November 27, 2010Ottawa D-STAR Symposium

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IntroductionsIntroductions

VE3CVG

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Alan Steele – VA3STLAlan Steele – VA3STL

Arranged this symposium Co-ordinated with Carleton University and

Nanis Farghal (VA3EWW) President of Carleton U Amateur Radio Club

Worked w M0GRU to set up communications Helped establish D-STAR and VA3CUA at

Carleton U Promoter of D-RATS

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Eric Meth – VE3EIEric Meth – VE3EI

Mr. Icom Personal Time and Assistance on site and by

telephone D-STAR in Canada would not be where it is

without Eric’s personal and ongoing dedication

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Ken Asmus – VA3KAKen Asmus – VA3KA

My Partner-in-Crime in the beginning His ideas helped hatch D-STAR in Ottawa

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Dale Hennigar – VE3XZTDale Hennigar – VE3XZT

Provided/provides extensive help to install all the equipment

Provided Industrial grade electrical work Manufactured and installed new improved

antenna stand Installed ethernet cable from F2 –F17 Installed internet last mile antennas

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Ying Hum – VA3YHYing Hum – VA3YH

Provides last mile internet feed at no charge Provides ongoing linux and system support Makes emergency trips to the Y when no one

else can go

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Greg Speakman – VA3OMPGreg Speakman – VA3OMP

Relatively new to D-STAR Provides a FreeStar (multi-trust) presence in

Ottawa with VA3FSR Promoter of DRATS

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Brent Weatherall VE2BFWBrent Weatherall VE2BFW

New guy on the block Provides linux, communications, multi-media,

and system support

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More IntroductionsMore Introductions

Many Others – provided equipment, muscle, testing, time, support

Several Radio Clubs provided financial assistance

West Carleton Amateur Radio Club has provided considerable funding and support

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