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Calgary, Alberta, January 30th 2026. The Society is pleased to announce that it is collaborating with the Terrestrial Amateur Radio Packet Network group (TARPN) to implement an audio band version of its OFDM technology in their Terminal Node Controller (TNC). “Adding the TNC rounds out the vision of the supernode that we presented at the Zero Retries Digital Conference last September and extends the functionality of the IP400 network to conventional radios on the 2M, 220 and 450 MHz bands, without any modifications”, says Martin Alcock, VE6VH, founder of the IP400 project. “Adding OFDM to our TNC gives us a higher speed mode than previously implemented and practical experience with OFDM”, says Nino Carrillo, KK4HEJ, creator of the TNC. Martin goes on to say “in addition it will give us access to proven KISS mode technology that will greatly enhance the utility of our existing nodes in delivering higher data rates for conventional packet radio applications on existing terrestrial networks”.
Calgary, Alberta, January 23rd, 2026. The Alberta Digital Radio Society is pleased to announce that it has chosen to extend its Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) development to include an audio band version that will be the basis for the third data mode of its IP400 Supernode. “This mode will enable conventional analog FM Radios and repeaters in either the 2M, 220MHz, 440MHz and 900MHz bands to join data networks at higher data rates than have been previously been utilized”, says Martin Alcock, VE6VH, founder of the IP400 project, who goes on to say “the data capability not only breathes new life into existing repeaters that are falling into disuse, but can be also be used in peer to peer applications. The higher data rate will enable not only data-oriented communications such as telemetry and messaging, but also digital voice coders that are more intelligible than those that are currently in use in existing digital modes”.
Calgary, Alberta, January 20th, 2026. The society is pleased to announce that the IP400 supernode is now entering its development phase. This node provides a data upgrade with two native modes: a compatible 4FSK mode on 400MHz a high speed OFDM mode on the 2.9GHz band for backbone data network implementations, combined into a single RF modem. The hardware will be a HAT module for an existing raspberry Pi system, which can operate either in a standalone mode or as a simple upgrade to an existing AllstarLink system. A third data mode is currently in the design phase, which will enable IP400 traffic on conventional FM radios. Copies of the specification are available on the developer GitHub site, or to members upon request. The OFDM mode development is being sponsored by a grant from ARDC.
Calgary, Alberta, January 13th, 2026. Following the presentation at the ZRDC the society is pleased to announce that its power node is now in development and that the specification for the supernode is now available for developers. Copies may be obtained by requesting one from the contact form, and it is also available on the developer GitHub repository.
Calgary, Alberta, November 28th, 2025. The third Annual General Meeting was held in a zoom call, where two new members of the Board of Directors were elected, and three have been renewed for a second term. Details can be found on the Board of Directors page on the society website.
Calgary, Alberta, September 26th, 2025. The society is pleased to announce that it has received its grant from ARDC, so development of the next phase of high speed nodes can begin. The first phase of development will be to finalize a specification that will be released in early 2026.
Seattle, Washington, September 13th, 2025. At the Zero Retries Digital Conference (ZRDC) the society presented its vision for the future of its flagship project, the IP400 Network. Following the initial experimentation with off the shelf hardware, plans are to develop a node suitable for outdoor use that will have higher power and range. In addition, plans for a ‘supernode’ were unveiled that is compatible with the existing mode, and introduces a high speed data mode based on OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) technology, the foundation of most LTE cellular networks. The supernode is intended to be installed at repeater sites to breathe new life into conventional repeater systems.
Calgary, Alberta, August 18st, 2025. The Society is pleased to announce that the second production of 50 IP400 Mini-Nodes has been delivered and is sold out. Shipping will commence this week through our relationship for fulfillment services with Praebius Communications Inc. Further work is ongoing to find additional suppliers and reduce the lead time.
San Francisco, California, July 31st 2025. NGO Source, the organization that carried out the equivalency requirement examination for the ADRCS grant, has certified the society as having the requisite status to receive a grant. The certification seal is now visible on the website, which contains a link for further information.
Calgary, Alberta, June 9th 2025. The society is pleased to announce that it has been approved to receive a grant from Amateur Radio Digital Communications (ARDC) for the development of the high speed IP400 transceiver. Pending completion of due diligence, it expects to begin work in the fall.
“This grant will ensure that we can continue our development activity and bring the project goals to fruition”, says Martin Alcock, VE6VH, Chief Technology Officer of the Society and project founder. “It will enable us to recruit top-notch personnel that would have normally been out of our reach”.
Calgary, Alberta June 27th 2025. The society is pleased to announce a contractual agreement with Praebius Communications Inc. of Calgary to provide professional services to carry out the development of the next phase of the IP400 project, and to provide fulfillment services for hardware modules developed by the Society, in conjunction with ZUM Radio of San Diego.
“This contract provides the full spectrum of services required to assure that we will be able to provide for the amateur community in general and stay within bounds of our operational parameters as a non-profit society”, says Garvin Cole, President.
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