Icom ID-50A

D-STAR OPERATION
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D-STAR GUIDE
■ About reectors
D What is a reector?
A reector is a special server connected to the Internet and running a version of the
D-Plus software. If the D-Plus software is installed on your Access repeater, it provides
various functions including gateway and reector linking capabilities (It is known as the
D-STAR reector system). The D-STAR reector system enables a number of D-STAR
repeaters anywhere to link to a reector. This means that when you transmit through a
D-STAR repeater linked to a reector, your voice can be heard on other repeaters linked
to the reector, and you can hear other stations that are connected to the reector.
D Unlinking a reector
Before trying to link to another reector, BE SURE to unlink the reector that is currently
connected to the repeater.
NOTE: If a reector is already connected, ask on the air whether or not you can change
reectors and wait for responses. BE SURE to reconnect back to the same reector
when you nish your conversation.
1. Push D-pad() to select “TO,” and then push [ENT].
2. Select “Reflector.”
3. Select “Unlink Reflector.”
• Returns to the DR screen, and “Unlink Reector” and “U” are displayed in “TO.”
4. Hold down [PTT] to unlink the reflector.
• The TX/RX indicator lights red.
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D-STAR reector system
Reector
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