Noise logging

Should have added that it would be helpful if you hear this noise you could note the following -

1. Date and time
2. frequencies heard (check input etc)
3. Location
4. Strength (strong weak etc).

If you could send this to g4kvi@yahoo.co.uk I can then forward it on and we can get a report to Ofcom

Noise Update

As you may know if you listen regularly there is a pulse noise which appears on the repeater, generally in the mornings. I assumed this was local to UB and was properly a car key fob. However, over the weekend I have been made aware that it is very widespread, affecting at least two other repeaters GB3TD and GB3VS. So the question is, where do we go from here. There have been attempts at DFing it, but given how widespread it is the likely that it has more than one source. As users of UB you can help by listening on the input and making a note of location and strength of the interference. I can pass this on and hopefully enough evidence can be obtained to pass on to Ofcomm.

Repeater keeper

Had the scanner on as I do when I am up in the shack and it stopped on a conversation. The conversation was about the abuse the repeater was suffering from. One of the operators was complaining that the keeper should do more and why were they not listening and tracking these people down. I have to say I had to refrain from calling him and telling him what I thought!! Most keepers have full time jobs and run the repeater as a hobby and not a job. They can put a lot of time ensuring the repeaters run within the terms of the licence and sorting out site problems and other issues that most users are not aware of. I am very lucky that UB, apart from the odd key fob keeping the box open, doesn't suffer many problems. So, rant over please continue to user the box and if you have a problem, let me know and together we will try to sort it.