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Site Updates
Site Updates Log
This is our running log of updates, additions, and changes to W9JCA.COM — from major rewrites and new pages to small tweaks and fixes. It’s a behind-the-scenes look at how the site has grown, evolved, and adapted over time. I did miss a few, but the changes were insignificant and not really worth mentioning. All of the major changes are noted below.
Note from Gil: If a link no longer works, the page may have been removed or renamed. Most internal links are automatically updated when page names change, but some entries in this log have been deleted if the update no longer applies. For the most current overview, check out our [Site Map] — it’s your best guide to what’s live and where to find it
2025
2025
October 10, 2025: Finished going through all of the pages. I didn't check that everything worked, but I have had others do that in the not-too-distant past and made some corrections off of that. Added the "Go to Top" links on this page since it had gotten somewhat massive. Noted that the "Go to Top" opens a new page, but it's almost 2 AM and I'm not going to fix it now. LOL
October 9, 2025: Major updates to the site. Using Microsoft Copilot, did a lot of rewrites. Big job since the site has become quite large. Also, updated some of the outdated info on some of the pages plus made some info more complete on others. I got as far as the shortwave listener page, a really major one. It's 1 AM...think I'll try to finish this up soon, but not this morning!
October 7, 2025: Created and posted a new website logo. You'll see it on the YouTube videos, as well. Hope you like it.
Sept-Oct, 2025: Did a lot of other site updates.
2024
2024
August 13, 2024: Added pages: Ham Dashboard and Cabin Chinking Crew. Updated Site Map page.
April 16, 2024: Added RF Inductance Calculator.
Mar 13, 2024: Added MagicSDR page.
Feb 26, 2024: Rearranged Site Map and Site Updates pages.
Feb 18, 2024: So many site updates over the past 9 months that haven't been logged due to time constraints. Updated the site map today and in the last few months have added a number of pages. Suggest that you go to the Site Map page to get a better idea as to what's on our site or what you are interested in. Completed the DroidStar page and updated the old Chirp page to reflect the new Chirp Next program. Also added a section on the home page header reflecting the latest pages or updates. Changed Site Updates bulleted listing to a numbered list for easier reference.
2023
2023
May 5, 2023: Many site updates since last logged. Today, mostly, put pages in alphabetical order. Updated a few pages that had dead links. Will do a major site map update. Wish Google Sites could do it automatically.
2022
2022
November 17, 2022: Added "DXing Tools" to the site's pages.
November 17, 2022: Renamed a page from "Contest Calendar" to Amateur Radio Contesting" and included a bit more information about contesting as well as some interesting links.
Oct 5, 2022: Did a major overhaul on the CW Code Practice page and renamed it to "Learn Morse Code" in the nav bar. Great tool! Updated the Site Map and Site Updates pages and reformatted it to fit the rest of the website.
Sept, 2022: Was made aware of an error in a link to the Brandmeister Hoseline on the Digital Mobile Radio page. Repaired and thanks Marv in Gaston, Indiana!
June, 2022: Created the SWL page including a live SDR radio receiver.
May 8, 2022: Created a new page covering GMRS, FRS, and MURS.
May 8, 2022: Since last reported updates, added Scanner Radios page and Software Defined Radios page.
2021
2021
Oct 2021: Major appearance update. Eliminated the headers on each page and gave all of them a similar appearance. Made link appearance consistent across the site.
Sept, 2021: Added new page: Digital Mobile Radio. Includes a LIVE Brandmeister Hoseline link of which you will also see at the top of the Home Page.
August, 2021: Major update to the Local Nets page.
July, 2021: Added Test Page: QRZ Logbook. Log of last 15 contacts for whomever wants to make that more public.
May, 2021: Added new page: RF Exposure -- Evaluation. Should be of interest and use to the Amateur Radio community with the future FCC regulations. The page actually displays in a frame in our website. Makes browsing it simple.
2019
2019
November, 2019: Added CW Code Practice pages.
October, 2019: Put many photos into PowerPoint presentations to make them more organized. Also added the FCC License search page. KB8SCR, Dave put the P-25 digital repeater in Fort Recovery into operation. Works well and was able to easily carry on a QSO from Decatur (about 30 miles) with a handheld P-25 radio connected to a dual band base antenna.
August 6, 2019: Added the LIVE National Weather Service map and rearranged and renamed emergency pages on the website to make info easier to find.
May, 2019: Added Contest Calendar directly to one of our webpages. Should remain up-to-date all of the time now (I hope). Also, look for live feed (or probably pre-recorded most recent net).
March 2019...LOTS of appearance updates.
