W8RNL Dstar

Welcome to the W8RNL Dstar site

W8RNL system is completely functional as of 8/28/2008.

This is an open repeater for everyone to use. We do however ask that you follow all rules set by the FCC.

Primary use of this system is for emergencies. If there is any emergency going on, we ask that you please stand by and allow all emergency communications first.

Repeater frequencies Offset Function Notes
1293.0000 -20 mHz Digital Voice Repeater Working with expected coverage as of 8/28/2008.
1253.0000 Simplex Data port Working with expected coverage as of 8/28/2008.

442.625 +5 mHz Digital Voice Repeater Working with expected coverage as of 8/28/2008.
145.160 -.6 mHz Digital Voice Repeater Working with expected coverage as of 8/28/2008.
We are trying to keep this connected to a reflector. This is a lot of fun. There are people on from all over the world and you don't have worry about the callsign programming.
Just set calls as follows:
UR: CQCQCQ
RPT1:W8RNL C
RPT2:W8RNL G
Of course MY call = the call you would id with
You do have to be gateway approved to get on the reflector.

This repeater was made possible by the following organizations:
The Butler County ARES
The Butler County VHF association
Icom
R&L Electronics
Here are some useful Dstar websites
Dstar users
Dstar Calculator
What is Dstar
Icom Dstar Forums
Last users of W8RNL

Latest news on W8RNL

To get approval for gateway access click here
Note: You only need to be approved on one system. Do not apply for approval on more than one system.

Repeater frequencies	Offset	Function	Notes
1293.0000	-20 mHz	Digital Voice Repeater	Working with expected coverage as of 8/28/2008.
1253.0000	Simplex	Data port	Working with expected coverage as of 8/28/2008.
442.625	+5 mHz	Digital Voice Repeater	Working with expected coverage as of 8/28/2008.
145.160	-.6 mHz	Digital Voice Repeater	Working with expected coverage as of 8/28/2008. We are trying to keep this connected to a reflector. This is a lot of fun. There are people on from all over the world and you don't have worry about the callsign programming. Just set calls as follows: UR: CQCQCQ RPT1:W8RNL C RPT2:W8RNL G Of course MY call = the call you would id with You do have to be gateway approved to get on the reflector.