New 70cm beacon in Northern Ireland
GB3NGI, the first of the new UK 70cm beacons, is now operational on its IARU-aligned frequency of 432.482MHz.
GB3NGI is located on an excellent hilltop site in Northern Ireland at IO65VB and is licensed for 250W erp on a 125 degree bearing.
It transmits both CW and JT65B.
Early reports already indicate 500km coverage across parts of the UK and Ireland.
Further information is at www.qsl.net/gb3ngi and reception reports and map are on www.beaconspot.eu.
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