d*Chat is a Windows based keyboard to keyboard communication application that uses the D-STAR "DV" data capability. d*Chat is used to enable text-based communication between multiple stations on a simplex frequency or through a repeater.
Check out this free and very useful IM chat tool for the Icom D-STAR
system. Basic, non-internet dependent software helps in emergency
communications. See it here in action
D-RATS by Dan Smith, KI4IFW Platform: Python (All Python Enabled Systems)
D-RATS is a small application designed to provide data communication capabilities with D-STAR radios. It supports text chatting, file transfers, position reporting and mapping, and much more!
KE7FTE Explains
why the Washington County Sherrifs office and the local ARES group chose
D-Star radios for Emergency Communications in Washington Country Oregon.KD
A compact, portable TNC designed to gateway position packets between a D_Star digital network and a conventional analog APRS network via a D-Star radio and a conventional radio. (Click images to see hardware)
DStarQuery by Pete Loveall, AE5PL Platform: Java (All Java enabled systems)
(Note: Link is to download only. Documentation for this application is provided on a PDF file in the download) DStarQuery works in tandem with javAPRSSrvr or D-PRS Interface to monitor the D-STAR serial data port (or USB port for the ID-1) for commands/queries from remote stations. Upon receiving a recognized command/query, DStarQuery will run the associated application and return whatever is the "printed" by the application.
The N5EBW LED Repeater Modification is a drop in replacement to the RP2000V, RP4000V, RP2D, or RP2V to give you transmit and receive lights on the front of these modules. This is a great tool to aid in troubleshooting and diagnosing problems with your repeater system!
