[d-star] d-star update

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You can use the SNP Pair for starters  145.23?  

Good work 



-------------- Original message from Erik Jacobson <erikj at tdkt.org>: -------------- 


> A couple minor d-star updates... 
> 
> Working with a friend of mine (K0TG), I have changed the club call for the 
> d-star system at 443.450 to be K0UW (renewed today). 
> 
> I'll be able to use that long-term. Thanks to Matt for letting me borrow 
> W0USD. This means I'll move ahead learning about the gateway software one 
> of these evenings. 
> 
> I installed the VHF RF deck and a 2-meter duplexer should be here on Friday. 
> Right now, the transmission antenna is a 30 watt dummy load. It turns out 
> it doesn't get out so well right now :) 
> 
> The duplexer won't be available instantly as it needs to be tuned and I need 
> some other parts I haven't ordered yet; but soon! 
> 
> I'm not exactly sure what frequency pairing it will end up with yet; but I'll 
> let you know when it sprouts up on the air from my house. It may be something 
> strange at first. 
> 
> Also, I de-coupled my 220MHz machine from my equipment rack. It's still 
> sharing the power supply but is otherwise separate. So if the d-star stuff 
> ever moves to a new home, it won't be tangled in to my other system so bad. 
> (This is more for the benefit for the folks who stopped by my house to 
> initially set it up). 
> 
> I haven't talked to many people yet but I had one long conversation with 
> a friend that lead me to believe the current coverage is either as good or 
> better than my original UHF system. I don't have scientific data though. 
> 
> Thanks :) 
> 
> Erik, N0SVX 
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