D-STAR Data Software D-Chat

d*Chat: A simple D-Star keyboard to keyboard chat application for Windows by NJ6N.

Using HyperTerm or other terminal emulators for simple keyboard to keyboard chatting works, but almost every single character you type is sent independently and immediately which is inefficient and makes it impossible to correct mistakes before they are sent.

d*Chat is a Windows based keyboard to keyboard communication application that uses the D-STAR "DV" data capability. d*Chat is used to enable text-based communication between multiple stations on a simplex frequency or through a repeater. D-STAR Chat Features

    * Enables text based communications between multiple stations simultaneously.
    * Works on simplex channel, through a repeater, or through the gateway network.
    * Works with ALL current ICOM D-STAR radios
    * Simple Installation
    * Can Send Periodic QST message at specified interval.
    * Filters GPS data from the message stream.
    * Provides 7 "quick send" text message memory buffers.
    * Random Delay feature helps avoid collisions on active channels.
    * Bulletin-send feature sends text files with variable pause between lines.
    * Timestamps can be enabled for RX and/or TX
    * Optional audible alert for incoming messages.
    * Font colors and type are customizable.
    * Simple re-transmission of last line sent.
    * Customizable Logo and Title Text
    * Settings may be saved to configuration file.

It can be obtained from here. http://nj6n.com/dstar/dstar_chat.html