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New Ham Net Scheduling Change
Please note this important schedule change for the New Ham Net.
Beginning Sept. 3, 2025, the New Ham Net will take place on the FIRST WEDNESDAY of each Month. Join Us!
To avoid conflicts with other club activities and to space our regularly scheduled DVRA events out more evenly,
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Wires-X and how it is best utilized for DVRA members
In this month’s Repeater Talk article, we will focus on the topic of Wires-X and how it is best utilized for all members enjoyment and maximum benefit.
The DVRA activated Wires-X in February of 2016 on our 440 machine. With the HRI interface box located at the W2ZQ shack and very limited internet connectivity,
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Public Repeater Access
We operate two open repeaters for the use of licensed amateurs that are coordinated with surrounding machines and offer reliable communications in the greater Mercer county area and nearby areas. We welcome licensed amateurs to take advantage of these resources in a responsible manner while observing good operating practices.
VHF DUAL MODE,…
Aug 2018 Repeater Talk
featuredNew repeaters have arrived – KC2TGM Mark has come through again for the DVRA ! Yaesu is offering their newest and redesigned DR2X Repeater to promote the latest features and improved design. These new machines will be Installed in July.
For more information on the new DR2X Repeater check out the Yaesu webpage
AMS Comes to W2ZQ 2 Meter Repeater –
When Yaesu introduced the Fusion Digital radios and repeaters,
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Jul 2018 Repeater Talk – Yaesu System Fusion
In this Repeater Talk article we will focus on the topic of Wires-X and how the DVRA is taking part in the expansion of this exciting feature of Yaesu System Fusion.
Many UHF/VHF users have long lamented the limitations of line of sight communications that are the norm – well with the exception of tropospheric propagation or other atmospheric phenomenon’s.
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Jun 2018 Repeater Talk – A few words about nets
In this Repeater Talk article we will focus on the topic of Nets and how the DVRA is pioneering the use of Digital Technologies.
The beginning of the year 2016 found the DVRA kicking off a new DIGITAL net. But before we dive into the new net we should touch on the general concept of Nets.
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Dec 2015 Repeater Talk
This months Repeater Talk article we will focus on the year in recap and looking forward to the coming of 2016!
The beginning of the year 2015 found the DVRA with two coordinated pairs one for UHF and the other for VHF, dated equipment, a back-up tower in use for 2 meters and a 440 machine that was out of service!
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Nov 2015 Repeater Talk
This months Repeater Talk article we will focus on the recent success of our Yaesu System Fusion Repeaters. Since it’s such a monumental success for the Club – let’s quickly revisit our most recent announcement regarding the W2ZQ 442.650 machine.
The long awaited and much anticipated reactivation,
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DVRA 440 System Fusion Repeater On the Air
The long awaited and much anticipated reactivation, relocation and refurbishment of the DVRA 440 repeater is complete. Lots of hard work went into this happening. Thanks are in order:
- Don Train of Train Towers and his team of Russ and Ryan did a great job of installing a new antenna.
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