Radioddity Trying to understand programming specific channels

[Twinche1986]

I'm looking into the db20-g for my mobile GMRS. There are a couple local channels with specific tones or something CC, TG, and SL? (forgive my ignorance I'm really new to all this). How would I go about programming stuff like that? Thanks for any advice!

 

[chief21]

The terms CC (color code), TG (talkgroup) and SL (slot/time slot) relate to DMR... a type of digital radio format. GMRS channels are analog and are not compatible with digital formats.

GMRS radios are limited to transmitting on a specific number of established channels that should be pre-programmed into the radio. I believe that the DB20-G also has a number of additional memory channels that can be user-programmed for receive-only monitoring of other analog frequencies.

 

[Twinche1986]

Cheif21 I appreciate your answer, I figures that out through way to much Google searching. Which is why I think I'm leaning towards the DB25-D from radiodity. As the radio will be in my trail/overland rig and the GPS capabilities are a super awesome feature for emergency situations. I am studying for my ham license right now as well.

 

[chief21]

Good luck with your license study. However, I would suggest that you start out with analog channels and learn about simplex, repeaters, radio programming, etc. before you attempt anything to do with DMR. DMR is quite different from, and much more complicated than, analog radio and even experienced amateurs can get lost trying to transition to DMR. Do some online research and you'll see what I mean.