GENERAL INFORMATION

Visiting The Parks

Each Island Government has different regulations for use of their City and County Parks. The State park regulations vary somewhat too. For DAY USE observance of posted signs and the same behavior you would want visitors to where you live will get you by. For OVERNIGHT or CAMPING permits are required and different rules apply.

There are often handy trees, fences and poles to connect your antenna supports to. Please remove and throw away anything you connected. The use of brightly colored surveyor's tape tied on a guy wire, or low to the ground antenna wire will help others see your wire. There are no antenna police, but if asked by anyone about your antenna, tell them it is temporary and that it is adding to your enjoyment of Paradise...

• NO LIFEGUARDS ARE ON DUTY ON MOST BEACHES- Look for Lifeguard Stations & signs that indicate if they are present.
• CRIME- Breaking into Cars is a growth industry in some parts of Oahu. Robbery is always a possibility, especially after dark and near ATMs. Use your own good judgement.
• THE SUN- Wear a hat, sunglasses and Sunscreen of atleast #30. You are under intense UV radiation. Do not ruin your visit from over exposure to the sun.
• POLICE/FIRE/MEDICAL EMERGENCY- 911-Emergency Services can be summoned by dialing 911 Know where you are, enhanced 911 is not present in most parts of Hawaii.
• WEATHER EMERGENCIES- During Rainstorms many areas are subject to FLASHFLOODING. Always monitor broadcast radio/television for these alerts and the status of any HURRICANE watch.
• OUTDOOR SIRENS- There is a Civil Defense Warning Siren Network in the State of Hawaii. They warn of Sunami (Tidal Wave), Hurricane and other things that will ruin a vacation. If you are at the Beach, immediately move to higher ground and listen to AM or FM radio for Information.TESTING OF THE SYSTEM- It is usually tested at 11:45 AM on the first State of Hawaii work day of the month.
• CELL PHONES- Cellular telephone coverage is good on Oahu, and varies on each of the islands. There are PCS Services and GTE Hawaiian Telephone Company. Check with your home cellular provider for compatibility and roaming information.
• PAY TELEPHONES- GTE is the largest telephone company, their pay telephones are currently 35 cents. There are other pay phones that vary in coin cost. Be very carefull when using your phone cards or credit cards to know how much you are being charged when using non-GTE phones.

• State of Hawaii Website- Official State Website
• State of Hawaii Parks Division- Facilities- Park Facilities All Islands
• Free Booklet "Guide to Hawaii State Parks", State Department of Land and Natural Resources, P.O. Box 621, Honolulu, Hawaii 96809

OAHU- City and County of Honolulu

• INFORMATION
  • Free Map/Booklet "Oahu Ocean Recreation Guide" - Department of Parks and Recreation, CITY & COUNTY of HONOLULU, 650 South King Street, Honolulu, HI 96813 Complete Information on Facilities and Activities.
  • Free Map/Booklet"Department of Parks and Recreation" City and County Beach Parks. CITY & COUNTY of HONOLULU, 650 South King Street, Honolulu, HI 96813 Complete Information on Beach Parks and Facilities.
  • CITY and COUNTY of HONOLULU WEBSITE- All City and County Departments
  • Contact AAA for Hawaii Guide Book. There are many published Travel Guides in bookstores that will have information to make your DXpedition more pleasant.
  • AMATER RADIO INFORMATION- For State of Hawaii
• OAHU ELECTRONIC PARTS SUPPLIERS
  • Costco, K-Mart, and other outlets have good prices on 12V motorcycle or Auto Batteries.
  • Long's Drug Stores- Earphones, Alkaline Batteries, Wire
  • Electronic Parts, Wire, Etc Suppliers Listed in Oahu Yellow Pages
    • IC Supply- 839-1966
    • Electrical Equipment Company- 591-2884
    • Precision Radio & Electronics- 593-9473
    • Honolulu Electronics (Some Ham Radio Supplies)- 593-8777
    • Radio Shack Store- Kaneohe/Windward Mall- 247-3858
    • Radio Shack Store- Kailua- 261-2066
    • Radio Shack Store- Haleiwa/North Shore- 637-8767
    • Radio Shack Store- Ala Moana 947-3991
    • There are several other Radio Shack Stores on Oahu.
    • Starcomm Wireless- (WH6T)- 845-7827/593-3888 Kenwood Dealer
    • UPS NEXT or 2nd DAY...Ham Radio Outlet (CA) (800)854-6046
    • Consider calling friend on "Mainland" and they can ship parts UPS/FEDEX/EXPMAIL(Next Day Service) to you quickly if you have time.

    WB6FZH's Favorite QRP DX-Pedition Locations

    

    Kualoa Regional Park (Beach Park) on Windward Oahu

    WB6FZH SUGGESTIONS- Favorite Beach Parks, Lunch & Dinner suggestions for Northshore and Windward Side. Other Helpful Information relating to your visit to the "Windward Side" of Oahu.

