Difference between revisions of "Village:The Northern Quarter"
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==== Adding EMFs to EMF ==== | ==== Adding EMFs to EMF ==== | ||
| − | Since last time when Alistair surreptitiously placed a LoRa station behind one of the orange "Loos" we've been working on our | + | Since last time when Alistair surreptitiously placed a LoRa station behind one of the orange "Loos" we've been working on our EMF(ield) creating abilities by reviving 3 dormant radio amateurs and creating 3 shiny new ones giving us more spectrum and modulation types to play with. |
| − | + | Assuming the OFCOM gods smile at us then we're currently planning to have:<br> | |
# Brandmeister linked DMR repeater providing 2 timeslots across the site (sorry it wont reach Tesco)<br> | # Brandmeister linked DMR repeater providing 2 timeslots across the site (sorry it wont reach Tesco)<br> | ||
# DAPNET Paging Transmitter <br> | # DAPNET Paging Transmitter <br> | ||
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Of course we're hoping to add some Makeresque (is that a word?) facilities around these and potentially some additional systems so check back for any announcements ;-) | Of course we're hoping to add some Makeresque (is that a word?) facilities around these and potentially some additional systems so check back for any announcements ;-) | ||
| − | <small>[If you think you might want to try out the repeater then grab yourself an amateur foundation license before emf (they can now be taken on line courtesy of the RSGB) and a DMR radio off one of the auction sites (a cheapie Baofeng will be just fine so long as its Tier 2 | + | <small>[If you are new to amateur radio and think you might want to try out the repeater then grab yourself an amateur foundation license before emf (they can now be taken on line courtesy of the RSGB) and a DMR radio off one of the auction sites (a cheapie Baofeng DMR handheld radio will be just fine so long as its Tier 2 capable)] |
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[[Category:Villages]] | [[Category:Villages]] | ||
Revision as of 17:30, 27 February 2022
This is the village where Maker Space members (of Newcastle and Gateshead) and friends will be gathering.
- Flat caps optional
- Being nice un-optional
- If you really must be on fire the please do it responsibly.
This year we will be extending the gazebo "chillout" area, bringing more radio equipment to demonstrate and experiment with, the original PDT (power distribution tent) returns after repair, and there will be tea. Lots of tea. We are big on tea.
Adding EMFs to EMF
Since last time when Alistair surreptitiously placed a LoRa station behind one of the orange "Loos" we've been working on our EMF(ield) creating abilities by reviving 3 dormant radio amateurs and creating 3 shiny new ones giving us more spectrum and modulation types to play with.
Assuming the OFCOM gods smile at us then we're currently planning to have:
- Brandmeister linked DMR repeater providing 2 timeslots across the site (sorry it wont reach Tesco)
- DAPNET Paging Transmitter
Of course we're hoping to add some Makeresque (is that a word?) facilities around these and potentially some additional systems so check back for any announcements ;-)
[If you are new to amateur radio and think you might want to try out the repeater then grab yourself an amateur foundation license before emf (they can now be taken on line courtesy of the RSGB) and a DMR radio off one of the auction sites (a cheapie Baofeng DMR handheld radio will be just fine so long as its Tier 2 capable)]