DMR Release and Last Chance for $50

[UPMan]

Scroll to the dash just like all the other part of the key.

 

[KC4ASF]

The scanner is smart enough to know where to put the decimal in the frequency. Just key in the freq and press enter. Good luck.

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[dallascowboys]

DMR

Got it, do I feel stupid did not see the dash when I scrolled, Thanks UPMan and your crew for working so hard on DMR and other things so us scanner enthusiast's can listen to what is going on.

Again thank you all for responding to my post.

 

[troymail]

In case anyone missed this in post #101 above:

http://forums.radioreference.com/uniden-tech-support/337172-436-how-improve-your-uhf-reception.html

 

[jpb]

DMR and Squelch

I initially set up some ham UHF DMR repeaters just by frequency and "NAC/Color Code" Search. It appeared that I need a fairly strong signal to hear anything. After getting the release firmware, I added several systems as "DMR One Frequency" and loaded all the talkgroups. I discovered that the scanner would stop on the "conventional" frequency and show the received color code, but there would be nothing when I switched to the DMR system I created. I got the system to start decoding when I dropped the squelch setting to zero. I'm using an external antenna, so I should have no issue receiving the repeater about 12 miles away.

This may also play into the UHF sensitivity discussion in bearcat's thread, but clearly dropping the squelch setting to zero is not a workable solution. Has anyone else noted this behavior with DMR systems?

 

[UPMan]

FYI: IT Guy caught up on his work. I believe the $50 has now moved up to $60. Thanks to all the early adopters. Once the database support is added, we'll move the price up to the final price (I expect to do this on 10/1, but that is just an expectation, not a promise).

 

[z31jaime]

Thank you for your hard work! What's the next project we can help with?

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[troymail]

I initially set up some ham UHF DMR repeaters just by frequency and "NAC/Color Code" Search. It appeared that I need a fairly strong signal to hear anything. After getting the release firmware, I added several systems as "DMR One Frequency" and loaded all the talkgroups. I discovered that the scanner would stop on the "conventional" frequency and show the received color code, but there would be nothing when I switched to the DMR system I created. I got the system to start decoding when I dropped the squelch setting to zero. I'm using an external antenna, so I should have no issue receiving the repeater about 12 miles away.

This may also play into the UHF sensitivity discussion in bearcat's thread, but clearly dropping the squelch setting to zero is not a workable solution. Has anyone else noted this behavior with DMR systems?

The 'work-around' for poor UHF reception on the 436 is generally targeted at the situation when using a top-mounted (by design) duck-type (portable) antenna. It isn't likely to solve problems if you are using an external antenna. However, you may want to give it a shot if you can get your hands on a piece of tape (we all seem to be buy whole rolls of it - 10 feet, etc.) - or you could wait for Uniden to agree there is a problem and wait for their solution.

 

[Jay911]

Thank you for your hard work! What's the next project we can help with?

UPMan, I have a lot of NXDN in my area...

 

[VE6FUK]

so i see that uniden did a public release of DMR.. so.... next firmware friday fix is going to be........

 

[iamretired911]

I guess I missed the sale, I went to do the DMR upgrade and it's now $60.00.

 

[frankcal]

The 'work-around' for poor UHF reception on the 436 is generally targeted at the situation when using a top-mounted (by design) duck-type (portable) antenna. It isn't likely to solve problems if you are using an external antenna. However, you may want to give it a shot if you can get your hands on a piece of tape (we all seem to be buy whole rolls of it - 10 feet, etc.) - or you could wait for Uniden to agree there is a problem and wait for their solution.

I believe the Aussie 436's suffer a similar problem as evidenced by this video which was posted on a couple of Aussie based Facebook pages -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1_zylK6vgQ&feature=youtu.be

 

[K4EET]

I guess I missed the sale, I went to do the DMR upgrade and it's now $60.00.

FYI: IT Guy caught up on his work. I believe the $50 has now moved up to $60. Thanks to all the early adopters. Once the database support is added, we'll move the price up to the final price (I expect to do this on 10/1, but that is just an expectation, not a promise).

For those still sitting on the fence, now is the time to upgrade to DMR for $60 before it goes up again around the 1st of October. See UPMan's quoted post just above this. It has been fun listening to DMR activity around here.

73, Dave K4EET

 

[fourthhorseman]

UPMan, I have a lot of NXDN in my area...

MMMM....

+1

 

[ColonelMike]

I am sure I am not the only person who came to the forum hoping to see a beta firmware for Nexedge today!

Too soon, I know! In reality, it is probably good they haven't released it yet as I have not finished finding all the DMR freqs in my area.

(and yes, I know there are no indications they are even working on it)

 

[KevinC]

I'm closing this since it's no longer $50 and I don't want people to get their hopes up.