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Posted: 12/4/2018 1:21:30 AM EDT
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I have the zumspot use it for DMR. Very easy to set up and use. I had a 1st Gen SharkRF which was great as well but the price of the Gen 2 not so sure it's worth that. So far very happy with the zumspot.
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Posted: 12/4/2018 1:39:23 AM EDT
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Posted: 12/4/2018 10:11:08 AM EDT
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I have the Jumbospot and it has worked well for me. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/359275/4B8C58F9-E064-40D2-843C-A18D789BB0E6_jpeg-760196.JPG thanks |
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Posted: 12/4/2018 11:01:29 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: any issues with the jumbospot ? thanks Other than that no problems. You may have to play with the offset a little. I like the SharkRF because of the internal antenna but I can't justify the price. I used KY4YZI video on youtube as a guide for setting mine up. It's been flawless. One thing I saw mentioned is make sure the freq you use is in the bandplan for hotspots and such. The latest revision will let you put in one that's not but it won't transmit is what I've read. |
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Posted: 12/4/2018 11:04:10 AM EDT
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I've used 2 dv4mini's, sold one to a buddy who then bought a Zumspot.
I've used the dv4 mini on a raspberry pi with a display... kind of a PIA. Went to a DVMega/bluestack but bluetooth range wasn't great. I now use a Nano-Spot with +db antennas in my Jeep Commander, mostly with my Yaesu FTM-400D for fusion and Dstar on my ID-51+. I really like the external antenna connectors on the Nano-Spot. Those +db antennas give me extra range on WiFi out to several hundred feet from the vehicle to my phone hotspot. If I leave the phone in the car I have gotten over a mile to the HT. Nano-Spot runs on the Pi-Star software. If I need to go pedestrian portable I usually use the DVmega attached to a powerbank and bluetoothed to my phone with the ID-51+ HT. |
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Posted: 12/4/2018 12:14:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: any issues with the jumbospot ? thanks The only thing I really had to mess with was adjusting the receive offset to get the bit error rate a bit lower, which is easily done from a phone...I had no difficulty doing with it and I'm not a computer guy at all. Someone smarter than me can maybe explain it better, but from your OP....when using a hotspot, you aren't actually accessing the wires-x system. To do that, you need a radio hooked to an hri-200 or a repeater hooked to wires x. A hotspot accesses either YSF or FCS reflectors, some of which are linked to wires x rooms though. I'm active on a few reflectors and also use a bridge to access DMR. While you're waiting for Santa, go here and get yourself a DMR ID, so you have it ready when you get a hotspot...it opens up a lot more activity. |
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Posted: 12/4/2018 12:32:09 PM EDT
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I already applied and got my DMR ID a few days ago
...but I don’t have a DMR radio just yaesu C4FM for now can the jumbospot cross-pollinate my yaesu to DMR nodes ???? |
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Posted: 12/4/2018 4:49:32 PM EDT
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 Good deal.
Yea it can...I think any of them will. You just link into a ysf to dmr bridge through the hotspot. The dmr talkgroup is selected using the pi-star dashboard. Hope he brings you one so we can have a qso! Actually maybe if there is enough interest around here we could find a reflector to be an ARFHAM hangout... |
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Posted: 12/4/2018 8:16:47 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/5/2018 2:28:48 AM EDT
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Sweet
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Posted: 12/5/2018 8:25:45 AM EDT
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Posted: 12/8/2018 2:09:01 PM EDT
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Got it late yesterday
followed along a youtube video to setup was easier than expected pretty cool  Attached File |
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Posted: 12/8/2018 3:21:12 PM EDT
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Sweet! I did learn today that you have to update it through the dashboard occasionally to get the current list of active reflectors.
Hanging out on FCS00323 MNWis or DM me another room if you want to chat |
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Posted: 12/8/2018 10:27:12 PM EDT
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Sweet! I did learn today that you have to update it through the dashboard occasionally to get the current list of active reflectors. Hanging out on FCS00323 MNWis or DM me another room if you want to chat Maybe Sunday ? I worked all day, and busy tonight with family 73 Derek |
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Posted: 12/9/2018 8:57:58 AM EDT
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Sounds good. I work til 1900 today but sometimes have the hotspot on at work if it’s quiet
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Posted: 12/24/2018 3:36:30 AM EDT
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I ordered a zumspot and got it in friday, it works great. i'm going to make a custom enclosure with 3.5" nextion screen, and built in battery pack.
