DMR DSTAR FUSION Head To Head - Which One Is Best? | K6UDA Radio
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- If you are considering trying out one of the digital voice modes but don't know where to start, WATCH THIS VIDEO before you buy one. We're going to discuss DMR, D-Star and (C4FM) Fusion modes. Which one is best, and which one is best for you.
I'm going to dispel the age old myth of sound quality between the three, look at the radio designs, talk about price. This is what you need to know getting started on your journey into digital voice radio. - Наука та технологія
As a new HAM (Saturday 1 August 2020), I am now doing equipment research for handhelds, for automobile, and for my homes. I found that Bob helped me out with his opinion on the Kenwood brand radio. Thank you, sir!!! :-)
You were loads of help. But, I still don’t know which way to go. How deep are my pockets - retired totally.
Studying for ham tech license, thank's Bob for the radio comparison.
I love how honest and up front you are on the subject. I have avoided buying any digital radios because of the confusion from everyone else.
Hi Chris Your absolutely right I have been involved in D-Star since 2006 and its progressed to a really smart system, its very mature and works well. I believe Bobs video is absolutely correct. All three systems are great, its when agendas human nature and blown up brand loyaty gets in the way I love the clearness of All the protocols and enjoy ALL of them Fusion Brandmeister or D-Star they all good Pete Willmott VK3TQ 5053202
I love radios, because you arevreally independent, and talk with ones you feel comfortable to talk (almost everyone there are good persons, smart).
All mobile carriers are goverment approved bussiness "man". HAM altruistic independence, once bought, no monthly payments. And these people are real, no propoganda, simple, nice, ordinary people, with brains and healthy, bright minds.
And digital radios soon will be alternative for internet for HAM guys. And more, there all persons are with knowledge, and these "round tables" replaces or creates alternative for "coworking" rooms, to share ideas, discuss, improve creativity, to do studies etc. And almost for free and with effort for everyone.
Chris, thanks for your comment! I purchased a Yaesu FT70DR handheld, and I have a Rugged Spot hotspot ordered and will be here when it gets here. For me, the learning curve for all this digital, Fusion, etc. etc. is way too much for me overall. So what I am trying to do is since we don't have alot of digital repeaters here in the Corpus Christi, Texas area, I ordered the Rugged Spot from NEX-GEN and understand this can even cross over Fusion to D-Star, etc... What I sure would like, if any of you know, is where is there a UA-cam video that explains how to set all this up? Right now, my FT70-DR handheld is set up on FM repeater use because in our area, FM repeaters are used most often. However, now that I have this money invested, I need to understand all of the pieces and parts that make up the digital puzzle and how to set them up to get them to work like they're supposed to. Any suggestions or videos to watch would be appreciated. This video helps pick a radio, but for me, that's already done. Now help me start with programming it (I have ordered but it's not here yet, the RT systems software and cable) how do you choose rooms, how do you pick another ham, how do you disconnect, yada, yada, yada..... Thanks! Mark G. W5HSJ
Was looking for a comparision vid like this for a long time before I switch to digital. Thank you!
Bob, extremely helpful for an OM trying to figure out which way to go. Thanks for the straight talk. 73's.
My first exposure to the new digital models and you did just a great job. Very clear, very helpful.
I truly enjoyed the presentation - I have the IC 51 A and still trying to understand it fully ... Your direct and well crafted presentation on the subject was a pleasure to watch ... Thanks 73
For someone like me who is just starting, this is a great, down to earth presentation. Big help.
Appreciate the open and honest format! Thanks
Out of all the videos out there on the subject, this one actually got to the point best. Since I had already invested in some yaesu's that were not fusion radios, I went ahead and went all out and went fusion when I decided to dip my toe into the water. So far so good and you're right, fusion is the "cheapest" to get into out of the big manufacturers.
At least the FT70 is. I wasn't impressed with the FT2. At a $400 price tag, I expect a lot out of a handheld and while I was intrigued by functions, display and touch screen, the programming and driver issues killed it for me very quickly.
@@K6UDA I got a FTM 3200DR. Wasn't expensive at all,$135 from gigaparts, plenty of watts out and I move it back and forth between home and pickup. Not too many fusion repeaters in area, but I can hit a few and I'm learning the digital ropes.
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okay, a few weeks ago I made the statement that Hoshnashi was also into air rifles. I'm a dork. I confused him with Hajimoto productions. I can't remember which video it was on, but I found this one. sorry for the confusion. Now, where did that beer go?
