GB3SA Repeater GroupGB3DP in Baston now has a sister repeater GB7SL which is currently in testing. It will support all digital modes – DMR, D-Star, Fusion DV, NXDN and P25.
Output Frequency: 430.2625Mhz
Input Frequency: 439.2625Mhz
DMR Colour Code 8
Important – as this is linked to the DCS102 gateway you need to leave a 4 second gap between overs to avoid confusing the links!
Give it a try!
GB3SA is now connected full-time to EchoLink, meaning that you can now access the repeater when you are outside the coverage area. Just add GB3SA-R to your lists of favourites in the App.
EchoLink is easy to use and works on phones, tablets and PCs. You just need to register with EchoLink (they will ask to see a copy of your licence as you will be able to transmit from the repeater) and is completely free?
There is a new repeater close to Stamford, located in Baston.
RX: 430.8625 Mhz
TX: 438.4625 Mhz
CTCSS: 88.5
More details are here: Repeater Details GB3DP (ukrepeater.net)
The WSPR beacons are now offline. Here are the DX records they achieved.
| Band | Callsign | Distance (km) | Date |
| 10m | FR1GZ | 9,794 | 27/9/21 |
| 6m | EA8BFK | 2890 | 16/6/21 |
| 4m | SP6PWT | 1222 | 8/7/21 |
| 2m | LA3EQ | 758 | 21/7/21 |
| 70cm | G4AGE | 82 | 18/2/21 |
The next net on GB3SA will be on Tuesday 15 June at 7:30pm. This week’s topic will be ‘Grounding and Bonding – pros and cons’. Most kit has a screw at the back for grounding. Should you use it or not? Does it actually make a difference, and are there any downsides?
If you are interested in knowing more about getting on air and enjoying this fascinating hobby, please contact us for more information. We will be happy to help get you started!
You can listen to live transmissions on GB3SA by following this link
https://www.broadcastify.com/webPlayer/34746
Transmissions are delayed by about 30s, following an advert which is how we get to use this facility for free.
Thanks to Ben Topham G5REV for working out how to do this
The 10m WSPR beacon hit a new DX record on Sat 20th February 2021, being heard 2,890km away in the Canary Islands on 10m using only 5 watts.
All Band DX records for G8IOA
| Band | Callsign | Distance (km) | Date |
| 10m | EA8BFK | 2,890 | 20/2/21 |
| 6m | SM0DXT | 1,364 | 17/11/20 |
| 4m | SWLIO83 | 141 | 6/2/21 |
| 2m | IO91SWL | 158 | 18/10/20 |
| 70cm | G4AGE | 82 | 18/2/21 |
Radio Rev, aka Ben Topham G5REV is a regular user of GB3SA and has started a very useful YouTube channel for anyone interested in amateur Radio. You can find his videos here.