Don Trynor, VA3XFT
December 13, 2012
Do you have some young ones that are anxious to get in contact with Santa to pass along the items on their Christmas wish list? Perhaps some new items were recently added and he simply needs an update? Well, they are in luck! On December 15, 2012 at 1:00pm ET, …
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Don Trynor, VA3XFT
November 30, 2012
Starting January 1, 2013, the VA3XPR repeater will become the first amateur radio repeater system in the greater Toronto area to support digital voice communications using the Digital Mobile Radio (DMR) standard used by Motorola’s MotoTRBO technology. This will allow DMR capable radios, which are made by number of manufacturers …
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Don Trynor, VA3XFT
September 27, 2012
Interested buying an antenna, but not quite sure which one to get? Heard of a duplexer, but not sure what it does? Want to know if digital communications is any better then analog? No need to fret, as all these questions and more can be answered by Shorty Stouffer, K6JSI, …
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Don Trynor, VA3XFT
September 23, 2012
REVIEW DATE: September 23, 2012 REVIEWED BY: Don Trynor, VA3XFT SUMMARY The APX 7000 is one of Motorola’s latest radios for the public safety market, featuring multi-band capability (VHF, UHF 380 – 520 MHz and UHF 700/800 MHz), integrated GPS, dual LCD displays and front keypad programmable, plus much more. …
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Don Trynor, VA3XFT
September 22, 2012
Ever wonder which HF bands propagate the best on Mars? How about the best ways to prevent a lightening strike to your ham station? If so, then your need to tune into the LIMARC Tech Net, hosted by Dick Knadle, K2RIW, on Sunday evenings at 8:00pm ET on IRLP reflector …
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Don Trynor, VA3XFT
September 5, 2012
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. …
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Don Trynor, VA3XFT
August 29, 2012
Attention all budding astronauts and ham radio enthusiasts! Please join us for the Central Toronto (CenTor) Amateur Radio Club monthly meeting on September 4th to learn all about exciting world of Amateur Rocketry. Clayton Wozney, will provide an overview of Amateur Rocketry, including some live display units that he’s built. …
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Don Trynor, VA3XFT
July 19, 2012
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 …
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Don Trynor, VA3XFT
June 14, 2012
Please note that the VA3XPR repeater will be the designated talk-in frequency for the CenTor ARC 2012 Field Day event on June 23rd & 24th. Details about this event are outlined below. Ham Radio All Talk in Times of Crisis Despite the prevalence of the Internet, Amateur Radio has …
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Don Trynor, VA3XFT
May 25, 2012
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 …
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