WELCOME TO WILLY'S WONDERFUL WORLD



I am trying my best to keep the layout of my web page simple and well organized so you don't get lost. This webpage has been in existence since October, 1996 in one place or another. Please be patient with me; I am constantly working on improving this webpage. I hope you enjoy the show.


WHO IS THIS WILLY CHARACTER?

I am Willy (Paul), KB0P. I used to live in AURORA, MINNESOTA. In 2003, I moved to ISHPEMING, MICHIGAN. During the day I have a job, but during the evenings and weekends, I have hobbies. To learn what my interests include, check out my website.

Many people have asked me where the name "Willy" came from. Well, my middle name is William and I was given the nickname "Willy" in high school because there were 4 Pauls in my graduating class. But you can call me either "Willy" or "Paul".

If you have any questions about my website PLEASE click here to email me. Your input is greatly appreciated.

WILLY'S AMATEUR RADIO WORLD

*HISTORY Of KB0P
*Read about my Amateur Radio hobby.
*Willy's Amateur Radio Projects
*Some more Amateur Radio Projects

APRS -- Automatic Position Reporting System

Big bother is watching! I am experimenting with a relatively new mode of Amateur Radio known as APRS (APRS has been around since the mid 80's but has improved vastly since then). Now, you can watch my every move as the position of my vehicle is reported to the internet via Amateur Radio.

* Where is Willy?
* Local APRS Activity (Marquette County)

WILLY'S NEIGHBORHOOD

The Whippoorwill visits my neighborhood every summer. I first heard the Whippoorwill during the summer of 1978 when I was young, and the tradition continues today for my children to enjoy. The Whippoorwill comes out about 10:00 PM every night during the summer, and sings all night long. As a kid, I enjoyed opening my window and listening to the bird all night long. Today, I still enjoy the song of the Whippoorwill.

*Listen to my Whippoorwill
*Willy's Radio Station, 89.1 FM


PIC PROJECTS

*PIC Programming
*Other PIC Projects

KB0P INTERNET REPEATER LINKS

Join me on the HARA repeater, 147.270 VHF serving Marquette County, located on the south shore of Lake Superior in Michigan's beautiful Upper Peninsula (U.P.). This repeater is linked up to 3 others, the 146.640 in Gwinn, 145.410 in Munising, and 147.195 in Grand Marais. The repeater(s) is listed on Echolink as KB0P-L, node number 2052. Or look for me when I am using Echolink at my computer, KB0P, node number 1134.

*Read the history of The KB0P Internet Link
*DOWNLOAD Echolink, NOW!
*LIVE! See who is online NOW!
*ECHOLINK Repeater MAP!
*KB0P ECHOLINK Station Layout
*KB0P REPEATER LINKINK PHOTOS


The DTMF commands for the 147.270 Repeater are as follows:

* ----> (star) System Status
# ----> (pound) Disconnect most recent internet station
## ---> (pound) Two pounds will disconnect ALL internet stations
01 ----> Connect to Random Link/ Repeater
09 ----> Reconnect to previous station
0Cnnnn ----> To connect to a KNOWN node, just type in the node number
0B01 ----> Connect to *MICHIGAN* conference (Sunday night UP Echolink Net)
0B20 ----> Connect to Newberry, Michigan Repeater (146.610)
0B21 ----> Connect to the Wetmore, Michigan Repeater (145.410/ 147.195)
0B22 ----> Connect to Iron Mountain Repeater (146.850)
0B23 ----> Connect to Ironwood, Michigan (146.805)
0B24 ----> Connect to Appleton, Wisconsin (W9RIC 442.175 repeater)
0B25 ----> Connect to Superior, Wisconsin (a group of linked 2 Meter repeaters)
0B26 ----> Connect to Minnesota, and northern Wisconsin (LSAC repeater)

PLEASE! If you plan to connect to a station using the 147.270 VHF repeater, abide by the following:


(1) Listen first! Ask! Somebody may be using the system, already.
(2) Check the STATUS (DTMF *). Again, somebody may be using the system. Just ask, first.
(3) If a station is currently connected, DISCONNECT (DTMF #) prior to making your call. We don't want to take somebody else along for the ride.
(4) Use the commands listed above.
(5) When done, DISCONNECT (DTMF #).

WILLY'S OTHER TIME-WASTING INTERESTS

*PIPES AND DRUMS!
*Shrew Hunt.
*Hedge Hog
*My Antique Radio Collection.
*My Clock Collection

MY QSL CARD. 73 and thank you for visiting.