D Star XRF Reflectors - A Whole New D-Star Experience | K6UDA Radio

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I've discovered a whole new world of D-Star using the XRF reflector system. If you've been on the D-plus system but want more from your D-Star experience you have to give this a shot. Power sports net, RVer's and truckers net, technical nets, the D-Star Constellation and a D-Star to DMR bridge. A beginners guide to getting the most from D-Star. I'll show you how to use dstar xrf reflectors.

[@frankgochnour5783]

thanks for the video I have only been on D star about a year old man learning new things

[@EvergreenOG]

I’m a new ham and I’m learning so much watching your videos. Thk u

[@carln6ckv8]

Good to see K6UDA radio back on the air. The XRF reflectors look like fun

[@K6UDA]

Thanks Carl. You need to try this. I'm pretty much parked on XRF002A now.

[@getpoked101]

Thanks for this info. Having more nooks and crannies to explore is great for DStar and great for the longevity of some of these newer Icom and kenwood DStar radios. As more "mature" for a HAM tool I really have been enjoying DSTar. 73 KC3NSA

[@davequick3373]

Thanks Bob. As soon as I get a hotspot I’m gonna give it a try. Great video!!👍👍👍👍👍

[@TimDoffing]

Great video. Thanks for mentioning the Powersports net. I enjoyed talking to you about your S1000XR after the net. Hope to hear you on again. 73, Tim KE0LMX, net control for the Powersports net.

[@K6UDA]

Great net. Thanks for doing it & I'll definitely be back.

[@k2wo1]

Good stuff Bob and Happy New Year. Great info on the XRF Reflectors. I wasn't aware that they had this great connectivity. I will check it out on my TH-D74A. Thanks also to one of the commenters, I'll update my FW to v1.07. See you on XRF002A! 73, George K2WO.

[@matthewchapman6149]

How do you program XRF reflectors in a 5100

[@chesty1369]

Good video. Love the 555 round table John Hayes told me about it when I was working on my hybrid Bridgecomm repeater/DSTAR. Got it working. It does analog and DSTAR. Thanks for the video hopefully we can use it to educate people locally. I mostly monitor the REF002C Nebraska.

[@gregsaiter3768]

Bob, You have me pumped but I need more detail information on connecting the xrf reflectors. I have the D74 and a zumspot. Can you point me to something more definitive explaining the set-up?? I have my fingers crossed. Thanks. Greg KO8A

[@chrisforslund4664]

Bob, 2 questions with the 5100 can I program the XLX reflectors as XLX , or do I have to put in as a XRF? NEXT ... Do I have to go back into the software when I want to go from Ref/XRF reflectors to XLX reflectors? I'm using an Openspot 1

[@EricBourlet]

I must have missed it. Where is that list you were looking that lists the special interest group nets?

[@K6UDA]

The original video was 4 years ago. I’d just do a search on ham radio card reflectors

[@proudtex]

First video of yours that I already know something about : ). As a Technician since June, I have been learning everything I can about HT's. I have an OpenSpot that I started using on D-STAR with my Kenwood. I'm interested in digital modes, so I get a DMR radio. The D-STAR Net on Thursday night is GREAT! The D-STAR net helped me get connected via DMR. Granted it was getting connected to the Constellation via DMR, but man...the folks are forthcoming with the knowledge, and happy to help. I can chat with ya on D-STAR XRF002A or DMR XLX313 TG 4001. Because of the folks on the Thursday Night D-STAR RounTable. Good to see you talking about it. I'm also able to do it now with the RasPi and DVMEGA with PiStar image. With that, I have duel band. D-STAR on UHF, and DMR on VHF at the same time, and built in WiFi for mobile applications. Don't get me wrong, I love my OpenSpot, but I also now love my Pi... KG5TNK

[@K6UDA]

Sounds like you've been doing some playing around. I haven't played with some of the other hotspots in a while. I'm still trying to figure out how to connect to XLX313 from my openspot.

[@schoocg]

Fantastic info. Exciting stuff.

[@Donkarnage223]

Where can I find this list of regularly scheduled nets? I clicked on the link you provided and I can not seems to find the subject and times as you have shown on your video.

[@K6UDA]

It probably changed. I'd do a search on XRF ham radio nets

[@Donkarnage223]

@@K6UDA I tried that all I can find is D-Star nets not the reflector nets. I can just search around Google for each individual reflector and see if that has any net info. Thanks for the vids! I am heading up to Clovis tomorrow so I will be up a little closer to you. Probably still a bit too far for simplex tho lol. Take care, be safe, 73's.

