In order to use the D-Star network (US Trust and ircDDB) there are two things that you need to do. You can use a local repeater without registering to either network but if you want to take advantage of the networking features, you need to complete the US Trust registration (for DPlus and XRF gateways) and the ircDDB CCS7 registration (for DCS gateways).
** With the new DCS reflectors using CCS7, YOU MUST register for a CCS7 ID or your audio will not traverse the network!
1. First is to register your call sign to US Trust. This server is located in Salem, New Hampshire.
To do this, follow this link:
https://k1hro.dstargateway.org/Dstar.do
◊ For a complete screen by screen US Trust registration and terminal configuration, follow this link : Screen by Screen US Trust Registration and Configuration
2. Second is to register for a CCS7 ID so you can use the ircDDB network (xreflectors).
To do this, follow the link below.
https://www.radioid.net/register#!
3. Here is where you can check to see if you are registered to the US Trust network.
https://wb1gof.dstargateway.org/cgi-bin/dstar-regcheck
4. Here is where you can check to see if you are registered in the DMR / CCS7 network.