Folkestone Repeater Site
Update 4 December 2025
We had a lengthy and cold site visit today where we made the following changes.
- GB7CK – We took the decision that due to lack of use and to save on rising energy costs, the DMR repeater was switched off.
- GB7FK – We are pleased to announce that we have obtained a brand new D-Star repeater, this was installed to replace the old one which was purchased in 2007 and has had some issues. Initial reports have been positive with improved coverage, it will stay in local mode for now and we have more work to do with filters very soon. We hope to have a D-Star Gateway added in 2026 to connect to the Network.
- MB7NFK-8 AX25 Packet Node 432.675
We installed this new packet node, if you have some packet equipment, please dust it off and join in the experiments, any reports gratefully received.
This system will be a node only, and is currently running quite low power.
Thanks to Fraser as always for his help and support and to all those that called in with reports.
The Folkestone Repeater Group is a totally independent non-profit group, we provide FM, Data and Digital repeaters to allow Radio Amateurs to communicate in our area.
If you are interested in becoming a Radio Amateur, visit the Dover Amateur Radio Club or Essex Ham who offer information on how to get started, free training material, plus Essex Ham free online Foundation training course.
Everyone from the group is interested in supporting repeaters in the Ashford, Dover, Folkestone, Hythe and Romney Marsh areas, all group members give their time freely and we do not receive any funding from any other body.
We have no committee and no formal structure, anyone is free to suggest ideas but overall decisions are down to the respective registered repeater keeper.
GB3FK, GB7FK and GB7CK Repeater Tower
If you use any of our repeaters, please consider supporting the Folkestone Repeater Group, more information.