You have a ft-70d, are you able to change reflectors, or rooms from your radio? I have america link and alabama link saved in the radio favorites, but i can't make pi-star change rooms from the radio. |
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Posted: 12/24/2018 12:46:36 PM EDT
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I ordered a zumspot and got it in friday, it works great. i'm going to make a custom enclosure with 3.5" nextion screen, and built in battery pack. You have a ft-70d, are you able to change reflectors, or rooms from your radio? I have america link and alabama link saved in the radio favorites, but i can't make pi-star change rooms from the radio. I use the pi-star/admin/configure.php I've learned, when you switch nodes in DMR, you have to kerchunk the radio to make the switch complete ( YSF2DMR) I've been wanting to try to switch fusion rooms with my FTM100, since it's got more to display, but haven't had time. . . Wife recently had surgery, so between that and work, I haven't had much time to play with it. . . It would be neat to get an ARFCOM node on YSF or DMR i've had fun meeting ARFCOMMERs on the old tues. 80meter net and wed. night net.
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Posted: 12/24/2018 1:53:23 PM EDT
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trying to change rooms following along with this video.
so far...I can't get it to change rooms I'm either fat fingering it,....or my jumbo-spot isn't capable ???  Yaesu FT-70DR Wires X Control |
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Posted: 12/24/2018 3:48:39 PM EDT
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Quoted: trying to change rooms following along with this video. so far...I can't get it to change rooms I'm either fat fingering it,....or my jumbo-spot isn't capable ???  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IuhryJODP4 |
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Posted: 12/24/2018 3:52:55 PM EDT
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Quoted: I haven't tried to change nodes from the tiny radio buttons. I use the pi-star/admin/configure.php I've learned, when you switch nodes in DMR, you have to kerchunk the radio to make the switch complete ( YSF2DMR) I've been wanting to try to switch fusion rooms with my FTM100, since it's got more to display, but haven't had time. . . Wife recently had surgery, so between that and work, I haven't had much time to play with it. . . It would be neat to get an ARFCOM node on YSF or DMR i've had fun meeting ARFCOMMERs on the old tues. 80meter net and wed. night net. I've got a spare older pc, too run one, but I'd like to save up and get a ftm-100dr or 400dr, to accompany it, for my own local use. |
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Posted: 12/24/2018 3:58:28 PM EDT
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I've thought about ordering a hri-200, and setting up my own room, i wouldn't mind calling it arfnet87 lol, if enough of you guys were interested. I've got a spare older pc, too run one, but I'd like to save up and get a ftm-100dr or 400dr, to accompany it, for my own local use. That is where the real fun is.
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Posted: 12/24/2018 4:45:48 PM EDT
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Quoted: save some of your hard earned cash for HF stuff. That is where the real fun is.  . But yes I've got my eye on a ft-891 or a icom ic-7100, I want a mobile setup to start with.
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Posted: 12/24/2018 5:22:17 PM EDT
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I want it all . But yes I've got my eye on a ft-891 or a icom ic-7100, I want a mobile setup to start with.
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Posted: 12/24/2018 7:11:14 PM EDT
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What antenna is that you have and what does a antenna setup like that run, if you don't mind me asking. I was looking at the yaesu ats120, which i've read don't need a external tuner if you use a ft891, or ft857d.
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Posted: 12/24/2018 11:13:07 PM EDT
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TAHEEL II
https://www.tarheelantennas.com/little_tarheel_ii been playing HF mobile for over 25 years, the TS-480HX and Tarheel II are by far the most satisfying 
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Posted: 12/25/2018 1:45:29 AM EDT
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You can change rooms on the FT70. Just be careful to use the room numbers referenced from the initial room drop select on the pistar OS.
