• Current supporters for 2017:  VE6AMC, VE6CPK, VE6CPT, VE6BGZ, VE6VET, VE6ACR, VE6BJN, VE6EN, VE6TV, VE6PTE, VE6KTE, VE6ND, VE6EAH, VA6KRK, VA6AMD.
  
  
• Jul.27.17  There have been a number of changes to some of our Wildrose Network.  Please see WRN Repeaters for updates and changes.  Also check Dennis's PDF file for a complete list of updates.
  
  
• Jul.22.17  Please note that some hams have been using the VE6WRN-C module to link to reflectors and leaving them turned on.  The C-Band is mostly used for local activity and we don't want to occupy reflectors with local traffic.  Your welcome to use either the A or B modules to do your linking and please rememebr to unlink when done.
  
  
• May.15.17  If your looking for infoirmation and files for the new Icom 51A Plus2 and ID-4100 mobile they can all be found in the Wildrose support section.  Any new files or information I find will be added to the support section.
  
  
• May.13.17   ID-51A Plus2 (2)   ID-4100 Mobile   RS-MS3W    ICOM   INSide
  
  The newly released radios from ICOM have several exciting new features. Those features are enabled by and require G3 Gateway registration. Those new features will be enabled as soon as the Gateways convert to G3, which will then allow users to register another Terminal ID, as an “Access Point”. Until those conversions occur, the radios are functional as normal D-STAR user radios.
  
  Please note that VE6WRE repeater has been successfully converted to G3. Dale VE6CPK has put a lot of hours into getting this completed.  Testing is underway and once completed VE6WRN will also get the upgrade.  Stay tune as we once again test the new frontiers of ham radio.   .
  
  
• Ap.12.17  VE3EI recently passed away and our group will surely miss him.  Eric helped us get the first privately owned DStar repeater up in Canada in early 2007 when DStar was just getting off the ground.  Mike VE6AMC and myself Dale VE6CPK flew to Toronto to take the required course that Eric provided and approved us for the first private Dtar repeater and gateway to operate in Canada.  See CARDS.  Eric helped us many times over the years with updates and new gateway repeaters.  Let's hope DStar will continue to grow here in Canada without you Eric, you will be missed.  See Eric.
  
  
• Feb.29.17  Here is a PDF file explaing the use of elecronic devices in your vehicle for distracted driving in British Columbia. 
  
  
• Feb.21.17  (Dennis VE6BGZ) Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the water, ICOM has just announce their latest radio. The ID-4100A. Please see the attached ICOM brochure and RigPix.This radio apparently is the mobile compliment to the ID-51A-Plus2.  No price or available date.
  
  
• Feb.06.17  While it was nice to have the DStar repeater (VE6WRT) up and running on Hailstone Butte for a short time, today it was decided to turn it off as the voltage was not holding.  Watch for status updates as we approach spring.
  
  Jan.20.17  Here is a PDF file explaning the different DV modes we now use in Amateur radio. It explains and compares DStar, DMR and Fusion (C4FM) and shows some available hardware and its uses.  This PDF file comes to us from the Charlotte Digital Radio Group.
  Comparison of Amateur Radio DV
  Digital Voice Progress - 2016
  
  
• Jan.19.17  VE6WRO DStar Gateway computer callsign data base has been purged.  To continue using the DStar Trust Server you may have to re-register your call.  At this time VE6WRO is offline, you can register on VE6WRN if need be.  The following callsigns have been removed: VE6MAD, VE6GAZ, VE6OXZ, VE6RMB, VA6TKK, VA6YXG, VE7HUH, VY1XX, KI6PDN and N7MNK.
  

Wildrose Network News Archives from 2018

• Dec.29.18    D-STAR ONE Sparrow is now in orbit.  The first contact was confirmed by K4KDR and EU1SAT.  The world’s first D-Star message from space was recieved on 29.12.2018 by DK3WN.  Click on the image in the upper right hand corner of this page to learn more.

• Nov.01.18  Note that our coffee gathering has been suspended for now.  See Coffee Klatch link or click here.

• Nov.01.18  Note that VE6MPR is offline.  All park repeaters that are active will be stand-a-lone.  Also note that the DStar 1200 repeater has been removed and is now a FM repeater.

• Oct.06.18 The 1200 Meg DStar repeater has been removed.  No future plans are being considered at this time.  The VHF/UHF DStar will continue to operate as stand-a-lone repeaters for now.

• Jul.05.18  Please note that the gateway at VE6WRN was shut down on July 27, 2018.   Due to the fact that the gateway is seeing very little if any use these days and the on going cost to keep it running, it was recently decided to shut down the internet. 

• In this digital world It seems most DStar users are using Dongles of some sort so the need of a local gateway repeater is not required.  They are costly to maintain and require a internet connection and without the support of its users it is just not sustanable.

• VE6WRN was the first DStar repeater/gateway in Canada that was privately own and has been on the air since 2007 (See CARDS).  DStar and other digital modes have seen a lot of changes over the years and its unfortunate that these changes have had such an inpact on clubs and repeaters.  As many users have chosen to use there private gateway connections there has been little need for repeaters/gateways. 
  I personally have  gone with a SharkRF OpenSpot unit and I hear more activity there than I do on any repeater.
  

            Its been fun and the hobby continues to grow in other ways, lets hope it all for the good.

            Dale
            System Administrator
            ve6cpk

• Apr.06.18  Still current as of Oct 28/23.  We have upgraded VA6TWO repeater in Calgary on 442.200 to a Quantar repeater now running FM/P25 modes.  Please note if your do not want to hear the racket associated with P25 be sure you are decoding PL.  This will silence your radio when P25 is active.  PL for this repeater is 151.4 hz.  Also this repeater has a 6 meter remote and 220 repeater attached at all times. 
          For more  inofrmation on frequencies contact Dale VE6CPK.