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TWRS-106 - Is DMR Becoming the Digital Radio Standard?

Two Way Radio Show
We debate whether or not DMR is becoming the de facto digital standard. We also review the new Vertex Standard eVerge EVX-261 Digital Portable Two Way Radio.

Intro :00
Billboard 1:18

Discussion Topic 1:36
we debate whether or not DMR is becoming the de facto digital standard. We'll discuss the different types of digital standards available, compare the pros and cons of each, and contemplate the possibility one of them could overtake the others to become the primary standard in the marketplace. Do you think DMR is becoming the digital standard? Send in your comments to [email protected]. If we read your comments on the next episode we'll send you a FREE Two Way Radio Show T-Shirt!

Commercial Break 24:59
buytwowayradios.com 1:00

Product Review 25:55
We review the Vertex Standard eVerge EVX-261 Digital Portable Two Way Radio.

Questions and Answers 42:14
Questions from readers of our Two Way Radio Blog and members of the Two Way Radio Forum.

Wrap up and Close 51:44
Send in your comments and questions for Danny, Anthony and Rick to show[at]buytwowayradios.com. Feedback on this and other topics will be read by the hosts and included in future episodes of the show. Visit us at www.twowayradioshow.com!

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5 thoughts on “TWRS-106 - Is DMR Becoming the Digital Radio Standard?”

  • Susan Shaffer
    Susan Shaffer May 4, 2022 at 4:49 pm

    Need help please, when I first got my baofeng radio about 2 yard ago, I asked someone to program all of the local PD’s into it as he had software on his PC. I only used 2 of the channels, never changed them, now my towns PD is merging to a different station, it was already programmed in, but when I put it on, there’s no sound, the little triangle will move , but no sound comes out. I just don’t know how to make it work.
    Thanks

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    • Rick

      What model Baofeng is it? The answer depends somewhat on whether it is analog or digital. A lot of PDs are moving or have already moved to digital or digital trunked systems, so if your radio is analog, it won't be compatible at all.

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  • Paul Martino

    I am desperately trying to find a video that gives me the CORRECT steps to program my BaoFeng UV-5R to suit the 80 channels downloaded for Australian use from Chirp. I can not find one that gives the same constant settings, the techs don't seem to have a clue what they are doing. Two weeks ago I hooked up to a really basic Video that gave simple, accurate instructions on how to set up my four radios so that they all communicated when I pressed the transmit button, but somehow I have upset the settings and I have spent dozens of hours trying to reset all the radios to use, transmit and receive on the 80 channels allocated for Australian use. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. Paul Martino

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  • I agree with above statement.

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  • Lloyd Mitchell KO4L
    Lloyd Mitchell KO4L August 25, 2016 at 10:01 am

    The question is DMR becoming 'THE" digital standard?
    For business, I will say yes, based on the following. In the business segments of the spectrum (VHF/UHF) the bands are increasing crowded. Digital modes, all of them, afford increased usage with little if no increase in the costs to own/operate for the end user.
    As you've stated, the plethora of non-USA vendors have actually caused the cost per unit to drop.
    For Amateur radio users, its is quickly taking on D-star as the premier digital mode. I am a user in SC and we now have over 30 DMR repeaters in the state and almost handheld coverage in most areas of the state. With 26 in one network owned by the state of SC. I see this being replicated all over the World, not just in the US.
    I found this to have started with the CS-700 and then the great MD-380. (I have programmed many 380's for hams in SC, but have not purchased one for myself yet- gotta correct this) It was at the place (money wise) that many hams were willing to try it. And they found the lack of static, and clear comms has made the older ears happy.
    In the ham bands, I see this become the new norm for repeaters, both internet connected and those standalone. The newer hams will probably go digital first as opposed to strickly analog radios (Baofengs be darned)
    With the constant new models of DMR, I see more and more persons, both ham and "IB" users to grab onto the DMR's and make it more used than any other. NXDN will give DMR a run for its money in the business world, but it will be a long time before it gets close. I dont see hams embracing NXDN on a major scale.
    The hams will make a run at DMR with Fusion, I see this as a regional or even city usage, as the DMR is already linked across the world. And will find its use small overall.
    the DV-Mega's, the DV4Mini's and etc. will help both DMR and Fusion some to gain a few users (DMR is major with the DV-Mega crowd already.) I use my DV-Mega to reach both D-Star and DMR with my radios.
    I hope this helps, and makes sense. KO4L Lloyd Florence SC

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