[{"content":"Digital Dog Net The Digital Dog Net occurs every Monday at 5pm Eastern. Logging is va Ham.Live. This is a directed Net. We rotate about six Net Contollers. Join us, it\u0026rsquo;s a fun time to converse and try out your digital modes!\nPropagation Report \u0026amp; Lunch Net Propagation Report \u0026amp; Lunch Net Checkin: Every Wednesday at 9:30 AM Eastern (no logging).\nJoin us for a quick checkin!\nSalty Dog Net The Salty Dog Net occurs on Thursday\u0026rsquo;s at 5pm Eastern. Though we do log on Ham.Live, this is an undirected Net so we just ragchew and collectively manage the net, sharing Net control responsibilities. Join us, it\u0026rsquo;s a fun time to converse and try out your digital modes!\n","permalink":"/nets-news/","summary":"\u003ch3 id=\"digital-dog-net\"\u003eDigital Dog Net\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"align-center ma0 w-75\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"images/digital-dog-net.jpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" src=\"/images/digital-dog-net.jpeg#center\"\n         alt=\"Digital Dog Net\"/\u003e \u003c/a\u003e\n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Digital Dog Net occurs every Monday at 5pm Eastern.  Logging is va \u003ca href=\"https://ham.live\"\u003eHam.Live\u003c/a\u003e. This is a directed Net.  We rotate about six Net Contollers.  Join us, it\u0026rsquo;s a fun time to converse and try out your digital modes!\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"propagation-report--lunch-net\"\u003ePropagation Report \u0026amp; Lunch Net\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePropagation Report \u0026amp; Lunch Net Checkin: Every Wednesday at 9:30 AM Eastern (no logging).\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin us for a quick checkin!\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Nets"},{"content":"There are multiple ways to connect to the RadioSC system including D-STAR and FM Repeaters, Echolink, Allstar, and many of the Amateur Radio digital modes including Yaesu System Fusion, D-STAR, DMR, and M17 via hotspots and other Internet-based means.\nRead the Quadnet post and join us on our Discord Server to learn more.\nConnect via Repeaters KR4CHS, Awendaw, SC D-STAR 145.120 (-) W4IAR, Hilton Head Island/Bluffton Analog Repeater 442.675 (+), 100 Hz (linked for Nets) W4GL, Sumter, SC 444.150+ PL123.0 D-Star/FM, (linked for Nets) Connect with digital modes: D-STAR DCS517A or XRF517A M17 URF517A DMR XLX517A or Quadnet TG 517 or TGIF TG 517 YSF31001 - US - C4FM - QUADNT - YCS310, DG-ID 81 or FCS31081 - nn or YSF51700 Connect with Allstar and Echolink Allstar 273771 Echolink N4HEK-R For more detail on connecting see Quadnet Digital Services and RadioSC.\n","permalink":"/posts/connecting-to-radiosc/","summary":"\u003cp\u003eThere are multiple ways to connect to the RadioSC system including D-STAR and FM Repeaters, Echolink, Allstar, and many of the Amateur Radio digital modes including Yaesu System Fusion, D-STAR, DMR, and M17 via hotspots and other Internet-based means.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead the Quadnet post and join us on our \u003ca href=\"https://discord.gg/aujUBDebb\"\u003eDiscord Server\u003c/a\u003e to learn more.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"connect-via-repeaters\"\u003eConnect via Repeaters\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKR4CHS, Awendaw, SC D-STAR 145.120 (-)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eW4IAR, Hilton Head Island/Bluffton Analog Repeater 442.675 (+), 100 Hz (linked for Nets)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eW4GL, Sumter, SC 444.150+ PL123.0 D-Star/FM, (linked for Nets)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"connect-with-digital-modes\"\u003eConnect with digital modes:\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eD-STAR DCS517A or XRF517A\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM17 URF517A\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDMR XLX517A or Quadnet TG 517 or TGIF TG 517\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYSF31001 - US - C4FM - QUADNT - YCS310, DG-ID 81 or FCS31081 - nn or YSF51700\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"connect-with-allstar-and-echolink\"\u003eConnect with Allstar and Echolink\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllstar 273771\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEcholink N4HEK-R\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more detail on connecting see \u003ca href=\"/quadnet-and-radiosc/\"\u003eQuadnet Digital Services and RadioSC\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Connecting to RadioSC"},{"content":"Quadnet Quadnet sevices are an indispensable part of RadioSC. Our DMR Talk Group (TG) 517 and two of the methods that connect via Yaseu System Fusion reside on Quadnet servers. Quadnet facilitates our multimode system by maintaining a full-time link to our URF517 Reflector, a link to the TGIF 517 Talkgroup, and coordination with the other DMR Unificaton Project Networks so that our RadioSC network is available on servers worldwide.\nThe connections shown below expand the detail than the simple list of connections in the Connecting to RadioSC post but there are not intended to be exhaustive.