Users and Improvements

Hi all,

well we are seeing more use on GB7FK which is great news. I would like to see more users from GB7IC coming through the gateway to GB3FK, and the other way around too. this will create more activity, and at the end of the day, thats what the system is there for.

No more news on the freqeuency change, but i dont think it will be long now.

soon as the frequency change happens, we shall fit the new pre-amp on the repeater, and also look at possibly changing the antenna as well to see if that will help improve things.

We are also looking into the future and doing more tests with high speed data on 1.2gig.

more soon!
73 Matt

Many users worldwide on DSTAR

Looking at the Dstar Users website I notice that there are 412 unique callsigns in a 24 hour period, thats alot of users!

I have noticed in the last few weeks a big increase in repeaters across the world. Its great to see DSTAR move forward and getting very popular.

Antenna

Hi all,

The repeater is still running on a low antenna on the mast. This is due to the QRM we are still experiencing. 433.9125 is full of low power devices, hence QRM on the input of GB7FK.
There is nothing we can do about this except from a frequency change. This is being looked into at the moment. Hopefully the new year will bring a few frequency.

Once the new frequency is obtained we will hopefully be trouble free!

73 Matt

Pictured to the left is GB7FK Dstar repeater. The Repeater controller is at the top, and the 70cms module.

The Linux server is on the next shelf, and then the power supply and UPS.

Enough room in the cabinet for future ports :)

GB7FK in its new location!

GB7FK was moved into a new 19" rackmount yesterday which now has the repeater, PC, Power supplys and all other equipment in it. A much neater installation in the living room!!