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Connecting to XRF Reflectors
ICOM G2 systems
ICOM G2 systems need to install the optional dextra_srv software package. Please contact us at dextra <at> va3uv . com. We can either provide you with the software or install it for you.
DV Dongle PC Clients DV Dongle users are encouraged to use the DVTool software from Robin Cutshaw.
DVAP Users DVAP users have a choice: Either the the WinDV software available from the Dutch Star site: http://www.dutch-star.eu/software Refer to this installation guide provided by Max, VE6MAD for installation instructions. OR - the DVAPTool Software from Robin Cutshaw
NOTE: users of the DVTool and DVAP software from Robin Cutshaw, who are interested in using one piece of software for both dplus and FREE STAR* systems, can choose to make the following change to the Windows host file to redirect the request for destination hosts to our FREE STAR* callsign server. January 2012 - Update: The callsign server redirection does NOT work with DVTool 2.0-beta-5. If you are interested in using ONE application for all systems, please stick with DVTool 2.0-beta-4.
The Windows hosts file can be
found here: Windows 7 users may find this article helpful: http://www.windowsreference.com/windows-7/edit-hosts-file-in-windows-7-windows-vista/
Hotspot Clients Hotspot clients can either use the FREE STAR* software (e.g., on a Raspberry Pi attached to a local DVAP, etc.), WinDV software (available from the Dutch Star website) both solutions provide access to REF reflectors, ICOM G2 systems, and XRF reflectors or, Windows users may choose to use the DVAR software. The DVAR software, by default, does not provide the option to connect to XRF reflectors. DVAR users can either manually enter the callsign and IP (or hostname) into the Windows GUI or, in most cases where the remote IP / hostname is not known, the DVAR client can be configured to access the FREE STAR* callsign server to obtain a merged listing of all XRF reflectors, ICOM G2 systems, FREE STAR* systems and ircDDB gateways.
To add the FREE STAR* callsign
server to the list of servers accessible by DVAR, users will need to edit the "CallsignServers.txt"
file in the DVAR Hot Spot folder and include this line: CANNet The CANNet is an informal D-Star Net that takes place on XRF103B every Friday evening. Net start time is 21:00h EST (01:00 UTC on Saturday morning). If you are an existing participant in this Net, or interested in participating in the future, please be sure to try one of the solutions above to ensure connectivity. Please contact us with any questions or requests for technical assistance.
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