Amateur Radio, D-Star in Maryland

From Dave Rollhauser KB3CJT,

To anyone Interested,

I have created the Maryland D Star Users Discussion Group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/md_d-star_users

The idea behind the creation of this group is to promote discussion of the D-Star digital voice and data mode and sharing of ideas and useful information with other hams that have or are planning to buy radios equipped to use this mode in Maryland and surrounding areas.

Since purchasing an Icom IC-2820H VHF/UHF mobile rig along with the digital board, I have had a few discussions with other hams from around the area and decided this could be great way to share information with others or even possibly coordinate a few simplex QSOs between others in the area who have the equipment and would like to try it out even though there are no current D-Star repeaters in the area. It would be great to hear from prospective repeater owners (clubs included) as well as those in surrounding areas that already have repeaters who can share what they have already learned.

So, WELCOME to all who share an interest in the use of D-Star in here Maryland and surrounding areas regardless of your band of choice or whether you prefer voice or data… Come share what you know or ask about what you might wish to learn…

Keep in mind I am no expert in this subject, just another interested ham who thinks this new technology has a great potential and would like to see it grow in our area.

I would like to ask those who receive this letter if they would please help spread the word and pass this information to other hams, especially through club newsletters and websites.

73’s de,

Dave Rollhauser

KB3CJT

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