A new wide-area D-Star net will begin operating Sunday, January 9.

This net will operate in conjunction with many existing D-STAR
repeaters on the newly formed Reflector 38 Alpha (REF038A), along with
several planed sites, to form a reliable network of communication to be
used for training in the operation of D-STAR. It will also allow for a
platform to test communication links in the event of an emergency or
natural disaster within the state or surrounding areas.