Again this year, the Dayton Hamvention will be a hotbed of D-STAR Activity. There’s a number of events, forums, and exhibitors all scheduled to be there, and of course we can’t forget all of the vendor with the best prices on D-STAR equipment!
First on the list are the local D-STAR repeaters
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Call Sign
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Location
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Frequency C Module
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Frequency B Module
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W8HEQ
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Dayton
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145.2700 -0.6000
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444.0875 5.0000
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W8RTL
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Xenia
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147.1050 +0.6000
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The W8HEQ C module has decent coverage outside at the Hamvention, the W8HEQ B module has lesser coverage. At this time it is planned for the W8RTL repeater to be relocated to a local TV tower at 600ft and hopefully have better coverage of the site.
REF038C will be the Dayton Hamvention Reflector. All stations from outside the region are requested to connect to REF038C and not the local repeaters.
The first event will the Pre-Hamvention® D-STAR Meet Greet and Eyeball QSO
Time: 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Thursday May 19th.
1320 N Fairfield Rd
Beavercreek OH
(937) 429-3393
GPS: 39:43.596N 084:03.392W (Degrees:Minutes.Decimal minutes)
- From Dayton, go east on US 35 toward Xenia. Turn north at the N Fairfield Road exit. Marion’s Piazza is on the right one half mile immediately after Tim Horton’s. If you went to the traffic light at Dayton-Xenia Road, you have gone too far. Turn right at the light and turn right again after Pizza Hut. Go behind Pizza Hut and you will see Marion’s Piazza. (Note that N Fairfield Road is approximately 8.5 miles east of the I-75 and U.S. 35 intersection.)
- From I-675 exit 13, go east on US 35 toward Xenia for approximately 2 miles. Follow directions above.
- From I-675 Exit 17, go south on N Fairfield Road 3.3 miles and turn left at the light onto Dayton-Xenia Road. Immediately get into right lane and turn right after Pizza Hut. Go behind Pizza Hut and you will see Marion’s Piazza.
Individuals may order from the menu and will be responsible for their own purchases.
On Friday, May 20th
12:45 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. D-Star Room 1
Moderator: Greg Sarratt, W4OZK
The Digital Smart Technology for Amateur Radio, or D-STAR forum will provide you an comprehensive overview of current and upcoming technology software, hardware and operating methods
Speakers:
- · John Davis, WB4QDX; Georgia D-STAR Group
This presentation will cover D-STAR basics to more advanced functions for experienced users. Topics will include the basics to get on the air, linking repeaters and using D-STAR’s low and high speed data capabilities. Examples will be presented on how D-STAR is being used in Georgia and around the country including Emergency Communications.
This presentation will introduce and demonstrate new software upgrades and improvements for the DV Access Point Dongle (DVAP), DV Dongle and D-PLUS.
D-STAR Across America
Friday, May 20, 7:00 – 9:00pm - Drury Inn (Ballroom) -6616 Miller Lane -Dayton, OH
The Georgia D-STAR group will again host a session of D-STAR information and presentations at the Drury Inn. Join other D-STAR enthusiasts to find out what’s going on across the country in D-STAR. Don’t miss the opportunity to meet the people behind those D-STAR QSOs. . Light refreshments will be provided. More info is available at www.DSTARInfo.com.
There will be a number of D-STAR booths at the Hamvention
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Name
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Booth #
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D-STAR Info
- Information about D-STAR
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AA0098
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Internet Labs
- DVDongle and DVAP
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AA0097-AA0096
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Icom
- Radios
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HA0008 HA0009 HA0010
HA0033 HA0034 HA0035 HA0036 HA0037
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Bird Technologies Group / TX RX Systems
- Filters
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BA0413 BA0414
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RT Systems
- Programming Software
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NH0248
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Sign Man of Baton Rouge
- D-STAR Badges
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EH0568 EH0569
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Amateur Radio / Video News
- D-STAR Videos
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BA0429
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