D-STAR Repeater
The Omaha Digital Communications Group owns and operates a D-STAR repeater which serves the Omaha metro area. This repeater has gateway functionality and can link to other D-Star repeaters around the globe.
Callsign: KD0CGR
Frequency (VHF): 145.175- (C)
Frequency (UHF): 442.125+ (B)
Gateway: Active.
KD0CGR Repeater Etiquette
Although your D-STAR radio will ID for you, we ask that you still identify your station as you would on a conventional repeater. That is, every 10 minutes, and your last transmission. This will ensure easier transitions between conventional repeaters in the area, and the KD0CGR D-STAR repeater.
Gateway Use
As with all D-STAR repeaters, you must be in the central registry to be able to route transmissions through the gateway. D-STAR repeater gateways synchronize with the central registry periodically through the day. As such, once you’re in the registry, you’ll be able to use any D-STAR gateway and not need to register for each one. To become a registered user, request to register your callsign. Count on it taking 48 hours for your registration to make it to all D-STAR gateways once it is approved.
KD0CGR Repeater Use Policy
As the Federal Communications Commission recommends the establishment of a policy for the use of amateur radio repeaters, the following policy applies to the use of all Omaha Digital Communications Group (KD0CGR) amateur radio repeaters:
- An amateur radio repeater is a shared resource that requires the cooperation and financial support of its users in order to keep the repeater operating in a useful manner. Repeater users are expected to cooperate with and show consideration for other radio amateurs using the repeater.
- Repeater users are required to comply with FCC rules and regulations at all times.
- The amateur radio service is an activity that recognizes the importance of emergency communications and community assistance. In the event of a recognized emergency event, including situations in which the life, safety or protection of personal property is at risk, emergency communications takes priority over all other communications.
- Repeater users are encouraged to use the amateur radio spectrum efficiently by employing simplex and local coverage repeaters when possible. Use of D-Star enabled repeaters is encouraged for communications with other users outside of the local community through the global D-STAR network.
- Business use of the repeaters by amateur radio operators for personal gain or for their employer’s gain is illegal and prohibited on KD0CGR systems.
- Use of KD0CGR repeaters and systems is provided without any warranty or representation and is provided solely at the discretion of the repeater system’s administrators. Access may be removed without notice.
( Amended June 25, 2008)