[TWIAR] First D-Star repeater in Azores Islands

[João Gonçalves Costa]

The Ham Radio community and the Portuguese colleagues in particular are cheerful in recognition for a brand new D-Star repeater CQ0DAH B, in Terceira Island / Azores permanently installed.

This equipment was over pass a test period at a relatively short time. The location is Santa Bárbara Mountain in Terceira Island - Archipelago of Azores

Thanks to an agreement between the regional Ham Radio Association, U.R.A. - União de Radioamadores dos Açores, and Icom's national agent, NAUCOM corporation, and also with local ANACOM Office (the Portuguese administration of telecommunications) it was possible to achieve this ambition.

On behalf of all ham radio colleagues, by this unique opportunity to contribute for some avant-garde experiments on the innovative digital technology D-STAR in Azores Islands.


Info data about the device;

UHF Channel: RU576

Call Sign: CQ0DAH B

TX Repeater: 438,450 MHz

RX Repeater: 430,850 MHz

Shift: -7,6 MHz.

RF Power: 25W

QTH local designation: Serra de Santa Bárbara, Ilha Terceira - Região Autónoma dos Açores

Geographic Location: 38º43´47,56" N / 27º19´07,46" W

Locator Maidenhead: HM68ir

Altitude (ASL): 1021m

Heading: Omni Vertical

Mode: GMSK

DesEmi: 6K00F7W

Internet Gateway: Available

Responsible Keeper: U.R.A. - União de Radioamadores dos Açores.

Best Regards from Portugal.

Joao Costa
CT1FBF