New DMR gateway for Galway

Steve EI5DD  is currently testing a new multimode digital gateway in Galway city . 

for more information see https://galwaycitygateway.blogspot.ie/

EI2GCD is a 24/7 multimode digital voice gateway based in Galway City, Co. Galway. The Gateway coverage includes the City of Galway and surrounding areas such as Barna, Headford, Oranmore.

Operating Frequency 144.850 MHz

FOR DMR

The frequency is 144.850 MHz, Color Code 1, Slot 2. The DMR node is connected using the MMDVM DMR Gateway link to access to the Brandmeister Server 2721 in Waterford.

• The default gateway connection is to DMR TG 2722 Ireland Call but is user selectable.
• There is a Timeout of 180 secs (3 minutes) after which your QSO will time-out.
• Please leave approximately 3 Seconds between overs to allow components of the Network to reset.

FOR YAESU FUSION
The Gateway is connected to IE YSF Ireland which is also Bridged to DMR TG 2724 and CQ-IRL Wires-X Gateway. Pressing the Dx button on the fusion radio will allow selection of other YSF Reflectors.

60m test , 100w vs 2w

I had a contact with Michael EI3GYB on 60m yesterday at about 14.30 where we did a test to compare the received signal strength at my end as Michael reduced his power from 100w down to 2w .  The intent was to compare a 100w transmission with the 15w EIRP allowed under WRC-15 .   Received signal strength was less at 15w than at 100w but still very readable . Even at 2w I could still receive him clearly .  The codan 9780  does not have a proper S meter but the video below shows the effect of reducing power on the received signal. 

The band was very quiet at the time so results could be different under noisy conditions, but it does show that the 15w EIRP limit is not so much of a limitation  .

60m test 100w vs 2w