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Posted: 12/25/2018 4:23:17 AM EDT
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TAHEEL II https://www.tarheelantennas.com/little_tarheel_ii been playing HF mobile for over 25 years, the TS-480HX and Tarheel II are by far the most satisfying https://i.imgur.com/Ilbha9f.jpg https://i.imgur.com/XYPpJJ5.jpg |
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Posted: 12/25/2018 4:25:19 AM EDT
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You can change rooms on the FT70. Just be careful to use the room numbers referenced from the initial room drop select on the pistar OS. |
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Posted: 12/25/2018 11:43:51 AM EDT
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That's a nice looking setup. Not to bad price wise since it comes with controller. The ats120 has to be used with a yaesu radio unless you add tuner from what i gather, and i haven't made up my mind on which radio i want yet. It's built like a tank |
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Posted: 12/25/2018 1:00:00 PM EDT
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Quoted: the TARHEEL is much better quality than the yaesu 120 It's built like a tank Eventually I'll have a rig setup in my jeep which does see offroad use, so that was a concern. |
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Posted: 12/25/2018 4:07:02 PM EDT
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back when i had a 1998 TJ i mounted an Icom 706mkiig in the center TUFFY console
with the floppy soft top and mud tires, I couldn’t hear much DX 
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Posted: 12/25/2018 5:03:40 PM EDT
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So you have to manually put in the room number every time you change it? Wonder why the memory won't work, i mean you have to put the room number in to save it. The ft70 doesn't pull up a list like the other more expensive radios do, so you have to program them in.  Attached File Attached FileDownload the ADMS software from YEASU and program the repeaters you like into the radio. You can also give them names and tag them to show on the display. The ADMS from YEASU is clunky to use (especially when connecting the PC to the radio) but free is free. If I can do it anyone can  RT is much better but also costs $48.95 or more.Here is the link to the YEASU node list use the numbers on the far left (DTMF ID) for the room you want: https://www.yaesu.com/jp/en/wires-x/id/active_node.php Here is another good source for Fusion information: https://www.hamoperator.com/Hamoperator/HamOperator.com.html Edit added column ID |
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Posted: 12/25/2018 8:18:54 PM EDT
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Quoted: Not each time if you save it in one of the 5 memory locations. At 4.31 he explains it. You lock into the repeater and then enter the room # at the location below and press the AMS button at the bottom. Then if you want to save it press and hold the number corresponding to the location 1-5 in the second photo. He pressed 3 and it saved to position 3 as shown below. Repeat for each room you want to save to that repeater. Once you have them in, just rotate the selector dial to the room you want while connected and press AMS again to change rooms. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/146437/Room_enter_JPG-785210.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/146437/position_3_JPG-785217.JPG Download the ADMS software from YEASU and program the repeaters you like into the radio. You can also give them names and tag them to show on the display. The ADMS from YEASU is clunky to use (especially when connecting the PC to the radio) but free is free. If I can do it anyone can RT is much better but also costs $48.95 or more.Here is the link to the YEASU node list use the numbers on the far left (DTMF ID) for the room you want: https://www.yaesu.com/jp/en/wires-x/id/active_node.php Here is another good source for Fusion information: https://www.hamoperator.com/Hamoperator/HamOperator.com.html Edit added column ID |
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Posted: 12/25/2018 8:20:33 PM EDT
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back when i had a 1998 TJ i mounted an Icom 706mkiig in the center TUFFY console with the floppy soft top and mud tires, I couldn’t hear much DX
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/2275/CCFC5EE6-95E5-43A1-A6D3-3063F4A0E64A_jpeg-785149.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/2275/8309FB9E-C55F-4B9B-9F80-F6162D8D2828_jpeg-785153.JPG |
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Posted: 12/26/2018 4:56:36 AM EDT
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I've got nodes saved in my radio, but the radio won't change nodes/rooms using a zumspot. I used the chart when programming the wife's FT-70R. She's a tech and wanted a small HT. Hard to pass when they had it going for less than the FT-60R. I'm just learning the digital side of this and plan on ordering a hotspot soon and looking for answers as I go. I can only access 2 repeaters out of 9 listed for Fusion in PHX from my AO so considering adding a hotspot when I save from the Fusion discount buying spree 
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Posted: 12/26/2018 10:27:58 AM EDT
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So what type of range does these hot spots provide?
This is all new to me. |
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Posted: 12/26/2018 10:58:11 AM EDT
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So what type of range does these hot spots provide? This is all new to me. |
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Posted: 12/26/2018 11:17:37 AM EDT
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They only put out about 10mw or less so it's not very far. |
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Posted: 12/26/2018 11:39:32 AM EDT
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Was considering putting one on the second story of my work and wondered if it would cover our little town. 300yd radius.
