XRF013 Multi-Access D-STAR Reflector
REF013 is Australia's first open source D-STAR (dExtra) reflector, located in a data centre in Adelaide, Australia. XRF013 is intended to carry Australian based D-STAR reflector traffic, alongside the two DPlus reflectors, and to allow D-STAR gateways and DV Dongle users registered on different trust servers to communicate. All D-STAR Gateways, DV Dongle users and Hotspots, regardless of which trust server you're registered on are welcome to link to XRF013 A, B or C. Future devices based on D-STAR, that are accepted on the general dExtra network will also be welcome on XRF013.
There are a few things to keep in mind when linking to XRF013. For the most part, we keep an open policy. However, please take note of a couple of things.
XRF013 is open to users and gateways registered on either the K5TIT trust server, or the Multi-Trust network of trust servers. However, some users, particularly if registered after early 2010 may find they're unable to connect. This is because the access database is currently being maintained manually, and newer registrations won't be present. If you find you're not able to access XRF013, then please drop me an email at vk3jed@vkradio.com .
To connect to XRF013, you need to be using a gateway which is running the dExtra add-on software, or the D-STAR Hotpoint software and a DV Dongle. All relevant software can be downloaded from http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pcrepeatercontroller . These software options are particularly suitable for people who are experimenting with home brewed D-STAR gateways.
The following port allocations apply for XRF013. They are:
XRF013 A - Experimental, all Gateways, Dongles and Hotspots welcome. Non D-STAR devices may be connected, only with prior permission on a case by case basis.
XRF013 B - General Use, all Gateways, Dongles and Hotspots welcome.
XRF013 C - General Use, all Gateways, Dongles and Hotspots welcome.
Current non D-STAR devices permitted on XRF013 A are:
No non D-STAR devices currently have permission to use XRF013 A.
Both data applications (e.g. D-RATS) and voice operation are welcome on all ports.
Nets are welcome on all ports. For everyone's benefit, please drop me an email (vk3jed@vkradio.com), with the time of your net and the port used, so I can list it here. This will minimise the risk of double booking, and allow others to find your net.
Current nets known to be operating on XRF013 A:
No nets are currently known to be using XRF013 A.
Current nets known to be operating on XRF013 B:
No nets are currently known to be using XRF013 B.
Current nets known to be operating on XRF013 C:
No nets are currently known to be using XRF013 C.
This applies to systems such as Dstar Hotpoint, rtpDir and other systems capable of bridging analogue or other non D-STAR sources to D-STAR. This also includes setups such as a D-STAR radio connected back to back with an FM radio, or a D-STAR radio linked to a non D-STAR data network (e.g. packet). These non D-STAR sources are not permitted on XRF013 B or XRF013 C at any time. This is to preserve the end to end integrity of D-STAR's integrated voice and data capability, as well as callsign based identification. This also protects Australian Gateway owners from accidental licence breaches caused by Foundation licensees being retransmitted on D-STAR frequencies.
Non D-STAR voice and/or data devices may be permitted on XRF013 A, ONLY after requesting use of the system, and only after I am satisfied that reasonable measures have been taken to protect the D-STAR users from both performance issues and accidental licence breaches. To request use of XRF013 A for your non D-STAR experiments, please drop me an email at vk3jed@vkradio.com .
That's the most important rule. Have fun and respect all users of the system. :)