[@BradSnyder1]

I haven't messed around with DStar yet because I don't have a DStar radio nor a hotspot but it was very informative!

[@shanks66]

Great video Bob. If you haven't yet, update the firmware to v1.07. Then, In the "Link to Reflector" screen, the radio is able to be set to "DCS" and "XRF" as well as "REF".

[@K6UDA]

Sweet. I'll have to do the update.

[@arthurdent8091]

Good topic. Now what we need is a D-Star radio that works DMR radio freqs. With the memory SD card feature and the more memory! Take care. 73

[@MrExpertwelding]

Hey bob was great talking to you about a week ago do the xrf reflectors work with pi-star. I have quite a number of people including myself having problems. Thanks kn4wzw

[@Off2thaboneyard]

Can you do another Dstar video please. A quick how to link to XRF on Icom would be awesome!

[@brianwhelan5093]

Happy New Year Bob,.... ya were missed!!!

[@K6UDA]

You Too.

[@riebesellproductions2846]

Great video Bob!! Love the X, man! I just posted a video to the D-Star Users Facebook group showing how I perform XRF shortcut linking from my ICOM radios. ;)

[@3TQVK]

Hi Bob, really great video again . So many hams shake their head and say D-Star is dead. I say where have you been man. Especially the DMR newbies. We did this D-Star S**T ten years ago. But now... so dynamic XREF's XLX's This IS amateur radio, modern technology computers, radio, software. Take a look at Codec 2 Narrow Band Digital Voice for HF 3Khz bandwidth as good as FM with a nice signal Tryed and tested Anyways Sitting on 80m talking to someone in the boondocks like glorified CBers is not AR for me ! BTW where is my President Washington Thanks again Mate Rgs Pete VK3TQ/VK2LD PS had a licence for 39 years, got an extra when I was 19 The hobby is still vibrant

[@ojjenkins7110]

I forgot where I saw this but there are touchtone commands that work as well to move around on d-star. B2A will get you to xrf2a, *1c will get you to ref1c.

[@K6UDA]

Doesn't work on the openspot.

[@ojjenkins7110]

I have the dv mega, pi2 and d-star commander outfit and software.

[@phlazm]

Excellent video as always. You are my favorite ham video creator on KZbin so keep up the good work. Separately, is there a better link than irefl.net to find descriptions of all the various reflectors and their focus? The link you provided above only lists just over 30 XRF sites and I believe there are a lot more than that out there.

[@daveborchard2019]

Is it possible to use D-Star without a Radio? Is there software or an app that allows you to access D-Star systems without a radio, such as a reflector you can access without a radio? D-Star is one of the digits modes besides DMR and other non-compatible systems. How dominant is D-Star compared to the other digital systems?

[@K6UDA]

You can access Dstar without a radio using a DVdongle. I'm working on a video that will answer the rest of your questions.

[@3TQVK]

Thumb DV into the computer uses the sound card, all you need is a headset with a mic 73 VK3TQ/VK2LD

[@Sean_Hartley]

The D-Star to DMR feature sounds exciting. Would you be willing to do a video tutorial on how you use that?

[@gregsaiter3768]

How do you know what Module to use. There is nothing listed with that information.

[@AnthonyHughes2020]

i been watching youre videos and have connected my openspot2 to reflector30 on my icom and kenwoodd74 and the safari app on my iphone to do the set up, question is: ive seen you bring it up on your computer and i cant figure out how youre doing that any help there ?

[@Mike-AB7RU]

Thanks K6UDA for this great vid. I am trying to link to an XRF reflector (trying XRF002A for example, but get the same issue on any of them) using TH-D74 and I get a "gateway unknown" message back from the dvap. Other reflectors like 01C and REF030C I can connect to fb. Any ideas what the issue might be? Thanks Mike AB7RU

[@K6UDA]

How are you connecting? Repeater or hotspot? I know the Openspot has XRF functionality built in. Some of the D=Star repeaters don't allow XRF linking. It's a political thing.

[@davidgrant2725]

Great video Bob! but i am most curious as to what the device is on the desk to your left. lol its not a transciever but it does look like it could be vaporizer for tobacco. Also you have to do more videos cuz in my opinion your the only really cool ham out there, lol ve7 iox

[@K6UDA]

It's not tobacco. its water vapor. comes in thousands of flavors. My favorites are cinnamon cookie and grape berry. I've got some really cool videos planned for this year.

[@joseantoniovallejo3816]

K6UDA many thanks for your videos from Spain. This question might sound sill, but Is there any reflector XRF where any air band can be heard?.... something like listentothe.cloud or live act.net but on d-star. I’m a great fan of air bands traffic. Muchas gracias amigo. 73 from Madrid (Spain)

[@africantwin173]

Its a labyrinth , cant find anyone anymore. Im going back to Echolink. Nice vid btw.

