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Winnipeg Digital Repeater Group Inc. The Winnipeg Digital Repeater Group Inc., founded August 2, 2011, is dedicated to providing Amateur Radio Operators access to the new world of D-Star technology and was “On-The Air” October 22, 2011. D-Star Repeater VE4WDR VHF/UHF/1.2 Gig.
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Winnipeg Digital Repeater Group Inc. The Winnipeg Digital Repeater Group Inc., founded August 2, 2011, is dedicated to providing Amateur Radio Operators access to the new world of D-Star technology and was “On-The Air” October 22, 2011 D-Star RepeaterVE4WDR VHF/UHF/1.2 Gig
VE4WDR is on 55 Nassau Street 2 m 4-Bay Folded Dipole 70 cm 4-Bay Folded Dipole 1.2 Gig Omni
VE4WDR System Module A – Mode “D” ID RP-2D 1.2 Gihz Local Date Repeater 1248.300 Data Module B – Mode “V” ID RP-4000V UHF Digital Voice Repeater / Duplexer / Filter 444.575+ DV 30 Watts Module C – Mode “V” ID RP-2000V VHF Digital Voice Repeater / Duplexer 145.490+ DV 30 Watts ID 2C Repeater Controller Power Supply Rack Mounted Computer running the Linux CentOS 5 & Gateway software Internet Access to the D-Star Gateway
VE4WDR Operates As A System Module A is 1.2 Ghz Data Module B is 70 cm Digital Voice Module C is 2 m Digital Voice
Programming Your Radio UR: “Call of the station, node or reflector you are calling” Using the memory fields in your radio you can program call signs, repeaters or reflectors for quick access.
Programming Your Radio UR: “Call of the station, node or reflector you are calling” R1: “Call of the local repeater node you are calling from”
Programming Your Radio UR: “Call of the station, node or reflector you are calling” R1: “Call of the local repeater node you are calling from” R2: “Call of a destination repeater on your local gateway”
Programming Your Radio UR: “Call of the station, node or reflector you are calling” R1: “Call of the local repeater node you are calling from” R2: “Call of a destination repeater on your local gateway” MY: “Your own Call Sign”
Programming Your Radio UR:CQCQCQ “Use preset call signs/reflectors/unlink commands memories to easily set the UR field to desired destination system/call sign” “Check your manual for instructions resetting the UR field to CQCQCQ” RX-CS “Pressing the RX-CS button on your keypad places the last received call sign into the UR: Field for ease in replying”
Programming Your Radio For Local Use VE4WDR UHF 444.575+DV(No Gateway Access) UR:CQCQCQ R1:VE4WDR B R2:NOT USE* MY:VE4MAB
Programming Your Radio For Local Use VE4WDR VHF 145.490+DV(No Gateway Access) UR:CQCQCQ R1:VE4WDR C R2:NOT USE* MY:VE4MAB
Accessing the VE4WDR Gateway Requires Special Programming Using the D-Star Calculator on-line at www.dstarinfo.com/dstar-web-calculator.aspx Will provide you with the information to connect you with any D-Star repeater in the world!
Programming Your Radio For Gateway Use VE4WDR UHF 444.575+DV UR:CQCQCQ R1:VE4WDR B R2:VE4WDR G MY:VE4MAB
Programming Your Radio For Gateway Use VE4WDR VHF 145.490+DV UR:CQCQCQ R1:VE4WDR C R2:VE4WDR G MY:VE4MAB
VE4MAB’s Radio UHF UR:CQCQCQ R1:VE4WDR B R2:VE4WDR C MY:VE4MAB Local Cross Band ProgrammingVE4MAB on UHF talks to VE4GWB on VHF VE4GWB’s Radio VHF UR:CQCQCQ R1:VE4WDR C R2:VE4WDR B MY:VE4GWB
VE4MAB’s Radio UHF UR:VE4WDR__ R1:VE4WDR B R2:VE4WDR G MY:VE4MAB Local Simulcast ProgrammingVE4MAB on UHF talks to Port B and Port C In The UR: Field, enter VE4WDR and 2 spaces. You connect with both Ports B and C
VE4GWB’s Radio UHF UR:VE4BAW R1:VE4WDR B R2:VE4WDR G MY:VE4GWB Call Sign RoutingVE4GWB on UHF Calls VE4BAW who is ????? Garth programs VE4BAW into UR:VE4BAW and makes his call
