D-STAR's premier training event returns to Dayton Hamvention 2018 with an all new class for those just getting started in D-STAR and those looking to add to their D-STAR experience. The class will be given by the experienced instructors of the Georgia D-STAR group who have presented seminars and training across the country. The three-hour class begins at 8:00am on Friday, May 18, on the first day of the Dayton Hamvention 2018 and will be held at the Drury Inn in the heart of the Hamvention hotels at 6616 Miller Lane. The cost of the class is only $25.00.
The class will feature will cover topics of interest to beginning D-STAR users including:
D-STAR basics
The D-STAR user registration process explained
Getting started with your D-STAR radio
Linking to repeaters and reflectors
Helpful hints and tips to get the most from D-STAR
Your class fee of $25.00 includes all course materials. Class size is limited. You must pre-register and pay the class fee to attend using the PayPal instructions below.
Thursday, May 17, 6:30-9 PM - Pre-Hamvention Meet, Greet, and Eyeball QSO
Marion’s Piazza 1320 N Fairfield Rd Beavercreek OH 45432
Friday, May 18, 8:00-11:00 AM – D-STAR InfoCon 2018
D-STAR InfoCon Drury Inn Ballroom 6616 Miller Lane Dayton OH
Friday, May 18, 11:45-1:00 PM - D-STAR Forum
Forum Room 2 Dayton Hamvention
Friday, May 18, 6:30-8:30 PM – D-STAR Friday Evening Gathering
Drury Inn Ballroom 6616 Miller Lane Dayton OH
Call Sign
Frequency
Reflector
Location
W8RTL C
147.105+
REF030C
Dayton
W8RTL B
443.050+
XRF038C
W8HEQ C
145.270-
W8HEQ B
444.0875+
KE8AOQ B
443.150+
Lebanon
W8GO C
145.160-
Wilmington
W8GO B
442.150+
W8RNL C
145.150-
Hamilton
W8RNL B
442.625+
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!
Vendor
Booths
Icom
2508-2509, 2608-2610, 2708-2709, 6001
Kenwood
1407-1411, 1507-1511
NW Digital Radio
1105
RT Systems
3805-3806
Bridgecom Systems, Inc
1103-1104
Wireless Holdings
6211
If there are any corrections or additions, please drop us a note at info@DSTARInfo.com