https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/app/2022/03/15/worst-case-scenario-these-amateur-radio-operators-could-offer-key-communication-lifeline/?outputType=apps

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I'm thinking about doing it this time. I'm in a bad reception area with just a small HT so that's been my excuse, but with Brandon's creepy fingers hovering on the internet kill switch it's probably time to seriously pursue decentralized alternatives.

I'll be listening with my UV-5R.
Given my location I doubt I'll hear much.
 

I'll be listening with my UV-5R.
Given my location I doubt I'll hear much.

What frequencies are you monitoring?   Have to admit my assortment of HTs are mostly programmed to repeaters.
Should enter a few simplex I suppose.

What frequencies are you monitoring?   Have to admit my assortment of HTs are mostly programmed to repeaters.
Should enter a few simplex I suppose.

I'm not sure just yet.  I can barely pick-up NOAA weather radio from Maui, so I'm not sure what to listen for
and where on My property I have to be.
Like my cellphone only works reliably in one or two places around the acreage.
Any suggestions?
 

Try this page for repeaters and suggested simplex freqs.
Have found this list often has inactive repeaters listed.

https://www.radioreference.com/apps/db/?ctid=542&tab=ham

I tried to take part in the exercise and well... it was a learning experience. Looking forward to having the right equipment to pass a winlink message next time instead of trying to figure it all out the night before. 

Real quick, if you dont want people to know who you are or do not want to dox yourself.  Do not give your amateur call sign on the net or anywhere not on the radio as required.  You can simple look it up on the FCC site and get that persons name and address.
If you are licensed you probably know about repeater book already.  It gives the frequency of available repeaters in the area.  https://www.repeaterbook.com/repeaters/Display_SS.php?state_id=15&loc=%&call=%&use=%
If you know about radio you also know about propagation.  https://qrznow.com/real-time-band-conditions/
 

Yeah I know the cops and fedbois lurk here so I'm not giving up my call sign. Don't want to make it too easy for them.

Looks like there is another ARES exercise coming up for the 16th of July

the sign up will be at https://hawaiiares.net/ but they have not posted it yet

It's too late to register because the exercise is tomorrow morning, and you can still listen in.

Frequencies are on form ICS 205

https://hawaiiares.net/July%2016%202022%20Comex%20Info-C.html

Looks like it's going to be a busy hurricane season!

   RECEIVED TODAY   1226 HR

"  All radio amateurs are invited. This network has a big footprint, and good ears with multiple remote Allstar simplex and repeater nodes, so hams on every island and on the Mainland should be able to check in. Prior to the net, we'll be re-transmitting Amateur Radio Newsline weekly broadcast.

     
    Weekly Newsline Broadcast Sunday 24 July at 1530 Hawaii Standard Time
     
     ********************************************************************************************************************
    Weekly Hawaii/Mainland Allstar Net starts Sunday at 4pm Hawaii Standard Time
    Net Control: TBD

     ***********************************************************************************************************************
    East Hawaii Radio Training Net Sunday Night at 7pm Hawaii Standard Time (Big Island Only) - Every 2nd and 4th Sunday

    Net Control: Gary Miller (KH6GM) - Ninole, Hawaii
    Net Control will take check-ins from East Hawaii Group first followed by others on Hawaii Island only. This net is open to anyone who wants to participate.

 Please observe a two second delay on key up time between each transmission.


    ***********************************************************************************************************************
    Hilo LDS Emergency Response Net Monday Night 25 July at 2030 (8:30pm) Hawaii Standard Time
    Net Control: Alex E. (AH6KZ) - Keaau, Hawaii
    Net Control will take check-ins from Hilo Stake first followed by others on the Allstarlink network to include other Stakes in the Hawaiian Islands and mainland stations. This net is open to anyone who wants to participate.  He'll be operating from Keaau, Big Island using WH6DVI VHF repeater in Ainaloa.  Please observe a two second delay on key up time between each transmission.

    ************************************************************************************************************************

        All activities except the East Hawaii Radio Training Net can be heard on the following links:


        For those outside the Hawaiian Islands, you can reach the network using any one of the Allstar Nodes 28508, 42616 or 45530

        Allstar - Hawaii/Mainland Allstarlink Network via RF simplex and repeaters throughout the Hawaiian Islands.  Here is a link to view the RF frequencies depending upon where you reside:  https://drive.google.com/open?id=1yzLw8DZxYvQRL4lJKmA-KGpMn3aH4Ch_&usp=sharing


        Brandmeister/DMR:  TG 31158 "Hawaii Allstar Net"

        Echolink - KH6IN-L

                          WH6AV-R

     
    For those not licensed yet, you can listen to the net on the following website.   https://www.broadcastify.com/listen/feed/27598 

    If anyone needs help, please let any of the sysops know.  Glad to be of assistance.



