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Posted: 11/2/2021 11:33:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Been lurking for a while, but finally got my hotspot set up tonight and made my first DMR contact ( ??). Great talking to you tonight. Now, how do get that little ham radio icon on my profile? Brad Same here, thanks for the chat.  |
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Posted: 11/3/2021 12:03:42 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I suggest editing names and calls unless you get permission. One way or another congratulations on getting on DMR! To get the icon I think you have to send Paul a scan of your license. +1 on PERSEC in these times. 
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Posted: 11/3/2021 11:23:47 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: +1 on PERSEC in these times. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I suggest editing names and calls unless you get permission. One way or another congratulations on getting on DMR! To get the icon I think you have to send Paul a scan of your license. +1 on PERSEC in these times. Done. Thanks |
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Posted: 11/4/2021 7:59:23 PM EDT
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No luck entering passw0rd on my pistar hotspot to get SOME of TGIF working again, But TG 556 seems to work OK
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Posted: 11/5/2021 8:01:38 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: He's just got a picture of his tri-band beam and his well-done shack. After seeing KE5EE's QRZ page that piccolo referenced, I doubt I'll be ever blown away by gear on a QRZ page again, lol. Literally how to spend a million bucks on ham radio. The fellow with a warehouse full of old restored AM transmitters the size of refrigerators was also eye-opening. I'll have Barry's call in the net tonight if he doesn't check in. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I didn’t look him up. Does he have pics on qrz? Don’t even remember his call. He's just got a picture of his tri-band beam and his well-done shack. After seeing KE5EE's QRZ page that piccolo referenced, I doubt I'll be ever blown away by gear on a QRZ page again, lol. Literally how to spend a million bucks on ham radio. The fellow with a warehouse full of old restored AM transmitters the size of refrigerators was also eye-opening. I'll have Barry's call in the net tonight if he doesn't check in. When you get that much gear and old vintage stuff it is worth looking into getting set up as a museum. We have a guy locally that collects vintage trucks, military, industrial, some equipment. Wrote it up as a museum, gets, grants, build several large nice metal buildings to house them as a write off. Public access,....not so much, he hosts an annual museum dinner on site. Huge tax shelter dodge I am told. |
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Posted: 11/5/2021 10:36:21 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Which one of you guys in Florida just bought a new Motorola turbo? I heard someone talking about it while I was making dinner for my kids. I didn't catch the name or call. @LTCetme Me. Isn't new, but I am trying to get it done right. Mototrbo 6550 |
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Posted: 11/5/2021 2:44:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: @LTCetme Me. Isn't new, but I am trying to get it done right. Mototrbo 6550 Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Which one of you guys in Florida just bought a new Motorola turbo? I heard someone talking about it while I was making dinner for my kids. I didn't catch the name or call. @LTCetme Me. Isn't new, but I am trying to get it done right. Mototrbo 6550 Check PM |
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Posted: 11/18/2021 8:45:40 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Me. Isn't new, but I am trying to get it done right. Mototrbo 6550 It seems like all systems are a go... Can confirm the audio on the 6550 is excellent. |
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Posted: 11/19/2021 7:38:13 PM EDT
[#9]
Well, confirmed my Pi-Star is working as intended.
 See ya'll on the net on Thursday! |
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Posted: 11/19/2021 10:38:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Well, confirmed my Pi-Star is working as intended. See ya'll on the net on Thursday! See ya then. Turkey day Edition. ??
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Posted: 12/9/2021 5:05:09 PM EDT
[#11]
OSB
And what a satisfying trip to the range today 
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Posted: 12/19/2021 11:47:57 PM EDT
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Well,
I was just gifted a UV-390 and a MMDVM Pi-sTAR?.. I got my Digital ID... Now what?  My buddy said it just sat at his place, and he lost interest. I like HF, and to me this is cheating, but... Its free
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Posted: 12/20/2021 6:04:33 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: @LTCetme Me. Isn't new, but I am trying to get it done right. Mototrbo 6550 That sounds familiar. Are you also active on P25 10210? |
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Posted: 12/20/2021 8:05:38 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Well, I was just gifted a UV-390 and a MMDVM Pi-sTAR?.. I got my Digital ID... Now what? My buddy said it just sat at his place, and he lost interest. I like HF, and to me this is cheating, but... Its free That's all you need, just have to program your radio with the talk groups and set your hotspot to land on TGIF. |
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Posted: 12/21/2021 7:20:51 AM EDT
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Nice to report that TGIF Parrot TG 9990 is working so you can test to see if TGIF is hearing you for a quick radio test and to see that you're connected to TGIF. The audio that comes back will be choppy for whatever reason..I've used it before and after full quieting QSOs so that isn't necessarily representative of your audio on a regular talkgroup.
