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STEP 01 / 06 · ABOUT 5 MIN

Choose the right system

D-STAR, DMR and dPMR are different systems.

A digital radio must match the other station and access point. The Icom ID-52E PLUS supports D-STAR; my AnyTone radios use DMR. Despite similar names, dPMR446 radios are not compatible with amateur DMR.

Separate the local radio link from the internet network. Two compatible radios can communicate directly; a repeater extends local access. A hotspot connects a short local RF link to a network. None of these paths alone proves that another station hears you.

Your turn.

Choose D-STAR or DMR and draw the path: radio → direct partner, repeater or hotspot → optional network. Open the corresponding guide.

Device-specific guides →Compare D-STAR and DMR radios →
UNDERSTAND & APPLY

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What must match first?

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Your learning path— / 6
  1. Choose the right system
  2. Prepare backup and identity
  3. Understand a DMR channel
  4. Check the repeater or hotspot path
  5. Verify actual success
  6. Check your channel plan

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