D*STAR with Cal

D*STAR with Cal

Author: Dave - KZ1O March 8, 2009 Duration: 0:00
Today I talked with Cal, WA1WOK about D*STAR. We discussed the past, present, and future of the hobby (AM, SSB, digital modes) and specifically how D*STAR fits in.


You can get in on the ground floor of this new part of amateur radio, if you want to. Listen in and you will get an idea of what to expect with this new mode, with the help of guys like Cal who can show you the ropes.

Show notes:

http://www.dstarusers.org
http://www.dstarinfo.com
http://www.washcoares.org/d-star/index.html
http://www.icomamerica.com/amateur/dstar/
Promotional video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8PYZOc9L9o
Cal's email address is his callsign at arrl.net

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