Mick, VK4CMW in Bowen has completed his D-Star Hotspot that will service the Bowen and surrounding area. The hotspot is using DVRPTR v1 modem, Raspberry Pi3 and Motorola M120 Radio into a home brew J-Pole antenna at 15m.
The hotspot frequency is 145.725
RPTR1 VK4CMW C
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New DSTAR repeater at the Gemfields commissioned
438.725MHz -5MHz
RPT1 VK4HTN B
RPT2 VK4HTN G
Located near Emerald in central Queensland. The Gemfields area includes the towns of Sapphire and Rubyvale famous for unique gemstones. The new repeater has been built around Tait 8200 radios, DVRPTRv1 and Raspberry Pi. The repeater will be linked to DCS028Q and is sponsored by Bob VK4HTN. Thanks Bob for the internet connection and access to the 40m tower. We are also hearing talk of two other DSTAR repeaters in the pipeline for Longreach and Mt Isa areas.
Dashboard http://124.178.243.230:82/
Mt Archer DSTAR repeater site in Rockhampton
The Rockhampton DSTAR repeater is now fully operational. The installation work has been completed on Mt Archer this morning to rearrange the rack space and fit the new equipment. The antenna installed is a single side mount dipole. Reports are that the repeater is working well and gives good coverage to amateur radio operators in the Rocky area. The system was tested by Lawrie VK4YN at the Gladstone Marina about 90km away with good signal reports. This new digital setup includes a 70cm DSTAR repeater linked to DCS028Q as well as a new APRS modem. This is a great achievement for the RADAR club and marks the successful completion of a project that was started some time ago. The system has been put together by volunteers and showcases the great work that can be done to make our hobby more interesting. The platform has been build using Tait TM8110 radios, DVRPTRv1 modem and Microsat WX3in1 APRS modem. Some of the features of this home brew system include:
The frequency is 438.350MHz -7MHz offset RPT1 VK4RMA B RPT2 VK4RMA G
Dashboard vk4rma.dyndns.org:82
APRS data https://aprs.fi/telemetry/a/VK4RAR-3?range=day
The town of Gladstone in Queensland now has DSTAR coverage thanks to Rob VK4TW. Rob is hosting a 2m hotspot from his elevated location for local uses. Coverage includes Gladstone town, Sun Valley and Kin Kora. The setup is using a DVRPTRv1 modem, Motorola GM300 radio and is linked to DCS028 Q.
145.725
RPT1 VK4TW C
RPT2 VK4TW G
