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11 Jan 2014
DSTAR question
Does anyone know if it is possible to access DSTAR networks using a Windows XP PC just using freely downloadable software? I am a DSTAR novice, as you can tell. It might be useful.
With only downoadable s/w there is no chance since, you mast paid for the AMBE code rights (how is this amateurish I don't know). The simplier method is using a dv-dongle http://www.dvdongle.com/DV_Dongle/Home.html 73
Just a complete waste of money, especially with other Codecs (some free) now chasing the backside of D-star. Didn't you know its nick name is "Death" Star?
What also grieves me about the price of D'eath Star hardware, we are talking £500 for the average Dual Band Mobile. After all said and done your only still having a chat to Bill Or Ben. You can now buy a 4 Band (28/50/144/430) FM mobile for just over £200 and do the same! But of course there always will be those who want something a little bit better, a bit above the rest, private chat band or just talking to oneself? If you want a free chat on your PC no hardware well just a Microphone, download a copy of Echolink it does the same thing for nowt!
With only downoadable s/w there is no chance since, you mast paid for the AMBE code rights (how is this amateurish I don't know).
ReplyDeleteThe simplier method is using a dv-dongle
http://www.dvdongle.com/DV_Dongle/Home.html
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But the dongle is almost £200, which I refuse to pay.
ReplyDeleteJust a complete waste of money, especially with other Codecs (some free) now chasing the backside of D-star. Didn't you know its nick name is "Death" Star?
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What also grieves me about the price of D'eath Star hardware, we are talking £500 for the average Dual Band Mobile. After all said and done your only still having a chat to Bill Or Ben. You can now buy a 4 Band (28/50/144/430) FM mobile for just over £200 and do the same! But of course there always will be those who want something a little bit better, a bit above the rest, private chat band or just talking to oneself? If you want a free chat on your PC no hardware well just a Microphone, download a copy of Echolink it does the same thing for nowt!
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Yes, the cost is very high because, invludes the AMBE codec fees.
ReplyDeletePlease, be patient enough (like me) and wait for a true ham codec to arrive hihi
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I've no intention of spending any money on DSTAR. If it comes for free fair enough.
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