Stoke-on-Trent Repeaters
GB3VT
GB3VT DPlus Dashboard
News
1st September 2025
The default reflector will be either ref-011B, part of the Yorkshire Net UK, or reflector 079D.
31st May 2025
Gateway Computer failed back in October 2024, a replacement has now been installed with the latest software G3.2.
A special thank you to Terry N8LN for his time and support in remotely configuring the new gateway system.
I could not have completed the Gateway without Terry's knowledge and commitment to Ham Radio.
March 2023
UPS has been installed on the repeater to help maintain the internet connection and protect the equipment from brief electricity power cuts.
08/09/2022
The local network router located on-site was replaced today as part of an investigation into the intermittent loss of connection to the D-Star network.
06/09/2022
Repairs to a loose antenna bracket have been completed, and GB3VT's antenna is now back at its full height.
D-Star Only Repeater
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Channel RV58
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Repeater Output: 145.7250 MHz
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Repeater input : 145.1250 MHz
D-Star
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How access the D-Star Mode
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Mode is “DV”
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Your default is “CQCQCQ” or the station being called
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RPT1 (example) GB3VT**C (* = space)
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RPT2 (example) GB3VT**G (* = space)
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Leave two spaces between callsign and C or G
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“G” for Gateway allows your call to be heard via a dongle or a reflector.
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MYCALL is your own callsign without P or M
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Your antenna polarisation should be Vertical
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Members - users are welcome to connect the repeater to other D-Star reflectors during off-peak times or when things are quiet. We (repeater group) request that, when finished using the repeater or before leaving the repeater's coverage area, you unlink and link back to reflector 079D.
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D-Star User Registration
Many of the regular users on GB3VT are not members of the repeater group.
Like all others, this repeater is open and free for licensed amateurs to use.
But it is not free to keep on the air. Please support this repeater before it runs out of money and is gone for good.
GB3VT cost £255 to keep on air in 2024
This repeater requires internet access in a remote location. This is not easy or cheap!
A special thank you to the site owner who allows these repeaters on his site at a very reasonable cost. Access to the local electricity supply and putting up with people turning up at the weekends to maintain the equipment.