Hi All,
I'm listening out for my first repeater, GB3ET on 23cms (nearby I *think* as it says it's about 7 miles away)
A dumb question from a novice:-
Do ATV repeaters broadcast an 'ident', like voice repeaters?
I also heard some repeaters revert to beacon when not in use? (send a test card?)
Is there something common to all ATV repeaters you can listen for - if you don't have any way of keying them up, that is!
Best 73s!
1st-Timer listening for a Repeater... Idents? Test Cards?
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Re: 1st-Timer listening for a Repeater... Idents? Test Cards?
According to this post on the forum the repeater is Transmitting 24/7 but hopefully someone nearby will confirm.
viewtopic.php?f=100&t=6347
The signal maybe a single testcard, slideshow or even videos.
Some repeaters Transmit 24/7 and others similar to voice repeaters, but they often have a longer hang time when the activation signal disappears.
Try monitoring/calling on 144.750, there maybe someone nearby who can help.
73
Rob
M0DTS
viewtopic.php?f=100&t=6347
The signal maybe a single testcard, slideshow or even videos.
Some repeaters Transmit 24/7 and others similar to voice repeaters, but they often have a longer hang time when the activation signal disappears.
Try monitoring/calling on 144.750, there maybe someone nearby who can help.
73
Rob
M0DTS
Re: 1st-Timer listening for a Repeater... Idents? Test Cards?
Hi,
You can see what ET is transmitting by checking the stream.
https://batc.org.uk/live/gb3et?forcehtml5=true
73 Steve
You can see what ET is transmitting by checking the stream.
https://batc.org.uk/live/gb3et?forcehtml5=true
73 Steve
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Re: 1st-Timer listening for a Repeater... Idents? Test Cards?
Really helpful - I'll have a listen this weekend hopefully..
Coverage map is hopeful but If anyone knows whether it's getting into Banbury town areas, please do let me know.
Dave.
Coverage map is hopeful but If anyone knows whether it's getting into Banbury town areas, please do let me know.
Dave.