A Gateway is a standalone system, allowing access to the Amateur Radio Digital Network where there is no Digital Repeater available. A Gateway is not a Repeater but rather a simplex device that receives a digital signal and passes it to a DMR and D-Star network via the Internet.
A typical gateway requires a suitable computer to run the required gateway software and a radio to receive and transmit the signal to the station using it. Gateways are usually licensed to run low power. As little as 1w depending on the site and antenna used.
Like all gateways it will allow the use of one mode by one station at any time. DMR Gateways generally work on a single slot basis, normally on Slot 2, which is more than adequate for general and local use.
To access this DV Gateway you need a transceiver capable of operating on the 2m band. The radio must have a digital mode and the operator a valid Amateur Radio License.
What does it do?
- Allows access and routing through DMR networks (Brandmeister in The United Kingdom)
- Allows full use of the D-Star Network, REF, DCS, XRF and XLX reflectors