D-Star Clubs and Digital Radio Associations

Connect with local and regional D-Star clubs to share knowledge, participate in events, and utilize digital repeater systems.

Andrea
Reviewed by • Digital Media & Ham Radio Outreach Specialist • March 2026

D-Star clubs bring together operators interested in Icom's digital voice and data mode. These groups often manage and maintain D-Star repeaters, providing local and wide-area digital voice coverage for their members. Hams use D-Star for local QSOs, linking to other repeaters worldwide, and participating in nets, making it a versatile mode for various amateur radio activities.

Many D-Star clubs, like the Central Ohio Digital Interconnect Group (W8DIG) or the Philadelphia Digital Radio Association, focus on experimenting with digital communications and supporting their local D-Star infrastructure. Operators can find information on specific repeater systems, club meeting schedules, and resources for getting started with D-Star operation. These clubs are key for expanding D-Star coverage and helping hams get on the air with this digital voice mode.

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  • IRC D-STAR
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    IRC D-STAR
    Independent Radio Club's D-STAR repeater system
  • K2DIG - Digital Interconnect Group New York City
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    K2DIG - Digital Interconnect Group New York City
    K2DIG D-Star Homepage for information on NY City and Metro area D-Star Amateur Radio Systems.
  • NARRI Nevada Amateur Radio Repeaters
    No votes
    NARRI Nevada Amateur Radio Repeaters
    promote the development of amateur radio repeaters under the provisions of 47CFR Part 97 including, but may not be limited to, those linked via the internet, for personal enjoyment, public service during emergencies and natural disaster
  • W3OI Radio Club
    5.0/5 (1)
    W3OI Radio Club
    Lehigh Valley Amateur Radio Club
  • W5GAD Jefferson Amateur Radio Club
    No votes
    W5GAD Jefferson Amateur Radio Club
    Jefferson Amateur Radio Club JARC was originally founded in 1956. We're located just outside of New Orleans, Louisiana in the suburb of Metairie
  • W7MOT
    5.0/5 (2)
    W7MOT — AA7OO
    MARCA Inc. (W7MOT) is an Arizona-based 501.c.3 non-profit amateur radio club. It maintains 24 repeaters, hosts Field Day, FMT contests, and promotes
    Club W7mot Us DigitalHF
  • W8DC GRARA
    4.5/5 (2)
    W8DC GRARA
    Home page for the grand rapids amateur radio association web site
  • W8DIG Central Ohio Digital Interconnect Group
    5.0/5 (1)
    W8DIG Central Ohio Digital Interconnect Group
    Group of dedicated amateur radio enthusiasts who want to further digital modes of communication in the central Ohio area. We have been active in packet, APRS, VOIP and are now proud to provide D-Star digital voice and data connectivity.
  • W9ICE
    5.0/5 (1)
    W9ICE
    Ham amateur radio club experimenters repeater vhf contest indianapolis, carmel indiana, irlp ice D-Star