IRLP Node Number 8739 (W9TVM)

Echolink Node Number 709955 (AK4PY-L).

Feel free to connect at any time. The link is located in Columbus, GA. It operates on the 442.100+ W9TVM repeater with a PL of 123.0. The repeater is a surplus Motorola MSF5000 digital capable station with a 110 watt continuous duty cycle amplifier. The MSF5000 onboard controller is bypassed and a CAT-200B is controlling the station. The nodes are running EchoIRLP software on CentOS Linux. The goal of the repeater and nodes is to provide portable UHF coverage to Columbus, Phenix City, and Fort Benning. The Repeater is located on the 1000ft WXTX TV Channel 54 tower in Columbus, GA with an antenna height of 800 feet.

Radio BIO:

Licensed in December of 2004 as a Technician (no code).

Passed the element 3 General exam in July of 2005.

Passed the element 1 CW exam in February of 2006.

Passed the element 4 Extra exam in November of 2006.

Passed the Electronics Technicians Association, International's Associate Certified Electronics Technician exam in January of 2007.

Passed the ETA's Journeyman Certified Electronics Technician exam (USMSS) in April of 2007.

Passed the ETA's R56 Motorola Site Installer exam in October of 2011.

Graduated from Troy University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science with a minor in Criminal Justice in March of 2012.

Ham radio interests include QRP portable (HF/VHF/UHF), APRS, and PSK. I really enjoy antenna building and experimenting. I am trying to find the time to experiment with satellite operations. I had a successful QSO with the ISS once. That is about the extent of my space fun (so far). I am extremely interested in the use of the Linux operating system and ham radio. I really can't find anything that I don't like in Amateur Radio. I am interested in it all!