[450] Any using or trying DMR?

Thu Dec 10 05:55:35 UTC 2015

David, 

Use the software to “read” the radio. It will be saved as *.rdt. I will take a look at it and try to populate it with data for one or two repeaters and a couple of analog repeaters. The best way is to look at already programmed repeaters.

Another alternative is for me to send you screen shots of the program pages. A code plug is the data for a programmed radio, a carryover from Motorola speak. There is one item in the program that is described by two different names and that adds to the difficulty. I am a beginner, but have successfully added repeaters and analog FM repeaters/simplex frequencies. The key is to have one or two repeaters programmed so you can see the relationship between all parameters. I have not found a good explanation anywhere. 

The CTARES stuff is written for Connect Systems radio. It is interesting that both radios use the same programming software. There is a converter in Python, but I have no idea how well it works. If you want to try it, I can send you the link if you want to try it. 

There is a bit of a learning curve with this. I thought it good brain exercise.

George

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I tried the file you sent and got an error that says "The Model is wrong !" ? Not wanting to read pages and pages just to find out what a codeplug is, which I googled and got no straight answer, let me know what it is and I'll send gladly email it, I feel like a 85 year old with alzheimers trying to figure this out, heh.

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On Wed, Dec 9, 2015 at 2:54 PM, Shawn Zupp <n2dxtour at gmail.com <mailto:n2dxtour at gmail.com> > wrote:

I have been investigating options.   

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On Dec 9, 2015, at 1:31 PM, George Andrews <gandrews at ntplx.net <mailto:gandrews at ntplx.net> > wrote:

Shawn,

I am able to use a repeater 40 plus miles away using an HT/rubber ducky from inside the house. I put up a 3 el beam for about a 17 dBm gain. It is another nice toy for the toy box! It is nice to have a lack of noise and decent audio.

George

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Interesting

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On Dec 8, 2015, at 11:51 PM, George Andrews <gandrews at ntplx.net <mailto:gandrews at ntplx.net> > wrote:

Try this. It might be useful:

http://ctares.org/CT-ARES-DMR-Repeaters-03-22-15-Code-Plug-Info.ZIP

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I got it working on windows 10. I don't see where to set ts or tg on the md-380 software, only the splits, color code, repeater slot. if you know of a good tutorial on this rigs programming,, let me know. I bought a 3 foot sma to female UHF 259 Cable from amazon, I'll try it out once I get this done, I programmed 2 frequencies but haven't heard squat, guess im doing it wrong.

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On Sat, Nov 28, 2015 at 3:21 PM, George Andrews <gandrews at ntplx.net <mailto:gandrews at ntplx.net> > wrote:

David, 

I am using DMR and have the MD 380.

I do not recall having to use a driver and don’t think one is needed as there is no chip in the cable and if I remember correctly, the programming software will recognize the radio. You have a VG DMR system in CT. I believe I saw a code plug for CT somewhere. BTW, I am using Win 10. Have had no problems except for learning to write code plugs. Have you registered with the system? 

I will get the URL for a website that has a good intro and send it to you. 

I am currently using a repeater that is about 45 miles away and can get in using the stock rubber ducky from inside the house. I routinely use a three element beam that provides about 17 dBm gain. That way packet loss is minimized.

If I can be of further help, let me know. We can make contact on NE Wide and sw3itch to TAC310 once we make contact when you get set up 

George

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I purchased an MD 380 and having issues with it being recognized after installing the right driver. On windows 10.

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