Winnipeg Digital Repeater Group Inc .
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Winnipeg Digital Repeater Group Inc.
D-Star Repeater
VE4WDRVHF/UHF/1.2 Gig
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
VE4WDR is on 55 Nassau Street
2 m 4-Bay Folded Dipole
70 cm 4-Bay Folded Dipole
1.2 Gig Omni
With A Great Bird’s Eye View of Winnipeg
VE4WDR SystemModule A – Mode “D” ID RP-2D 1.2 Gihz Local Date Repeater 1248.300 Data
Module B – Mode “V” ID RP-4000VUHF Digital Voice Repeater / Duplexer / Filter444.575+ DV 30 Watts
Module C – Mode “V” ID RP-2000VVHF Digital Voice Repeater / Duplexer145.490+ DV 30 Watts
ID 2C Repeater Controller
Power Supply
Rack Mounted Computerrunning 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!
D-Star Calculator on-line
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 RadioUHF
UR:CQCQCQ
R1:VE4WDR B
R2:VE4WDR C
MY:VE4MAB
Local Cross Band ProgrammingVE4MAB on UHF talks to VE4GWB on VHF
VE4GWB’s RadioVHF
UR:CQCQCQ
R1:VE4WDR C
R2:VE4WDR B
MY:VE4GWB
VE4MAB’s RadioUHF
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 RadioUHF
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 Texashears 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 RadioVHF
UR:VE4GWB
R1:ND5N C
R2:ND5N G
MY:VE4BAW
VE4GWB’s RadioUHF
UR:VE4BAW
R1:VE4WDR B
R2:VE4WDR G
MY:VE4GWB
Call Sign RoutingVE4GWB on UHF talks to VE4BAW in Texas
VE4BAW’s RadioVHF
UR:VE4GWB
R1:ND5N C
R2:ND5N G
MY:VE4BAW
UHF ExampleUR: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 ExampleUR:REF014CL Repeater call sign, Port, Link
R1:VE4WDR BR2:VE4WDR GMY:<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 ExampleUR: U Seven spaces and U
R1:VE4WDR BR2:VE4WDR GMY:<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 RadioUHF
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 Texashears 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 RadioVHF
UR:/VE4WDR B
R1:ND5N C
R2:ND5N G
MY:VE4BAW
VE4GWB’s RadioUHF
UR:/ND5N C
R1:VE4WDR B
R2:VE4WDR G
MY:VE4GWB
Repeater Node RoutingVE4GWB on UHF talks to VE4BAW in Texas
VE4BAW’s RadioVHF
UR:/VE4WDR B
R1:ND5N C
R2:ND5N G
MY:VE4BAW
UHF ExampleUR: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 ExampleUR: X Seven spaces and X
R1:VE4WDR BR2:VE4WDR GMY:<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 ExampleUR: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 ExampleUR: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 Stations
https://VE4WDR.dstargateway.org/
Where to get your D-Star Radios in Winnipeg??
The DV Dongle For Gateway AccessUsing Your Computer
http://www.dvdongle.com/DV_Dongle/Home.html
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 VE4WDRIs Granted To and Supported By Members Of The
Winnipeg Digital Repeater Group Inc.
Membership applications are available to join theWinnipeg Digital Repeater Group
For more information, to join on-line, and to registeron the VE4WDR Gateway visit
www.ve4wdr.org
Special Thanks to Micro-Hightech and CJNU