Digital Modes

Chwithad

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I just passed my General exam this morning and I think I'm going to go ahead and treat myself to a new HT. I live in Loudoun County and was wondering if anyone knows what type of digital is most common in this area? DSTAR, Fusion, Fusion C4FM?
 

KJ4DHF

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Just a quick glance at RR database they showing a DMR and FM system in Loudoun. Repeater book showing NXDN,P25,FM Fushion,Wires-X
 

Chwithad

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Just a quick glance at RR database they showing a DMR and FM system in Loudoun. Repeater book showing NXDN,P25,FM Fushion,Wires-X
Thanks. I've had my eye on the Anytone 878UVII, just haven't made up my mind yet.
 

KJ4DHF

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Reach out to a couple of the clubs up that way. They can tell you what the most used digital modes on 2m or 70cm are in the area. Me I have a DMR radio that may get 10 hours a year on it just not a lot of active people. My D Star radio maybe 5-10 hours a year. My P25 never over the air direct to a repeater. I use them with a hotspot for a few people I cannot reach via airwaves.
 

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DMR repeaters are the most common. Not much activity. Can't say I've heard much on the proprietary modes the few times I've tuned to them even though I wouldn't be able to decode it.
 
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