ham radio system

What is D-STAR?D-STAR is a new ham radio system which offers digital voice and data communication. It connects repeater sites over microwave links and the Internet and forms a wide area ham radio network. The DSTAR system provides a new capability and functionality to the ham radio world and increases the efficiency of emergency communications.What can the D-STAR system do?128kbps digital data and 4.8kbps digital voice communication The D-STAR system provides not only digital voice (DV mode) communication but also digital data transmission (DD mode). It can exchange various data files such as graphics, images, etc, at 128kbps.Your voice and data can reach further than everMultiple repeater links by radio and the Internet provide long distance communication to virtually anywhere.Internet application availableThe D-STAR system uses the TCP/IP protocol, so when connected with a PC, web, e-mail and other Internet applications are available.