GB7ZP is a new ERG system to encourage D-Star Digital Voice activity in central Essex. It was approved by Ofcom on 12-Sept-2008, and first went on air on Thu 25-Sep-2008. It is based at a domestic site in Danbury to the east of Chelmsford.
STATUS: On Air
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Frequency | Input 430.4875 MHz, Output 439.4875 MHz |
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Transceiver | Icom ID-RP2C/RP4000V, with Gateway planned |
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Power | 25W erp |
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Antenna | Diamond X500, 9.4dBd Colinear, vertically polarised |
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NGR | TL 786 052 |
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Locator | JO01HR |
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Coverage Maps (Courtesy of RSGB-ETCC) |
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Pictures:-
The ERG Gallery has pictures of the System units,
Duplexer and Logic
Gateway - Under Construction
The location is receiving several IT upgrades. The new 1U Gateway for GB7ZP can be seen here
Notes:
Initial operation is local rf only, until the Internet Gateway facility is complete -
ERG Welcomes coverage reports to verify antenna/site performance
Dec 2009: Original Comet Antenna replaced by a Diamond X500 following weather damage
17-Jan-2010
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