Key Features:

• The D-STAR protocol uses less bandwidth than analog modes while still providing better audio quality for the same signal strength.
• D-STAR supports sending digital voice and low-speed data (like callsigns or text messages) simultaneously.
• The D-STAR protocol can be used across various amateur radio bands, including HF, VHF, UHF, and microwave frequencies.
• D-STAR radios can switch seamlessly between digital and analog modes.
• Using Internet-connected D-STAR Gateways, calls can be made literally anywhere in the world.
• D-STAR also has a refined calling system. A large onboard database allows a D-STAR user to look up nearby repeaters and can lookup users by callsign directly on the radio which makes roaming much easier for practiced users.

More D-STAR

D-STAR is a popular digital mode and plenty of repeaters can be found throughout the country.

D-STAR users must be licensed amateurs and registered with the D-STAR network. All that's needed is a callsign and an email address.
Once registered local D-STAR repeaters can be accessed. To use the D-STAR network requires registering with a D-STAR Gateway. Gateway registration is only required once. The registration information will be propagated throughout the D-STAR network.