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Colour code

A colour code is a DMR identifier from 0 to 15. For normal operation, the channel must match the repeater or hotspot’s colour code.

Also found under: Color Code · Colour Code · Farbcode

A concrete example

Even with the correct frequency and talkgroup, a colour-code mismatch can prevent the intended connection.

What to keep in mind

A colour code is neither encryption nor a password.

Further reference

Original explanation based on the technical documentation. Reviewed on 15 October 2026.

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