Australian amateur radio operators have partnered with commercial networking experts, KernWi-Fi to build an “enterprise-grade” network of linked repeaters. The network of repeaters utilizes Yaesu’s Multi‑site Repeater System (IMRS) technology to route repeater traffic over a secure internet link.
Our goal was straightforward: deliver IMRS over an IP fabric that behaves like a carrier network—predictable routing, strong isolation, and security you can audit. If we treat community infrastructure with enterprise discipline, reliability follows. —Phil Kern (VK5PK)
Members of the Darwin Amateur Radio Club and the South Pacific Contest Club were involved in this project. Details of the build are available on the KernWi-Fi website. A network diagram is also available (PDF).
Source: KernWi-Fi