Episode 72: Connect Systems CS-580 Programming and Testing
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Episode 72: Connect Systems CS-580 Programming and Testing

Connect Systems CS-580 The Connect Systems CS-580 is the newest HT in the Connect Systems line of DMR Handheld radios.  It has a very easy-to-use FPP (front panel programming) feature, and it will scan local frequencies and pickup DMR transmissions, which allows you to basically auto-program the device.  NO MORE CODEPLUGS! Take a look at this…

Episode 61: The Bluespot DMR Hotspot Testing and Brandmeister Net
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Episode 61: The Bluespot DMR Hotspot Testing and Brandmeister Net

The Bluespot DMR Hotspot The Bluespot DMR Hotspot (also called Bluestack) is a popular device to connect to the Brandmeister DMR Network. This device is a small daughterboard would connects to a DVmega daughterboard, which is usually made to connect to a Raspberry Pi.  Instead of using the Pi, the Bluespot board connects to the DVmega board,…

Episode 54: DMR Presentation at the M.A.R.S. Club in Texas
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Episode 54: DMR Presentation at the M.A.R.S. Club in Texas

My DMR Presentation at the M.A.R.S. Club in Carrollton, Texas. I’ve given this presentation several times this year, including at HamCom and the Duke City Hamfest. This presentation is an update from the one given by Kent, WA5YXS and myself at the NRHARC in 2015, which you can watch on my Episode 2. I really…