Talkgroups
Talkgroups: 4 guides.
01
BrandMeister or your own DMR network: which to pick as a beginner
An honest comparison of BrandMeister and a private DMR network for beginners: the strengths of the global network, the downsides of openness, when you need your own system and how to combine them.
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02
DMR from scratch: timeslots, talkgroups, Color Code and why you need a hotspot
A plain-language explanation of DMR digital radio: what TS1/TS2 timeslots, talkgroups, Color Code and DMR ID are, how DMR differs from analog, and why you need a hotspot…
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03
Reflector vs talkgroup: what's the difference and why it matters
How a reflector differs from a talkgroup in DMR: history, the principle of routing through the master, static and dynamic subscriptions. For a private network — without the clutter.
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Talkgroups in DMR: static vs dynamic, subscribing
How static talkgroups differ from dynamic ones, how to subscribe to a group with a short PTT tap, and why after 10–15 minutes of silence it drops out.
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