GB3JT Site

[G4HTZ]

On the hardware side, obviously subject to keeping 23cm TX, hopefully, will be interested to hear some thoughts on the ideal setup.

Currently we have a hardware encoder/driver (cannot remember the make), going into a couple of drivers and PA.

The question is, rather than use the old DVB-S 4 Msymbols 1/2 FEC - maybe the repeater should have a facelift and use the Portsdown Repeater and Pi. My concern is Pi reliability, as the site is not readily accessible. The current repeater hardware was on 24/7 for a few years and never had an issue.

Thoughts on the subject, preferred settings etc. would be appreciated. TX Pics attached just for interest.

PS. ignore the screwdriver - this is a feature

I personally think it looks well constructed as it is ……having problems tonight with my minitouner and portsdown recognising each other …hasn’t been used recently so probably me

[G3GJA]

Hi Steve

The numbers on the end are wrong; the format is 2 letters, 2numbers, 2 letters, 2 numbers & 2 letters. For example GB3EY is located at IO93RS37ME

Don't know if you use it, but kyfry.com/grid is good.

Clive

[G4HTZ]

Hi Steve

The numbers on the end are wrong; the format is 2 letters, 2numbers, 2 letters, 2 numbers & 2 letters. For example GB3EY is located at IO93RS37ME

Don't know if you use it, but kyfry.com/grid is good.

Clive

Hi Clive
Can’t seem to get link you suggested to work ….sorry for some reason I confused myself …again …on the qra finder I use it’s
JO02GB52OB
Which is ashen close in ashen CO108JN

[G3GJA]

Hi Steve

Typo! Should be k7fry.com/grid

Clive

[g8gtz]

Hi Dave,

That's an SR systems system which runs DVB-S and MPEG-2.

To be honest you really need to replace it with a DVB-S2, H264 unit running ideally 1Ms but if it means getting on air quickly then reducing the SR to 2Ms will gain you 3dB.

See CQ-TV266 page 9 on why we suggest 1Ms.

Current thinking on repeater architecture is to run Ryde receivers outputting HDMI into the BATC HDMI controller in to a Chinese Link Pi Enc V2 encoder driving a Pluto - all of which can be paid for by a BATC bursary.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Smartfly-info- ... B08TC7V3T6 - this encoder will do both the stream generation to drive the Pluto and a streaming channel.

https://wiki.batc.org.uk/Repeater_Controller

Looking forward to getting the NoV application.

Noel

[G8PUO]

Many thanks all for your comments and Noel for support. Application has been submitted.

In the interim, will look at, discuss, the BATC Repeater Controller route - thanks.

[G4HTZ]

GB3JT NOV issued …apparently

I just noticed on the RSGB ETCC repeater web site that apparently the NOV for GB3JT has been issued ……I am sure it’s an error ??
Link for your information

https://ukrepeater.net/my_repeater.php?id=6232

[G8PUO]

Wow, not even had time to sleep..

[G4HTZ]

Sure it must be an error …as there seems to be 2 applications

https://ukrepeater.net/vetting.html?filter8=TV

If not ….best you get up Detling Hill this morning

[G8YTZ]

Great to see the new repeater planned for Maidstone (Detling Hill) Let me know if you need any help. Hopefully I might be able to receive it at my dad's house in Lenham, though I suspect Petts Wood will be shadowed by Wrotham. How about a 70cm or 2m input?

Hopefully I'll be on the BATC net on Tuesday.