A Quick Update

In case you think I've disappeared ....... 

Hi Folks :-)

The situation remains the same at the moment ~ the repeater is ready to roll, at just the flick of the switch, but only when the Notice of Variation (NoV) is sent to me.

I know several of you are keen to hear it on the air, especially with the extra commands (such as DTMF), but we'll all have to remain patient for a few more days (hopefully).

According to the ETCC site, at the time of writing, there are 40 requests awaiting Ofcom approval ~ but 21 NoVs were issued last week alone, so I am hoping that GB7DX will be somewhere amongst next week's batches (keeping everything crossed).

There has been a lot of new interest, and rigs purchased, in the Hastings & Eastbourne areas. I also know of others in the Weald of Kent area that are either very interested in, or have bought, rigs very recently. So there is certainly a lot of anticipation ~ which cannot be bad :-)

Obviously, the ETCC / RSGB have been very supportive ~ it's just that Ofcom have been very busy of late ~ so it is one of those things! Still, the repeater will be all the sweeter once it is up & running :-)

Rest assured, I will certainly blog once it is up & running!! :-)

Until then ......... Happy Christmas!

Best 73 de John