[@MyTube4Utoo]

Damn! I've about worn the skin off my thumb from snapping, and no hot girl has shown-up yet!

[@Jimmyzb36]

I understand! My "Snap" does not work as well as it used to. Still sorta works tho. (Some dayz) Be sure to be nice. Hang in there Brother! KN4UXO 73

[@MyTube4Utoo]

@@Jimmyzb36 *lol*

[@angelscomputers]

Any idea how do we put those XRF reflectors on radios? I mean, my ID4100 only allows me to add REF###. Or I misunderstood how the system works or how do I add them?

[@K6UDA]

You should be able to manually enter the XRF reflector on a 4100. I know you can on the 5100 and 51.

[@angelscomputers]

@@K6UDA hmmm, Im in front of the radio right now and I only can change the numbers after REF, so I am not able to change the REF for XRF, maybe there is a new firmware for the radio? I may need to find out.

[@K6UDA]

@@angelscomputers Is there a setting for manual entry? You may be able to find it in the manual.

[@angelscomputers]

@@K6UDA Yes, there is a manual setting but the setting dont allow me to change the REF letters. I just found out that I am running the factory Firmware on the radio so I need to start from there, im running 1.0 and the latest is 1.26, probably the 1.26 have the option, BUT, is being so much time that I had this radio seating on my desk without do anything that I dont even remember if this came with the programming cable so I can do the firmware update (probably not) so let me figure out how to upgrade that to see if then I have the option, in the meantime im also trying to add one of those XRF to my Hotspot. Thanks a lot my friend for your quick response, I will post results here, 73, KB0AP.

[@gottago1052]

Can someone do a show on a th74 kenwood to set up dstar basics?

[@lawrencekb5zzb551]

If you have already registered to use D-Plus reflectors, do you have to register again to use XRF Reflectors?

[@K6UDA]

Nope. Once your registered, your in.

[@Strothgar1978]

XRF reflectors don't require registration at all

[@kb9oak749]

I see a Zumspot in my future along with a TH D74 and a FT-3 cause I just can't pick one.

[@teknowil]

once I select xrf reflector in my pi-star, how do I access it with my Icom ID-51a

[@K6UDA]

You’ll have to do direct entry. Xrfxxxl

[@proudtex]

Oh yeah, The latest firmware on the TH-D74A lets you select XRF reflectors. There's a video about it in the D-STAR Users group on FB. KG5TNK

[@K6UDA]

I downloaded it and installed it a few days ago. Works great. Thanks for the tip.

[@moondog_radio]

Even better... the latest firmware lets you select XLX reflectors.

[@TheTravisweb]

Good see now can get the HD1 GPS for half the price and be able to fully program on the go at half the price

[@JustLearning]

Well done!

[@kabish0603]

RIP headphone users lol That intro music was defying

[@K6UDA]

I'll work on that. I apologize to headphone users across the globe.

[@groundzero.]

Good info. No dstar or dmr in my area but good info.

[@K6UDA]

I've got no DMR repeaters in my area but that really isn't an issue when you can grab a device like the openspot or a DVmega and be on either or both modes in a few minutes.

[@groundzero.]

K6UDA well yeah, but I just can't afford to buy a dstar or dmr radio and an open spot to use only at home. If one could run both 2m 70cm analog also then maybe I could justify it. Until I can afford it I'll just watch your videos and learn about the cool stuff.

[@K6UDA]

All of these radios can be used on analog repeaters. Take a look at some of the DMR radios out there as well as maybe a used D-Star radio on the cheap. The Openspot can be setup to run wirelessly using your phone as a hotspot also. SharkRF is working on a built in wireless version of the Openspot.

[@Jhorak101]

Digital Voice is VOIP Zeros and ones I am not turned onto synthetic radio .

[@SuperWackamole]

Yes, that's correct when you are connected through a gateway. Which is exactly what Echolink does. When you're talking locally through a Dstar repeater, or on simplex, it's not VoIP. It's an encoded digital signal broadcast from one radio over the air and to your radio. It's not synthetic radio. It's just radio.

[@1OFGODSOWN]

Even Jesus knows nets are for fish.

[@3TQVK]

Bless you My Son 73 VK3TQ/VK2LD

[@NX8T-JIM]

Lov the vids but no interest in this D star stuff...Happy new year

[@K6UDA]

Well, give me some suggestions. What topics do you want to see?

[@kenburchfield1763]

This really gets away from what Amateur Radio really is ! Pitiful !