Re DMR in the UK. There is a great codeplug that covers the whole UK, and the analogue repeaters too. Moonraker have a dual band DMR and analogue codeplug for their HT500D, which is the same as a Retevis RT 82 and a TYT2017.
It also works on the RT3s.
Thanks for the video!
This has been very helpful for me. Very unbiased and answers my questions. I live in Northern Ca and there are little to none of any of these type repeaters. I will stick to Echo link and IRLP.
I am radio shopping and Bob's video answered everything for me. Thank you Bob for the info and content.
Hey Bob. I had a blast talking with you last night. So glad to meet you. I was itching to see this. Great job!!
Bob, great video and answered a lot of my questions on going digital. Thanks for the great comparison!!
I'm a new tech and have been diving into SOTA, APRS and just familiarizing myself with connecting to repeaters and making contacts. As a new HAM, I find the information/option overload is the biggest initial hurdle. These types of videos are awesome to help prioritize! I have a Yaesu FT3D, but haven't even tried Fusion yet. I feel less FOMO after watching this. I already have plenty of chat groups. I think my time is best spent exploring different antennas with what I have. Thanks!!!
Thank you country cousin for doing a great intro to these digital / analogue radio developments. Very helpful. Stay safe.
Thank you for the detailed video, like you said everyone has their opinions about each. It was nice to hear the good and bad about each mode and their respective radios.
This is a great video, i had to watch it twice a second time after i did a bunch of research on the differences to DMR/dstar/fusion/wiresx even is.
Best video on digital voice I've seen. Thank you Bob for a fair assessment of them all. Here in Iowa DMR is prevalent, but for me being in a rural setting, I have all three and use a hotspot for them. It's a hoot to listen to folks all over the world on any of these modes. Thank you for this video... enjoyed the quip about other languages... LOL.
Thanks.
Really great job of covering the three digital modes available to hams.. well thought out info on all the aspects of each type, the radios, you covered so much in the 16 min video. I’ve listened to all 3 a lot also and I thought it was just me thinking they sounded so much alike in the quality of the audio.
One of the best videos in the Internet that brings immense clarity on different radios in the digital platform. I guess now have to first survey the repeaters in my country and then take a final call whether to go for a DMR, DSTAR or a Fusion handy. Really appreciate all your efforts in creating these videos and making it simple to understand.
Greetings from Bangalore, India.
73s
VU3TQT
Just bought the 70Dr fusion ,going to try it out,was messing with frm, n had a Estar, couldn't stand the thing ,to hard to operate!
For me! Thanks for what you do Bob!😎
Thanks Bob! i am a new ham and have been investigating which way to go with my first radio-your video certainly cleared that up for me. KI5FRK 73.
love the videos, trying to get an understanding of all this HAM stuff... very helpful! Thank You
Great summary!! I've not heard it said that clearly anywhere else! Definitely helped me, along with a search for local digital repeaters, choose the best option for me.
very clear and concise... I would only add that among those radios shown, only the Kendwood D74 has APRS built in! Thanks, and have fun
Thanks for another great video and thanks for the QSO yesterday. I started with D-Star and then bought a DMR radio. Of the two I enjoy D-Star the most. After watching your video. Now I’m tempting to try Fusion. Thanks again.
Billy N5DEA
Great to talk to you yesterday. And I'm always happy to help spend other peoples money.
K6UDA my kids and wife like to spend my money too. I’ll add you to that list. Now I’m waiting for your OpenSpot2 video.
Take it easy73s
Billy N5DEA
Much of the choice comes down to what system is favourable in your area. Personally, I like D-Star best, but all of the local repeaters are Wires-x. Makes the point of which I prefer a bit mute.
I found DMR to be frustrating, it's great if you stay home, and a disaster for travel. So many of the repeaters don't have their information listed properly, or only partially listed. Not user friendly at all.
Thank you very much for making this video. I keep learning toward Kenwood... :) Thanks again!
I first got my license in 1967 but let it lapse in the late 90s. I just got it back and digital amateur radio is new to me. This is the best, cut to the chase video about the subject I have seen. Thank you.; W1RNY
Nicely done Bob. Very informative. Keep the conversation going. Knowledge is the key.
