GB3GV is a DATV (Digital Amateur TV) repeater operated by Leicestershire Repeater Group 

If you would like to help with the cost of running the GB3GV repeater, please click the donate button. 

 

gv testcard

Digital Transmit{width 30%} 1318.5MHz 4 M/S 1/2 FEC {width 20%}
Digital & Analogue RX 1249MHz 4 M/S 1/2 FEC
Alternative RX 437Mhz 2 M/S 1/2 FEC
Narrowband RX (off air) 146.5Mhz 333 K/S 7/8 FEC
Antenna Alford slot on Tx and Rx. 
Locator IO92IQ
Keeper Nigel M1NAS
Operational since 26th February 1984

 

Watch direct live stream below (should be lower latency than batc stream):

GV sleeps between 22:00 and 10:00 and wakes up when valid video on input during this time, then back to sleep after QSO

 

Although the repeater has since been converted to DVB-S (digital) operation, the following article provides an interesting insight into the design of an ATV repeater.

How it works - inside story by David G8OBP

 

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#2
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As of yesterday (1st Feb 2020) GV is now back up-and-running at full power
#1
-1
GB3GV is currently running on low power (approx 1w to feeder) due to a failed pre-amp. We hope to have this replaced in the next few days.
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