Overview

D-RATS is a compilation of three individual programs:

1. D-RATS Communications Program:

A. Chat provides instant messaging type communications between D-RATS stations in a broadcast mode to all monitoring stations .

B. Broadcast Text File will send out a text file in broadcast mode to all monitoring stations .
C. Send File will send a file to a specific D-RATS Station .
D. Send Image will transmit an image file to an specific D-RATS Station.

E. Ping Station will transmit a QSL request to a specific D-RATS station. Upon receiving the request, the receiving station automatically responds with acknowledgment to the originating D-RATS station.

F. Auto QST will send a predetermined message at a user defined schedule to all D-RATS stations in a broadcast mode to all monitoring stations. These messages can include user generated text, executable files, text files, GPS location information, and Static D- RATS station location information.

G. Quick Messages allows users to compose and store short text messages for one click send in a broadcast mode to all monitoring stations.
H. Forms allows the user to send a pre-built memo form , radiogram, ics213, or user defined custom forms to a specific D-RATS Station. Once received, the form is time and date stamped and can be replied to, or printed as needed.

I. Call Sign Log will capture and record all other D-RATS station information including time and date and location (if the station is sending gps information).
H. Mapping provides a Geographical Interface to the GPS reporting capabilities of D-RATS and Icom Radios as well as provide for user customizable map points and overlays. (for some example overlays click here )

I. DPRS/APRS Reporting—D-RATS provides a useful information about download luxor mahjong means of reporting both Standard GPS and GPS-A strings simultaneously. Static position information can be input manually of an external GPS receiver input is accepted for mobile applications. (via AutoQST Messages) See the mapping detail page for more information

NOTE: D-RATS send information in two (2) ways:

broadcast mode to all monitoring stations - Broadcast Mode will send to all stations. In that it is a broadcast, reception is not guaranteed and no error correction is provided.

specific D-RATS Station - By sending to a specific D-RATS station, error correction is provided and delivery confirmation is provided.  When possible this is the most reliable way to transfer information via D-RATS.

 

2. Download Map Utility allows the user to download maps for their area of interest for offline use.

3. D-RATS Repeater Proxy Allows other users to connect to your D-RATS application via a network connection.

 

Download and Installation Instructions

To download the current release of  D-RATS:  Click Here

Setup guide Click Here 

Linux and Mac users  Click Here