GB7DX D-Star Repeater located in Ashford, Kent, South East UK
GB7DX went live at the start 28th March 2008, it is fully operational on 70Cms. GB7DX is connected to the K5TIT G2 Network. Assuming you are registered on the K5TIT network you can operate via the GB7DX Gateway. Thanks should go to the UKIT team who have been assisting us with testing to ensure a seamless transition from the UK Test Network to the K5TIT Network.
My callsign is M0TMX, and I am the Repeater Keeper for GB7DX. The repeater is located at my home in Ashford (see the map below), currently I am running only one port, port B, 70cm's. As the funds become available I would like to add the additional ports for 2m and 1.2GHz Voice and Data at some point in the future.
Local users will find the repeater on the following frequencies, you can also look up local activity on our Local Last Heard list, created by Ben, M0TUX.
Output 439.700MHz
Input 430.700MHz
The antenna is a Diamond V2000, which is about 50m asl, signal reports for the repeater are always welcome.
I run APRS in the car, so you can track me here if I'm out and about. I have an IC-E2820 which is of course, D-Star capable, in the car so give me a call if you see me mobile.
Anyone with a D Star radio can access the repeater locally, but please note that if you wish to operate using the Gateway, you have to be registered. I can do that for local users, which allows you to use any D Star repeater worldwide. If you wish to be registered on the gateway, please e-mail me at sysop@gb7dx.com
GB7DX - DV Dongle Users Welcome Here..........
DV Dongle users are now welcome to call into GB7DX. Local users will need to remember that for DV Dongle users to hear them they must have RPT1 set to "GB7DX B", as usual, but they must also have RPT 2 set to "GB7DX G" otherwise Dongle users will not be able to hear them. We finally have an official outlet in the the UK to order the DV Dongle from. You can order it from Waters & Stanton in the UK. Also worth a look is the DV Dongle website where you can get more information. You should note that as far as I'm aware, Waters & Stanton are the only official outlet in the UK to purchase the DV Dongle from.