    73 and aloha

    Dave - AH6OD"

    09/10/2022
    All radio amateurs are invited. This network has a big footprint, and good ears with multiple remote Allstar simplex and repeater nodes, so hams on every island and on the Mainland should be able to check in. Prior to the net, we'll be re-transmitting Amateur Radio Newsline weekly broadcast.
   
    Weekly Newsline Broadcast Sunday 11 September at 3:30pm Hawaii Standard Time (0130 Zulu Monday)
     
     ********************************************************************************************************************
    Weekly Hawaii/Mainland Allstar Net starts Sunday at 4pm Hawaii Standard Time (0200 Zulu Monday)
    Net Control: Liam C. (WH6FBP) - Kilauea, Kauai
    Net Logger: Open
     ***********************************************************************************************************************
    East Hawaii Training Radio Net Sunday Night at 6:45pm Hawaii Standard Time (Hawaii Island Only) - Every 2nd, 4th and 5th Sunday (0445 Zulu Monday)

    Net Control: Jon H. (WH6FSI) - Laupahoehoe, Hawaii
    Net Control will take check-ins from East Hawaii Group first followed by others on Hawaii Island only. This net is open to anyone who wants to participate.

 Please observe a two second delay on key up time between each transmission.


    ***********************************************************************************************************************
    Hilo LDS Emergency Response Net Monday Night 12 September at (8:30pm) Hawaii Standard Time (0630 Zulu Tuesday)
    Net Control: Alex E. (AH6KZ) - Keaau, Hawaii
    Net Control will take check-ins from Hilo Stake first followed by others on the Allstarlink network to include other Stakes in the Hawaiian Islands and mainland stations. This net is open to anyone who wants to participate.  He'll be operating from Keaau, Big Island using WH6DVI VHF repeater in Ainaloa.  Please observe a two second delay on key up time between each transmission.

    ************************************************************************************************************************

  The Waikoloa UHF repeater is back in service - 442.175 (+) PL 123.0

 We have a new VHF repeater on the air in Hawaii Kai in East Honolulu - 145.270 (-) PL 103.5 (It has limited coverage).

 We will be installing a new VHF repeater in Hawaiian Oceanview frequency is 147.300 (+) PL 103.5 - Activation Pending.
 

        All activities except the East Hawaii Radio Training Net can be heard on the following links:


        For those outside the Hawaiian Islands, you can reach the network using any one of the Allstar Nodes 28508, 42616 or 45530

        Allstar - Hawaii/Mainland Allstarlink Network via RF simplex and repeaters throughout the Hawaiian Islands.  Here is a link to view the RF frequencies depending upon where you reside:  https://drive.google.com/open?id=1yzLw8DZxYvQRL4lJKmA-KGpMn3aH4Ch_&usp=sharing


        Brandmeister/DMR:  TG 31158 "Hawaii Allstar Net"

        Echolink - KH6IN-L

                          WH6AV-R

     
    For those not licensed yet, you can listen to the net on the following website.   https://www.broadcastify.com/listen/feed/27598 

    If anyone needs help, please let any of the sysops know.  Glad to be of assistance.



    73 and aloha

Hawaii Allstar Group

        All radio amateurs are invited. This network has a big footprint, and good ears with multiple remote Allstar simplex and repeater nodes, so hams on every island and on the Mainland should be able to check in. Prior to the net, we'll be re-transmitting Amateur Radio Newsline weekly broadcast.

     
    Weekly Newsline Broadcast Sunday 02 October at 3:30pm Hawaii Standard Time (0130 Zulu Monday)
     
     ********************************************************************************************************************
    Weekly Hawaii/Mainland Allstar Net starts Sunday at 4pm Hawaii Standard Time (0200 Zulu Monday)
    Net Control: Open
    Net Logger: Open
     ***********************************************************************************************************************
    Monthly Big Island Siren Net on Monday 3 October at 11:30am Hawaii Standard Time (Hawaii Island Only)

    Net Control: Joseph (WH6FZH) - Mountain View, Hawaii - will start the Net with Roll Call at 11:30AM on Monday 3 October 2022 via RF on Hawaii Allstar Network.
    We are looking for Island wide participation on this monthly exercise to report their results.

 Please observe a two second delay on key up time between each transmission.


    ***********************************************************************************************************************
    Hilo LDS Emergency Response Net Monday Night 03 October at (8:30pm) Hawaii Standard Time (0630 Zulu Tuesday)
    Net Control: Alex E. (AH6KZ) - Keaau, Hawaii
    Net Control will take check-ins from Hilo Stake first followed by others on the Allstarlink network to include other Stakes in the Hawaiian Islands and mainland stations. This net is open to anyone who wants to participate.  He'll be operating from Keaau, Big Island using WH6DVI VHF repeater in Ainaloa.  Please observe a two second delay on key up time between each transmission.

    ************************************************************************************************************************

  The Waikoloa UHF repeater is back in service - 442.175 (+) PL 123.0

 We have a new VHF repeater on the air in Hawaii Kai in East Honolulu - 145.270 (-) PL 103.5 (It has limited coverage).

