Don Trynor, VA3XFT
November 18, 2016
The DMR-MARC team made an important announcement today regarding the sharing of talkgroups with the DMRPlus network, which was initially announced on August 7, 2016. The details of this announcement can be found below. DON’T MISS: DMR-MARC announces deal with the DMRPlus network for DV4mini support “Dear DMR-MARC users, As …
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Don Trynor, VA3XFT
October 7, 2016
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, …
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Don Trynor, VA3XFT
September 22, 2016
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 …
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Don Trynor, VA3XFT
September 15, 2016
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 …
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Don Trynor, VA3XFT
September 3, 2016
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 …
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Don Trynor, VA3XFT
August 7, 2016
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 …
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Don Trynor, VA3XFT
May 23, 2016
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 …
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Don Trynor, VA3XFT
May 21, 2016
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, …
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Don Trynor, VA3XFT
May 17, 2016
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 …
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Don Trynor, VA3XFT
May 17, 2016
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 …
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