode dv hotspot application for windows, linux and. The thumbdv makes this functionality available on linux, windows, and mac osx computers through a usb port in a thumb drive dongle package. Works on windows 7, 8, 10 and linux on desktop, laptop computer. This capability allows network communication through the internet to the global d star network using a computer with a microphone and speakers.
Dv access point dongle the dv access point dongle connects to your pc or intel based mac via a usb port and provides a 2 meter access point for use with a dstar radio. The dv4mini is a very small but also very capable usb stick that can expand any pc into a hotspot for the d star and dmr modes c4fm fusion is in development. If it does not, you may need to select a different device in the dvap device box. Using an internet connection, a user may connect to and communicate with d star gateways and reflectors around the world. Put the dvap on a outdoor antenna and you have your self a mini me d star repeater. The dv dongle connects to your pc or apple mac via a usb port and provides encoding and decoding of compressed audio using the dvsi ambe2000 full. Using an internet connection, a user may connect to and communicate with dstar gateways and reflectors around the world. When setting up my hotspot with pi star, i noticed an option for a zumspot usb stick, anyone have any information on this device. Requires good internet tofrom computer andor hotspot appliance. This will become the default version within the next couple of days unless major problems are found. More info on the dvmega shields and products can be found on here. Satoshi, 7m3tjzad6gz s d star node and dv adapter satoshi yasuda, 7m3tjzad6gz, has two different constructions projects available.
Previously it worked on windows 10 with different version. Here is a demo on using a dv dongle to access the d star network using dv tool. Plugged it into my laptop which auto loaded the drivers, installed the software and you are up and running in 5 minutes. Dave vk3vcs b hotspot from little river an icom ic208 analog rig running 10w d star integration with a dvrptr pcb and a raspberry pi, and an optus 4g dongle, lower is ian vk3fds mobile hotspot, gives him d star wherever a phone signal is, no need for repeaters. The dv dongle is the easiest way to get onto d star. Hardwaresoftware for use with d star hardware dv dongle blue box the dv dongle is a small plastic blue box containing electronic components that allow a user via an internet connected windows, apple mac or linux based pclaptopnetbooks to access the d star network repeaters and reflectors. With this dongle it is possible to be on dmr and d star networks without radio and with a windows pc equipped with a sound card, a microphone and a speaker. I want to thank you mike n6hkh and all the team that put this effort together to bring us helpful information. Le dongle dvstick30 peuxil fonctionner avec bluedv pour linux. Click here to download how to setup the zumspot usb on pi star instruction guide the zumspot usb is an advanced radio module board.
No usb drivers should need downloading as when you plug the dv4mini into your usb port windows. Raspberry pi and dvap dongle to get a dstar hotspot. I enjoyed listening live and had tuned to the podcasts since episode 118. If you have such a motherboard, you can use the drivers. With the dongle you are tethered to the computer, with dvap you are free to go around your house inside and out and even walk about a football field away and enjoy d star. Dv4mini is a tiny but powerful usb stick that can change any pc into a hotspot for the modes d star and dmr c4fm fusion is being prepared. On june 19th, 2009, satoshi yasuda 7m3tjz announced that the stopped abandoned the node adapter project, and that he had closed his website. Bluedv beta for windows configure stardv and bluedv for. Dv4mini usb stick for d star, dmr, fusion and p25 digital radio.
Setting up the dvap or, dstar coverage in the henhouse. Free airtel 4g dongle driver download download airtel 4g. My airtel 4g dongle is not working on windows 10 v1703. Building a dstar hotspot at kv5v our qth is located 15 miles from the ke5rcs repeater and on the opposite sides of several low, rolling hills. The zumspot usb stick a usb thumb drive radio device is not yet in production. Dv node also known as windv, as it currently exists for windows only is a nextgeneration implementation of a d star hotspot application. Hotspots for ham radio types categories system diagram use. This page shows how to install and configure the stardv software on windows. The fact that you can carry on qsos with hams throughout the world on just a handheld, or by using the dv dongle.
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