16th Jul 2010 - 23cm UK first
In a first for D-Star in the UK, Ofcom has issued a repeater Notice of Variation (NoV) to allow the
Glasgow GB7DG D-Star node to engage the -A (DD) port on the 23cm band.
The frequency agreed by the
primary user is 1240.150 MHz
11th Jan 10 - We now have two sites to look at
for GB7DW. This has been done with the help of amateurs in Ayrshire. Once the weather settles down we will visit the sites
and see if they are suitable for the system.
25th Dec - Merry Xmas to all our readers. We have found a few potential
sites for GB7DW and hope to make some progress shortly. I know its been a longtime but its not that easy these days finding
a decent site for the system.
22nd June - GB7DK Port B UHF operational.
GB7DD Port B UHF new antenna feeder installed.
19th June - GB7DW Port C is now back on the air.
Sorry for the delay is resolving the power issue at the site but it was outwith our control.
13th June - GB7DD in Dundee is now fully operational on UHF with Gateway access. Thanks
to Martin MM0DUN and Adrian GM1FML. Reports appreciated.
5th June - GB7DD, GB7DW, GB7DK have all been cleared for operation on 70cm. Its hoped to
have GB7DD and GB7DK operational very shortly.
Note: GB7DW site is currenlty being renovated and suffering power loss which we have no control over. I
will visit site this weekend for an update from the owners.
25th May - GB7DW Port C is back on the air but we are having some gateway connection issues.
UPDATE: Gateway now operational.
20th May - GB7DW and GB7DK are on the last part of being cleared for UHF operation.
Also the GB7DW mains power issue should be resolved on Thursday
7th May - Application submited by MM0DUN
for GB7DD 70cm D-Star system for Dundee area.
17th April - GB7DG Gateway issue resolved.
12th April - GB7GD - New 2m antenna installed. Reports are appreicated please via the forum.
10th April - GB7DG gateway has sufferred a fault since we carried out a software upgrade.
The system is now being reloaded and hope to have the gateway side back on soon.
4th April - GB7DK Port C now operational. Reports appreciated.
18th March - GB7DE Port C back up and operational.
Reports appreciated.
15th March - Forum down. The main forum is down.
I am waiting to find out what is going on with it. We dont pay for it so cant complain much when its not working.
15th March - GB7DE Port C Update
Fault found in cavities. This has resulted in poor isolation between
the transmit and receive channels. The unit has been removed from site for repair.
Good news is that we did manage to complete the planned antenna
work.
10th March - GB7DK 2m for Stranraer cleared
for operation. More news to follow
8th March - GB7DE 2m visit postponed due to adverse weather.
1st Mar - GB7DG Gateway now repaired and operational
GB7DE Visit scheduled
for Saturday 7th March for antenna replacement
27th Feb - GB7DG Gateway down due to pc issue.
23rd Feb - Application submitted for GB7DK
GB7DK
will be located outside of Stranraer and if
approved will have 2m and 70cms port.
23rd Feb - GB7DW Application submitted for UHF port
16th Feb - GB7DE 2m Update
Hi folks
Adrian GM1FML visited the site on Sunday and did not find any issues with the system, but we do suspect
that there might be an issue with the 2m antenna duplexing the 2m signal. We intend to replace the 2m antenna as soon as possible.
23rd Jan - Removal of /P portable /M from D-Star callsigns
Over the next four weeks there will be a change on how we handle portable and mobile
stations. In order to allow the systems to route between systems we intend to remove the M and P options
from the system.
This means that you will have one callsign entered in your radio be it for mobile or home use. This will
ease the routing and folk will not have to remember to use your /P or /M routing.
For any user using /P or /M you will have to change your radio settings.
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17th Jan - D-Star Workshop Glasgow 22nd Feb
There will be a D-Star workshop held on Sunday 22nd Feb in Glasgow.
This workshop will cover various aspects of D-Star operation including Reflector use and also D-Star TV.
For more information please visit OnLine Forum For Dstar In Scotland
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14th Jan - Dundee Club D-Star Talk announced
13th Jan - First GM D-Star Net a success
On Monday the 12th Jan all four GM D-Star systems were connected up to Reflector 6a. John, GM4WZL was the
net controller and at one point there were 12 stations on the net.
The net will run each Monday evening from 20.00hrs.
10th Jan 2009 - Reflector 6A status page added
I have added a status page for Reflector 6A. This shows the current
systems and users connected to the Reflector.
Reflector 6A is primarly used for Scotland D-star users but other
systems can connect in.
Click HERE for more information
5th Jan 2009 - Added Amazon link
I have added a link to Amazon. If you purchase anything from Amazon then consider using our link page to
visit Amazon. For every purchase you make that originates from www.dstarinfo.org we will receive a small commission. The money rasied from this go towards ongoing running costs for the sites.
3rd Jan 2009 - Scotland has its own Reflector
Scotland now has its own Reflector to use. It is REF006A. Please
chek out the guide on how to use reflectors. Reflector "How To"
I will look at the idea of having a regular sked on REF006A and also making sure folk know
about it.
1st Jan 2009 - Added D-Star Explained Section
I have uploaded some help files and pages.
30th December 08 - New forum created for DstarInfo
I have created a forum for users to discus D-Star, in particular in Scotland. Also a place to pass more information on about
the various systems.
Click on the ONLINE Forum button on the navigation bar.
29th Dec 2008 - New Status Page for All the Systems
I have added some new status pages to each of the systems. Just click on the various systems links on the left hand column
and it will take you to their relevant page.
The page will now show you the following information:
*Linked Status to the Reflectors
*Users callsigns heard
*DvDngle users
