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DATA PROTECTION

Your data security is really important to us. With data protection rules changing as part of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) on 25th May, we'd like to make sure you know about changes to the ETCC privacy policy.
The way we use your personal information hasn't changed, but our updated privacy policy now gives you a better, more comprehensive understanding of how we use and protect your data. [more]
23-May-18

GB7JB

The 70cm DMR repeater newly located to Wincanton, Somerset, is now fully operational and running at full power, 25 watts ERP. Slot 1 TG9 is set to stand alone mode, whilst slot 2 TG950 is connected to the South West Cluster. Colour Code is 1. Further info is available at: jbrepeaters.org.uk /G3ZXX
9-May-18


Status Summary

Red state: 97
Amber state: 105
Green state: 875

Vetting Summary

Vetting: in progress: 5
Frequency requests: 14


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Latest Status Updates

MB6IAC  [Reported by GW7HTU]
NOT OPERATIONAL  23 May
problem with dvmega firmware
GB3SK  [Reported by G8FEZ]
OPERATIONAL  21 May
GB3SK returned to service
GB3NN  [Reported by G0FVF]
NOT OPERATIONAL  22 May
Will be off air for upgrade & maintenance,inc new logik repeater controller.
GB3BT  [Reported by GM7LUN]
OPERATIONAL  17 May
Output fully restored
GB3YS  [Reported by G3ZXX]
OPERATIONAL  20 May
came back on air, from it's NEW location in Yeovil Somerset, at approx., 3:15 pm local time today, 20th May 2018. It is fully operational on 70cm (RB02) analogue FM, with 25w ERP and 88.5 ctcss. Access and reception reports will be much appreciated via g3zxx.mail@gmail.com
GB7SO  [Reported by G7CHO]
FIRST SWITCH-ON  19 May
Repeater now online for testing purposes. 24 Hour operation planned for 26th May 2018.

Using D-Star

  1. most 70cm D-Star repeaters use 9MHz spacing
  2. Mode is "DV"
  3. YOUR default is "CQCQCQ" or station being called
  4. RPT1 (example) GB7DE**B (* = space)
  5. RPT2 (example) GB7DE**G (* = space)
  6. 2 spaces between callsign and port/mode in RPT1/2
  7. 2 Metre port is "C", 70cm is "B"
  8. "G" for Gateway allows your call to be heard using as dongle or a connected reflector
  9. MYCALL is your own callsign without P or M
  10. Polarisation is Vertical
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Renewal Requests in Vetting

[MB7UR] : [MB7ISB]

5 Proposals in ETCC Vetting

[23-May-2018] GB7MN 70CM DV REPEATER (NEW) - G8NSS
[23-May-2018] MB6ISC 70CM GATEWAY (NEW) - G0JMS
[20-May-2018] MB7ITN 10M GATEWAY (NEW) - G0NCF
[13-May-2018] GB7YJ 70CM DV REPEATER (NEW) - G4USP
[2-Apr-2018] GB3NA 2M DUAL-MODE (SITE) - G8POK

14 Outstanding Frequency Requests with Ofcom

[GB3CLE ] [GB3ET ] [GB3EY ] [GB3FT ] [GB3IOW ] [GB3RPE ] 
[GB3SR ] [GB7BH ] [GB7BN ] [GB7CD-A ] [GB7MO ] [GB7RB-A ] 
[MB7ILR ] [MB7PH ] 

0 NoV's pending Ofcom issue

NOTHING OUTSTANDING

Licensed in the last 6 Days

[23-May] GB3TD LINK SWINDON  (70CM) GATEWAY - G0UWS
[22-May] MB7AHM BELPER  (70CM) GATEWAY - G8IQP
[22-May] MB6RL CAERPHILLY  (2M) DV GATEWAY - GW6WTK
[20-May] GB7VLS NORWICH  (2M) PACKET - G4VLS
[22-May] MB6IYS YEOVIL  (70CM) DV GATEWAY - G7OGG
[22-May] GB7DB WOBURN SANDS  (70CM) D-STAR - G0WTZ

Featured Repeater (random)  

Callsign: GB7PB
Keeper: Mike E Valente [G4EBN]
Channel: RV53 (2M)  
TX Freq: 145.6625 MHz   RX Freq: 145.0625 MHz
Mode: DV (D-STAR)
TX antenna: RADIO STRUCTURES FCV3L-153
Locality: DURHAM
Region: NORTH
NGR: NZ306378     QTHR: IO94FR
Lat/Lon: 54.7351, -1.5254
Advised Status:  OPERATIONAL
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