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DMR Radio ID

Learn about what a Radio ID is and where you get one for FREE.

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DMR Talkgroups

Everything you wanted to know about talkgroups and how to use them.

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DMR Radios

We provide you lots of great information on the DMR portables and mobiles being used for ham radio.

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DMR Repeaters

We cover the details of the most common manufacturers who produce DMR repeaters.

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Brandmeister Network

The defacto DMR network for PTT talkgroup activation. Learn all the ins and outs of how Brandmeister works.

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DMR-MARC Network

Learn about the c-Bridge Network, DMR-MARC, DMR Plus and the repeaters that are using it.

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I Need Help with my Radio ID …

Oct 1, 2020 | Article | 0 Comments

Are you needing to get a Radio ID issued to you? Or maybe you need HELP with making updates to your RADIO ID? There is only one place to go https://radioid.net There is a menu on the left that will direct you to your purpose (Register, Support etc.) DMR FOR DUMMIES...

Where is Everyone?!

Oct 1, 2020 | Video | 1 Comment

One of the most common questions that we see is, "Hey... I setup my hotspot/new radio and I have confirmed my CPS setup, but I don't hear anyone on X talkgroup. What gives?" You aren't alone! DMR is certainly such a HUGE environment that sometimes, just like HF, you...

Why Doesn’t My Call Sign and Name Show Up On Other User’s Displays?

Jul 9, 2020 | Article | 0 Comments

This is a good question, and a common one. If your DMR data is indeed in the online DMR database, ALL USERS of the database must load that information into their peronal RADIOS. It is actually the radio itself that converts the ID into call sign and name information...

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