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WB1GOF DMR Monthly Notice

@... — Thu, 01 May 2025 05:32:33 -0700

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Terry Stader KA8SCP

WB1GOF DMR Monthly Notice

@... — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 05:32:38 -0700

Hello,

Welcome to the [email protected] group.

You can visit this group, start reading messages and posting them here: /g/wb1gof-dmr

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Terry Stader KA8SCP

Westford VHF DMR update

ka8scp@... (Terry M. Stader) — Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:46:29 -0800

Thought I would give a quick update on getting the 146.450 WB1GOF DMR repeater to the Westford DPW site.

While the repeater is fully functional, it is located at my residence (viewable on QRZ). The plans to relocate it to the highway garage salt shed is likely not to occur. The equipment we have will not fit in that site. The 6-can duplexers are just too big.

So, that project will continue to be on hold. It is possible that I could come up with an alternative, possibly going to 440/UHF where the duplexers are significantly smaller. But the sourcing of equipment for that has not yet occurred.

That’s it! Nothing more to add really. I will update when there is any significant news.

Terry

Terry M Stader KA8SCP
WB1GOF Repeaters Proprietor

REF049C info

ka8scp@... (Terry M. Stader) — Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:37:16 -0800

Some of you might have experienced some poor transmissions listening in to 49C or BM TG312543. Turns out that when I was adding the WolfDen/WolfPack Fusion network in to REF049/XLX049 reflectors, I inadvertently created a multi-path condition to the transcoders I use to convert D-STAR to Fusion/DMR networks. That situation has now been corrected as of late Thursday evening. Monitoring yesterday shows 0 packet loss on any of the interconnects. Some users using hotspots while mobile using a cellular carrier are the most common times we see packet loss. Also home users at times with low bandwidth on their WiFi/internet.

I thought I would share a “map�� of how REF049C connects to a larger network. I am working on a little narrative to add that you can use to connect to the network. Work In Progress.

Thanks for your patience and cooperation. Enjoy.

Terry

Terry M Stader KA8SCP
WB1GOF Repeaters Proprietor

Re: Revised GOF network map

ka8scp@... (Terry M. Stader) — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 07:31:10 -0800

I'll attach the PDF this time. Sorry.

Revised GOF network map

ka8scp@... (Terry M. Stader) — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 07:28:30 -0800

I’ve updated the GOF repeater network map. Most of the boxes have active URLs for pertinent information.

Terry M Stader KA8SCP
WB1GOF Repeaters Proprietor

Re: Is wb1gof DMR still "under construction"?

ka8scp@... (Terry M. Stader) — Sat, 01 Feb 2025 07:24:17 -0800

Yes, it’s online at my residence. The site it’s intended for has some physical limitations that may prevent me from installing there. At least in the proposed configuration. It might support a UHF repeater with smaller duplexers. I’ll look at that in the better weather.

Terry

Is wb1gof DMR still "under construction"?

steve@... (Steve Mann) — Sat, 01 Feb 2025 07:16:11 -0800

Is wb1gof DMR still "under construction"?

Important message for Brandmeister USA hams using a Radio ID starting with 1

ka8scp@... (Terry M. Stader) — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 13:15:51 -0800

https://news.brandmeister.network/important-message-for-brandmeister-usa-hams-using-a-radio-id-starting-with-1/

The Brandmeister DMR platform is a constantly evolving system, requiring regular optimizations and maintenance to ensure its efficiency, reliability, and alignment with global open standards.

As part of these ongoing efforts, we are addressing an issue that arose seven years ago regarding the assignment of improperly numbered Radio IDs. As announced at that time, Brandmeister stopped importing invalid Radio IDs and requested that hams with such numbers obtain a new, properly formatted Radio ID.

To facilitate operations, scripting, and automation on Brandmeister, we are now starting the complete removal of Radio IDs that do not comply with the internationally recognized MCC (Mobile Country Code) numbering system.

If you currently have a device connecting to Brandmeister with a Radio ID starting with the digit ��1��, please read the following carefully:

7-digit personal radio IDs starting with 1 (such as 1030512) will stop working on Brandmeister after January 1st 2026. If it is inactive for more than a couple of months, it will be purged sooner.

6-digit repeater radio IDs starting with 1 (such as 102765): while we don’t have a set date for deprovisionning these IDs, we are urging sysop to migrate to a 31xxxx ID as soon as possible. If the repeater is offline for an extended period of time, it will be purged and will require a new properly formatted ID to re-connect.

5-digit CAP+ IDs will stop working on Brandmeister by June 1st 2025.

If you have any question, you can reach the support and development teams by submitting a ticket at https://support.brandmeister.network

Best Digital 73’s !

Re: Peanut & REF049C

ka8scp@... (Terry M. Stader) — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 04:03:25 -0800

Yes Paolo, the peanut XLX978D connection has been around for awhile. It was previously connected to D-STAR WB1GOF 2m module C via REF038D/49D�� that REF connection was changed to REF049C with the REF038D connection dropped.

XLX978D is bridged to BM TG 312543 and YSF85560.

Terry

Terry M Stader KA8SCP

WB1GOF Repeaters Proprietor

Re: Peanut & REF049C

paolo.bat@... (N1XOI) — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 18:57:03 -0800

Thank you, Terry.

I have been using Peanut (Android) for several years.

When I reopend it this evening after reading your email, it was already set on Room XLX978D.

I guess I had either already found it or you had sent some other email previously about it.

Thanks for all you do to keep the repeaters on air and on the internet!

