Unication G5 DMR

[Synchro39]

Hi

when you setup a dmr frequency in the knob setting do you guy enable repeater mode or not I can’t find any info on that setting

my problem is I can’t catch anything more than 5km is this normal I know for this band in 400mhz it’s an internal antenna just want to know if it’s not my setting that cause this issue

thanks

 

[Hit_Factor]

I don't think the G5 supports DMR. I'll know better on Sunday when my G5 is delivered.

 

[NebraskaCoder]

I don't think the G5 supports DMR. I'll know better on Sunday when my G5 is delivered.

Yes, DMR is supported.

 

[N2YQT]

Yes DMR is supported... Check "RepeaterR if you are listening to a repeater...

 

[Synchro39]

Yes DMR is supported... Check "RepeaterR if you are listening to a repeater...

and i am pretty sure all fire dept using drm use a repeater so i checked repeater mode so the internal antenna for that band 400mhz is not really good it's ok my G5 are very good on 700-800mhz with external antenna so i will use it only for that purpose

thanks

 

[Synchro39]

I don't think the G5 supports DMR. I'll know better on Sunday when my G5 is delivered.

yes DMR is supported

 

[N2YQT]

and i am pretty sure all fire dept using drm use a repeater so i checked repeater mode so the internal antenna for that band 400mhz is not really good it's ok my G5 are very good on 700-800mhz with external antenna so i will use it only for that purpose

thanks

Make sure the colorcode and time slot are correct as well.

 

[Synchro39]

Make sure the colorcode and time slot are correct as well.

yes everything is ok it's just the distance of that internal antenna are not really good if you have to be close 5km -

 

[blackbelter]

I have paid an additional $ for my upcoming G5 to be DMR flashed.

 

[Hit_Factor]

I have paid an additional $ for my upcoming G5 to be DMR flashed.

So DMR is an option you have to buy? I'll have to look at their homepage.

Found a used G5 on QRZ with charging base. Seller said he bought a SDS100 and doesn't need it anymore. I should have it tomorrow.

 

[Hit_Factor]

The 1.2 firmware release notes says there are improvements to the DMR call quality. Maybe the OP just needs a firmware update?

 

[Anderegg]

I bought a G5 VHF from Zop Scanners...the VHF with DMR and BT was an extra fee.

Paul

 

[NebraskaCoder]

DMR is a firmware update. Not sure what is being sold to you unless I'm missing something. The firmware is available for free on Unication's website.

 

[Anderegg]

I didn't pay for the DMR BT model they offered, got the cheaper $645 one, a G5B66...it says G5B66 on the box, but when I read the unit, it called itself a G5B67 and shows DMR and BT...go figure. :-|

Paul

 

[N6ML]

DMR is a firmware *feature*, which is enabled or disabled depending on the pager model number - at least that's how it is with the V1.20 firmware. If the model number is GxB66 or lower, DMR is disabled. If it's GxB67 (or maybe higher in future), DMR is enabled. It's not like there's a separate firmware image for DMR. There was a significant change to the BlueTooth implementation between firmware versions 1.10 and 1.20. Anyone running the 1.20 firmware, regardless of model number, will get the new BlueTooth implementation. I suspect that the vendor who is selling a "DMR + BlueTooth" upgrade is a bit confused.

 

[bob550]

I suspect that the vendor who is selling a "DMR + BlueTooth" upgrade is a bit confused.

Or they're charging more money for what is normally free.

 

[N6ML]

Or they're charging more money for what is normally free.

DMR is not normally free - it was for a short time, but that was withdrawn. They seem to have confused the BlueTooth update with DMR enabling. They're really completely independent.

 

[blackbelter]

is the new BT update accepts BT4.0?
Thanks,

 

[N6ML]

is the new BT update accepts BT4.0?

AFAIK, different hardware is required for BT 4.x, so no .... but I'm not a BT expert

 

[bob550]

DMR is not normally free - it was for a short time, but that was withdrawn.

So Unication is now employing the Uniden model of charging an upgrade fee?