VA3XPR Toronto's Digital Ham Radio Repeater Connection

Today, Qixiang Electron Science & Technology Co., Ltd, the Chinese manufacturer that produces the AnyTone line of two-way radios, announced its intention to release the AnyTone AT-D868UV, a dual-band VHF (136 – 174 MHz) and UHF (403 – 480 MHz) DMR portable radio in the United States on March 1, …

Much controversy has surrounded the recent announcement by Radioddity of the upcoming launch of the Baofeng DM-5R, a dual band VHF & UHF DMR HT that is to be made available at the price point of $69.99 USD. In the list of specifications published on the Radioddity website, the Baofeng …

UPDATE: The specifications for this radio state that it is a DMR Tier I radio, which would make it incompatible with ham DMR Tier II systems, such as the DMR-MARC, Brandmeister and other ham DMR repeater networks. Could this be a typographical error? Perhaps. Time will tell when the radio …

As with most ham radio digital modes, there is a steep learning curve for new users to figure out the new technology, configuration and operating procedures associated with DMR. While there are many valuable on-line resources to help users get started, many users are still left with questions and need …

Today, DMR-MARC made an important announcement that it can now support for the DV4mini USB dongle – a popular device to enable hams with remote access into DMR networks . Through a partnership with the DMRPlus network, DMR-MARC is now able to support DV4mini users through the addition of three …

The 2016 Dayton Hamvention was brimming with new DMR gear, making it one of the more active years for DMR announcements. With phenomenal adoption by the ham radio community of DMR, it is not surprising that many vendors are finally getting their feet wet with this rapidly growing digital voice …

At the 2016 Dayton Hamvention this week, we got to see the DV4mobile – the upcoming tri-band, all-mode digital radio that was announced by Wireless Holdings, maker of the DV4mini digital adapter. The radio was on display at the Wireless Holdings booth and we got to talk with Kurt, OE1KBC and Torsten, …

Whistler announces the addition of the TRX-1 and TRX-2 to their line-up of digital scanners that will support DMR, plus their existing scanner models WS1080, WS1088, WS1095, and WS1098 will all be eligible for a free DMR update. The old saying, “when it rains it pours” definitely held true today …

Uniden has announced that its flagship BCD436HP and BCD536HP HomePatrol series scanners will soon support DMR monitoring with a $50 paid upgrade, allowing them to monitor DMR systems, including Motorola’s MOTOTRBO DMR systems. On May 16th, Uniden announced updates for their flagship BCD436HP and BCD536HP HomePatrol series scanners that would …

Well, it appears that 2016 may actually be the year that hams finally get to see their ultimate digital ham radio. Recently, Wireless Holdings LLC, the maker of the DV4mini – a wireless multi-mode hotspot, announced that it would be releasing the DV4mobile – a new tri-band (2m, 1.25m and …