Winnipeg Digital Repeater Group - VE4WDR - Is Winnipeg's D-Star Gateway to the Amateur Radio World

Winnipeg Digital Repeater Group Inc.

VE4WDR - D-Star / VE4DMR - DMR / VE4FSN - YSF / GO DIGITAL !!!

Welcome to - Winnipeg Digital Repeater Group - VE4WDR

D-Star, “Digital Smart Technologies for Amateur Radio" is the JARL standard for Digital Voice and Digital Data on VHF/UHF/Above.

Birds View The Winnipeg Digital Repeater Group Inc. was founded August 2, 2011, and is dedicated to providing Amateur Radio Operators access to the new world of D-Star technology. D-Star repeater VE4WDR went "On The Air" October 22, 2011, and is located high above Winnipeg with a great "Bird's Eye" view of the city.

With a D-Star capable radio you can enjoy "Crystal Clear" communications with local Hams or with Hams around the world through the D-Star Gateway. Or through the computer using a USB "DV Dongle" which provides you access to the D-Star Gateway when in an area without D-Star coverage.

View the System Status & Stations "Last Heard" on VE4WDR - Click Here

The Winnipeg Digital Repeater Group Inc. has expanded after another successful fundraiser! A new Yaesu System Fusion Wires-X repeater, VE4FSN is "on-air" on UHF (443.9625+) and connected to the Wires-X server.

We also plan on having the repeater setup in AMS mode to allow those who would like to use the repeater in analog. A normal DCS code of 432 in/out should be used to access the repeater in analog. Please note that analog is not linked. Go Digital!

Announcement

The Winnipeg Digital Repeater Group is pleased to announce that we will once again be hosting our annual Ham Radio Field Day on June 27th and 28th, 2026.

This event is a great opportunity for members to get together, operate in the field, demonstrate amateur radio to the public, and enjoy a weekend of radio activities and fellowship. Whether you are an experienced operator or new to the hobby, we encourage everyone to come out and participate.

The event will be held at Camp Amisk, a Scouts Canada campsite located at 4394 Waverley Street just south of Winnipeg, directly across from La Barrière Park along the La Salle River. Look for the Rabbit site.

As part of the weekend activities, we will also be hosting a Tailgate Party Flea Market on Saturday, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Bring your extra radio gear, electronics, and accessories to buy, sell, or trade right from the back of your vehicle.

Free BBQ lunch will be provided on Saturday for those attending the event, so be sure to stop by, grab a bite to eat, and spend some time with fellow amateur radio operators.

Our Field Day is a good spot for new hams and existing hams to buy newer radios and other items.
Talk in will be on 2m VHF simplex 146.52 MHz and if you can, please bring a “tin for the bin” for our charity drive.
Free camping is available, please make prior arrangements with Garth - ve4gwb@gmail.com.

Directions to Camp Amisk:

From Winnipeg, travel south on Waverley Street past the Perimeter Highway. Continue approximately 6 km south of the Perimeter to Camp Amisk, which is located on the east side of Waverley Street just south of the La Salle River bridge and directly across from La Barrière Park.
Google map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/fMPJxoKHKghabBnF8

We hope many of you can join us for a fun and successful Field Day weekend.
73,
Winnipeg Digital Repeater Group

As a reminder if you have not paid your current membership please do so as your support is appreciated. To check your membership status - Click Here

A special thanks to LES.NET (1996) INC

VE4WDR- Winnipeg's D-Star, DMR & Fusion
Gateway To The World

Coverage Area based on reports
from users using the Icom 92AD with an external antenna

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