ZumSPOT Mini 2.4LCD With WPSD MMDVM, Ham Radio Hotspot Review

Thanks to www.zumradio.com for sending this over for free for my opinion. Checking out this digital multi mode MMDVM digital WPSD hotspot, and showing the setup on the web interface. You can click the links below to learn more about the WPSD project and load the compatible image onto your existing hotspot.
www.zumradio.com
w0chp.radio/wpsd/
#wpsd #hotspot #hamradio

[@EWSRadio]

Holy hell, it sells for almost $300!! I can put together one that works just as well for $50. A raspberry Pi Zero 2W and a MMDVM Hat.

[@f00masterFlex]

lol good luck 😂

[@pale_2111]

I use a digital voice simplex frequency set by Southeastern Repeater Association (SERA). Under their band plan, it doesn't state the mode or modulation type (D-STAR, YSF/C4FM, DMR etc), unless it has updated recently. I do recommend checking your local RF governing body and downloading a PDF for reference. Some locations might have a portion of 70cm just for hotspots, not all do.
One quick question, will WSPD firmware work on my Zumspot 3.5 Nextion hotspot? If so, I'll try to write a SD card and give it a whirl.

[@straightpride451]

My ears still haven't got used to the digital voice sound. Just sounds very odd to me.

[@Count-kp3oy]

My hot spot is not dependable.

[@sulochanasatyan7228]

Is it possible to connect a icom ic705 to a local DMR repeater using this ???

[@MRCTechnophile]

Not possible as the zumspot will not cross mode from D-Star to DMR. As of now, I believe the OpenSPOT 4 Pro is the only hotspot that has the ability to cross-mode from D-Star.
Hope this helps, 73!!

[@sulochanasatyan7228]

@@MRCTechnophile thanks very much 73

[@bruehlt]

Thanks for sharing this - I have a Pi I bought last year that I may convert to a hotspot

[@US_States_Weather_Radios_5293]

What is that thing for?