UB site update.

Following a meeting at the UNI today this is the current situation.

1. There are alternative roof's  being considered. These are lower  (still good site)than the present, however, they only seem to have restricted view to the North, and will mean we will have easier access.

3. When the equipment is moved it will need to put it into a cabinet and ensure that it is regularly checked and safely maintained. 

There are plenty of radio amateurs on campus who are keen to support this and we anticipate that we can identify and propose a new site in early January.

So there we are chaps. I will not name anyone (unless they own up) until everything is sorted and I can thank everyone in the appropriate manner. In the mean time thank you to everyone. And have a great Christmas.

Work behind the scenes

Just to let you know there is work going on behind the scenes. However, operation from the  current location on site will definitely cease. At this stage I am grateful that some one was able to secure the equipment for us. I have discovered that UB started in the 1970's so 40 years old! Hopefully, we can start some negotiations in the new year. Due to the sensitive situation I would ask that no individual contact is made to the new site owner or the Uni.

Loss of site and close down.

It is with deep regret that after over 30 years of continuous use I have to announce that GB3UB, MB7UB and GB3UT with cease operation with almost immediate effect. This is due to the site changing owner. A new location will be looked for but finding one as good as the Uni will, I fear be impossible. I understand the cost of a typical site is around £5000 per year!
Of course this could be end of one era and the start of another, but UB has always successfully been run on a shoestring. Maybe someone will donate a few thousand pounds and we end up with a dual mode repeater in the Bath area. Still time will tell and I will post any updates on this site.

MB7UB Renewal

Just had this email regarding MB7UB.

The RSGB's Emerging Technology Co-ordination Committee (ETCC), acting as agents for Ofcom, has pleasure in attaching your replacement NOTICE OF VARIATION on your amateur radio licence number 
This permits you to operate station MB7UB until 5 May 2018 or as stated on the document. 

GB3UB Renewal

Just had the email from RSGB which reads -

The RSGB's Emerging Technology Co-ordination Committee (ETCC), acting as agents for Ofcom, has pleasure in attaching your replacement NOTICE OF VARIATION on your amateur radio licence number 
This permits you to operate station GB3UB until 23 Feb 2020 or as stated on the document. 

Good to hear the repeater being used and no plans to change anything. I will probably make a site visit the end of this week after the winds have eased just to double check everything is OK. I you wish to make a donation there is a link on the blog to the PayPal site.