Welcome to the Folkestone Repeater Group

GB3FK is a "Fill in" 2m Repeater for Folkestone in Kent

The Folkestone Repeater Group is a totally independent non-profit group.
We are a voluntary organisation - everyone from the group is interested in supporting a 2m repeater for the Folkestone area. All Committee Members give their time freely and we do not receive any funding from any other body.

GB3FK is located in Folkestone, covering the Shepway area.

Callsign: GB3FK
Frequency: Output: 145.750Mhz
Frequency Input: 145.150Mhz
Channel: RV60
Mode: F3E
CTCSS: 103.5Hz
Antenna: Omni Directional
Access: 1750Hz Toneburst / CTCSS
Repeater Keeper: M1CMN

Repeater Status: Repeater is functioning normally with Echolink connection online.


GB7FK - Digital DSTAR Repeater went "On Air" 17th November 2007

 



GB7FK Digital Repeater Pictured above

GB7FK DSTAR Digital Repeater went on air 18th November 2007.
The repeater is located in Capel, between Dover and Folkestone.

Input Frequency 430.600
Output Frequency 439.600

It is running Approx 18w into a V2000 Omni Directional antenna, up on the tower around 20ft high. It is working very well

This is very new technology, and we are all still learning about it. To join the fun, and find out more information please join the Kent DSTAR Yahoogroup. there is a "New Users" file in the files area of the group.

Check out the GB7FK Blog for latest information.

GB3FK News and information

23rd March 2008
A new PC, and interface are currently being tested for the repeater. The Echolink service is now running with the Link to MB7IMP. Excellent!

Date for the Junk Sale is 21st April 2008
Date for the Birthday Bash is 12th July 2008

Please put these dates in your diary whilst you remember!!

Ron M1CWQ
I am very sad to report the passing of Ron M1CWQ. Ron was very active on GB3FK, and has always been a supporter of the repeater group. Ron donated the current GB3FK Antenna, and also helped out with the installation. He was always on hand if needed to help out. Ron was also very active on the air, and was always keen to hear local activity on our repeater. Ron will always be remembered for his humour, kindness and support.

News 20th June 2007
During the storm on the 19th of June we lost the GB3FK Internet linking equipment. The PC went up in a puff of smoke. A replacement power supply was installed, but that went bang too, so the entire computer is a write off. The internet linking and RSGB news service will be offline until further notice.

Battery Backup on GB3FK - The repeater now has a large UPS attached. It has already been tested in a power fail, and lasts for many hours.

The GB3FK Junk Sale - was held 16th April 2007 at the FADARS Club venue. Thanks to Ian G3ROO for doing the Auction. We raised £91.30 in total which included the raffle we held. Thanks to everyone that came along to support the event.

The GB3FK Birthday Party - Pictures have been published here!

Are you a new supporter of the Folkestone Repeater Group?
If yes - please join our Yahoogroup Mailing list to keep up to date


 

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