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Federal Way D-STAR Repeater Site

The club's Federal Way D-STAR repeater system is a full stack of Icom D-STAR repeater modules and supporting routers. Modules include a 2-meter, 70-centimeter, & 23-centimeter repeaters, and a 23-centimeter data module. Our D-STAR repeaters have a full-time gateway connection to the internet and to Reflector 035 (REF035). The internet gateway allows Federal Way area hams to talk to other hams throughout the world on their D-STAR capable handheld or mobile radios through our D-STAR repeater system. More DSTAR Information

What is D-STAR?

D-STAR, stands for Digital Smart Technologies for Amateur Radio and is a digital voice and data protocol designed for amateur radio. Developed by the Japan Amateur Radio League (JARL) in the late 1990s, it allows for digital communication at speeds of 4.8 kbps for voice and 128 kbps for data. D-STAR enables users to communicate over long distances and connect to various digital networks, enhancing the capabilities of amateur radio.

Weekly Nets

Feel free to join us on our weekly net that takes place on Sunday evenings at 7:30pm on 147.040 MHz FM repeater.

See below for weekly nets taking place on Reflector 035C and our D-STAR repeaters sponsored by the Washington Digital Radio Enthusiasts (WDRE) Amateur Radio Club.

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Federal Way Amateur Radio Club
P.O. Box 23415
Federal Way, WA 98093-3415

FWARC Analog FM Repeaters

147.040 Mhz, plus offset, PL=103.5
146.760 Mhz, minus offset, PL=103.5
442.950 Mhz, plus offset, PL=103.5
442.925 Mhz, plus offset, DCS 036

FWARC D-STAR Repeaters

146.840 Mhz, minus offset, WA7FW-C
443.850 MHz, plus offset, WA7FW-B
1290.100 MHz, minus offset, WA7FW-A
442.925 Mhz, plus offset, WA7DR-B

More DSTAR Information

WA7FW D-STAR Dashboard

WA7DR D-STAR Dashboard

REF035 Dashboard

D-STAR Calculator

D-STAR Reflectors

A D-STAR reflector connects multiple D-STAR repeaters and hotspots to a centralized audio-conferencing server. Acting as an audio conference bridge, the reflector allows transmissions to be rebroadcast across all connected repeaters and hotspots, effectively enabling wide-area communication among users. Each reflector is divided into modules (labeled A, B, C, & D), which function like individual conference rooms within the server. Repeaters and hotspots can link to a specific module, and all stations connected to the same module can hear and communicate with each other in real time. By linking to a common reflector module, users across different geographic regions can seamlessly communicate, making D-STAR reflectors an essential part of global amateur radio digital voice networking.

REF035A - Washington State Special Event Use, or upon request.

REF035B - Washington State General Use and Linking.
REF035C - Washington Digital Radio Enthusiasts ARC.
REF035D - Washington State Digital Data (D-Rats).
REF035E - Echo testing through the network.

Other D-STAR Reflectors

Weekly D-STAR Nets on REF035C

The Washington Digital Radio Enthusiasts Amateur Radio Club (WA7DRE) hosts their Morning Net on Reflector 035C every weekday at 7am. They also host a Saturday Night D-STAR Net on REF035C starting at 7pm. During these weekly nets, the FWARC's D-STAR repeaters are connected to REF035C.

Reflector 035C Nets
WDRE Morning Net - Every weekday at 7am
Saturday Night D-STAR Net - Saturdays at 7pm

(All times are Pacific)

The Washington Digital Radio Enthusiasts ARC's home is
Spokane Washington. For more information on the WDRE
please visit: Washington Digital Radio Enthusiasts

Federal Way D-STAR Repeaters

The central Federal Way D-STAR repeater system is a full stack of first generation Icom D-STAR repeaters consisting of a PR-2000V 2-meter repeater, PR-4000V 70cm repeater, and a PR-2V 23cm repeater, all controlled by a PR-2C repeater controller. We also have a RP-2D digital data module installed for high-speed data on 1.2 GHz.

More DSTAR Information

D-STAR Calculator