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Posted: 12/21/2021 1:47:02 PM EDT
[#16]
Quote HistoryQuoted: That's all you need, just have to program your radio with the talk groups and set your hotspot to land on TGIF. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Well, I was just gifted a UV-390 and a MMDVM Pi-sTAR?.. I got my Digital ID... Now what? My buddy said it just sat at his place, and he lost interest. I like HF, and to me this is cheating, but... Its free That's all you need, just have to program your radio with the talk groups and set your hotspot to land on TGIF. Perfect... I'll get on that soon. |
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Posted: 12/23/2021 7:58:23 AM EDT
[#17]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Perfect... I'll get on that soon. The links in this OP should get you in the ballpark. I added a 2nd hotspot last night just to keep at home and a lot of the settings in the expert configuration aren't exactly intuitive. |
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Posted: 1/2/2022 7:43:08 PM EDT
[#18]
I’ve been reading up on how to connect to this but can’t get it figured out. Is there a way to connect through Fusion?
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Posted: 1/3/2022 8:57:02 PM EDT
[#19]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I’ve been reading up on how to connect to this but can’t get it figured out. Is there a way to connect through Fusion? Not that I'm aware of, unless you have a hotspot. Then you can cross-mode from a Fusion radio into the Talk Group. |
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Posted: 1/3/2022 11:07:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Not that I'm aware of, unless you have a hotspot. Then you can cross-mode from a Fusion radio into the Talk Group. Can you elaborate on the cross-mode part? What exactly does that mean? |
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Posted: 1/4/2022 12:52:01 AM EDT
[#21]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Can you elaborate on the cross-mode part? What exactly does that mean? The simple answer is it will allow a different digital modulation (C4FM on a Fusion radio) to talk to a TDMA (DMR) talkgroup, and vice-verssa. Check out the links in the OP on getting the pi-star based hotspot set up to cross mode..getting into the TG 556 with a Fusion radio is pretty popular as you just use a simplex frequency in digital mode, with no need to build a codeplug on a DMR radio. |
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Posted: 1/4/2022 5:36:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The simple answer is it will allow a different digital modulation (C4FM on a Fusion radio) to talk to a TDMA (DMR) talkgroup, and vice-verssa. Check out the links in the OP on getting the pi-star based hotspot set up to cross mode..getting into the TG 556 with a Fusion radio is pretty popular as you just use a simplex frequency in digital mode, with no need to build a codeplug on a DMR radio. Thanks, I'll read on further. |
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Posted: 1/8/2022 10:29:39 PM EDT
[#23]
Hotspot arrived, got it working and look forward to checking in on the net.
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Posted: 1/9/2022 12:59:14 AM EDT
[#24]
I got my DMR ID and downloaded the DROID-Star App.
It wont connect. I will try again tomorrow to see if I can get the App to work, or maybe look into another option. ETA: reinstalled the app, and now it connects. I will see if I can test it out Thursday |
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Posted: 1/11/2022 10:59:35 PM EDT
[#25]
Sounds good, all.
Put a call out on 556 anytime, usually someone's a-lurking. Oregon--I think I came back to a 7-lander the other day...great audio if that was you. |
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Posted: 1/12/2022 10:25:35 AM EDT
[#26]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Sounds good, all. Put a call out on 556 anytime, usually someone's a-lurking. Oregon--I think I came back to a 7-lander the other day...great audio if that was you. I’m usually on all day but my truck has been in the shop. Should have it back tomorrow. |
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Posted: 1/13/2022 10:03:27 PM EDT
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Is anyone using the App on I-Phone? On my "log" it says "No vocoder plugin found", is that normal?
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Posted: 1/13/2022 10:08:13 PM EDT
[#28]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Is anyone using the App on I-Phone? On my "log" it says "No vocoder plugin found", is that normal? I'm using the app on Samsung and get the same message. I see people on here (including me) but I don't hear anyone: https://tgif.network/lastheard.php |
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Posted: 1/13/2022 10:18:49 PM EDT
[#29]
Ok..... found this site LINK
I typed the URL into the Vocoder box, hit download and now the log says I have a vocoder, but still hear nothing. lol |
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Posted: 1/13/2022 10:26:55 PM EDT
[#30]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Ok..... found this site LINK I typed the URL into the Vocoder box, hit download and now the log says I have a vocoder, but still hear nothing. lol Thanks Dave. I typed in the android link. It is saying "updating" after clicking Download vocoder. |
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Posted: 1/13/2022 10:41:06 PM EDT
[#31]
Got it to work.
