My latest project, after setting the MB6IEA gateway, will be to try setting up a UHF repeater. Last year I obtained a number of Motorola GM350 UHF radios in a couple of old rack mount units that had been used as some form of repeater. The radios are working and appear to be linked to […]
I recently noticed that my broadband speed seemed to much less than it should be, I have a direct fibre connection that should run at 1Gb. The measured speed seems to be around 100Mb at this computer. I ran some a tests suggested by Virgin that indicated that there was a problem, Virgin came to […]
Today I received notification that Yaesu had changed the call sign on my HRI-200 to MB6IEA. Time then to start and test the new gateway First I changed the call sign and room name for the HRI-200. The system checks with Yaesu prior to enabling the change. Then I added the assigned frequency 434.475Mhz and […]
Update 23/03/2025 My Wires-x gateway MB6EA now been rebuilt using an Yaesu FTM-100DR and is the the process of being tested. Initial tests showitw working but I need to find a more permanent place to locate the radio before I switch it to 24/7 operation. The gateway is now running 5watts as allowed under the […]