Flex Radio DMR Channel 30234

Mike-VA3MW

Hi All

Someone suggested a DMR Talk Group that maybe we can leverage for some help for others.

For those that want to give it a try, add a TG of 30234.  

If the channel is kept active for 60 days, we can petition to have the TG named at a Flex TG.

Maybe if you are someone that sits in the shack with a Zumspot or a Shark RF Openspot, you can add a digital contact for Group 30234.

2 of us tested it out.  So far, so good.

Mike

Andy W3LI

Mike-VA3MW

DMR is a VHF or UHF digital modulation scheme like DSTAR or Yaesu's System Fusion (C4FM).  

You need a DMR Radio (usually handheld) and that will communicate via RF to a Hotspot (or a DMR Repeater).

http://www.dmrfordummies.com/talkgroups/

Mike

KY6LA_Howard

Andy W3LI

Thanks Mike, No DMR radio or handheld here.

Andy W3LI

Tnx Howard. Just looked at the info on Amazon. way above my smart level.

Mike-VA3MW

Hi Howard

I wanted to start our own TG, but I did some research and you have to 'hijack' a dead channel first.  Which is how we came up with 30299.  

After 60 days, showing some activity, we can then ask for it to be branded with the name of the TG. 

2 months from now it might show up.

3 of us just had a QSO on it.

Mike 

KY6LA_Howard

Ok I worked VA3CW on it justneforeugoton

KY6LA_Howard

The dongle is quite easy. If you can set up SSDR this is even easier. You plug the dongle into your computer. Load the blue DV software and you’re off and running

Mike-VA3MW

Be nice to him, he is a friend of mine!  LOL  

He works for that other telecom company... The one that is Ted's competition. 

73

Santiago Mejia HI8O

Santiago Mejia HI8O

AA0KM

Flexradio-room would be easy to find on yaesu system. Too bad there isn’t one.

Dudley WA5QPZ

Mike and Howard, I now have a working thumbDV , I will try to leave it monitoring on 30299 DMR channel.

KY6LA_Howard

What software are you using with the ThumbDV?

Dale - AE6DS

Cannot answer for Dudley, but I am using BlueDV.

KY6LA_Howard

Using BlueDv Too

Santiago Mejia HI8O

Thanks. It is complex for no reason. Nonetheless I did added it (apparently) and have called a couple of times with no answer and I am monitoring just in case.

Hopefully I can make contact with all of you.

Santiago

KY6LA_Howard

Hi Santigo,.  VA3CW, KN6HH and I were just on a few minutes ago.. 2PM Pacific

KD0RC

Hi Howard, does your DMR dongle just connect to internet connected repeaters, or is it a small VHF/UHF transceiver? There are a lot of videos and other information on the TDMA aspect of DMR, but not much on operating or on the topology of it. 73, Len, KD0RC

KY6LA_Howard

Santiago Mejia HI8O

Oh, seen that I must’ve missed you or not configured the TG correctly. Will check back later. Looking forward to speaking with the group.

KD0RC

Thanks Howard, I appreciate the explanation. Len

Bob KN4HH

Dudley WA5QPZ

Howard,  yes running the BlueDV,   but not being able to get to 30299,  I must be doing something wrong..    

Dudley

Santiago Mejia HI8O

I haven't had any luck. Either I have something wrong or nobody was there the multiple times I've tried. 

KY6LA_Howard

That's because its not yet listed in the Brandmeister Master Server list.

In Blue DV ... go to the AMBE tab.. type in 30299


Hit the PTT button and it should be connected

KY6LA_Howard

Not highly populated yet... likely need to start a net so everyone can test being there

So far my last heard list shows KN4HH, VA3CW, WA3IHV, N8RY and N6VS

Bob KN4HH

Dudley, when using BlueDV in order to connect to a new Talk Group, you may have to go to the AMBE tab and type in 4000 and key up and then down.  You will hear a voice announcement "Not Linked".  Then select TG 30299 and key up once and you will be connected.  you must use this procedure each time you move to a different Talk Group.

Bob, KN4HH

KY6LA_Howard

Thanks Bob
I did not know about the disconnect being needed.
I usually just type in the TG # and then click PTT and it works
But your way seems logical 

KY6LA_Howard