Stoke-on-Trent Repeaters
News
1st June 2025
VT moved the default reflector to ref-011B, part of the Yorkshire Net UK. Reflector 079D seems to be offline.
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.
GB3VT
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 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 2 spaces between callsign and C or G
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“G” for Gateway allows your call to be heard using a dongle or connected to a reflector
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MYCALL is your own callsign without P or M
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Your antenna polarization should be Vertical
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Members - users are asked to please only connect the repeater to other D-star reflectors out of peak times or when things are quite. We (repeater group) request when finished using the repeater or before leaving the coverage area of the repeater to un-link and link back to reflector 011B.
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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.