Great video. Thanks for the explanation. Locally, I have a Fusion repeater. No D-star. The local ham shop said there's lots of DMR usage in the area. I'm leaning towards the FT-70dr at the point as I want to go analog with it as well. Since you don't like the analog capabilities of the DMR offerings so far, that kind of seals it for me.
Another great video Bob. Since there are no Digital repeaters near me I will wait until your open spot video to show me what all that involves. There is a guy that has his Fusion open that I have gone thru to get to the groups on Wires X. Keep them videos coming
Nice job on the video Bob and very informative. I've been dabbling in D-Star for a short time and this gives me a great overview of the different digital modes Thanks. Jerry N4oze
Thanks for this thorough discussion. Truly excellent and very helpful!
Thank you!! I love the feedback from you guys.
Thank you, for this chat. I am totally new to digital. I am mostly working from home, and am in a motorized wheelchair whether home or not. We have multiple repeaters locally, of all flavors. I think I will grab that Yaesu 70, and maybe the Kenwood too.
Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge. I have been a ham since the early 1990's but took a bit of a break from amateur radio in part due to my job. I worked as an EMS Lieutenant and a lot of my time was spent in the communications center...surrounded by radios. Anyway...I have since retired (Jan 2017) and I am getting back into ham radio. I dug through the closet and set up my shack and car with some older equipment. As I started plugging in local repeaters...I was noticing comments/notations in the ARRL repeater directory that I did not recognize. Apparently we have gone digital in a number of places :-) Deciding upon which mode to follow....kinda reminds me of the Beta VS VHS decision a while back and the BluRay Vs...I don't remember...Vs another format....
Anyway...time for me to re-educate myself about amateur radio and your video gave me a great start. Thanks again! Scott N1KMX
Welcome back to the hobby
As a new Ham operator to the Digital world . this was a great presentation.. Thank you...!
A great video comparison at 10k foot level, Bob ... It should certainly help people on the decision fence on mode or $ to make a good decision. Thumbs up!
That's huge coming from Dr. Balun.
Very good rundown/comparison, thanks.
I recently picked up a Yaesu FT-70D at a Ham flea market for a hundred bucks. It's my first foray into digital amateur radio of any kind, and I have been pleasantly surprised by System Fusion's ease of use, especially after having attended a DMR presentation at a ham club meeting. Getting on a local WiresX repeater was easier than getting on the local analog repeaters and I was pleased to be able to participate without having to buy a Hotspot. This video seems very well considered - thank you.
Great job Bob.Thanks for all the info.I got a Ft2D and it is up and working.Also have a FDT 400 and need to get it up and working on digital.Using a hot spot no fusion repeater in my area.
I just got a zumspot and a yaesu ft-70d. Love both of them already. Was wanting to start to get into the digital side of ham radio. With buying the ht it didnt break the bank and was able to get into digital pretty cheap I think. I'm starting to like it and looking into getting the dmr and d-star side of it as well. Great video Bob 73s
I went out and bought both the Yaesu FT-70D and the Kenwood TH-D74. I have to say after using them both for a year, I love them both. Most of my repeaters around me are YSF/WIRESX or DMR but when I travel to a new area, it is so easy to get on D-Star if they have a repeater. And I use APRS on my Kenwood daily. I just need to get me a hotspot at home for home D-Star use.
Anyways, great video and content.
K6UDA, this the best explanation of the price, quality and usage of the 3 digital radio systems. Thanks for building an excellent video that helps radio users to make their decision.
Thanks. My goal is to make the most watchable, easy to understand videos in Ham Radio.
Thanks Bob, great video. I started out with DMR and wrote my own code plug which was a experience. I then found a used Icom ID 51a and began getting acquainted with D-Star. Then at club last month we had a presentation System Fusion C4FM. So... I bought a Yaesu FT5 dr. Still working on the setup for Fusion but it is exactly as you said they all can do about the same thing at the end point. Glad to hear you explain it is very easy terms for all of us.
73 Jeff KE0KRO.
Excellent. Just getting started. It's a great hobby and looking forward to diving in a bit deeper
Thanks and welcome to the hobby.
Thanks Bob. Very informative. I went with the Yaesu FT70DR
I agree on sound quality there the same. My poison is DSTAR. I use DMR but it's not my go to and fusion is great but limited to the hotspot do to the lack of repeaters. Great video
Thanks for the info. Very helpful. Grew up in Auburn to boot.