    • Kualoa Regional Park (Beach Park) PICTURE ABOVE!
      • Best Candidate for QRP Operation
      • Great antenna supports (Trees, Fences, Bushes, etc)
      • Rest Rooms
      • Life Guards
      • Public Phone
      • Picnicking
      • Camping
      • Swimming
      • Diving/Snorkeling
      • Windsurfing

    • Kailua Beach Park Tell friends/family only...
      • Best All Around Beach- My Favorite
      • Limited Antenna Areas
      • Rest Rooms
      • Life Guards
      • Public Phone
      • Picnicking
      • Convenience store walking distance.
      • BUZZ's Steak House/Bar Located Nearby
      • Swimming
      • Surfing
      • Body Surfing
      • Wind Surfing (Rentals)

    • Sunset Beach Park- Historically...The Cool Surf Spot!

    • Haleiwa Beach Park- Filming Baywatch This Area

    • THERE ARE 60 MORE BEACH PARKS ON OAHU- Take your map, your QRP RADIO KIT, your Picnic and explore! The City and County of Honolulu Publications are very helpful. If not a good Map and AAA travel book will provide full information.

    • HOOMALUHIA BOTANICAL GARDEN AND PARK (City and County of Honolulu) - Kaneohe- THIS IS THE LOCATION USED FOR KARC FIELD DAY OPERATIONS. See the PHOTO GALLERY Section of the KARC Website for pictures of this great park.
      • Free Admission
      • Public Phone
      • Visitor Center
      • Art Gallery
      • Meeting Rooms
      • Rest Rooms
      • Wheelchair Access
      • Hundreds of Acres of Beautiful Park
      • Trails to Hike
      • Guided Tours
      • GREAT PLACE TO SET-UP RADIO GEAR
      • Vending Machines
      • LIMITED DAYLIGHT HOURS 9-4 (Open Everyday)

  • LUNCH & DINNER on WINDWARD SIDE- Check Establishment for Dress
    • BUZZ's Steak House- Kailua (Infomal,Small Menu, Bar)
    • JAMESONS By The Sea- Haleiwa (Good Food, Bar, Informal, SUNSETS GREAT!) North Shore
    • BACHI Bistro- Kailua (Great Food, Bar
    • CHART HOUSE- Kaneohe (Dinner Only, Good Food, Bar)
    • WB6FZH has had consistant good results with all of the above establishments

  • OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION
    • MEDICAL- Blue Cross Kaiser
    • DENTAL
    • HOSPITAL- Castel Medical Center(Hospital), Straub Clinic
    • RENTAL CAR-Enterprise (Kaneohe)
    • 1 HOUR PHOTO- Longs Drug Store (Kaneohe)
    • SHOPPING CENTER- Windward Mall (Kaneohe) (Radio Shack, Sears,etc)
    • FAST FOOD- Every Block in Kaneohe and Much of Kailua
    • Koolau Amateur Radio Club- Information Jerry Mulherin 235-3942
    • HARDWARE STORE- Hardware Hawaii Kaneohe/Kailua
    • DELICATESSEN- Kailua Kaneohe (Windward Shopping Center)
    • BEACHWARE- Windward Shopping Center
    • DRUG STORE- Longs Drug Stores Kailua/Kaneohe

  • IF YOU HAVE SOME INFORMATION THAT SHOULD BE IN THIS ARTICLE E-MAIL WB6FZH, Greg WITH THE INFORMATION!

  • 2 METER BAND- Suggested Operating Frequencies
    • HAWAII REPEATERS-Amateur Radio Repeaters Complete Listing (JAVA SCRIPT) - Thanks to Rick Ching, KH7O, for this great resource!
    • WEBSITE OF ALL REPEATERS & Beacons IN HAWAII
    • Print & Bring A Current Listing of Oahu or State of Hawaii Repeaters from above website.
    • Simplex Voice- 146.505,146.58, 146.55, 146.52 (See Simplex Map)
    • OAHU SIMPLEX FREQUENCIES- See MAP for Suggested Area 2 Meter Simplex Plan
    • Packet (1200)- NH6UY 144.91, APRS- 145.05
    • Partial List of 2 Meter Repeaters
      • 146.88(-) Diamondhead
      • 146.94(-) Kailua
      • 145.15(-) Windward
      • 146.76(-) North Shore
      • 145.29(-) Windward
      • 147.36(+) Honolulu
      • 147.20(+) Kaneohe
      • 147.28(+) Honolulu
      • 147.12(+) Honolulu
      • Inquire to Local Hams Best Repeater for your Location

    • BUS TRANSPORTATION- Oahu has an excellent bus transportation system. Call THE BUS- (808) 848-5555

    • WEATHER- Honolulu- (808) 836-0121, Marine Forcast- (808) 3921, Surf Report- (808)836-1952. NOAA/USWS RADIO- 162.55 (Oahu)

    • HAWAII VISITORS & COONVENTION BUREAU -(808) 923-1811

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    Awaiting information from the other island govenments and Local Radio Amateurs/Clubs for these islands.- Note: Response has been less than enthusiastic.. Perhaps direct contact with radio Clubs on the individual islands might help. Listings found on Koolau Amateur Radio Club Website- Gateway to Hawaii Amateur Radio

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    Last Updated: November 13, 1999

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