Baofeng DM32UV DMR Settings

[SatHunter]

Just had a DM32UV delivered yesterday & it looks like a cool little radio. So far analogue UHF/VHF services working well including air band. But while I thought I knew how to set up DMR I’m having a struggle to get it working properly. I am attempting to receive Regina Public schools on 463.1625 mhz. In the settings I set the channel as digital. In the database it lists the color code as “1” & I chose “slot 1” and put these settings into the radio. The signal meter shows that the radio is receiving the frequency but I don’t get any audio.
Am I overlooking something? I have no problem receiving the channel with DSD plus. The menus get to be a bit confusing so I would appreciate any assistance in getting this working

 

[chief21]

In the settings I set the channel as digital. In the database it lists the color code as “1” & I chose “slot 1” and put these settings into the radio. The signal meter shows that the radio is receiving the frequency but I don’t get any audio.

In addition to the color code and time slot parameters, you also need a talkgroup number to monitor a DMR signal. If you don't know the talkgroup number, there is a function available on some DMR radios called "promiscuous mode" that allows you to hear any DMR signal, regardless of talkgroup. I don't think the DM32 has that function, but it does have a similar workaround that I recall reading about. Unfortunately, I don't have the exact information, but you should be able to find it somewhere in posts about the DM32.

 

[SatHunter]

In addition to the color code and time slot parameters, you also need a talkgroup number to monitor a DMR signal. If you don't know the talkgroup number, there is a function available on some DMR radios called "promiscuous mode" that allows you to hear any DMR signal, regardless of talkgroup. I don't think the DM32 has that function, but it does have a similar workaround that I recall reading about. Unfortunately, I don't have the exact information, but you should be able to find it somewhere in posts about the DM32.

Thank you Chief! The information you provided will be very helpful. I got the talkgroup number from DSD+ but after watching a couple of YouTube videos it looks like it has to be entered into a contract list or something like that. I’ll need to get more familiar with the menus & give it a try & if I mess up a reset will give me a fresh start. I appreciate you mentioning the promiscuous mode, I found a webpage that describes how to enable this mode. I hope it’s Ok to post the link here in case others want to try it. A PC software program called DM-32UV CPS needs to be installed to connect to the Baofeng to make the change.

Baofeng DM-32UV enable Promiscuous Mode​

Baofeng DM-32UV enable Promiscuous Mode - Offgrid Technology

🔓 Unlock More with Promiscuous Mode on the Baofeng DM-32UVIf you're looking to hear all DMR traffic on a timeslot, not just transmissions targeted at your Talkgroup or Radio ID, you'll want to enable Promiscuous Mode on your Baofeng DM-32UV.📡 What Is Promiscuous Mode?Promiscuous Mode (sometimes...

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I’ll more than likely get the DMR upgrade for my Uniden 325 scanner as well as many of the services here that use DMR are trunked but so far I love everything about this radio so I’ll have to do some more experimenting

 

[SatHunter]

Here’s how I got it to work perfectly using settings in the menu on the radio itself:

How to "Mimic" Promiscuous Mode on the DM-32UV

1. Access the Menu: Navigate through the radio's menu system.
   
   
2. Find Radio Settings: Look for the "Settings" or "Radio Settings" section.
   
   
3. Select Group Call Match: Find the option for "Group Call Match" or "Talkgroup Match".
   
   
4. Disable Group Call Match: Turn this feature off.
   
   
5. Set the Color Code and Timeslot: Manually set the correct color code (CC) and timeslot (TS) for the frequency you are monitoring.

I’m not sure if there is any way to listen to slot 2 at the same time as slot 1 on the DM-32UV but most of the traffic is on 1 anyway. A huge thank you to chief21 for educating me on the workings of a DMR radio 👍