Bob, I have to say this is one of the most honest reviews I have seen on multi brand ham radios! Great review I have a digital mode yaesu mobile really haven't played with it much yet and not sure it is Fusion capable I got it for a offroad vehicle so not the top model. Keep the videos coming great info.
Thanks.
Best evaluation I’ve seen yet. Great job, informative and fact filled. My conclusion is that I’ve got to pick one of the major manufacturers, Yeasu, Kenwood or Icom, and then I must purchase a cheap DMR so that I can talk to anyone. DMR is open source, any manufacturer can add it without paying for a patent license. It would be great if the major 3 would add DMR into their radios as a universal solution. Until one of these gets smart and adds DMR I will just have to carry 2 radios.
I have a Fusion radio, and I love it. You can operate on Fusion or DMR if you use a Pi-star hot spot. It seems the most versatile that you can use it on two of the digital modes.
Thanks for the honest feedback very insightful
Great information! I'm looking at getting an AnyTone 878 due to the fact that I can get almost full state coverage with DMR.
Video wise: I loved the switching scenes. However, I would recommend making sure you level the audio when doing so. I had to constantly mess with my volume levels to ensure I could hear you without waking up my wife.
Please keep them coming!
Great video, Cleared up some of the confusion. NB4T.
We each got the FT-70. Haven't been on Fusion yet, but this radio is versatile. Glad we got them. Thank you for the thorough explanation. 73 de KD9NGU
How's the battery life on it? I keep hearing it's bad, which is making me cautious about looking into this radio any further. Thanks!
I got a couple of Hytera BD505 and it work 100% on analog and Digital with no problem clear sound on both
I consider getting the ID-4100 for my truck. It does all I need and it will find repeaters near me. On top the 4100 is small enough for install and the price is great. This video is a great help to definitely skip the DMR stuff. Thanks
I have the MD380 and a SharkRF Openspot and use my phone and a TP Nano for WiFi, battery pack for portable use.I can do DMR, FCS, and WiresX. The analog part of the MD 380 is great no complaints. Cheap way to go
Bob, I enjoyed the relaxed-style video (all of 'em) Just gotta say - You are the sorta guy that makes me just want to sit out there on your Patio and rag-chew ham-radio with you for hours! - but your videos are next best thing - Thanks!
Thank you!!
Thanks Bob. Great video. I just received my D74A this past week and am learning all about it. Since I do not have a D-STAR repeater in the area, I will have to depend on a hotspot. I can't wait to see your review of the new OpenSpot2. I hope it will have access to the X Reflectors. 73 de Bob, AJ5C
Youll love the open spot, really versatile piece of kit, I have an Openspot 1 for DMR, D-Star ( Have DVAP as well) and Fusion and I use the OpenSpot for DMR cross linl to Fusion via XLX 389D Just amazing Pete VK3TQ
I started out with a ID-51 primarily for analog. I just loved the versatility. Got me a 5100 and decided to start with DSTAR. Waiting on a hotspot so I don't have to tie up 30c (which my local repeater is always connected to) if I just want to have some QSOs. I love how easy DSTAR is once you know what you're doing. I'm looking into DMR just to play with (still seems very daunting). I plan on eventually getting into fusion, at some point. But for that I might spring for the ft-3dr.
Informative video. In the market for a mobile rig. Looking into all three digital modes and this video helped with that. Thank you.
Get the same digital modes as your friends! Someone to talk to. Someone to help with configuration. Well done, Randy
Hi Randy, your absolutely correct....where your friends are Pete Willmott VK3TQ ex Icom Australia PS Really Like your videos too !!
K7AGE friends are world wide are they not? What is the purpose of a system like this if not to connect with the entire world?
So true the choice is a matter of personal preference. I have all three and here is what i have managed to derive. DMR is popular now but even the high end HT are either super expensive Motorolas or made in China. Yeasu System Fusion is really easy and the FT 70 is alot of bang for you buck. D-Star is my personal favorite because of the ability to locate near by repeaters by your GPS location. Also D-Star is the most popular in my area. The Icom 51plus two is my current EDC.
Thanks! Best video on the subject I seen. Going to get the FT70 DR.
Check out the FT2DR dual digital dual-band transceivers with full X-wires support, both transceivers have digital capability.
Check out DMR first, just to make sure.
