donations

The Costs

Running a repeater can be an expensive pastime and after all this is only a hobby !

Annual costs involve site rental, electricity, insurance to name a few. Site rental in particular is becoming more of a problem as the majority of radio site operators are only too familiar with the term "Commercial rates".

The approximate cost of running our 4 existing repeaters is in the region of £800 per annum, in addition to this there are the additional costs of maintenance, site moves and enhancements.

Taking GB3BN as an example the cost of moving this repeater to its new location was in the region of £800 alone, an expensive hobby.....

What you can do ?

Well the answer to this is quite simple, if you use the repeaters then please consider making a donation to the group. Any donation would be very much appreciated but remember it takes allot of £5 notes to cover the annual running costs. What is not met by donations has to be covered by the dedicated few !

To make a contribution please print out and fill in your details on this printable form before sending a cheque made payable to "Thames Valley Repeater Group" to Chris Young (G4CCC) at the following address.

Chris Young
18 Wincroft Road
Caversham
Reading
Berks
RG4 7HH

Please feel free to e-mail Chris Young (G4CCC) if you require further information before making a donation.

Your support is appreciated, Thank you...

Below is a list of those who have contributed towards the running of the Thames Valley Repeater Group. Some have wished to remain anonymous and do not appear below but their help just as much appreciated. If you wish to make a comment or suggestion please visit the Guestbook.

This list is in no specific order.