Digital Mobile Radio Networks from Zero to Hero DMR with or without a radio By Al Williams WD5GNR January 2025 (v0.1) Copyright © 2025 by Al Williams. All rights reserved. You…
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Understanding DMR (Digital Voice) Networks: A Guide for Users
Understanding DMR (Digital Voice) Networks: A Guide for Users Digital Mobile Radio (DMR) is a popular mode in amateur radio that enables clear, digital voice communication over repeaters and personal hotspots. However,…
Step-by-Step Guide for Cross-Mode Setup on WPSD (Pi-Star) – DMR to YSF & DMR to D-STAR
If you’re using WPSD (Western PA Pi-Star Dashboard) or Pi-Star, you can bridge DMR to YSF (Fusion) and DMR to D-STAR using built-in cross-mode functionality. This allows you to talk on DMR…
Bridging BrandMeister to Other Modes (YSF, D-STAR, NXDN, P25, etc.)
Bridging BrandMeister DMR to other digital modes allows you to connect with users on YSF (Fusion), D-STAR, NXDN, P25, AllStar, Echolink, and even analog networks. There are two main ways to achieve…
BrandMeister vs. TGIF: A Comparison of Two Major DMR Networks
BrandMeister vs. TGIF: A Comparison of Two Major DMR Networks BrandMeister and TGIF are two of the most popular DMR networks for amateur radio operators. Each has its own strengths and weaknesses,…
YSF (Fusion) vs. DMR: A Detailed Comparison
YSF (Fusion) vs. DMR: A Detailed Comparison Yaesu System Fusion (YSF) and Digital Mobile Radio (DMR) are two major digital voice modes in amateur radio. Each has its strengths and weaknesses, depending…
D-STAR vs. DMR: A Detailed Comparison
Here’s a comparison of D-STAR vs. DMR D-STAR vs. DMR: A Detailed Comparison 1. Origins & Purpose D-STAR: Designed exclusively for amateur radio by the Japan Amateur Radio League (JARL). DMR: Developed…
Pros and Cons of the D-STAR Network
D-STAR (Digital Smart Technologies for Amateur Radio) is a digital voice and data protocol developed by the Japan Amateur Radio League (JARL). It is one of the major digital modes used in…