VE7RCK 444.625mhz  D-STAR REPEATER

The Chilliwack Amateur Radio Club added D-Star to our VE7RCK Repeater site in 2013. We started with a UHF Module and added a VHF Module in 2014. The VHF module is currently Out Of Service as of Nov 2020.

We have a Gateway Server at the repeater site that uses a 5ghz data link from our Club Station 5 kilometers away for internet connectivity.  We are now using a 12v mini ITX computer so the server doesn’t go down due to hydro outages!

The D-Star repeater is also powered by AC and back up battery.  It can be remotely turned off to save on power to lengthen the life of the FM repeater when needed.

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D-STAR VHF “C” Module OFFLINE – HARDWARE FAILURE

19-NOV-20

We have experienced a hardware failure on the VHF D-Star module, and have taken it out of service. Due to current usage on the D-Star system, we will not look at repairing this module in the immediate future. Other modes will be explored for this frequency.  Please be sure to remove the “C” module from your radio to avoid incorrectly selecting it for use.

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Icom G3 Software Upgrade

7-DEC-17

We have upgraded the VE7RCK Gateway to ICOM G3 Gateway software. This will allow users of the ID51A PLUS 2 HT and the ID-4100A mobile to utilize the new Access Point and Terminal modes.

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To see who is using the D-star repeater or what its linked to it, view the DashBoard.

Local users can register on the club system HERE.  Our system IS safe, please proceed.  You must email us to let us know you have registered….