?That radio is a great radio, but I would also recommend the TYTUV380 and I know where you can get those for around $89 as well. In my opinion, I think it¡¯s a better radio than the 1701 but either one of those are good choices for a beginner handheld. You put the open GD77 firmware on it and it works great. I used the UV 380 all the time. It will also work on GMRS as well. It¡¯s a little more money, but if you want a hotspot that does everything and it¡¯s very easy to set up. I recommend the open spot.4 pro. ?That is the main hotspot that Scott is running Tim in 3PUL. Also has one and I have one and know a lot of people that have them and they just work. The only problem with the other hotspots is if you get a power surge, it can corrupt the SD card and then you have to reformat it And reload the software on it. I know Tim is having that problem right now with his Skybridge.?
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On Jan 25, 2025, at 9:07?PM, Brian Bullers via groups.io <bbullers@...> wrote:
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Awesome,? this is why I came to you guys, I know nothing about DMR, I understand the theory, but not the equipment to buy from so many choices.
Brian,
That HT in the package would certainly work.? But there are other less expensive options.? Here's another HT that would work with the DMR repeater (Assuming you are within range):
And if you really want, or find you need, a hot spot... here's a less expensive option for a hot spot:
Tim K5TEL is our resident expert on hot spots.? so he may have other suggestions for you.
John N3SPW
On Sat, Jan 25, 2025 at 8:18?PM Brian Bullers via <bbullers=
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This deal is only good a couple more days, if anyone here could let me know what you think.
I'm just starting to look, not enough experience when it comes to quality and prices.
Would this work with your DMR repeater?
Thank you
Brian
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