\nIf assistance is needed for connecting to RadioSC please contact us on our Discord Server where we can provide individualized assistance. Connecting to RadioSC via DMR There are at least four ways to connect to RadioSC via a DMR radio with a hotspot.\nTG 517 via the Quadnet Rysen server. TG 517 via the Quadnet IPSC2 server. TG 517 via TGIF. Via XLX Master connect to XLX517A. Connecting to RadioSC via Yaesu System Fusion (YSF) with a YSF radio and a hotspot YSF31001 - US - C4FM - QUADNT - YCS310, DG-ID 81 on the YCS310 Quadnet Server. FCS31081 also on the YCS310 Quadnet Server. YSF51700 Reflector - this method connects directly to the XLX517A. Connecting to RadioSC via a D-STAR radio and a hotspot D-STAR DCS517A or XRF517A - Be sure to set your radio to \u0026ldquo;Use Reflector\u0026rdquo; with a Dup of + or - and an offset of \u0026ldquo;0.\u0026rdquo; D-STAR RF Repeaters We currently have two D-STAR repeaters in South Carolina capable of linking to our RadioSC Reflector and at least one more on the way.\nKR5CHS, 145.120 (-), located in Awendaw, SC is fulltime linked to DCS517. W4GL, 444.150+ PL123.0 D-Star/FM, located in Sumter, SC is linked to RadioSC for Nets. Capable of linking to reflectors by operators. W4IR - Hilton Head Island, SC - Installation in progress. Other groups are welcome to join. Please contact us via Discord Connecting to RadioSC via a M17 radio and a hotspot, et al URF517A via a M17 radio and hotspot (multiple options). URF517A with DroidStar via an Android or iPhone. mvoice via a Linux computer running Debian, Ubuntu, or Raspbian (PiStar devices). Requires a USB headphone with mic. ","permalink":"/quadnet-and-radiosc/","summary":"\u003ch1 id=\"quadnet\"\u003eQuadnet\u003c/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuadnet sevices are an indispensable part of RadioSC. Our DMR Talk Group (TG) 517 and two of the methods that connect via Yaseu System Fusion reside on \u003ca href=\"https://openquad.net\"\u003eQuadnet\u003c/a\u003e servers.  Quadnet facilitates our multimode system by maintaining a full-time link to our URF517 Reflector, a link to the TGIF 517 Talkgroup, and coordination with the other \u003ca href=\"https://dmrup.org\"\u003eDMR Unificaton Project\u003c/a\u003e Networks so that our RadioSC network is available on servers worldwide.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe connections shown below expand the detail than the simple list of connections in the \u003ca href=\"posts/how-to-connect-to-radiosc.md\"\u003eConnecting to RadioSC post\u003c/a\u003e but there are not intended to be exhaustive.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Quadnet Digital Services and RadioSC"},{"content":"5 Step Operating Practice Pausing between transmissions is \u0026ldquo;key\u0026rdquo; to reliable multimode digital voice communications on the multimode systems, particularly systems with repeaters like RadioSC1\nQSOs that adhere to the following practice will make QSOs better for all operators and enhance communication.\nAfter the transmitting Operator completes a transmission, pause 2 seconds. After the 2 second pause, PTT and continue pressing PTT for 2 seconds before speaking. This allows the other digital modes and the transcoder to \u0026ldquo;engage.\u0026rdquo; After completing your transmission say \u0026ldquo;over\u0026rdquo; or \u0026ldquo;back to you,\u0026rdquo; and if 3 or more operators in the QSO, the callsign to which you are passing the QSO in order to mitigate doubling. Before unkeying continue pressing the PTT for an additonal 2 seconds to allow your transmission and the transcoding process to complete on the other digital modes. Release PTT. Other helpful operating hints Be aware of what your display is telling you. If an operator tries to break in a name or call might be seen momentarily on your display even if no voice is heard.\nBe patient and work together to pass the QSO to next speaker to avoid doubling.\nIf possible place hotspots at home QTH on a RJ45 connection.\nUse the Calibrate option in the hotspot software to set offset the best you can get it.\nBe particularly aware of keeping the PTT engaged during your transmission.\nD-STAR operators direct to repeater or on a hotspot must be on the Gateway. Contact us if you need assistance.\nIf there is a dropout mid sentence during a transmission, wait because it will probably come back if given a few seceonds.\nQuick keying will not get good results when on a Reflector or Repeater connected to a Reflector especially one that performs transcoding. Often other operators will miss the beginning and end of you transmission.\u0026#160;\u0026#x21a9;\u0026#xfe0e;\n","permalink":"/operating/","summary":"\u003ch2 id=\"5-step-operating-practice\"\u003e5 Step Operating Practice\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePausing between transmissions is \u0026ldquo;key\u0026rdquo; to reliable multimode digital voice communications on the multimode systems, particularly systems with repeaters like RadioSC\u003csup id=\"fnref:1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#fn:1\" class=\"footnote-ref\" role=\"doc-noteref\"\u003e1\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/sup\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQSOs that adhere to the following practice will make QSOs better for all operators and enhance communication.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter the transmitting Operator completes a transmission,\npause 2 seconds.