The Status GB7JF
Now On AIR(15th Jan2009)
GB7JF - M1 Junction Fifteen D-Star Node
This site is under construction, on behalf of GB7JF. The new D-Star
Node to be located in Northamptonshire, on the M1 near to J15. This is a privately funded D-Star Node to cover Northamptonshire.
Current status : Awaiting Nov (5th November 2008)
: Internet connection verified. Connection awaiting Nov (19th November 2008)
: Hardware awaiting callsign and frequencies (20th November 2008)
: G2 gateway PC software preinstalled, awaiting repeater hardware (20th November 2008)
: Site testing underway (22nd November 2008)
: Application now with OFCOM (17th December 2008)
: Started work on radio files for the Icom 2820 and 92E for local use
: UPS and PSU tested (20th December 2008)
: Rack cleared for repeater and controller (20th December 2008)
: Phone line due to be installed (6th January 2009)
: Unfortunatly BT were unable to complete the installation awaiting return visit
: BT return (8th January) the line is now connected, and the services avalible
: Internet tested and router setup. Seems to be working well. (Sunday 11th January)
: NOV issued (advised by Rod @ OFCOM) (Tuesday 13th January)
: Repeater being dispatched by Icom (Tuesday 13th January)
: Gateway PC connected to the internet.(Wednesday 14th January)
: Darren of UK Inerconnect Team Installed G2 gateway and Setup (Thurday 15th Jan)
: Basic Gateway testing carried out waiting for hardware installation (Thurday 15th Jan)
: Repeater Hardware under test (Tursday 15th January)
: Tuesday 15th January 20:30 aprox. Repeater was switched on air for the first time
: Congratulations to Steve (2E0ZLK) First contact with G7HIF during testing stages
: Antenna Upgrade arranged for W/C 19th January
: New Antenna installed and inital testing shows an increased Rx signal at the repeater
: In a few areas, the received signal from the repeater has fallen.
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