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Hawaii State Repeater Advisory Council
Office of the Frequency Coordinator
Rick Ching, KH70
P.O. Box 10868
Honolulu, HI 96816
email: rickching1@yahoo.com

                                                                                                         

The finite 2-meter sub band on Oahu is packed with reuse of existing frequencies in progress. The neighbor islands may experience occasional cross talk when users are operating at higher elevations allowing for longer coverage. Currently,  I am attempting to coordinate and route any future coordinations in the 146 mhz and 147 mhz repeater channels for "open" and/or high power repeaters which are available during emergencies. The following factors; geographical separation, ERP(effective radiated power) , elevation (AMSL), antenna radiation pattern and overall quality of repeater communication equipment play major roles in the effectiveness of operation and isolation.

    When you are assigned a frequency, it is NOT COORDINATED at that time but instead a reservation is made for you on that frequency. From that date you will have 6 months to put it on the air as planned as you proposed in the request. If for some reason you are unable to get it on the air in that time, you can request a one time additional 6 month extension to continue your plans, if after the one year mark has passed and the repeater is not on the air, the frequency may be pulled back into the pool for re-allocation to others standing by on a waiting list.

ATTENTION REPEATER OWNERS/ BUYERS PLEASE READ THIS

    There has been some unfortunate misunderstanding over the past years on coordination. I will try to clarify key issues. If you already have a coordinated repeater and you decide to move it or sell it which would significantly change the geographical location ; the FREQUENCY ASSIGNMENT DOESN'T GO WITH IT  and the coordination process applied for  with the new location, check with me first. Before you request a frequency, try to make sure your plans are somewhat firm. To make the application for coordination as painless as possible, please email me  with your requests.
                                                                                                73's Rick KH7O