The DMR community is in the process of re-engineering a number of talk groups on the DMR system. Here’s some background on what happened.
New Call Sign, Who Dis?
My new call sign is AD8G.
Raspberry Pi: Adding a Real-Time Clock on Raspbian Stretch [UPDATED]
In a previous article, I described how to install a DS3231 real-time clock (RTC) in Raspbian Jessie – the following is an updated set of instructions for Stretch.
DMR Tutorial: Simplex Channels
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ARESConnect Wish List
Having been part of the Ohio Section alpha test of ARESConnect, I have come up with a list of requests for those that have decision-making power over ARESConnect to consider. I have made these suggestions to the leadership in the Ohio Section and they appear to be uninterested in hearing feedback, so instead I am […]
Always Buy the Latest JumboSpot!
If you’re into DMR as I am, chances are you’ve purchased some kind of hotspot. I purchased a JumboSpot from Amazon, and had lots of trouble with it. The fine people in the JumboSpot group on Facebook advised me that I have an older revision of the board (version 1.2), and that version is known […]
Radio Etiquette: Timeout Timer
You should set your timeout timer to 60 seconds. It’s rude to go on and on (and on). It’s okay to break for time.
Your First Station
As we welcome new people into the hobby, the first obvious question that’s asked is “what radio should I buy?” In this article, we will cover VHF and UHF for new technicians who want to use repeaters.
DMR Learning Series: Channels
If you’ve been following my series, you’ve now learned about Contacts, Talk Groups, and Receive Group Lists. It’s now time to put that all together and set up a channel. 5 / 5 ( 2 votes )