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Posted: 1/13/2022 10:41:45 PM EDT
[#32]
I am guessing nobody is monitoring this thread tonight, but what is the S1/S2 and CC 1 thru 7 setting?
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Posted: 1/13/2022 10:50:00 PM EDT
[#33]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I am guessing nobody is monitoring this thread tonight, but what is the S1/S2 and CC 1 thru 7 setting? S2 and CC1 is what I have. |
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Posted: 1/13/2022 10:53:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: S2 and CC1 is what I have. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I am guessing nobody is monitoring this thread tonight, but what is the S1/S2 and CC 1 thru 7 setting? S2 and CC1 is what I have. Yeah, that is what my default was. The little thing on the bttom has a number that is counting up and down....... I am guessing how many people are logged in? However I hear nothing on IOS. Under settings what is the ESSID? |
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Posted: 1/13/2022 10:56:23 PM EDT
[#35]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Yeah, that is what my default was. The little thing on the bttom has a number that is counting up and down....... I am guessing how many people are logged in? However I hear nothing on IOS. Under settings what is the ESSID? ESSID is None. https://tgif.network/lastheard.php will show you who is on. Filter to ARF. |
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Posted: 1/13/2022 11:17:46 PM EDT
[#36]
And I give up.
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Posted: 1/13/2022 11:37:58 PM EDT
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Quoted: I am guessing nobody is monitoring this thread tonight, but what is the S1/S2 and CC 1 thru 7 setting? The settings I have used that worked.  Attached File |
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Posted: 1/14/2022 8:02:48 AM EDT
[#38]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I am guessing nobody is monitoring this thread tonight, but what is the S1/S2 and CC 1 thru 7 setting? That's a good idea to check this thread during the net to assist somebody trying to check in... S=Time Slot - use 2 CC= Color Code - use 1 Make sure you have TGIF's password in the settings, Either a 10-character key when you register on TGIF, Or passw0rd .... The key prevents someone else from using your DMR Id to transmit on TGIF |
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Posted: 1/14/2022 8:07:00 AM EDT
[#39]
Quote HistoryQuoted: ESSID is None. https://tgif.network/lastheard.php will show you who is on. Filter to ARF. I suggest the ESSID be a number other than "none", if you plan to use a hotspot to login occasionally, which you would then assign a different ESSID. |
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Posted: 1/15/2022 7:28:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: And I give up. @Shootindave, have you tried again today? |
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Posted: 1/15/2022 7:31:41 PM EDT
[#41]
I did try earlier.
I am not sure if I am getting any audio from the app. I am not sure. My dad has a DMR hotspot thing he is no longer using, I just need to go pick it up and I will try that when I get the chance. |
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Posted: 1/15/2022 7:34:32 PM EDT
[#42]
Try the vocoder thing again. Took me a couple tries Thursday night to get it loaded and then I got audio.
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Posted: 1/15/2022 10:14:01 PM EDT
[#43]
Made contact using the App with one of you about 10min ago.
I had to plug headphones into my Iphone in order to hear anything, for some reason the App is not putting sound through my phone speaker. Thanks for all the help. |
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Posted: 1/15/2022 10:28:44 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/20/2022 9:58:40 PM EDT
[#45]
Will be monitoring here in case someone's having issues.
ETA, great net, to the new check-ins
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Posted: 2/17/2022 10:18:02 PM EDT
[#46]
Glad to finally be able to check in.
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Posted: 2/17/2022 10:44:51 PM EDT
[#47]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Glad to finally be able to check in. Good to hear ya!! Evidently you were the first OR checkin according to Alembic. |
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Posted: 2/18/2022 6:44:45 PM EDT
[#48]
Dumb question from a DMR newb. Will simply programming in talk group 556 work, or is there more to it? Radio is a TYT MD-UV290.
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Posted: 2/18/2022 7:37:29 PM EDT
[#49]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Dumb question from a DMR newb. Will simply programming in talk group 556 work, or is there more to it? Radio is a TYT MD-UV290. Not unless there is a local repeater that supports dynamic talkgroups on TGIF. They are out there. More likely, you'll need a hotspot to get in. Check out the links in the OP. |
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Posted: 2/18/2022 10:29:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Not unless there is a local repeater that supports dynamic talkgroups on TGIF. They are out there. More likely, you'll need a hotspot to get in. Check out the links in the OP. Thanks. I'm wanting to put a hotspot together, but components are very hard to come by right now. |
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