Geoff in Texas hears the call and presses RX-CS to program VE4GWB into UR:VE4GWB and makes his call Call Sign RoutingVE4GWB on UHF talks to VE4BAW in Texas VE4BAW’s Radio VHF UR:VE4GWB R1:ND5N C R2:ND5N G MY:VE4BAW
VE4GWB’s Radio UHF UR:VE4BAW R1:VE4WDR B R2:VE4WDR G MY:VE4GWB Call Sign RoutingVE4GWB on UHF talks to VE4BAW in Texas VE4BAW’s Radio VHF UR:VE4GWB R1:ND5N C R2:ND5N G MY:VE4BAW
UHF Example UR:VA7DIGCL Repeater call sign, Port, Link R1:VE4WDR B R2:VE4WDR G MY:<Your Call> Key up, identify your call and port, unkey. When you hear “Remote System is Linked”, reset to UR:CQCQCQ then use the link DPlus Gateway Repeater LinkingLinking VE4WDR Port B with VA7DIG Port C
UHF Example UR:REF014CL Repeater call sign, Port, Link R1:VE4WDR B R2:VE4WDR G MY:<Your Call> Key up, identify your call and port, unkey. When you hear “Remote System is Linked”, reset to UR:CQCQCQ UR:CQCQCQ then use the reflector DPlus Gateway Reflector LinkingLinking VE4WDR Port B with Reflector 14
UHF Example UR: U Seven spaces and U R1:VE4WDR B R2:VE4WDR G MY:<Your Call> Key up and the system will unlink. Reset to UR:CQCQCQ for local gateway use DPlus Gateway Repeater/Reflector LinkingUnlinking VE4WDR Port B from Repeater/Reflector
VE4GWB’s Radio UHF UR:/ND5N C R1:VE4WDR B R2:VE4WDR G MY:VE4GWB Repeater Node RoutingVE4GWB on UHF talks to VE4BAW in Texas Garth knows where Geoff is and programs /ND5N C into UR:/ND5N C and makes his call
Geoff in Texas hears the call and presses RX-CS to program /VE4WDR B into UR:/VE4WDR B and makes his call Repeater Node RoutingVE4GWB on UHF talks to VE4BAW in Texas VE4BAW’s Radio VHF UR:/VE4WDR B R1:ND5N C R2:ND5N G MY:VE4BAW
VE4GWB’s Radio UHF UR:/ND5N C R1:VE4WDR B R2:VE4WDR G MY:VE4GWB Repeater Node RoutingVE4GWB on UHF talks to VE4BAW in Texas VE4BAW’s Radio VHF UR:/VE4WDR B R1:ND5N C R2:ND5N G MY:VE4BAW
UHF Example UR:XRF021BO Repeater call sign, Port, Link R1:VE4WDR B R2:VE4WDR G MY:<Your Call> Key up, identify your call and port, unkey. When you hear the reflector is linked, reset to UR:CQCQCQ then use the reflector Free Star Reflector LinkingLinking VE4WDR Port B with Reflector XRF021
UHF Example UR: X Seven spaces and X R1:VE4WDR B R2:VE4WDR G MY:<Your Call> Key up and the system will unlink. Reset to UR:CQCQCQ for local gateway Free Star Reflector LinkingUnlinking VE4WDR Port B from XRF021
UHF Example UR:VE4WDR E Repeater call sign, Echo Command R1:VE4WDR B R2:VE4WDR G MY:<Your Call> Key up, identify your call and say your test. Unkey and your test will be played back to you. Reset to UR:CQCQCQ for local use Some other Cool Stuff On VE4WDRDo An “Echo Test”
UHF Example UR:VE4WDR I Repeater call sign, Status Command R1:VE4WDR B R2:VE4WDR G MY:<Your Call> Key up, identify your call. Unkey and the link status will be read back to you. Reset to UR:CQCQCQ for local use Some other Cool Stuff On VE4WDRLink Status Check
Some other Cool Stuff On VE4WDRLink Status Check and Last Heard Stationshttps://VE4WDR.dstargateway.org/
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The DV Dongle Access PointFor Gateway Access Using Your Radio Through Your Computer http://www.dvapdongle.com/DV_Access_Point_Dongle/Home.html
Gateway Access On VE4WDR Is Granted To and Supported By Members Of TheWinnipeg Digital Repeater Group Inc. Membership applications are available to join the Winnipeg Digital Repeater Group For more information, to join on-line, and to register on the VE4WDR Gateway visit www.ve4wdr.org Special Thanks to Micro-Hightech and CJNU