Welcome to WD4HIM.com, I am re-doing the web site, will take some time learning this Blog Software (Wordpress). It’s got some nice features, the problem is finding a theme that is able to conform to my original site the best. Some are better than others. I like this one as I can arrange existing graphics, etc, we’ll see how it goes may just stick to the old way of doing things if this doesn’t work out.
To go to the old site click or copy this link:
http://www.wd4him.com/index.html
Keep checking back I hope to freshen things up make it a little more up to date with new topics and some of the old stuff which is still current and changing like the D-STAR stuff.
73,
Bruce wd4him.
This site is dedicated to a few of my hobbies like Amateur Radio (aka Ham Radio), CB Radio, Shortwave listening, Radio Control (planes,helicopters,etc.), Ram Trucks and Motorcycles. Sounds like a lot but it keeps me out of trouble! Oh, cannot forget the Saltwater Reef Tank Project. Setup was recently completed, still a work in process but you can view it here: 70G Reef Tank or Here on this site for the same live video when available.
The LATEST NEWS is to the W4AES Repeater here in Orlando Florida on 444.125 Mhz, which now has more Internet linking capability with the addition of an IRLP node 4576 courtesy of AF2M to replace my node 4904 which is down. Also HT coverage has been improved with the addition of a new antenna, dual bandpass filter and pre-amp.
As of 6-26-09 the W4AES 440 DSTAR module has been separated from the KJ4MMC 2 meter and 1.2 G stack and moved to a new home downtown Orlando along with a frequency change to 443.625MHz.
Now the 2 meter antenna can be moved to the top of the tower in place of the UHF so they don’t have to be so close to each other. The 2 meter module is now back on the air with an active gateway. The callsign is now KJ4MMC (Mickey Mouse Club) due to being on a different IP address than W4AES UHF. Coverage is much better on W4AES 443.625 repeater. 1.2 is not active at this time. All have Internet Gateway access.
Follow W4AES and KJ4MMC on Twitter for recent updates and changes.
Feel free to use the W4AES & KJ4MMC D-STAR digital repeater and analog repeaters, IRLP or Echolink during your visit to Orlando Florida. Both are open for general use and linking is allowed on all of them. The VHF port of the KJ4MMC D-STAR repeater is usually connected 24 hours to REF001C, the UHF port B of W4AES is normally available for linking. The analog repeater is usually available for linking also. Feel free to drop the links if needed. Visit the W4AES Repeaters page for more info and pictures of the W4AES repeater installation.
