Another 10m FM Internet Gateway opens

G6IBQ in Chesterfield has commenced operation as an Internet linking gateway on 29.630MHz FM.

To prevent noise bursts falsely triggering the transmitter, a CTCSS tone of 71.9Hz is required for access. The system operated is Echolink with short dial codes to most repeaters operating Echolink. G6IBQ would be pleased to receive reports by e-mail to g6ibq@aol.com. It is hoped to provide a full service when attended up to approximately 8 hours per day and even more at weekends.

A reminder that all current NoVs which have been issued to allow operation of an ‘Internet gateway’ on a simplex frequency, via the RSGB Data Communications Committee, will expire on 31 December 2004 unless renewed before 17 December. No applications to renew existing Internet Voice Gateway NoVs will be accepted after 17 December, so if you hold an NoV, your online application must be submitted by that time.

The system will be reopened for new applications only on 3 January 2005. This means that unless you submit your renewal by 17 December, your NoV will expire and you will need to submit a fresh application - which, unlike a renewal, will not be automatically granted - when the system reopens in January.

The renewal system is totally web-based and you will be able to complete the procedures in a single transaction.

Source: GB2RS News - Courtesy of the RSGB

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