 We will be installing a new VHF repeater in Hawaiian Ocean View frequency is 147.300 (+) PL 103.5 - Activation Pending.
 

        All activities except the East Hawaii Radio Training Net can be heard on the following links:


        For those outside the Hawaiian Islands, you can reach the network using any one of the Allstar Nodes 28508, 42616 or 45530

        Allstar - Hawaii/Mainland Allstarlink Network via RF simplex and repeaters throughout the Hawaiian Islands.  Here is a link to view the RF frequencies depending upon where you reside:  https://drive.google.com/open?id=1yzLw8DZxYvQRL4lJKmA-KGpMn3aH4Ch_&usp=sharing


        Brandmeister/DMR:  TG 31158 "Hawaii Allstar Net"

        Echolink - KH6IN-L

                          WH6AV-R

     
    For those not licensed yet, you can listen to the net on the following website.   https://www.broadcastify.com/listen/feed/27598 

    If anyone needs help, please let any of the sysops know.  Glad to be of assistance.



    73 and aloha

some operators had a two table area at the gun show this weekend
first time i've seen this booth

This is increasingly important as ww3 just started.

Now that international infrastructure has been targeted the next thing to go down could be ocean cables or satellites.

Our cell service on the islands barely functions in normal times

Thanks for the reminder

    loha All,

        All radio amateurs are invited. This network has a big footprint, and good ears with multiple remote Allstar simplex and repeater nodes, so hams on every island and on the Mainland should be able to check in. Prior to the net, we'll be re-transmitting Amateur Radio Newsline weekly broadcast.

     
    Weekly Newsline Broadcast Sunday 09 October at 3:30pm Hawaii Standard Time (0130 Zulu Monday)
     
     ********************************************************************************************************************
    Weekly Hawaii/Mainland Allstar Net starts Sunday at 4pm Hawaii Standard Time (0200 Zulu Monday)
    Net Control: Open
    Net Logger: Open
     ***********************************************************************************************************************
    East Hawaii Training Radio Net Sunday Night at 6:45pm Hawaii Standard Time (Hawaii Island Only) - Every 2nd, 4th and 5th Sunday (0445 Zulu Monday)

    Net Control: Gary M. (KH6GM) - Ninole, Hawaii
    Net Control will take check-ins from East Hawaii Group first followed by others on Hawaii Island only. This net is open to anyone who wants to participate.

 Please observe a two second delay on key up time between each transmission.


    ***********************************************************************************************************************
    Hilo LDS Emergency Response Net Monday Night 10 October at (8:30pm) Hawaii Standard Time (0630 Zulu Tuesday)
    Net Control: Alex E. (AH6KZ) - Keaau, Hawaii
    Net Control will take check-ins from Hilo Stake first followed by others on the Allstarlink network to include other Stakes in the Hawaiian Islands and mainland stations. This net is open to anyone who wants to participate.  He'll be operating from Keaau, Big Island using WH6DVI VHF repeater in Ainaloa.  Please observe a two second delay on key up time between each transmission.

    ************************************************************************************************************************

  The Waikoloa UHF repeater is back in service - 442.175 (+) PL 123.0

 We have a new VHF repeater on the air in Hawaii Kai in East Honolulu - 145.270 (-) PL 103.5 (It has limited coverage).

 We will be installing a new VHF repeater in Hawaiian Oceanview frequency is 147.300 (+) PL 103.5 - Activation Pending.
 

        All activities except the East Hawaii Radio Training Net can be heard on the following links:


        For those outside the Hawaiian Islands, you can reach the network using any one of the Allstar Nodes 28508, 42616 or 45530

        Allstar - Hawaii/Mainland Allstarlink Network via RF simplex and repeaters throughout the Hawaiian Islands.  Here is a link to view the RF frequencies depending upon where you reside:  https://drive.google.com/open?id=1yzLw8DZxYvQRL4lJKmA-KGpMn3aH4Ch_&usp=sharing


        Brandmeister/DMR:  TG 31158 "Hawaii Allstar Net"

        Echolink - KH6IN-L

                          WH6AV-R

     
    For those not licensed yet, you can listen to the net on the following website.   https://www.broadcastify.com/listen/feed/27598 

    If anyone needs help, please let any of the sysops know.  Glad to be of assistance.



    73 and aloha

I'm starting to look into these.

There's a food YTer who travelled to Egypt with his crew and they had radio's. Over there, they're illegal.  Guess they can be used to rise against their government. The gov consfiscated that and his camera equipment. So they shot the entire series on an iphone. The gov also tried to delete the vids, but didn't know about the cloud. When they left is when they got all their equipment back. But in a sealed case and they coouldn't check to verify it until the plane took off

In case this group has not been plugged here, hero radio club.  They offer testing if you want to get your license as well as other services or if you want to join them/donate.
They meet up in Waiau District Park first sat of every month to offer tests.
https://www.hero.radio/home