Presented by DSTARInfo.com and Georgia D-STAR

D-STAR's premier training event returns to Dayton Hamvention 2019 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 two-hour class begins at 8:00am on Friday, May 17, on the first day of the Dayton Hamvention 2019 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. 

D-STAR basics
Getting started with your D-STAR radio
The D-STAR user registration process explained
Programming your D-STAR radios
Linking to repeaters and reflectors
Helpful hints and tips to get the most from D-STAR
D-STAR Data (D-RATS) and DD Mode

Class participants are eligible to win an Icom ID-51A Plus2 to be given away during the class.

 Your class fee of $25.00 includes all course materials, an Icom T-shirt and a DSTARinfo mousepad.  Class size is limited.  You must pre-register and pay the class fee to attend using the PayPal instructions below.

Friday Evening at the Drury  is looking to be an awesome event. We've already got some guest speakers, limited edition Icom T-Shirts to wear at the Hamfest and even an Icom ID-51 Plus 2 as a Door Prize.

Our current lineup:

•  John Amodeo AA6JA - from the KA6LMS Last Man Standing Radio Club
• Will Jourdain AA4WJ - Will shows the power and features of Icom's new ID-9700

 And we'll also have heavy hors d'oeuvres  to make you happy.

Thursday, May 16, 6:30-9 PM - Pre-Hamvention Meet, Greet, and Eyeball QSO

Marion’s Piazza
1320 N Fairfield Rd
Beavercreek OH 45432

Friday, May 17, 8:00-10:00 AM – D-STAR InfoCon 2018

D-STAR InfoCon
Drury Inn Ballroom
6616 Miller Lane
Dayton OH

Friday, May 17, 11:35-1:00 - D-STAR Forum

Forum Room 2
Dayton Hamvention

Friday, May 17, 6:30-8:30 PM – D-STAR Friday Evening Gathering

Drury Inn Ballroom
6616 Miller Lane
Dayton OH

Dayton D-STAR Repeaters

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!