I know this video is a couple years old now, but the info is spot on. I switched careers several years ago and went into communications. Having gotten a first hand look at LTR, NXDN and DMR in a commercial venue it was natural to want to play with DMR as a ham. Your summary of DMR being designed around enterprise application is spot on. It's not like as hams we don't have a habit of using commercial equipment, but for hams that can be limiting,. It doesn't allow agility and adaptation to operating(especially travel, as you noted). The commercial setups are designed to be setup and then given to folks who only need to use the device on only one or just a handful of channels.
The other thing that kept me from getting seriously into DMR is the local DMR group. Yes, they've got a whole huge network of repeaters, but their onerous rule set, operating limits and apparent attitude regarding their system, means you might as well not use it, and I know more guys that've stopped DMR use because of it. I heard such bad reports about the group I stayed away from D-Star and Fusion thinking it had something to do with digital modes all together.
I've finally started playing with D-Star and I'm finding that mode to be much more ham friendly, especially with a new ID4100 in the truck making it so easy! I haven't tried Fusion, but if Yaesu has made it that easy it might be worth a look too.
I think If I had it to do over, I would've left my DMR experience at work and concentrated solely on D-Star or Fusion for my hobby and/or Emcomm use. Yes, the initial cost of some DMR radios is cheap but I think the other modes will have a more longevity for me in the hobby.
Thanks for the vids!
73
KX3A
Which mode is best for SHTF ?
@@goosecouple Depends. Analog for GMRS frequencies that have the best possibility for contact. AMR for the best possibility for digital contact. DMR is the most widely used.
I got a way to get on DMR in October 2018. Nice one way to get communicated across the world.
You're right about: all 3 modes are simply the same , and user can take him/her choice which way to get connected.
73
Very informative, thank you!
Great video, I know there's been some changes since this video was made, but everything is still very relevant. I will say that I haven't had audio issues on analog with my BTech (Basically an Anytone) DMR radio. It's my go to travel radio. Its not the simplest and most easy to program from the keypad, but I can do it. And it works great on analog as well.
The only thing is it dosnt have my beloved 220 MHz band.
A really good overview ... well done.
Thanks for the video, suggestion for future videos: run your video through a free program called MP4 Gain for PC, it will equalize your audio volume levels from all of your clips to the same level once you run your finished video through the program. I have noticed when your video clips goes from inside to outside, place to place the volume differs. Thanks again for your effort to make these very helpful videos.
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Just noticed we have the same MFJ clock. I like it a lot.
Ive got two 7100 clock radios, one mobile one shack, the best versatile radios Ive ever had
Another good explanation video. Will share with club as this topic always comes up
Excellent Video !!! You ROCK!!
After looking at the video i am going with fusion my club has a fusion repeater. We were one of the first clubs to get one when fusion started. I am new the digital stuff. Starting fresh with new equipment. Been off the air for years getting my feet wet like a new ham again.
Thanks Bob, Great video and answered all my questions. Very informative!
Your wrap up - if you have a lot of Fusion Dstar or DMR in your area you want to go that route! Right on. Enjoyed your informative video - except for the change in volume between you filming indoors then outdoors. Thanks for the info!
Volume is my nemesis. switching between different cameras, mics and ambient conditions is not an easy task.
@@K6UDA It was fine, hams have AGC. :)
The best explanation I’ve heard on UA-cam for a newer ham not familiar with the digital world side of ham radio liked and subbed sir. KG5AUB 73
Excellent discussion and explanation. If I were in a populated area with adequate infrastructure, I would probably try digital. (I run a Yaesu 400XDR in my pickup and an FT-991A as one of my base units). Problem is, here in the Northern Rockies there isn’t a Fusion repeater within 300 miles of me, (closest DSTAR 150 miles) and probably never will be. My internet is slow DSL, topping out on a good day at 4.5 Mbps, and we’re lucky to have that. On the other hand, we’re at 5,700 feet above sea level and the sky is always blue except when it isn’t. Anyway... I enjoyed the video. Always interesting to see how the other half live. 🍻
Good stuff Bob! I look forward to using my FT2DR on my next SOTA and seeing how it works. I totally agree on the DMR and lack of ease to program on the fly as a huge downside. Stay safe, but then again I think you might have already retired? Fellow LEO here.
Thank you!!!! This cleared things up very well
I am new to all of this but I am interested in digital radio. There is one DMR repeater in my area but I live in a small town and I would like to explore the possibilities of DMR on the web. Yes, I am on a budget so I am leaning on the DMR radios for that reason. I appreciate how you spelled all of the options out. Now, if I can find a source of information that takes me through setting up a DMR radio and a hotspot, I will start this journey.
