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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 VE 4 WDR VHF/UHF/1. 2 Gig

VE 4 WDR is on 55 Nassau Street 2 m Omni on the stand off 70 cm Omni on top 1. 2 Gig Omni on right

With A Great Bird’s Eye View of Winnipeg

VE 4 WDR System Module A – Mode “D” ID RP-2 D 1. 2 Gihz Local Date Repeater 1248. 300 Data Module B – Mode “V” ID RP-4000 V UHF Digital Voice Repeater / Duplexer / Filter 444. 575+ DV 30 Watts Module C – Mode “V” ID RP-2000 V VHF Digital Voice Repeater / Duplexer 145. 490+ DV 30 Watts ID 2 C Repeater Controller Power Supply Rack Mounted Computer running the Linux Cent. OS 5 & Gateway software Internet Access to the D-Star Gateway

VE 4 WDR 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” R 1: “Call of the local repeater node you are calling from”

Programming Your Radio UR: “Call of the station, node or reflector you are calling” R 1: “Call of the local repeater node you are calling from” R 2: “Call of a destination repeater on your local gateway”

Programming Your Radio UR: “Call of the station, node or reflector you are calling” R 1: “Call of the local repeater node you are calling from” R 2: “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 to place the last received call sign into the UR: Field for ease in replying”

Programming Your Radio For Local Use VE 4 WDR UHF 444. 575+DV (No Gateway Access) UR: CQCQCQ R 1: VE 4 WDR B R 2: NOT USE* MY: VE 4 MAB

Programming Your Radio For Local Use VE 4 WDR VHF 145. 490+DV (No Gateway Access) UR: CQCQCQ R 1: VE 4 WDR C R 2: NOT USE* MY: VE 4 MAB

Accessing the VE 4 WDR 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!

D-Star Calculator on-line

Programming Your Radio For Gateway Use VE 4 WDR UHF 444. 575+DV UR: CQCQCQ R 1: VE 4 WDR B R 2: VE 4 WDR G MY: VE 4 MAB

Programming Your Radio For Gateway Use VE 4 WDR VHF 145. 490+DV UR: CQCQCQ R 1: VE 4 WDR C R 2: VE 4 WDR G MY: VE 4 MAB

Local Cross Band Programming VE 4 MAB on UHF talks to VE 4 GWB on VHF VE 4 MAB’s Radio UHF UR: CQCQCQ R 1: VE 4 WDR B R 2: VE 4 WDR C MY: VE 4 MAB VE 4 GWB’s Radio VHF UR: CQCQCQ R 1: VE 4 WDR C R 2: VE 4 WDR B MY: VE 4 GWB

Local Simulcast Programming VE 4 MAB on UHF talks to Port B and Port C VE 4 MAB’s Radio UHF UR: VE 4 WDR__ R 1: VE 4 WDR B R 2: VE 4 WDR G MY: VE 4 MAB In The UR: Field, enter VE 4 WDR and 2 spaces. You connect with both Ports B and C

Call Sign Routing VE 4 GWB on UHF Calls VE 4 BAW who is ? ? ? VE 4 GWB’s Radio UHF UR: VE 4 BAW R 1: VE 4 WDR B R 2: VE 4 WDR G MY: VE 4 GWB Garth programs VE 4 BAW into UR: VE 4 BAW and makes his call

Call Sign Routing VE 4 GWB on UHF talks to VE 4 BAW in Texas Geoff in Texas hears the call and presses RX-CS to program VE 4 GWB into UR: VE 4 GWB and makes his call VE 4 BAW’s Radio VHF UR: VE 4 GWB R 1: ND 5 N C R 2: ND 5 N G MY: VE 4 BAW

Call Sign Routing VE 4 GWB on UHF talks to VE 4 BAW in Texas VE 4 GWB’s Radio UHF UR: VE 4 BAW R 1: VE 4 WDR B R 2: VE 4 WDR G MY: VE 4 GWB VE 4 BAW’s Radio VHF UR: VE 4 GWB R 1: ND 5 N C R 2: ND 5 N G MY: VE 4 BAW

