As of this evening, my second IRLP node is online.  Node #8154 is interfaced to TS1, TG #6395 of my DMR repeater via a Motorola XPR4350.  The node is currently connected to IRLP Reflector #9737, connecting it to my other two repeaters as well as those of K3HTK in Noblesville.

The watchword for October was DMR….  Basically a continuation of my exploration of this up and coming digital mode.  I’ve added a couple of new DMR radios to my collection, sold a couple and traded a couple…..  All the updates on various models can be found on my website (www.nf9k.net).  If you have any questions …

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Time Slot #1 TG #6395 – Metro Indy Time Slot #1 will not be networked via DMR-MARC but will instead be linked via IRLP to the W9ICE Reflector #9737 linking this Talkgroup to the NF9K 70cm and 33cm analog repeaters on the N/W side of Indianapolis as well as the K3HTK 70cm and 33cm analog …

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I have personally dealt with both of these individuals and they provide outstanding pricing and customer service.  There is nothing in this endorsement for me, beyond steering fellow amateurs onto a positive purchasing experience.   Motorola Ken Bryant, President/CEO TwoWayDigitalRadio.Com 101 South Main Street Suite 8-350 Hiawassee, GA  30546 706-896-0000 [email protected] www.twowaydigitalradio.com   Hytera Terry …

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The repeater is up and running on the bench running at low power into a dummy load.  It is currently peered with Randy Fisher’s 443.100 machine in Ft. Wayne to take part in their initiatives for a state-wide system.   I’m hoping to get the external antenna up at the QTH this weekend.  The antenna …

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I’m the happy owner of the following Motorola DMR Radios: XPR7550 SL7550   As I get some time, I will post a “review” thread on each.  Right now I have the XRP7550 programmed up for the DMR-MARC repeater (W9AMT) and the SL7550 is programmed up for both the W9AMT machine and my machine running on …

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I will be receiving a Motorola XPR8400 this week.  It’ll spend some time on the bench, but as soon as I can get an antenna up and duplexers tuned, I’ll be putting it on the air.  Right now, my network affiliation is up in the air, as I’m not sure if I’m going to hop …

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As part of my exploration of DMR and my quest to play with as many radios as possible, I picked up the Kirisun DP770 from ebay.  Overall the radio has a solid feel.  The CPS is freely available, but be careful as the manufacturers website only has 1.5x posted, yet other hobby sites have 1.8x. …

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I have three Hytera DMR radios.  The MD782G Mobile, PD782G HT and the PD362 micro-HT.   MD782G This is a nice mobile.  Unlike the XPR4550 is has a color LCD screen, affording you a little more information in an easier to read format.  Beyond that, the radio is very similar to the XPR4550 in form …

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As mentioned previously, I have two Motorola DMR Radios.  The XPR6550 HT and the XPR4550 Mobile.  Here are my thoughts on each:   XPR6550 I have nothing that I dislike about this radio.  It is a compact rugged unit that has all the features that one could ask for.  If I could ask for anything …

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