GB7HD-B, Huddersfield's D-Star node

TX: 439.450 MHz   RX: 430.450 MHz

David, G6OCD reports that GB7HD-B is now in testing with a live gateway to the worldwide D-Star network.

Inital RF tests were successful with good quality audio from G3SMU (IO83SO), more than 30 miles from GB7HD, on the far side of the Pennines.

Additional tests with the UK reflector, REF005A, have been performed with good reports received from around the country.

Many thanks to Iain Philipps, G0RDI, of the RSGB/ETCC and Rod Wilkinson from Ofcom, for assisting with the NoV application.

Also thanks to the local team who have put in many hours to get GB7HD on the air:
Steve 2E0BIJ, Martin M0EHL, Sandra M3RTP, Mike G4AHJ, Ernie G4LUE, Andrew 2E0BLF, Darren G7LWT, Jeff M3VYV.

Special thanks to LAM Communications for the donation of the power supply and antenna.

Sunray Fascias, Huddersfield, also saved the day by loaning scaffolding so the team could safely erect the new Antenna.

Reports are welcome via qsl@gb7hd.org.uk

73 de David, G6OCD
UK FM Group Northern/Digital