[CTSARA] DMR Discussion in Westport Aug 28

[Jon Perelstein]

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From: Mike at BptRobotics <mike at bptrobotics.com>


Digital Mobile Radio (DMR).



There are several flavors of Digital Radio being used by amateur radio
enthusiasts today, the most popular of which is D-Star.  D-Star is
relatively expensive and is supported only by ICom.



Yaesu recently introduced their own proprietary Digital Radio system which
is also quite expensive and does not seem to be catching on.



“Digital Mobile Radio” or “DMR” was introduced in Europe in 2005 as “PMR”
(Professional Mobile Radio).  It was intended to be a stable and
inexpensive professional digital communication system that complies with
the latest and greatest narrow band FCC regulations.  DMR repeaters are
internet (or microwave) linked thus allowing DMR users to talk with other
DMR users anywhere in the world.  Over a dozen radio manufacturers make DMR
radios today and more will be introduced in the near future.  Radio prices
start around $150.00.



Ken Middleton / AG2K, owner of the Bridgeport DMR Repeater, will give a
talk and demo at the Northrop Grumman (Norden) Amateur Radio Club’s “Radio
Shack” in Westport, CT later this month.  The “Norden” Amateur Radio Club
is co-located with the Westport Astronomical Society at the Rolnick
Observatory.  Everyone is welcome.

Listen to the talk, watch the demo, ask lots of questions.

Mark your calendar.

73 !

Mike / K1MJM

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Date:           28-August-2014

Time:          7:00 PM

Location:    Rolnick Observatory

                  182 Bayberry Lane

                  Westport, CT  06880

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If you have questions, you can contact Mike Miciukiewicz at:

mike at bptrobotics.com
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