And is a arfcom chat room happening? I find this pretty neat. |
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Posted: 12/26/2018 1:42:12 PM EDT
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as an experiment...I put my jumbospot on my outside antenna, a cheap Jetstream JTB3, and could use it about 950 yards away with my FTM100
Friend of mine put his on a battery, and takes it to work....connected to his iphone's hotspot. . |
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Posted: 12/26/2018 3:16:02 PM EDT
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 Attached FileZumspot mounted on Raspberry Pi Zero W. The case is from C4labs.com and I power the hotspot with a 5 volt 10000mAh power bank. KI6ZUM Zumspot kit from HRO I chose the Zumspot over the Chicom knock off versions MMDVM Pi-hats because I wanted to support a US ham manufacturer over a Chicom eBay vendor. I thought that if there were any issues with it, I could get it replaced much more easily than something bought out of the country.  Attached FileI also bought another American made dupex hotspot from N5BOC. I see a DMR HT radio in my future, so with this one you get both time slots. MMDVM DUPLEX in Pi Zero Form Factor |
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Posted: 12/26/2018 5:18:56 PM EDT
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as an experiment...I put my jumbospot on my outside antenna, a cheap Jetstream JTB3, and could use it about 950 yards away with my FTM100 Friend of mine put his on a battery, and takes it to work....connected to his iphone's hotspot. . Temporary setup here with 10000 mah battery. I'm going to order a aluminum project case, 3.5 nextion screen, sma bulkhead connectors, short sma extension cable, and take this 10000mah battery pack and put it all in that aluminum case. Should wind up being a rugged self contained, full featured hotspot.  Attached File |
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Posted: 12/27/2018 11:14:22 AM EDT
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So which one of these units is the simplest to use out of the box?
I can trouble shoot very minor things but can get frustrated. I havent played much with anything ham in the past 2 years mainly nfa stuff. This does have my interest and considering buying a new HT the yeasu FT-70DR. Any recommendations or opinions? I live in NE GA and we have a number of repeaters in our area but none are linked and none offer fusion. (that I can hit with a HT) I currently see a node about 17 miles from the house probably not going to hit it. |
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Posted: 12/27/2018 6:03:55 PM EDT
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So which one of these units is the simplest to use out of the box? I can trouble shoot very minor things but can get frustrated. I havent played much with anything ham in the past 2 years mainly nfa stuff. This does have my interest and considering buying a new HT the yeasu FT-70DR. Any recommendations or opinions? I live in NE GA and we have a number of repeaters in our area but none are linked and none offer fusion. (that I can hit with a HT) I currently see a node about 17 miles from the house probably not going to hit it. I opted for a couple of US made hot spots over the Chinese clones after reading about the poor quality of the eBay Chicom ripoffs. I felt that paying a few dollars more for peace of mind and customer support was more important that going cheap. You truly get what you pay for, but for me the KI6ZUM Zumspot and the N5BOC MMDVM duplex version are very high quality. The OpenSpot2 is another great hotspot, but it costs over $200.00 and ships from Estonia. Zumspot Kit from HRO N5BOC Store |
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Posted: 12/27/2018 7:21:37 PM EDT
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So which one of these units is the simplest to use out of the box? I can trouble shoot very minor things but can get frustrated. I havent played much with anything ham in the past 2 years mainly nfa stuff. This does have my interest and considering buying a new HT the yeasu FT-70DR. Any recommendations or opinions? I live in NE GA and we have a number of repeaters in our area but none are linked and none offer fusion. (that I can hit with a HT) I currently see a node about 17 miles from the house probably not going to hit it. ebay link Setup took me about 25mins, following along with this video.  JumboSpot MMDVM D-Star/DMR/C4FM/P25/NXDN Hotspot Pi-Star |
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Posted: 12/27/2018 9:48:38 PM EDT
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Hro has the zumspot kit on sale for $109 right now, but it has no case, or display. Not really needed for it to work, but are nice to have.
I use this in place of a display, and to control pi-star when i'm not near my laptop. Mobile dashboard Eta: hro in norcross has them in stock, and was next day shipping to nw ga. On sale until 01/03/19 Hro link |
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Posted: 12/28/2018 9:20:51 AM EDT
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Good call on the Zumspot. You can update the firmware as needed and the quality of the components used to assemble the MMDVM is superior to the Chicom knockoffs.
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Posted: 1/2/2019 3:46:37 PM EDT
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Zumspot repackaged. 10,000 mah battery, 3.2" nextion display, works awesome with long battery life. Finished it this past weekend.
 Attached File Attached FileEta:i took the goofy looking ht antenna off and put the zumspot antenna back on. |
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Posted: 1/2/2019 5:25:12 PM EDT
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Zumspot repackaged. 10,000 mah battery, 3.2" nextion display, works awesome with long battery life. Finished it this past weekend. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/452491/1546458761054_jpg-793867.JPGhttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/452491/1546458760732_jpg-793868.JPG Eta:i took the goofy looking ht antenna off and put the zumspot antenna back on. |
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Posted: 1/2/2019 6:07:41 PM EDT
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Quoted: Cool what model radio is that. |
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