Episode 626 • • 30:00 - 35:46
626: Preemptive Prosecution
D-Star Digital Technology and Amateur Radio Social Networking
D-Star (Digital Smart Technologies for Amateur Radio) is presented as a high-quality digital voice and data protocol that allows for global addressability and routing. Developed by ICOM, the technology enables 128 kilobit data connections and direct call-sign addressing, functioning as a non-commercial social network for licensed operators. The protocol's ability to send simultaneous text and voice data is highlighted as a significant advancement for the hobby.