Linked DV Mega cannot "hear" all hams
Feb 9, 2016 6:52:19 GMT -7
Post by k4wof on Feb 9, 2016 6:52:19 GMT -7
Hi All,
This is a problem about linking a DV Mega to a D-Star repeater, and hearing all members presently using that repeater.
First, the link is established between the DV Mega and D-Star repeater by my radio via RF with UR = RPTCALLCL. Then my radio's UR is switched to CQCQCQ on the DV Mega frequency. At this point, some members may be heard, but not all.
Nearly all the members have ID-51 radios, and I have discovered that the ones who are audible thru the Mega have turned on "Use Reflector". Those inaudible via the DV Mega have not.
Obviously it would be much better if members did not have to be reminded to make the setting "Use Reflector" for the benefit of just one person with a hotspot. Invariably "Use Reflector" setting is not the default for most hams.
Is there another way to link the DV Mega to the repeater that would not require these shenanigans?
Many thanks and 73,
Jerry K4WOF
This is a problem about linking a DV Mega to a D-Star repeater, and hearing all members presently using that repeater.
First, the link is established between the DV Mega and D-Star repeater by my radio via RF with UR = RPTCALLCL. Then my radio's UR is switched to CQCQCQ on the DV Mega frequency. At this point, some members may be heard, but not all.
Nearly all the members have ID-51 radios, and I have discovered that the ones who are audible thru the Mega have turned on "Use Reflector". Those inaudible via the DV Mega have not.
Obviously it would be much better if members did not have to be reminded to make the setting "Use Reflector" for the benefit of just one person with a hotspot. Invariably "Use Reflector" setting is not the default for most hams.
Is there another way to link the DV Mega to the repeater that would not require these shenanigans?
Many thanks and 73,
Jerry K4WOF
