This is the second in a series of three planned articles discussing the modification of Yaesu DR-1X repeaters for solid, link-ready analog FM or as a multi-mode digital voice repeater. The planned articles are: Yaesu DR-1X Repeater Modifications: Common Concerns DR-1X Repeater Mods for Analog + Allstar DR-1X Repeater Mods…
The XLX Multiprotocol Reflector has a nice web-based dashboard that is also the linchpin of having your reflector registered in the XLX database. This guide helps ensure that your reflector number is secure and the hash key is not lost.
Directions for building a complete, production-ready transcoding XLX reflector on a Raspberry Pi
The video below takes advantage of stereo audio – you can play it fine on your phone but it will sound better with headphones or PC speakers, Update 1/17/2020: Audio recordings of the contest are now available here. Note: This is the first-run provisional score before double-checking and validation. Total…
How to convert a Yaesu DR-1X repeater to a multi-mode digital repeater that supports D-STAR, YSF, DMR, P25, and NXDN
First Published: December 23, 2019Last Update: December 31, 2019 This is the first in a series of three planned articles discussing the modification of Yaesu DR-1X repeaters for solid, link-ready analog FM or as a multi-mode digital voice repeater. The planned articles are: Introduction This article will cover various considerations…
WTF is pleased to announce the public availability of the Megalink Reflector for the D-STAR radio system. See the Megalink Reflector services page for more information. The dashboard is available at https://xlx.megalink.network.
KE8LDH is repaired and back on the air as of November 9, 2019. At least the preamp and possibly the RX radio both had issues. The preamp was removed for rebuild and the radio was replaced. The system is back online. Output is 18W into the duplexer with the new…
The KE8LDH repeater in Akron is currently having problems with the receive radio. A new radio is being prepared and should be installed in a few weeks. Consider the site down under further notice. Please note that the transmit radio still works and you can still hear traffic on that…
The following is the claimed but not official score WW8TF/Rover submitted to the contest: Total Points Claimed: 29,575 Here’s how that breaks down: Station Call: WW8TF/Rover Hours Operated: 6 QSO Points: 985 QSO Points * Counties (15) * 2 Rover: 29,550 Add 25 Rover Bonus Points: 29,575
