The dvtool software connects to participating gateways and encodesdecodes the voice using the dv dongle. Select install the software automatically and click next to install. This is a very interesting piece of dstar equipment. The dv dongle has four leds which indicate the current operating status. The dv dongle includes an ambe chip and logic to connect it to a usb port on a pc or mac. The found new hardware wizard should display as seen in the picture to the right. Supported protocols dstar dextra, dplus, dcs fusion ysf, fcs dmr.
I know ill have to wait to see one listed used to even think about purchasing one. It is a 2m transceiver that is connected via a usb 2. Click to share on facebook opens in new window click to share on twitter opens in new window click to email this to a friend opens in new window. The yellow led shows data is being transmitted from the device to the pcmac. Top 4 download periodically updates software information of dongle full versions from the publishers, but some information may be slightly outofdate using warez version, crack, warez passwords, patches, serial numbers, registration codes, key generator, pirate key, keymaker or keygen for dongle license key is illegal. The dv dongle connects to your pc or apple mac via a usb port and. Here is a demo on using a dv dongle to access the dstar network. Amateur radio dongle sdr radio in ham radio receivers sold here,we update our.
The dv dongle uses three chips, oscillator, leds, and discrete logic to implement it. It is also used in some hf digital protocols by vendors like aor. The dv access point dongle connects to your pc or intel based mac via a usb port and provides a 2 meter access point for use with a dstar radio. Moe, ae4jy is credited with finding and resolving the problem. Bluedv for windows beta dmr, dstar and fusion bluedv for windows is free dmr dstarfusion hotspot software for your pc. The dv dongle is the easiest way to get onto dstar. A local ham, dai mw6dqq, recently bought himself a dv4mini dongle, and epressed some difficulty setting up his computer to use it, i took a look at the available instructions but the available instructions leave much to be desired. The software is still in beta, so there are a few bugs, but overall it is doing great. Here is a demo on using a dv dongle to access the dstar network using dv tool. The reflectors are running new code that supports the new dv3k dongle. This page shows how to install and configure the stardv software on windows.
All new features of the new dv4mf2 control panel version 2. The dvap, produced by inet labs who brought you the dv dongle, is similar to many of the homebrew dstar hotspots. Dplus with dv3k support for the gateways should be released this. How to use a dv dongle with dv tool software to access d. The software can optionally work with a gmsk modem to create a dstar compatible hotspot that also supports inshack qsos using a speakermike rather than a dstar ht. This software runs on a raspberry pi which has an rtlsdr dongle and antenna attached and the dump1090 software running. Click finish to complete installation of the first driver. The dv mini is running on a raspberry pi and has some voice quality issues. An email from robin, aa4rc to the dvap dongle yahoo group today announces the arrival of the latest release of firmware v1. Dvdongle ist kleines usb modem, welches ermoglicht im weltweiten. Many operations on the pcmac can interfere with normal operations. The dvaptool application used with the dv access point dongle may be installed.
Select yes, this time only and click next to have windows search for the appropriate ftdi driver. Media portal and nextpvr are probably ott for what you want as they are mainly pvr software. The green led shows the mode of operation, slow pulsing indicates idle and fast blinking indicates running. Dongle software free download dongle top 4 download. Select install the software automatically and click next to install the ft232r usb. Welcome to the amateur radio dongle sdr radio page. Practical wireless sota vhf weekend 2325 august 2014 just a quick reminder that next weekend is the august bank holiday weekend and practical wireless are encouraging vhfuhf operators to operate from summits on the air on. The latest device to assist hams in connecting to the dstar worldwide network is the dv access point dongle or dvap for short. Ambe technology is used in all dstar radios to provide efficient voice transmissions.
Last night i installed the new test version 20151121 for windows. Raspberry pi running g4klx ircddb gateway software duration. Dv dongle the dv dongle connects to your pc or apple mac via a usb port and provides encoding and decoding of compressed audio using the dvsi ambe2000 full duplex vocoder dsp chip. Dvtool, the software for the dvdongle has been rewritten to run natively on each supported platform, as opposed to running under java. How to use a dv dongle with dv tool software to access dstar. Dv dongle software the dv dongle connects to your pc or apple mac via a usb port and provides encoding and decoding of compressed audio using the dvsi ambe2000 full duplex vocoder dsp chip. The blue led shows data is being transmitted from the pcmac to the device. This allows the computer to speak the same voice protocol as dstar. Software for these two devices is continuously under development and new versions are regularly released from a number of developers independent of robin. Dvbviewer seems to be regarded as the best viewing software but is not free costing 15euro but a demo version is available.
Dv dongle usb a to minib cable getting started info. The dv dongle connects to your pc or apple mac via a usb port and provides encoding and decoding of compressed audio using the dvsi ambe2000 full duplex vocoder dsp chip. How to use a dv dongle with dv tool software to access dstar duration. This will become the default version within the next couple of days unless major problems are found. If you dont see the new hardware wizard when you plug the dv dongle in. If you are on vista or w7 why not just use media center as long as the. I recently acquired a dv access point dvap dongle from hro this is a very interesting piece of dstar equipment it is a 2m transceiver that is connected via a usb 2. It communicates with the pcmac at 230kbps and needs adequate cpu speed and time to operate properly.
