[HIham] UHF DSTAR repeater KH6HPZ B operational on 442.000 MHz

[Ron Hashiro]

A new D-STAR repeater began operations on Diamond Head on February 21, 
2012. The KH6HPZ B repeater is on 442.000+ MHz, currently operating two 
watts into a 3 dB antenna. Coverage has been verified from Hawaii Kai to 
West Oahu.

The repeater is an open repeater, with priority for emergency 
communications during times of emergency. The specific tasking of this 
repeater has yet to be determined, and is being worked on. The repeater 
is currently operating in standalone mode, with the future goal of 
establishing the DSTAR gateway.

It is a joint project of the amateur radio community, State Civil 
Defense and Icom America. Thanks to the support of Robin AH6CP, Clem 
KH7HO, Jeff AH6IX, Wayne KH6MEI, Rick KH7O, Chris NH6QH, Ron AH6RH, Tony 
KH6TG and to SCD and Icom America.