====== D-STAR ======
The D-STAR (Digital Smart Technology for Amateur Radio) protocol was developed by the Japanese Radio League and utilizes digital radio transmission for voice and data. D-STAR generally operates on VHF and UHF frequencies and allows repeaters to link with each other over the Internet.
Check out the [[http://www.youtube.com/user/IcomAmericaInc|YouTube Video]] for more information.

===== D-Star on RepeaterBook =====
Repeaters can be noted on RepeaterBook as a D-Star repeater. Links to [[http://www.jfindu.net/jfindu.net]] and [[http://dstarusers.org/|dstar-users]] with additional information on the repeater are available on the repeater's details page.

=== Glossary ===
D-STAR: Digital Smart Technology for Amateur Radio
DD: Digital Data
DV: Digital Voice

[[http://www.dstarinfo.com/RepeaterDownloads.aspx|Repeater List Downloads]]:
  * US, Canada, and Mexico FM Repeater Data is compliments of [[https://www.repeaterbook.com|Repeaterbook.com]].
  * United Kingdom FM Repeaters Courtesy of the RSGB at [[http://www.ukrepeater.net/|UKRepeaters]]
  * D-STAR Data is from DSTARInfo.com

Links: 
  * [[http://www.dstarinfo.com/Default.aspx|D-Star Info]]
  * [[https://www.repeaterbook.com/repeaters/niche/index.php?mode=DStar|Repeaterbook D-Star Directory]]
  * [[http://www.jfindu.net/|jFindU]]

===== How do I get on the air? =====
No pre-registration is required to utilize a DMR repeater. However, you will need to program your call sign into the radio. Consult the manual for instructions. 


There is a good guide on [[http://dstarinfo.com/first-steps.aspx|D-StarUsers.org]]