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter the 2 second pause, PTT and continue pressing PTT for 2 seconds before speaking. This allows the other digital modes and the transcoder to \u0026ldquo;engage.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter completing your transmission say \u0026ldquo;over\u0026rdquo; or \u0026ldquo;back to you,\u0026rdquo; and if 3 or more operators in the QSO, the callsign to which you are passing the QSO in order to mitigate doubling.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBefore unkeying continue pressing the PTT for an additonal 2 seconds to allow your transmission and the transcoding process to complete on the other digital modes.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease PTT.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"other-helpful-operating-hints\"\u003eOther helpful operating hints\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe aware of what your display is telling you.  If an operator tries to break in a name or call might be seen momentarily on your display even if no voice is heard.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Multimode Operating Practice"},{"content":"Nick Gilliam, KF5CJG, Network Server/Reflector Developer/Admin\nMike White, N4OBR, Tower Site Admin (KR4CHS)\nHoward Germroth, WW4HG, Web site Develop/Admin\nRay Mustafa, WA2NBG, Tower Site Admin, Testing\nRick Waterfield, N1RCW, AllStar Developer and Admin\nChip Swett, KB1QU, Hilton Head Island Group Admin \u0026amp; Facilitator, Net Manager\nMike Abbott, KK4MA, Sumter Tower Site Admin (W4GL)\nEddie King, N4HEK, Hilton Head Island/Bluffton Tower Site Admin\n","permalink":"/contact/","summary":"\u003cp\u003eNick Gilliam, KF5CJG, Network Server/Reflector Developer/Admin\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMike White, N4OBR, Tower Site Admin (KR4CHS)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoward Germroth, WW4HG, Web site Develop/Admin\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRay Mustafa, WA2NBG, Tower Site Admin, Testing\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRick Waterfield, N1RCW, AllStar Developer and Admin\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChip Swett, KB1QU, Hilton Head Island Group Admin \u0026amp; Facilitator, Net Manager\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMike Abbott, KK4MA, Sumter Tower Site Admin (W4GL)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEddie King, N4HEK, Hilton Head Island/Bluffton Tower Site Admin\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Team"},{"content":"RadioSC Composition Key Features Hardware Transcoding: Our system uses dedicated hardware (DVMEGA DVStick 30) to ensure high-quality audio when moving between D-STAR (AMBE) and other modes.\nUniversal Reflector (URF): Based on the modern urfd architecture, allowing A-Z module flexibility, up to 26 channels per reflector.\nAnalog-Digital Bridge: Direct integration with Allstar and Echolink ensures that legacy analog repeaters and operators with their own Allstar devices can participate in the digital conversation.\nM17 Support: We are proud supporters of the M17 Project, offering a fully open-source digital path for hams who prefer non-proprietary protocols.\nReflector The Hub of the RadioSC system is our Universal Reflector, URF517. URF517 runs the 2urfd Reflector software.\nURF517 has two trancoders on Module/Channel A, one for transmit and one for receive, allowing D-STAR, YSF, DMR, and M17 to have QSOs (P25 and NXDN could also be activated if needed). DMR and YSF can commuicate on other channels since they use the same CODEC (so a hardware transcoder is not required).\nIcomGateway Our first D-STAR repeater located at Awendaw, SC also connects to the reflector via the IcomGateway software.\nAllstar and Echolink Allstar provided connectivity for the 440 FM Repeater in Bluffton, SC as well as connectivity to URF517 and supports Echolink.\nM17 Reflector Our M17-517 Reflector, installed on a VPS, runs the mrefd reflector software.\nSome of our RadioSC Objectives Utilize Repeaters on the system - increase usage and have fun!\nFamiliarization of all the Digital modes, Allstar, and Echolink.\nProvide daily use and another backup resource for the South Carolina Low Country region.\nProvide mode-agnostic QSOs\nParticipate Multi Mode Net(s).\nProvide mentoring, a knowledge base, and support to all Amateur Radio Operators wishing to explore the digital modes.\n","permalink":"/about/","summary":"\u003ch2 id=\"radiosc-composition\"\u003eRadioSC Composition\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"key-features\"\u003eKey Features\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardware Transcoding\u003c/strong\u003e: Our system uses dedicated hardware (DVMEGA DVStick 30) to ensure high-quality audio when moving between D-STAR (AMBE) and other modes.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUniversal Reflector (URF)\u003c/strong\u003e: Based on the modern \u003ccode\u003eurfd\u003c/code\u003e architecture, allowing A-Z module flexibility, up to 26 channels per reflector.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnalog-Digital Bridge\u003c/strong\u003e: Direct integration with Allstar and Echolink ensures that legacy analog repeaters and operators with their own Allstar devices can participate in the digital conversation.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"About"}]