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GB3ST

A large number of the regular users on GB3ST are not members. This repeater, like all others, is open and free for all licensed amateurs to use.

 

But it is not free to keep on air; please support this repeater before this free service runs out of money and is gone for good.

 

GB3ST has cost £359 so far in 2026

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Operational
Hours of operation 7 am - Midnight

ANALOGUE VOICE FM REPEATER

  • Channel RB09

  • Repeater Output: 433.2250 MHz  

  • Repeater input   : 434.8250 MHz

  • CTCSS tone 103.5Hz

  • Access is CTCSS only

  • Echolink connection: Operational GB3ST-R

  • Abuse status: Low, operational

News

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August 2026

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The transmit antenna system had developed an intermittent high VSWR fault alarm. The 20-year-old collinear was found to be at fault. 

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New collinear installed, allowing the return to full transmit power.

 

October 2025

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Repeater hardware replaced with a professional Simoco SDB 680 base station.

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  • Courtesy tone reintroduced

  • Better power comsumption/efficiency

  • Remote monitoring of equipment hardware

    • VSWR​

    • Temperature

    • Voltage supply etc

 

11/01/23

Echolink is operational as of today. 

 

When an Echolink user connects to the repeater, you will hear an announcement of the station's callsign on the radio side.

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December 2022

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Echolink fault, replacement computer being sourced.

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August 2022

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Replaced the Simoco TSF2025 base station with a Hytera RD982 as a temporary measure; no logic controller with this unit, so no pip or K between overs.

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July 2021

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Echolink connection setup is now operational. Search for GB3ST-R on your Echolink app.

 

Further information can be found at echolink.org

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July 2020

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The site visit replaced the faulty cooling fans, restoring them to full power.

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8/04/2020

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It appears that the second cooling fan for the RF PA section of the transmitter has failed. Therefore, the repeater automatically switches to reduced power and will shut down without notice if the internal temperature becomes too high due to the warmer weather.

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Access to the site, subject to COVID-19 rules, is currently not possible, as the site owner is in self-isolation.

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