D-STAR InfoCon 2024

 Presented by DSTARInfo.com and Georgia D-STAR

D-STAR InfoCon is back at Dayton Hamvention for 2024

D-STAR InfoCon is back at Dayton Hamvention for 2024 providing an introduction to D-STAR for new users and more advanced topics for more experienced D-STAR users. The class will be held at the Drury Inn Ballroom at 6616 Miller Lane in the heart of hotel row in Dayton. The 3-hour class will be held on Friday, May 17th beginning at 8:00am local time. This year’s topics will include getting on-the-air with D-STAR, how to connect around the world, programming for all models of D-STAR radios, using DR Mode, easy updating your radio memories and using hotspots and other D-STAR devices.

  • Basics of digital radio and D-STAR
  • Getting started with your D-STAR radio
  • The D-STAR user registration process explained
  • Programming your D-STAR radios
  • Linking to repeaters and reflectors
  • Helpful hints and tips to get the most from D-STAR
  • D-STAR Data (D-RATS) and DD Mode

Registration for the class at DSTAR InfoCon 2024. An Icom ID-52A handheld D-STAR radio will be given away to one lucky student during the class.

Scroll down for registration information.

Friday May 17 @ 8:00 AM

Drury Inn
Drury Inn Ballroom
6616 Miller Lane
Dayton, OH 45414

Friday Evening at the Drury

It is looking to be an awesome event. We're working on some guest speakers. And to top it off, we'll have an Icom ID-52A to give away!

Our current lineup:

  • Ed Woodrick will be discussing hidden D-STAR feature
  • John Davis and Ed Woodrick will also be reviewing other items in D-STAR
  • Others TBD

 

Friday May 17 @ 6:30 PM

Drury Inn
Drury Inn Ballroom
6616 Miller Lane
Dayton, OH 45414

No registration needed

 

 

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D-STAR InfoCon Class Registration

D-STAR Schedule 2024

Thursday, May 16, 6:00 PM - D-STAR Meet & Greet

D-STAR Meet and Greet
Marion's Piazza
1320 N. Fairfield Rd
Beavercreek, OH

 

Friday, May 17, 8:00-11:00 AM – D-STAR InfoCon 2023

D-STAR InfoCon
Drury Inn Ballroom
6616 Miller Lane
Dayton OH

Friday, May 17, 6:30-8:30 PM – D-STAR Friday Evening Gathering

Drury Inn Ballroom
6616 Miller Lane
Dayton OH

Dayton D-STAR Repeaters

 

Call Sign

Frequency

Reflector

Location

W8RTL C

147.105+

REF030C

Dayton

W8RTL B

443.050+

XRF038C

Dayton

W8HEQ C

145.270-

Dayton

W8HEQ B

444.0875+

XRF038C

Dayton

KE8AOQ B

443.150+

Lebanon

W8GO C

145.160-

Wilmington

W8GO B

442.150+

Wilmington

W8RNL C

145.150-

Hamilton

W8RNL B

442.625+

Hamilton

K8BIG C

145.350-

Cincinnati

 

Dayton D-STAR Simplex

DARA suggests using 446.1000 Digital Code Squelch CSQL use #13 as a D-STAR simplex frequency at Hamvention®. Don’t forget to update your repeater list before you start your journey!