We’re on Brandmeister talk group 3126 statewide Michigan for the DMR Tech Net on Monday, January 15th from 7:30pm ET – 8:30pm ET, with an open forum to answer your DMR questions. You ask the questions and we’ll provide the answers explaining the who, what, where, why, and how of Digital Mobile Radio. Whether you’ve been using DMR for a while or just getting started, there are concepts, words, procedures, etc. that you may want clarification on. Join us as we try to demystify Digital Mobile Radio.
We’re also in communication with Chip Cuccio WØCHP to come back on the DMR Tech Net to explain (and answer the questions you have about) the WPST Pi-star dashboard and the M17 Network. Due to family issues, he’s been unable to join us, but when time permits, we’ll move our weekly topic back so we can hear from him.
You can always chat with the DMR Tech Net team on TGIF talk group 31268, the DMR Tech Net channel!
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Here are the DMR nets we’re aware of in Michigan.
Please join in & participate with them.
If you know of other Michigan DMR nets, please let us know.
Saturday:
- 7:00pm Arrow DMR Net on BrandMeister talk group 3126
- 7:30pm DMR Trivia Net on TGIF talk group 31268
Sunday:
- 6:30pm UP Net on BrandMeister talk group 31268
Monday:
- 7:30pm DMR Tech Net on BrandMeister talk group 3126
- 8:30pm Michigan One DMR Net on BrandMeister talk group 3126
For those of you looking for an Amateur Extra course, here is some information from Roland Anders about a Zoom course.
Here is the link to the signup form: https://forms.gle/3sT38cokkdqrgXfq7
You will need to obtain a copy of the ARRL Extra Class License Manual, 12th edition. It is important to get the 12th edition, as the questions have changed from those in earlier editions. The manual is available at Amazon and other sites. A Kindle edition is also available, but be aware that we will be referring to illustrations in the book during class.
Sessions will be recorded and available at bit.ly/extraclass24 within 24 hours after the live sessions. The syllabus for the course can be found there also.
Here is the Zoom info:
Topic: Extra Class Course
Dates: Thursday nights, Jan 18 through March 28.
Time: 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM, Eastern Time, Weekly recurrence. You can sign in early.
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83432775185…
Meeting ID: 834 3277 5185 Passcode: 449193
Details on how to locate in-person and online examinations can be found in the syllabus, which is available at bit.ly/extraclass24.
Note that the Extra Class question pool will change starting July 1, 2024, so you should schedule your test before that date.
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Rol, K3RA
Google Docs (https://forms.gle/3sT38cokkdqrgXfq7 )
2024 Amateur Extra Class Sign-up
Signup sheet for 2024 Amateur Extra Licensing Class
Google Docs (https://forms.gle/3sT38cokkdqrgXfq7 )
2024 Amateur Extra Class Sign-up
Signup sheet for 2024 Amateur Extra Licensing Class
Topics for future DMR Tech Nets:
- Go back over the Digimon feature to explain what it is, how and why to use it.
- Hot Keys. What are they, why use them, and how to set them up.
- DMR tips. Like what Steve KC8WXM mentioned to better (and faster) utilize DMR features.
- Adding or changing DMR channels via keypad programming.
- How to update your DMR digital contacts via https://radioid.net/
- Asking check-ins what they know now that they didn’t know when they started with DMR that would be helpful to other beginners (Elmering)
- A timeline to get started of essential things to do with DMR and why.
- Which DMR radio do you use the most & why?
- Proper DMR practices & procedures to use on-air
- DMR text messaging
- Advanced features of the Anytone 878 handheld and 578 mobile radio
- Going over the different DMR networks (Brandmeister, TGIF, M17, DMR+, YSF, etc)
- Useful radio accessories to use with your DMR equipment
- Unique names used instead of the amateur radio alpha codes
- Antennas for handheld, mobile, and home radios
- Logging software
- QSL cards Do you send them out?
- Repeaters, hotspots, or both? Which do you use and why?
- WPSD hotspot dashboard
- APRS & GPS
- Custom call signs
- What are your predictions for the DMR world in 2024?
- What networks and talk groups do you use, and why?
- What features do you wish your DMR radio had?