EchoLink

On April 18th, DMR-MARC, announced the launch of a new DMR development environment called the “DMR Sandbox” for anyone wishing to develop new features or applications specifically for ham radio DMR use. This is an important step for DMR-MARC and the ham radio DMR community as a whole, as it …

On November 30, 2013, the VA3XPR analog FM repeater will be making the switch to Digital Mobile Radio (DMR) operation, making VA3XPR an all DMR repeater system. Since it’s launch in September 2011, the analog FM repeater has provided a valuable service to the ham radio community in the downtown …

New to amateur radio or looking for a refresher on the use of IRLP and EchoLink, the predominant VoIP technologies that have revolutionized amateur radio? If so, then you need to join the IRLP & EchoLink Made Easy presentation on August 14, 2013 @ 9:00pm ET on the VA3XPR analog …

Feeling a little intimidated about using IRLP? Having trouble getting EchoLink to work on your home PC? Interested to learn about all the cool nets and discussion topics available through both of these applications? If so, then don’t miss the IRLP & EchoLink Made Easy tutorial on the VA3XPR repeater. …

So it’s Friday night, you’re all dressed-up but have nowhere to go? Then why not check into an IRLP net! Not sure what nets are going on that evening? Well, look no further than the VA3XPR VA3XPR Calendar to find a net that suits your mood. Be it the WIN …

Say hello to the newest addition to the VA3XPR repeater family! This Motorola MSF5000 110 watt UHF repeater, which is identical to the one used for VA3XPR, was one of the many treasures found at the 2012 Dayton Hamvention. It has made the long journey back to Toronto to provide …

Are you one of those fortunate hams who are just a hop skip and a jump from the VA3XPR repeater? Can you actually see the repeater site from your QTH? If the answer is yes and you have a high-speed Internet connection that you’d be willing to donate a few …