2018
2018
December 18, 2018: Many more updates to report. As of about Dec 13, created a new section called Become a Ham. Previously, it fell under the Welcome page. As of Dec 17, we have two study pages, each with 9 lessons that are devoted to Technician, General, and Extra Class license studies. Updated in 2020 with the latest question pools and videos.
December 1, 2018: Chirp image files updated and will still need some correcting and additions. Almost got them right. Problems with the MURS frequencies listed were noted. (note: all are current as of Jan, 2021)
August 14, 2018: Many updates since last logged. Removed all past recorded nets but they're being streamed and archived on YouTube. Added a number of pages, as well, to make the site more useful. Look around!
May 17, 2018: Added a page called Chirp under the Repeaters section. This page contains several image files for radios that are compatible with Chirp. The primary image file will contain local repeaters and some simplex frequencies, the others a diverse variety of public service and other frequencies. Note: Feb 18, 2024 - See site map for current locations. The links here are still correct.
March 27, 2018: Added an eBook called The Wireless Experimental Manual by Elmer E. Bucher, the updated version from 1920 (original was from 1917). Added a conversion calculator to one of PGs How-to pages.
March 22, 2018: New page added, The Fox Hunt and changed the name of the PG Pages to How-to's and Interviews since it looks like there may be a lot of stuff coming on board during the next few months. Note: Feb 18, 2024 - The page has been renamed "PG's How To's".
March 4 - March 9, 2018: Major page location changes and a new page was completed, Become a Ham. Updates on text within a few of the pages, as well. Added a QRZ search box (opens a whole new window when you press "search"). Note: Feb 18, 2024 - The page is now called "Amateur Radio: Get Your Ticket".
February 27, 2018: Created new logo. Still working on it a bit, but it seems like a decent design. Always up for new ideas, though. Added weather widget on the footer of each page and a solar/terrestrial widget on the home page. Will be looking for widgets that will give you more info and a reason to visit our site.
February 17, 2018: Peeled the "Site News" from the home page and created a separate page for it just under the home page. Trying to unclutter a bit. In 2019, just added that all to the home page.
February 15, 2018: Got a Google Voice number for W9JCA.COM. The W9JCA.COM Info Line is 765-329-2181. UPDATE Nov 7, 2022: No public interest in the phone number and decided to discontinue that one. But any current phone numbers, if any, will be posted on the header of our home page.
February 6, 2018: Posted first JCARC Tuesday net recording to the Past Events page. This should be a regular event in the future, but don't hold us to that. As of 2019, all past nets that are kept will be found on YouTube and none kept on the site.
January 24, 2018: Updated the look of the home page. Did away with the logo that didn't seem to fit the site as it is now, sort of stuck out there. We probably don't need one for the website, but if I come up with something decent, then maybe. Also redid the menu system. The website has grown a bit so it's a good thing.
2017
2017
December 19, 2017: Added printer friendly Emergency Repeater Net Protocol page to Home. Note: As of 2021, look for this in our Northern Indiana Weather section.
December 3, 2017: Major changes to PG's and Ken Smith's pages. Added a lot of info and there's more coming.
November 28, 2017: Deleted the Swap Meet page. No posts since August and no interest. We do have a Facebook page that will take the place and is much more capable. Also updated some of the photos in the photo albums. Deleted the page that explained the problem with the Pennville repeater.
November 14, 2017: Added photo album page. Working on adding photos from the W9JCA photo album from 2006 to about 2007. Added interviews from Ken Smith.
September 1, 2017: Added recorded podcast from PG on PG's Pages.
August 8, 2017: Added a number of pages over the last several weeks. Added a few navigation links to those pages, as well. Will make the pages more consistent with each other and make them look like part of the same site.
July 17, 2017: Major change in site navigation. Since the "New Google Sites" doesn't allow much in the way of sub pages, took a few pages off of the navigation bar and created links on appropriate pages so the navigation bar wouldn't be so confusing. It's a lot easier to get around the site this way. Some of the text edited for clarity. Major edits to Activities page. UPDATE Nov 7, 2022: New Google sites does now support sub-pages and they're being used as necessary on W9JCA.COM.
June 27, 2017: Added pages: Site Updates (this page), Field Day 2017, and Ham Interview - Audio and included an article and photos
Created YouTube upload site and video now posted on Field Day 2017 page. Audio of ham interview also included along with article. We could not get permission to use the article, but it's good info and links to the original article on Yahoo's Tech News page are included. We'll leave it here as long as they allow or it exists.
Created Facebook Page (link on the footer of each page)
July 2, 2017: Changes to some text on the home page.
May, 2017: Site created using New Google sites. Domain name purchased.
Page updated
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