Rules
Exchange pictures “QSO pictures” through D-STAR modes, you have a chance to get a lot of points!
Call sign trophy will be given by drawing from among the operators who have earned 30 points or more and applied. With this rule, operators who exchange “QSO pictures” through D-STAR modes can aim for a lot of points, so the probability of winning the trophy increases much higher! In addition, all operators who submit approved logs will receive a certificate of participation. Enjoy communications using the ever-evolving D-STAR functions.
Detailed Rules
For the rules of D-STAR QSO Party 2024, please refer to the below.
Point Table
10 points | Picture received |
Exchange pictures by D-STAR data mode in addition to voice communication |
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5 points | Regular QSO |
Voice communication by D-STAR, either direct or via the repeater(s) Example: |
1 point | Reflector etc. | Any other voice communication using D-STAR protocol Example: ・ Voice communication using a reflector ・ Voice communication |
About image exchange
We recommend exchanging QSO images by utilizing the image transmission function in the IC-905/IC-705/IC-9700/ID-52/ID-50.
Details are explained in the "Image Transmission Function" page of the instruction manual, an overview is given below.
Prepare QSO images and place them on an SD memory card
Please refer to the following manual for the image transmission method.
IC-905/IC-705/IC-9700 | Image Transmission Function | https://www.icomjapan.com/support/manual/2159/ |
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ID-52A/ID-52E | ADVANCED MANUAL | https://www.icomjapan.com/support/manual/3412/ (Image Transmission Function Section 2 P2-5~) |
ID-50A/ID-50E | ADVANCED MANUAL | https://www.icomjapan.com/support/manual/3886/ (Image SHARE PICTURES FUNCTION Section 13 P13-1~) |
For models other thanIC-905/IC-705/IC-9700/ID-52A/ID-52E/ID-50A/ID-50E, the control software "RS-MS1A" and "RS-MS1I" for Android®/iOS® is required.Please download the software from the following link.
Please refer to the following manual for how to use the application.
RS-MS1A | |
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RS-MS1I |
For use with the ID-50A/E, you can use the picture transfer software "ST-ID50A"and"ST-ID50W" for image preparation and transfer to the radio.
You can also use the image cropping software "ST-4001A/I" and "ST-4001W" for image preparation and transfer to the radio.
Each can be downloaded from Google Play, Appstore, or Icom's website.
Please refer to the following manual for how to use the application.
ST-4001A/I | Operation Manual |
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ST-4001W | |
ST-ID50A | |
ST-ID50W |
Make a QSO by voice and confirm that the other station is able to receive and exchange images before transmitting.
Please make a QSO with the other station by voice beforehand to confirm that image exchange is possible before sending images. Be sure to attach the image received from the other station to the log as a record of the image exchange.
How to send the log
Please submit logs electronically as Excel files (via e-mail). Scanned paper copies are also accepted.
You can download a summary sheet for submission and an Excel sheet for logging from the link below.
Send to E-mail : D-Star.QSOPARTY_LOG@IcomAmerica.com
Log Submission Deadline :January 21st, 2025 23:59 UTC
Please refer to the agreement that can be downloaded on the next page for details regarding information, submission deadlines, etc.