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MB5HF Repeater Back On Air!

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MB5HF Repeater Back On Air!

The Humber Fortress DX Amateur Radio Club is pleased to announce that our UHF repeater MB5HF on the 70cm band (RB06) is now back on air and fully operational. After essential maintenance and upgrades, the system is performing well and ready for use by the amateur radio community.

Repeater Information

  • Callsign: MB5HF
  • Band: 70cm (RB06)
  • Output Frequency: 433.1500 MHz
  • RX Frequency: 434.7500 MHz
  • Modes: Analogue Voice
  • CTCSS: 82.5 Hz
  • Locator: IO93XQ (Near Hull)
  • Latitude/Longitude: 53.68 / -0.02
  • TX Antenna Height: 5m AGL
  • ERP: 10 dBW

Technical Setup

  • Output Power: 10W PEP
  • Controller: Powered by OpenRepeater, a versatile software platform designed for amateur radio repeaters. Running on a Raspberry Pi 4, OpenRepeater provides a modern, flexible, and reliable controller solution.
  • Power System:
  • 2.4kWh 24V battery bank
  • 350W solar panel for renewable charging

This combination of renewable power and modern controller software gives MB5HF excellent reliability and ensures long-term sustainable service.

We’d like to thank everyone for their patience during the downtime and look forward to hearing you on MB5HF!

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HFDXARC’s First-Ever Radio Rally – A Huge Success!

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On Saturday, July 19th, the Humber Fortress DX Amateur Radio Club (HFDXARC) proudly hosted our very first Radio Rally at Welwick Village Hall — and what a day it was!

The hall was buzzing with activity from the moment the doors opened. Traders and radio clubs travelled from far and wide to join us, filling more than 30 tables that were positively groaning under the weight of classic and modern radio equipment. From vintage valve sets to cutting-edge SDR rigs, the variety on display was nothing short of amazing. Radios sat alongside a treasure trove of cables, sockets, batteries, and testers, ready to tempt every kind of amateur radio enthusiast.

We were delighted to welcome numerous amateur radio clubs and to see so many curious operators — both local and national — drop by for a chat, a browse, and a bargain. Judging by the smiles and the bulging bags, very few people went home empty-handed!

Our club members worked incredibly hard, both in the run-up to the event and on the day itself. From greeting visitors and taking entrance fees, to cooking up bacon butties in the kitchen and running the classic rally tombola, the team gave it their all to make the day special.

We want to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported the rally — whether you were a trader, a club, or a visitor. Events like this keep our hobby alive, bringing people together and showing that amateur radio has an exciting future ahead.

Keep an eye on our website calendar for news of future events, and keep an ear out for our club callsign on a Friday club night or over the weekend. We look forward to seeing you on the air — or at our next big rally!

Ed 2E0HKZ

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GB0MMH Men’s Mental Health Awareness

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The Humber Fortress DX ARC proudly supports the 2024 International Men’s Health Initiative, advocating for men’s mental health awareness on a global scale. We will be operational from the Mill House during the weekends of May 17th-19th and June 14th-16th, utilizing the special call sign GB0MMH across all HF bands. We encourage you to listen to us and reach out; your support will significantly contribute to raising awareness of men’s mental health.

This year, GB0MMH will remain active throughout the duration, making it easy to identify us as we continue to raise awareness of MMH over the weekends. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the operators who have supported us in previous years and to those driving the initiative this year. 

For far too long, men have been hesitant to discuss their struggles and have lacked the necessary support systems. Fortunately, many organizations are now assisting men facing mental health challenges on an international level. It’s crucial to talk, and even better when support is readily available, which is being increasingly utilized by men in need.

Below are links to resources that offer in-depth information and support for those reaching out for help. If you or someone you know is silently suffering from depression due to financial or family-related issues, please share the information from the supportive community advocating for men’s mental health.

– Mens Health Forum
– Man Health
– Man Up
– Andy’s Man Club –

This organization is especially meaningful to us, with one of our HFDXARC members, Liam M7LCB, heavily involved in providing support to men by encouraging them to open up about their struggles.

We invite you to explore our website, sign the guest book, and share your comments, feedback, or suggestions. Links are provided below.

– Facebook
– Sign Our Guest Book
– Help Support Us – Make A Donation To Our Club

 

 

Remember, KEEP TALKING GUYS.

73 for now.

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