Gary has been an amateur radio operator for more than 50 years and has been active in amateur radio organizations since 1982. He is President of the PARC Radio & Technology organization, an advisor to the Auburn University Amateur Radio Club, and an active Volunteer Examiner. His interests include amateur radio technology, digital communications, and expanding opportunities for operators to explore new technologies.
Forum Description: Have you heard people talking about DMR but aren’t quite sure what it is, how it works, or how to get started? Digital Mobile Radio (DMR) opens up a whole new dimension of amateur radio, allowing operators to communicate locally through repeaters and connect with amateur radio operators around the world through interconnected digital networks.
Presentation Topics:
- Introduction to DMR
- What Is Digital Mobile Radio?
- DMR vs. Traditional Analog FM
- Why Use DMR?
- Understanding DMR Repeaters
- How DMR Repeaters Work
- Color Codes and Time Slots
- Talkgroups and Digital Networks
- Getting Started
- Choosing a DMR Radio
- Obtaining a DMR Radio ID
- Finding and Accessing a DMR Repeater
- Programming Your Radio
- Understanding Codeplugs, Channels, and Zones
- Basic Anytone Radio Programming Demonstration
- Getting Started Without Building a Codeplug From Scratch
- Hotspots and Digital Networks
- What Is a Hotspot?
- How Hotspots Connect to DMR Networks
- Repeater vs. Hotspot Operation
- Getting On the Air
- Making Your First DMR Contact
- Basic Operating Procedures and Troubleshooting
- Questions and Answers
