D - Star Repeater Introduction

Digital Smart Technology for Amateur Radio

Developed by JARL (Japanese Amateur Radio League)
about the year 2,000
by
Japanese universities   and Ham radio suppliers

Aims  •Advancement of the hobby in the digital age

Shropshire D-Star

The Shropshire D-Star Repeater was formed by2 members
of the Telford and District ARS on September 24th.2008

Aims
To provide a D – Star repeater to serve Shropshire and the county borders.
To  provide Amateur Radio repeater facilities with the latest technology both
local and International.
To  provide communications and data transfer facilities to assist RAYNET and
the County Emergency Planning Officers during Emergencies.
This included vehicle location data.

Benefits of a D- Star digital repeater
Clearer digital audio, good coverage, links to other D-Star repeaters, connections via reflectors to D-Star
repeaters worldwide. Data transfer. GPS Position indication and forwarding (like APRS).

We have Audio repeaters, APRS, Data, GPS.  All these are combined in D - Star Repeater

December 2008 GB7SY on air at his home of Don Sunderland in Condover, SHREWSBURY
January 2009 gateway connected

If you have an interest in D-Star please contact Don S M0FHM