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 DIGITAL HAM
INNOVATION
WITH DIGITAL VOICE & HIGH SPEED DATA
What is D-STAR?
D-STAR is a new ham radio system which offers digital voice and data
communication. It connects repeater sites over microwave links and the
Internet and forms a wide area ham radio network. The DSTAR system
provides a new capability and functionality to the ham
radio world and increases the efficiency of emergency communications.
What can the D-STAR system do?
128kbps digital data and 4.8kbps
digital voice communication.
The D-STAR system provides not only digital voice (DV mode)
communication but also digital data transmission (DD mode). It can
exchange various data files such as graphics, images, etc, at 128kbps.
Your voice and data can reach further than ever
Multiple repeater links by radio and the Internet provide long distance
communication to virtually anywhere.
Internet application available
The D-STAR system uses the TCP/IP protocol,
so when connected with a PC, web,
e-mail and other Internet applications are
available. Wireless Internet Access
No matter where you travel within the DSTAR
network, you can access the web,
e-mail, text messages and multimedia
messages. Independent network
In DD mode, ID-1 can transfer data directly with another ID-1 without
the use of a repeater. This is useful for establishing a simple network
where a D-STAR repeater does not exist or D-STAR services
are not required.
Increase efficiency of emergency
communications
Out in the field, fast emergency information is the key. Send
pictures and weather charts to or from a remote location with the ID-1.
“A picture is worth a thousand words”, and efficient send/receive opens
up your repeater for other emergency communications.
D-STAR system will be upgraded
The D-STAR system will be enhanced and new D-STAR radios will be
released, adding features and performance to the D-STAR system.
D-STAR repeater system
The D-STAR repeater is composed of a
repeater controller, 1.2GHz digital voice repeater, digital data
repeater, 10GHz microwave relay and the Internet gateway PC. For the
signal is digital data, no information is lost due to conversion and
multiple repeater relays are possible in this system. The D-STAR system
repeater can perform 3 relay functions as shown in the following
figures. Single repeater
The D-STAR repeater operates similar to existing analog repeater.
That is a simple relay of transmit and receive communication in 1.2GHz
band.
Microwave link
When D-STAR repeaters are connected via 10GHz microwave, the D-STAR
system transfers a received data to another repeater site.
You can also make a CQ call to a specified
repeater area.
Internet gateway relay
When D-STAR repeaters are connected with the Internet gateway, the
D-STAR system relays the received data over the Internet. Microwave
links and Internet gateways can be combined even during
 PC
remote controller supplied
The controller software is supplied with the ID-1. When the ID-1 is
connected to a PC via a USB cable, most functions of the ID-1 can be
controlled from the PC. In DD mode operation*, you can browse web sites
and send and receive e-mail as if the ID-1 is a 10W wireless network
adapter.
* Ethernet port is required for DD mode
operation.
Useful callsign functions
The ID-1 embeds your own and the called station’s callsign in your
transmission. When you input “CQCQCQ” as the intended station, you can
make a CQ call in the area.
The calling station’s ID is displayed on the received station and a
newly received callsign can be automatically stored in the memory.
Digital callsign squelch (DSQL)
& Digital code squelch (CSQL) The DSQL opens the squelch, only when your
callsign is received. When you share a single callsign with a club or
group members, the CSQL function allows you to set a CSQL code from 00
to 99 and provides quiet stand-by while other members are talking.
 EMR
mode operation
When you require the attention of all stations in the area, the
Enhanced Monitor Request
(EMR) mode operation allows the caller to bypass the CSQL and DSQL
setting of the receivers station. During EMR mode operation, all
receiving stations will hear your audio, even though they may be muted.
Short message in DV mode
Short messages of 20 characters max. can be sent in DV mode
operation. Analog FM mode
operation
The ID-1 also operates in analog FM mode, allowing you to
communicate with an analog FM transceiver. In FM mode operation, the
ID-1 has CTCSS tone squelch and pocket beep functions for quiet
stand-by. Other features
- 950bps (approx.) data
communication capability in DV mode
- AFC (Automatic Frequency Control)
function*
- S-meter squelch
- Break-in communication
- Programmed, memory and select mode
scan
- Stand-by beep
* FM and digital voice only.
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