This is not to deter from the labors of those who designed, tested and brought to market the dv dongle, just that it may miss the greater part of the u. I actually spoke to the dstar repeater owner in alexandria, va on mlk jr. Got a set of earphones with a mic for 20 bucks at frys and i was on the air. The dv dongle works very well as does the dvap if you prefer rf.
There are some protocol enhancements that will allow for interacting with the data stream in the next version and 1. When a internet labs dv dongle is connected to a pc or mac and used with dvtool software, an amateur radio operator can connect to the international dstar gateway network and receivetransmit just like a dstar radio user. Using an internet connection, a user may connect to and communicate with dstar gateways and reflectors around the world. The major difference between the dv dongle software and the dvap. The dvap was introduced in january 2010 by internet labs the same people who created the dv dongle. The open source software, stardv, was written by rick kd0oss of matrix circuits. The problem is in the network and the network programmers are currently fixing it.
Here, youll find links for high gain dongle sdr radio covering hfvhfuhf. Apr 19, 2016 i have the dv dongle, the dvap and the dv mini. This evening i tried again to run the dongle headless on the mini pc. By david pa7lim keep in mind that this is a hobby projec. The dv4mini is a tiny but powerful usb stick that can change any pc into a hotspot for the all amateur digital modes, c4fm, dstar and dmr. May 14, 2010 i recently acquired a dv access point dvap dongle from hro. Ambe technology is used in all dstar radios to provide efficient voice transmission. These include screen savers, web browsers, instant messengers, etc. Supported protocols dstar dextra, dplus, dcs fusion. Kenwoods thd74 2m, 220, 440 handietalkie, supporting multiple modes including fm, dstar, and aprs.
Due my study and private time i can not read all my emails. The dv dongle connects to your pc or apple mac via a usb port and provides encoding and decoding of compressed audio using the dvsi ambe2000 full. Dv4mini ham radio digital hotspot c4fm, dmr and dstar. This has dramatically increased performance and is allowing the netbook class of computers to run the software sucessfully. Save dv dongle to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. As part of this development he provides the software or dv tools that goes with his hardware. Internet labs dv3k digital voice dongles dv3k free. It will drop packets and makes avery loud and annoying noise when it does. The device is used for simplex operations, but it does connect to the gateway.
Sep, 20 here is a demo on using a dv dongle to access the dstar network using dv tool. Raspberry pi running g4klx ircddb gateway software. Sep 25, 2019 kenwoods thd74 2m, 220, 440 handietalkie, supporting multiple modes including fm, dstar, and aprs. Plugged it into my laptop which auto loaded the drivers, installed the software and you are up and running in 5 minutes. There is no fee, but users must be licensed and registered in the gateway system.
It contains a powerful 32bit micro controller as well as a complete 70cm transceiver and modulatordemodulator for gmsk and 4fsk including raised cosine as well as a usb interface. New dv4mini version with mmdvm dmr protocol and support for dv4miniambe 20200303 new features. Below are my instructions to get the a beginner started with their new dv4mini. Robin cutshaw aa4rc is the developer for both the dv dongle and dvap hardware. It has already prompted some positive reactions on the dvrptr group concering dstar. The dv3k dongle connects to your pc or apple mac via a usb port and provides encoding and decoding of compressed audio using the dvsi ambe3000 full duplex vocoder dsp chip. The dv access point dvap dongle connects to your pc or intel based mac via a usb port and provides a 2 meter or 70 cm access point for use with a dstar radio. Traditional xrf and ref reflectors are available again. When internet labs dv3k digital voice dongles are connected to a pc or mac, and used with dvtool software, an amateur radio operator can connect to the international dstar gateway network and receivetransmit with a pc or mac device just like a dstar radio user. I wanted to let everyone know that i posted a new episode on hambrief.
This happens regardless of the mode dmr, fusion or dstar. The dv dongle includes an ambe chip and logic to connect it to a usb 2. Robin notes that he hopes that this should resolve the transmit issue that some people including me. The dvaptool application used with the dv access point dongle may be installed and run on microsoft windows xpvista7, mac os x leopardsnow leopard, or many flavors of linux. Microphone and speakers headset preferred high speed internet. It contains a powerful 32bit micro controller as well as a complete 70cm transceiver and modulatordemodulator for gmsk and 4fsk including raised cosine as well as a. Note before you try to use dv4mf2 software you need to first install ones of the original versions above to get all the needed drivers etc latest dv4mf2 version 22nd may 2016 here v2. Download links are directly from our mirrors or publishers website. Dvtool is a free download you will find using your web browser find internet labs dv3k digital voice dongles dv3k and get free. Congratulations go to kd4ibd for being the first to pick up the new release after the tweet.
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