Virginia DMR pioneer Bob Spindle, W4YP SK
In 2008 – 2009, W4YP was one of the first amateurs in Virginia to begin experimentation with DMR and put up the first DMR repeater in the state. Located on Bull Run mountain in Haymarket, his repeater provided many in northern Virginia their first taste of digital radio. Bob proceeded to mentor myself and others as we tried out the mode, put up repeaters and spread the word to others. Bob continued to be active as a repeater owner/operator and advocate for various digital modes for many years until his death just a few days ago. His obituary is located at this link.