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The DMR network has been changed from Brandmeister to the KS-DMR network, but is only active after it’s been keyed. The primary mode is still System Fusion but people passing through with VHF-only DMR gear can key the repeater and Read more…


This evening the Minneapolis 444.750 repeater was upgraded from the Yaesu DR-1X to a “new-ish” Harris Mastr III. This repeater has noticeably improved receiver sensitivity and selectivity, and it is noticeably quicker setting up DMR calls. Power output is 80 Read more…


KS-DMR repeaters are proudly engineered using Public Safety grade components rated for 100% duty cycle at full power. This means that users of the network don’t need to worry about burning up the repeaters during a good conversation. Our network Read more…


Cort Buffington, N0MJS, the author of DMRlink and HBlink (the only open source DMR networking software) is looking for a Web developer to assist with with building the client side for network monitoring tools. The existing tool (hbmonitor, example at apollo.k0usy.org:8080) Read more…


Topeka 146.805 is currently down. This could be related to running the beta version 4.0.0 software. I’ll make a trip out there and see if the software needs reloaded. Topeka 146.805 is back on the air after a power cycle. Read more…