Excellent video, Thanks Bob
Love your stuff I would like to get into D-Star but it is way out of my $$$ range so I'll just stick with my second-hand VHF.
Thanks for this video and giving us the unvarnished truth. I picked up a DMR handheld a couple of weeks ago to play with. One of the things in the back of my head was using it for travel and you answered that question. My solution is to bring my hotspot along, but it sure would be nice to be able to use it in a strange city without a lot of pre-programing and searching for repeater information. Your information helped there and one of the other modes may also be in my future.
Sorry to be the bearer of that bad news. There's some DMR guys that disagree and say everything can be done from the front panel and done quickly but when pressed for details I'm told "its complicated". I don't understand complicated.
Ailuance hd1. In contacts enter contact ID, group, and it's name. In band a or b set choose your color code , time slot, and select the contact you just made. Done from the front panel. Under 30 seconds.
I travel through 4 states almost every weekend for off roading. Use it all the time on the fly. The HD-1's campaign literally is the dmr radio made for amatures.
And before anyone else chimes in, I have the latest firmware, the volume has been corrected, my tx power isn't off, and yes I only use Ailuance antennas. Overall zero issues with it and I use it almost daily
There's the details.
In Australia we have a national D-Star program for the 51A and the 5100 with ALL analog and Digital repeaters in Australia with their respective GPS location Data programmed in A lot of hours and hours of work to program but its done. Now the "Near Repeater Function works in D-Star AND analog. Really great in a big country like Australia Try and get a crappy TYT to do that, and then export to excel to program other Icom radios, DMR is for Masochists
I've seen Dstar audio quality differ from radio to radio. I did an on air simplex test. FM, P25 and Dtsar on IC7100. Performance was in the order listed. However P25 out performs analogue when you have weak signals. When we had weak signals we couldn't hear the P25 when tuned to FM but P25 radios were able to demodulate the audio.
Another great video, Bob. Thanks for that. I bought an Anytone 868 and a ZUMspot initially to get my DMR feet wet. But I especially like the Kenwood's ability to seek out D-Star repeaters. Thanks for the recommendation. Will be looking for one of those for my next HT - Alan, W6LAN
The Icom Radios will do that too.
@@K6UDA Good to know.
Fantastic video, thank you!
I'm learning more and more! Dstar is big in my area. I'm leaning icom id-52 unless I can find a good used radio. I have a id4100 as my mobile
The #1 consideration is how much activity there is on the mode in your area. Here in New England the digital scene is mostly DMR, making the choice easy. There is some D-STAR activity but not as much. Although quite a few repeater operators took Yaesu up on the offer of cheap repeaters, nearly all of them are operating in compatibility mode (they will accept digital voice input but the output is always analog), and thus making most of the digital features unavailable.
Fusion works well...and the AMS mode is great on fusion. It will let analog or digital contact you
I would say, what is best depends on what you plan using the most, the Kenwood is a great choice if you want to use all three bands, talk on D-star, use aprs & packet and want to listen to shortwave radio with it, if all you want is FM analog on vhf/uhf, then you probably don't need the extra cost to operate D-star and listen to shortwave and or use the 220 mhz 1.25 meter band. More of a preference as to what you want for capabilities vs. what you will actually use on the radio. 73's
Thanks for explaining all of this.
Thanks for the video. Very informative. I'll have to watch it several times to absorb everything. I'm an old analog guy. Still as I understand it. DMR, Fusion and D-Star can't take to each other. So in a "situation" analog is the only common denominator
Think of it like this, CW, PSK31 and FT8 can't talk to each other, but lots of us use all three. Pick one and run.
I thought there were bridges that could connect different protocols?
Excellent for newbies
Excellent for comparisons
(Helicopter noteithstanding)
"If I offended you, too bad". If that isn't already on a T-shirt, it should be. Great stuff, Man. Thank You.
Really insightful ... Lots of good info. Thanks!
Thank you.
We have DMR and D-Star systems here. I have base and mobile rigs for regular FM and D-Star (2 IC-2820H rigs). For DMR we have some repeaters but none within HT range. I have Motorola 4550 and 6550 radios and just acquired a MD-380 handie. I am using a ZumSpot hotspot for DMR access with that. We have one local repeater that changed over to fusion but I do not have any fusion equipment yet.
73 de w8nsi Jim
Great vid, very informative and good pointers