Repeater Proxy Operation  

Adaptations for Emergency Services

The following scenario depicts a data network with no redundancy in place.

A typical network configuration under normal operating conditions

In this scenario one location has lost connectivity to find play mahjong the Wide Area Network (WAN). In order to bring this location back on net, a DSTAR/D-RATS link must be set up between locations. This requires some set up time and installation of the D-RATS client software on all network machines. While this is feasible, it is not recommended due to the amount of set up time (as much as several hours) The following adaptation refers to the use of a commercial third party web management solution for Emcomm called WEBEOC. D-RATS can provide an interface to such programs through the use of the D-RATS forms utility.

In the following scenario DSTAR radios have been installed at all locations and are tuned to either local simplex or repeater frequencies. Both systems run in tandem with the DSTAR/D-RATS system in dormancy until needed. D-RATS client software has already been installed and set up on all workstations prior to the event. Forms have been built that provide interface to any third party apps as needed.

Once a loss of WAN connectivity is noted, users switch to D-RATS and communicate as normal until such time as the WAN connectivity is re-established. Set up time is Zero.