I suppose it is normally considered bad form to resurrect an old thread, but this is exactly the same thought as when I originally posted it. There is now some additional equipment available to monitor MOTO TRBO/DMR and there are also some additional users compared to when I originally posted this.
Who here is monitoring any MOTO TRBO activity? What equipment do you use? What organizations do you like to monitor?
From what I have read, if you want a portable transceiver, the Connect Systems CS750 might be a good choice. It sounds like it is the only transceiver that will all ow you to monitor activity and determine what Time Slots and Color Codes are being used.
I have also read a little bit about the AOR AR-DV1. It sounds like it is quite a receiver. It will decode MOTO TRBO/DMR, as well as a number of other digital modes. I have also read that there are some issues with this unit. At roughly $1200.00, not just every hobbyist will be springing for one!
I recall reading that there is at least one 70 cm amateur DMR repeater in town. Does anybody here use it or happen to know how much activity it gets?
Also, with regards to non-amateur users, I suppose many will be quick to point out that the MOA is a MOTO TRBO user and is reportedly encrypted. Besides the Mall Of America, who else is using MOTO TRBO that you might want to listen to?