Digital Mobile Radio Programming

Unlock the full potential of your DMR radio with an in-depth programming demonstration led by Parker Radio Association member Brad Tombaugh, W0BDT. In this session, Brad guides you through the intricacies of programming your DMR radio using two popular software tools—CHIRP and RT Systems. Recorded August 22, 2023 Download the slides: https://www.parkerradio.org/wp-conten... 00:00 - Introduction 01:42 - From the Front Panel 02:46 - Using Computer Software 05:17 - CHIRP Overview 06:02 - RT Systems Overview 08:35 - Common Tasks 10:00 - Using the CPS Software 12:56 - Entering the Parameters 14:44 - Saving and Writing to Radio 15:13 - What Else Can the CPS Do 17:41 - What is DMR 21:57 - Radio ID 24:38 - Time Slot 26:43 - Color Code 28:22 - Talk Groups 29:49 - PRA DMR Talk Groups 37:02 - Zones 39:53 - K0PRA DMR Repeater Diagram 1 41:49 - AnyTone CPS Demo 01:00:25 - Contact List 01:05:12 - Static Talkgroup 01:05:50 - Dynamic Talkgroup 01:06:51 - Dynamically Linking Talk Groups 01:08:59 - Example Talk Groups 01:10:30 - TAC Channels 01:16:21 - Parrot Talk Group 01:15:12 - Simplex 01:18:41 - Rocky Mountain Ham Network 01:21:43 - SkyHub System 01:22:26 - RT Systems Demo 01:33:32 - Closing Remarks