DPlus Gateway Repeater Linking VE 4 WDR Port B with VA 7 DIG Port C UHF Example UR: VA 7 DIGCL R 1: VE 4 WDR B R 2: VE 4 WDR G MY: <Your Call> Repeater call sign, Port, Link 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 Reflector Linking VE 4 WDR Port B with Reflector 14 UHF Example UR: REF 014 CL R 1: VE 4 WDR B R 2: VE 4 WDR G MY: <Your Call> Repeater call sign, Port, Link Key up, identify your call and port, unkey. When you hear “Remote System is Linked”, reset to UR: CQCQCQ then use the reflector

DPlus Gateway Repeater/Reflector Linking Unlinking VE 4 WDR Port B from Repeater/Reflector UHF Example UR: U Seven spaces and U R 1: VE 4 WDR B R 2: VE 4 WDR G MY: <Your Call> Key up and the system will unlink. Reset to UR: CQCQCQ for local gateway use

Repeater Node Routing VE 4 GWB on UHF talks to VE 4 BAW in Texas VE 4 GWB’s Radio UHF UR: /ND 5 N C R 1: VE 4 WDR B R 2: VE 4 WDR G MY: VE 4 GWB Garth knows where Geoff is and programs /ND 5 N C into UR: /ND 5 N C and makes his call

Repeater Node Routing VE 4 GWB on UHF talks to VE 4 BAW in Texas Geoff in Texas hears the call and presses RX-CS to program /VE 4 WDR B into UR: /VE 4 WDR B and makes his call VE 4 BAW’s Radio VHF UR: /VE 4 WDR B R 1: ND 5 N C R 2: ND 5 N G MY: VE 4 BAW

Repeater Node Routing VE 4 GWB on UHF talks to VE 4 BAW in Texas VE 4 GWB’s Radio UHF UR: /ND 5 N C R 1: VE 4 WDR B R 2: VE 4 WDR G MY: VE 4 GWB VE 4 BAW’s Radio VHF UR: /VE 4 WDR B R 1: ND 5 N C R 2: ND 5 N G MY: VE 4 BAW

Free Star Reflector Linking VE 4 WDR Port B with Reflector XRF 021 UHF Example UR: XRF 021 BO R 1: VE 4 WDR B R 2: VE 4 WDR G MY: <Your Call> Repeater call sign, Port, Link 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 Linking Unlinking VE 4 WDR Port B from XRF 021 UHF Example UR: X R 1: VE 4 WDR B R 2: VE 4 WDR G MY: <Your Call> Seven spaces and X Key up and the system will unlink. Reset to UR: CQCQCQ for local gateway

Some other Cool Stuff On VE 4 WDR Do An “Echo Test” UHF Example UR: VE 4 WDR E R 1: VE 4 WDR B R 2: VE 4 WDR G MY: <Your Call> Repeater call sign, Echo Command 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 VE 4 WDR Link Status Check UHF Example UR: VE 4 WDR I R 1: VE 4 WDR B R 2: VE 4 WDR G MY: <Your Call> Repeater call sign, Status Command 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 VE 4 WDR Link Status Check and Last Heard Stations https: //VE 4 WDR. dstargateway. org/

Where to get your D-Star Radios in Winnipeg? ?

The DV Dongle For Gateway Access Using Your Computer http: //www. dvdongle. com/DV_Dongle/Home. html

The DV Dongle Access Point For Gateway Access Using Your Radio Through Your Computer http: //www. dvapdongle. com/DV_Access_Point_Dongle/Home. html

Gateway Access On VE 4 WDR Is Granted To and Supported By Members Of The Winnipeg 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 VE 4 WDR Gateway visit www. ve 4 wdr. org Special Thanks to Micro-Hightech and CJNU