The Connect Systems CS800/801 (UHF/VHF) is a new value priced DMR mobile radio being offered by Connect Systems, as part of its line-up of budget DMR radios targeted toward the ham radio community. This unit packs many features, including, superb audio, sturdy construction, 45W/50W (UHF/VHF) power output, a remote mountable …
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VA3XPR implements usability improvements with talkgroup updates
In an effort to improve usability and increase capacity for its local users, the VA3XPR DMR repeaters have implemented talkgroup updates by adding new talkgroups, plus updating timing parameter for others, which are now in effect for both repeaters. These changes include: The addition of a second Local talkgroup, which …
Read More »Connect Systems introduces the CS800 budget DMR mobile radio
For anyone that has been waiting patiently for a new budget friendly mobile DMR radio to hit the market, well, your wait may be over. Recently, Connect Systems, the maker of the wildly popular CS700 DMR portable radio, has announced that it is now shipping its new CS800 (UHF) and …
Read More »Chivalry for the modern ham: The Radio Amateur’s Code
Once upon a time, owning and operating a ham radio was a pursuit of the wealthy and fortunate, as ham radio equipment was expensive and operators were required to know their complex inter workings, not to mention that they needed to be highly proficient with Morse code. Hams were the …
Read More »Tytera TYT MD-380 DMR portable radio review
The Tytera TYT MD-380 is one of the latest value priced DMR radios to emerge from the Chinese market. This unit packs many features, including, superb audio, a multicoloured LCD display, front panel programmability, rugged construction, plus much more. This is a great radio for anyone looking to get started …
Read More »DMR radio prices hit $140 with the advent of the Tytera MD-380
EDITOR’S NOTE: TYT Electronics has provided updated pricing information for end users at $170 USD for the radio, which does not include shipping. DMR radio prices hit a new low this week with the launch of TYT Electronics’s new Tytera MD-380 at $140 $170 USD. TYT Electronics, commonly known as TYT …
Read More »Niagara Falls is about to become the new honeymoon capital for hams. And you’ll be amazed to find out why
Attention shoppers and honeymooners! VA3XPR has expanded its DMR coverage to better serve the Niagara Falls & Buffalo, NY, areas! VE3XPR, the new sister repeater of VA3XPR, was commissioned today from the top of the Niagara Escarpment in the village of Fonthill, ON, which is about 18 km (11 mi) west …
Read More »Yaesu extends its System Fusion Installation program to June 30
For anyone out there that didn’t take advantage of Yaesu’s System Fusion Installation program, there’s good news! On April 1st, Yaesu announced that it would be extending the program until June 30th, so there’s still time to take advantage of the program and purchase a Yaesu DR-1X dual band repeater …
Read More »DMR-MARC improves its global DMR network
On March 26th, DMR-MARC announced that it had completely transformed its North American DMR-MARC network by implementing two redundant core servers – one on the US East coast and the other on US West coast, which will allow all North American DMR-MARC member organizations to connect to its global, regional …
Read More »MITCOM announces the new patriotic DMR talkgoup USA 1776
While this has been around for a couple of weeks, we thought we’d make everyone aware of the new USA talkgroup that has been launched by the MITCOM DMR group in Massachusetts. This new USA talkgroup has been assigned a talkgroup ID of 1776, which for those who are not …
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