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<P><FONT color=#666666 size=1>The GB7MM system rack incorporating Icom
ID-RP2000V D-Star repeater, ID-RP2C controller 12V PSU and space for the
1U gateway server</FONT></P></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<H1>D-Star For Dorset</H1>
<P><FONT face=Verdana>A new D-Star digital repeater and gateway
<STRONG>GB7MM</STRONG> is due to go on air soon. </FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Verdana>Located 2km south of Wimborne in Dorset, the new repeater
is to be run and maintained by a small group of enthusiastic amateurs, who are
keen to play a part in the expansion of D-Star coverage in the Dorset
area.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Verdana>GB7MM will operate on RV56 (145.700/145.100) and employs
hardware generously loaned by <STRONG>Icom UK</STRONG> of Herne Bay
Kent.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Verdana>The NoV was issues after new digital repeater received
approval on 25 June. The GB7MM team is working hard to ensure that the repeater
is on air in quick time. The target being by the end of July.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Verdana>The GB7MM repeater group are pleased to announce that the
number of D-Star operators is already climbing in anticipation of the repeater
becoming operational.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Verdana>If you reside in, or are visiting the Dorset area and are
a<BR>D-Star user, then feel free to call on RV56 and work the growing band of
D-Star equipped amateurs in the area. </FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Verdana>For more information, news, coverage map and current
status of GB7MM, please see </FONT><A
href="http://www.monitoringmonthly.co.uk/GB7MM" target=_blank><FONT
face=Verdana>www.monitoringmonthly.co.uk/GB7MM</FONT></A></P>
<P><FONT face=Verdana>Fonte: The Southgate Amateur Radio Club Web
Site</FONT></P></BODY></HTML>