[arrl-odv:35125] Maui Communications Update

All As the enclosed email notes, this is unverified information posted to the RATPAC Emcomm groups.io account. _______________________________________ John Robert Stratton N5AUS Director West Gulf Division Office:512-445-6262 Cell:512-426-2028 P.O. Box 2232 Austin, Texas 78768-2232 *_______________________________________*** -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: More Maui disaster information Resent-From: n5aus@arrl.org Date: Sat, 12 Aug 2023 17:23:59 +0000 From: ARRL ID Section <arrl.idaho@gmail.com> Reply-To: ARRL ID Section <arrl.idaho@gmail.com> To: n5aus@arrl.org *_Please note_: This information is coming from posts being made on RATPAC Emcomm groups.io. * *https://sec-emcomm.groups.io/g/main. If you wish to join this group, be sure to include your Amateur Radio Call sign or emergency/disaster organization you represent.* ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Updates on Maui's Amateur Radio and communication infrastructure amid wildfires, detailing affected and operational radio systems, repeaters, and other emergency communication details.(Big Island may be adding to this list)This file: https://bit.ly/HAM-UPDATE <https://bit.ly/HAM-UPDATE>-Send updated to KH6ML808@gmail.com <mailto:KH6ML808@gmail.com> https://bit.ly/Maui-ICS-205-HAM <https://bit.ly/Maui-ICS-205-HAM>- Updated by KH6ML and KH6UU Suggest you download and print - Load into the radio. MAUI_CHANNEL_ INFO_KG-UV3D_20230811.csv <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ETGGcj8Fgum7_dcNnFCE0m6l31wJXlQg/view?usp=sharing> MAUI_KG-UV3D_20230811_CODEPLUG.IMG <https://drive.google.com/file/d/16MNQbGF8MVxCU3ITSv_ALSzMqQWm95wZ/view?usp=sharing>.txt (Download and rename by removing the .txt) If updates are needed, contact KH6WG skawamae@gmail.com Radio Bulletins RE: Maui Wildfires have affected phones, internet, and cell services across Maui. VERY Limited Cell contact was established with Lahaina or its ham operators due to burned fiber lines and VERY limited hams in the area. KH6COM Linked Repeater UpdateAs of 8/11//2023 7:50 am, operational in Central Maui, Haleakala Summit, Lanai, Molokai. Repeaters on the Whaler and Kaanapali Beach Hotel lost linking due to fiber optics cables burned. Those in Lahaina can utilize the Pu’u O Hoku Ranch repeater at the East end of Molokai. Maui County Repeater system See https://bit.ly/Maui-ICS-205-HAM <https://bit.ly/Maui-ICS-205-HAM> Maui Winlink Status- See https://bit.ly/Maui-ICS-205-HAM <https://bit.ly/Maui-ICS-205-HAM> * Stations are operational but some face internet disruptions. * Can still function as digipeaters. HF Stations are suggested to monitor 7.088 LSB. Your participation is crucial during this time. SEE 40meter.net <https://www.konaweb.com/net/> Informal Nets held at 9 am, Noon and 4 pm. DMR-Hawaii- Lost Kula and West Maui repeaters IP connectivity, repeaters in local mode only. Lahaina DMR is on, local mode only, no IP connection444.82500 + cc 3( 8/10/2023 1:00 pm)Wailuku DMRis on, IP connected 444.9500 + cc 3 Use HI-1 (3115) TS-1, HI-2 (31150) TS-2 Mauna Kea Repeaterat the top of Big Island is on the air for EMCOMM purposes, 146.720, Negative Offset, - pl 100.0 FM (Attachments4:33 PM 8/9/2023 Haleakala Vara Gateway/ Digipeater Protocol:9pm 8/10/2023 working Should KH6COM-10 encounter connectivity problems, it will continue as a Digipeater. KH6ML and digipeat via KH6COM-10 on 441.000. Change to 441.000 KH6ML Winlink Gateway to service Maui -Station: KH6ML: 441.000 VARA FM Kaneohe, Oahu * Status: Operational as a Winlink Gateway with internet * Note: Please limit testing to affected areas. Hawaii Allstar Repeaters online on Maui County: Maui WH6AV - Wailuku 443.025 (+) PL 103.5 Repeater WH6CYD - Pukalani 147.140 (+) PL 88.5 Repeater WH6YF - Lahaina 147.540 PL 100 Simplex (Offline)Fire related WH6FQM - Lahaina 444.800 (+) PL 88.5 Repeater (Offline)Fire related WH6FGS - Wailuku 442.525 (+) PL 100 Repeater WH6FEO - Wailuku 446.175 PL 100 Simplex AH6MA – Napili 147.495 PL 100 Simplex (Offline) WH6FGX – Waiau 147.510 PL 100 Simplex (Offline) Molokai WH6IT – Ho’olehua 147.420 PL 100 Simplex (Offline) WH6IT – Kaunakakai 145.370 (-) PL 88.5 Repeater Lanai KH6CED - Lanai City 147.435 PL 100 Simplex (Offline) WH6DNN – Lanai City 147.510 PL 100 Simplex (Offline) 8/10/2023 Frequency Correction on the Pukalani Repeater - WH6CYD - Pukalani 147.140 (+) PL 88.5 Repeater 12:19 pm 8/9/23 checkedAREDN microwave link Waialae Iki to Haleakala PtP link operational LQ 100% both directions. Microwave to internet crossover on Oahu is Kaimuki one hop from Waialae Iki. Received AREDN call a little while later from Mitch advising the KH6MP-3 gateway on 145.09 is available and reachable from West Maui and Upcountry and/or Digipeat WH6FVX in Kula. Repeater is now working Pu'u O Hoku Ranch on Molokai ( KH6HHG 8/10/2023 11:20am) Working now Haleakala Vara Gateway/ Digipeater Protocol: 6:00PM 8/10/2023 Some reports of this not working. ARRL HQ has been informed of the situation and is ready to assist if HawaiiARES request. (8/9/2023 11:01 am) Normal Weekly HF ARES Neton Wednesday night 18:30 on 7.088 LSB California Hawaii Net - Wide Coverage Net - North America & Pacific Traffic Handling: Emergency Traffic Weather - Uses Netlogger Frequencies: 14.340 USB M-F at 7am HST / 1700 UTC Please stay vigilant and safe. We extend our gratitude for your amateur radio service.8/9/2023 10:00am LOCAL AND Visitors that are displaced and do not have accommodations on Oahu can go to Hawaii Convention Center.Help & informationShelter information and family reunification hotline American Red Cross 800-733-2767 Please Call or text for emergencies - Maui 911 back up 2-911 Maui County Emergency Management Agency twitter.com/Maui_EMA <https://twitter.com/Maui_EMA> Traffic updates on TwitterHawaii Twitter.com/DOTHawaii <https://twitter.com/DOTHawaii> Situation updates on Twitter County of Maui twitter.com/CountyofMaui <https://twitter.com/CountyofMaui> Situation updates on FacebookCounty of Maui facebook.com/countyofmaui <https://www.facebook.com/countyofmaui/> Impacted areas are approximate and provided for informational purposes only. Check official sources for more information.
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