Repeaters
Repeaters used by amateur radio operators to enable two-way communication across an area which would otherwise be difficult by point-to-point (simplex) on VHF and UHF. These repeaters are set up and maintained by individual operators or clubs, and are generally available for any licensed amateur to use. A hill or mountaintop location is a preferable location to construct a repeater, as it will maximize the usability across a large area.
ANARC has 4 Local Repeaters these are:
- GB3TW - 2m VHF Band - Sunniside
- GB3NT - 70cm UHF Band - Gateshead
- GB3HA - 2m VHF Band - Hexham
- GB3TJ - 70cm UHF Band - Hexham
The location of these repeaters give excellent access from 99% of the North East
GB3TW has recently been moved to a new higher location giving us a better coverage on 2m GB3TJ has been turned off due to relocation for GB3TW
Due to the new license conditions we now have a RF Linked connection to GB3NT from Echolink, you can access this using the Echolink app on your smartphone or a windows PC running the Echolink software
Local Repeaters
There are several other repeaters in the North East, each with their unique callsign and frequencies that need to be programmed for access. each repeater has an Input (RX) and Output(TX) frequency as well as a Tone code which only allows signals for that repeater to transmit
Below are some local frequences
ANARC Repeaters
| Call Sign | Location & Band | Output Frequency | RX Frequency | Offset | Tone | Active |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB3TW | Sunniside - 2m | 145.72500 | 145.12500 | -0.600Mhz | 118.8Hz | Active |
| GB3NT | Gateshead - 70cm | 433.00000 | 434.60000 | +1.600Mhz | 118.8Hz | Offline |
| GB3NT-L | RF Link to GB3NT over Echolink | Offline | ||||
| GB3HA | Hexham - 2m | 145.75000 | 145.15000 | -0.600Mhz | 118.8Hz | Active |
| GB3TJ | Hexham - 70cm | 433.30000 | 434.90000 | +1.600Mhz | 118.8Hz | Offline |
Other Repeaters
| Call Sign | Location & Band | Output Frequency | RX Frequency | Offset | Tone | Active |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB3TS | Sunderland - 70cm | 433.17500 | 434.77500 | +1.600Mhz | 118.8Hz | Active |
| GB3CD | Crook - 2m | 145.08750 | 145.68750 | -0.600Mhz | 118.8Hz | Active |
| GB7GW | Washington - 70cm | 438.41250 | 430.81250 | +7.600Mhz | 118.8Hz | Active |
| GB3UK | Washington - 2m | 145.61250 | 145.01250 | -0.600Mhz | 118.8Hz | Active |
| GB3ZN | South Shields - 70cm | 430.887500 | 438.487500 | +7.600Mhz | 118.8Hz | Online |
For more information on all UK repeaters please see The UK Repeaters Website GB3NT has been generously donated by the late Chris Herring G7AQY