73, Paolo N1XOI.

Sent from my Verizon Samsung Galaxy S22

Peanut & REF049C

ka8scp@... (Terry M. Stader) — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 14:46:58 -0800

With the increased activity on REF049C�� most of you know I moved the 2m GOF D-STAR (WB1GOF C) to be default there (RF users are FREE to change either B or C to any REFxxxy they would like to�� have to Unlink first).

Tonight I added PA7LIM’s Peanut connectivity to 49C. If you have an Android phone or a Windows PC (Mac and IOS soon), go to https://www.pa7lim.nl/peanut/ to get the application you need. Once installed and correctly configured to use the “Global�� list in Setup, Save, then select Room XLX978D. Once you turn On the application, you will be good to go.

XLX978 (https://xlx978.dyndns.org/) is a “portal�� reflector to a number of interconnections you might enjoy. A feature of the XLX978 reflector is it allows some transcoding from DMR to D-STAR to Fusion and back. XLX978D is D-STAR REF049C and DMR BM talkgroup 312543. Give it a try.

Terry

Terry M Stader KA8SCP

WB1GOF Repeaters Proprietor

Re: DMR Code Plug

jbammi@... (WS1M - bammi) — Sat, 04 May 2024 09:56:44 -0700

Hi Ed,

Confirming that D-HS, D-YSF, D-TGIF refer to my personal hotspot.

Just as an FYI there is only 1 physical hotspot, and D-HS refers to that hotspot (MMDVM + Raspberry PI 2w + pi-star software). D-YSF and D-TGIF refer to cross banding to YSF and TGIP networks on the same hotspot.

Yes using Zumspot will let you create your own repeater. You can use any of the popular hotspots for this purpose. As I mention I use a MMDVM board mounted on a Raspberry PI 2W running PI-STAR software to create mine.

73 de k1jbd

Bammi

Re: DMR Code Plug

ntimid8tor38@... (Ed Barden) — Sat, 04 May 2024 09:27:50 -0700

I figured out how to fix the "Band Error" when trying to load your CP. You export the data and then import it into your own CP.

Had a question on the following for information purposes:

D-HS, D-YSF and D-TGIP are your personal hotspots on your device meaning I would not be able to hit them.

I am guessing that the three above are not something that I can hit since it is your own personal hotspot, correct? If so I will be removing them to clean things up a bit.

I am thinking of creating a hotspot using the "ZumSpot" and wondering if that would allow me to create my own "DMR" repeater and allow me to reach out greater distances.

Please let me know on the three CP entries and your thoughts on the ZumSpot.

Thank you for your time and advice.

KC1UGK

Re: DMR Code Plug

dale@... (Dale Chayes) — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 16:02:58 -0700

I ran into the “band error�� a while back with one of my 878s and muddled my way through it - unfortunately I didn’t keep adequate notes.

As I understand it, the “band error�� appears when you try to program a frequency outside of what the radio is currently configured to handle.

If you haven’t sorted it out by now, I suggest you start here:

https://support.bridgecomsystems.com/resolving-a-band-error-on-the-anytone

-Dale
KB1ZKD

Re: DMR Code Plug

jbammi@... (WS1M - bammi) — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 10:52:40 -0700

Hi Ed,

The Westford repeater is still awaiting site completion at the new site. Terry can chime in: he had it up and running at his place temporarily. Don’t know if it is still up. When it was, I could not hit it from my place, but if I drove on RT 40 in Westford I could, and I confirmed that the programming was correct that way.

As I said I don’t think the Chelmsford repeater is up, have not been able to hit it whenever I have tried.

The Acton , Sudbury and Boston repeaters in my code plug all answer, of course you have to be in range of them. I verify that by connecting wherever I happen to be in the neighborhood and I have my radio with me. I can hit Acton and Sudbury from Westford by using an amplifier and a colinear antenna roughly 30 ft up in the air at my QTH. I cant hit Terry’s setup from here, I guess because of the ridge.

I am not sure what the error you are seeing is, did you load the code plug into the software (not the radio) ok? What model radio and what version of the software are you using? Maybe that will give us a hint.

73 de k1jbd

Bammi

Re: DMR Code Plug

ntimid8tor38@... (Ed Barden) — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 07:04:06 -0700

Good Morning,

I tried to load the Code Plug you sent but got an error - band error - so it would not load. I found another one that I used to copy to my code plug, but still no joy. Do you know if the Westford and Chelmsford DMR repeaters are working? If so, I guess i am not set-up right and I will need to keep tinkering.

Thanks.

Re: AT-D878UV programming

steve@... (Steve Mann) — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 02:06:08 -0700

I was beginning to wonder if I was the only lid here who just doesn't get DMR. I've had two Tytera handhelds (one VHF, one UHF) for a year and have yet to make a single connection through either of them.

On 4/11/2024 8:24 AM, Ed Barden wrote:

Re: DMR Code Plug

ntimid8tor38@... (Ed Barden) — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 14:52:11 -0700

Thanks Terry.

Bammi reached out with some guidance as well as a code plug he uses that I should be able to learn with.

You mentioned that it takes a while for users to get the "ear" for digital. Is there a difference between analog and digital as far as audio quality

Thanks.

Re: DMR Code Plug

ntimid8tor38@... (Ed Barden) — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 14:52:07 -0700

Thanks. I think I am going to purchase the 878. How is the audio quality compared between an analog vs digital? It sounds like digital allows more repeater access as opposed to analog.

Thanks and I may come back to you with a question or two if I go down that route, if that is okay.