The DoDropin conference server is made possible by a Cracker Jack team of experts and the contributions of many of our regulars. The DoDropIn is a collaborative effort, created by a wonderful sense of belonging and cooperation that is a hallmark of our community, made up of listeners and regulars. We don’t have a lot of checkins, we have a lot of contributors.
Administration
William Lieber – N9OFU-Owner/Operator
William (Bill) Lieber owns the DoDropIn and pays the bills. He is also our foremost peacekeeper. In a sometimes tumultuous system, Bill is our even keel. Bill took over and restarted the DoDropIn when its original owner passed away. He has even adopted that original owner’s call sign, N9OFU.
Darryl Warford – VO1UKZ – System Manager
Darryl Warford is from a very old Newfoundland family and spent most of his life “on the rock.” He works in IT as an independent contractor. He has done a long stint in Africa for the Canadian government but now likes it better at home. Darryl is not shy about picking up new knowledge and attacking new challenges to keep DoDropIn going.
Technical Services
James Paulson – VE6CKY
James was of invaluable assistance during our recent disaster. He got us back and running with Allstar links and nodes as well as providing programming services and systems coordination. James continues to lean in, keeping things running and providing ongoing support.
Net Controllers
Russell (Rusty) Baker – KB9NSK
KB9NSK is the originator of the KOWABUNGA net and is a long time member of the DoDropIn community. He has a laid back style and often just lets the Hams do the talking.
Darryl Warford – VO1UKZ
VO1UKZ may surprise you with his candor and his bravery to express his opinion. A true Newfoundlander, Darryl is not afraid to rant and roar, however hams find him very welcoming and he has along history of “first contacts”. Darryl, has been a net control on the DoDropIn for years and years.
Prentiss Gray – KC2PKG
KC2PKG, who goes by Gray is also a resident of the great state of Maine. He lives just about as far East and North as you can go in the U.S. of A. He is relatively new at the DoDropIn and has been a Net Control for a little more than a year. Gray runs the Monday morning edition of the KOWABUNGA and is always on the lookout for something to try out and make that Net more accessible and informative.
George Epley – KB0MAI
KB0MAI Retired after 42 years of trucking, I’ve traded highways for airwaves. Now I spend my time on ham radio, behind a camera, and occasionally trying to convince my body it’s not retired too. Progress is slow, but unlike freight, there’s no delivery deadline. Just glad to be here, on the net, and off the road.
Kevin Kwan – VA3KKY
Kevin lives in Toronto and has become our Weekend warrior. With two days to cover Kevin has questions and stories for days. Kevin has vast experience in all forms of Ham radio and like the rest of the KOWABUNGA regulars he is always willing to help a Fellow HAM.