GB3JV TV repeater for London Justin, G8YTZ is delighted to announce that the from 14:50 on 6th October 2019 the GB3JV Amateur TV repeater is now on the air in beacon mode. The new repeater is located in Petts Wood, Kent, and transmits on 3404MHz. The Tx antenna is a slotted waveguide design and gives the station and ERP of 150 Watts. Receiver Inputs are available on 1249MHz and the repeater output will shortly be streamed on the BATC Web Site. To receive the repeater all that’s required is a tuneable DVB-S2 Satellite Receiver, or a BATC Minitiouner, a small dish and a C-Band LNB. Coverage predictions show reception possibilities across the heavily populated area of South-East & East London as well as parts of Essex. Justin would especially like to thank Noel Matthews G8GTZ for his help in obtaining the NoV, Bob Dunne for his help in acquiring the site and members of the Bromley & Distract Amateur Radio Society, Gareth G4XAT, Andy G4WGZ and Mortimer Group for the site facilities. Technical Details: Location: Petts Wood, Kent JO01AJ Frequency: 3404MHz Symbol Rate: 2000 kS/s FEC 3/4 QPSK 150W ERP from Slotted Waveguide DVBS2 High Definition Inputs to be announced for 23cm and later 70cm Information and updates are published on the repeater web site www.gb3jv.co.uk Justin G8YTZ http://www.southgatearc.org/news/2019/october/gb3jv-tv-repeater-for-london.htm
