Stenigot Radio on the Air
/A small band of radio amateurs have reinstated the repeaters at the RAF Stenigot site in the Lincolnshire Wolds.
The repeaters are MB7PA 6 Mtr parrot repeater, GB3LC 70cms Analogue Repeater and GB7JM MMDVM repeater, which is currently active on modes DMR and DSTAR.
Stenigot is approximately 500mtrs ASL and therefore has a very wide RF footprint, the repeater site is approximately 100mtrs from the chain home radar tower.
The analogue repeaters have been active for over 6 months, whilst GB7JM digital repeater has been active for over three years with little use, it has just been relocated to the new site from the home address of M0AQC.
The radio team comprise of Brian G7AJP NOV holder for both analogue repeaters, he is also the antenna/mechanical engineer for all three repeaters. Tony 2E0OZQ donated GB3LC and helps where possible. Alan M0AQC built GB7JM and is the digital engineer including the networking connections. Kim 2E0KIM helps out wherever needed including fundraising.
The Eagle Radio Group, Mablethorpe support the Stenigot Radio group wherever possible.
Information concerning the repeaters can be found on eagleradiogroup.com website and GB7JM found on QRZ.COM.
