Vertex EVX-539 - DMR codeplug for ham radio?

[g8tzl2004]

I am programming a Vertex EVX-539 for ham radio DMR repeaters and simplex.

Does anybody have an "example" codeplug so I can use it to work out how to set up talk groups etc.

Any ham codeplug will do as I just want to work out the programming "structure" rather than wanting a ready-made codeplug.

Thanks

 

[g8tzl2004]

There are 2 versions of the EVX-539 - the early model (14 digit LCD display) uses CE142 software and the later model (enhanced dot matrix display) uses CE151 software.

I'm looking for an example codeplug to use with CE142 software.

Thanks

 

[devicelab]

You can look at any of the other DMR radios on YouTube. It's generally the same process but the steps may be slightly different due to software changes. The basic DMR setup is the same though.

I purchased my EVX back in 2013 I think... and while it was a struggle at first, since there was ZERO help, I muddled thru it. It was actually kind of fun having to learn and figure out how to make it all work.

IMHO, the EVX-539 is not the best amateur choice since it has limitations compared to the newer DMR multi-band radios.

 

[eaf1956]

Make sure you get the NON US software version or you will be stuck with NFM

 

[g8tzl2004]

I've checked out the YouTube guides which are useful...but seeing how the Vertex EVX codeplug is "structured" for Talk Groups etc avoids mistakes and trial and error

Devicelab - can you send me a copy of your codeplug. If your EVX is from 2013 (like mine) it will be for the earlier version which uses CE142 software.

I have a "collection" of analog commercial radios...so I am reasonably up to speed with programming ...but I have never really got round to figuring out all the requirements of DMR programming. For my Motorola DMR radios I have just used "ready made" codeplugs!!! Sadly I have not found any ready made EVX codeplugs...in fact I've not found any "example" codeplugs....you would think there would be an archive of codeplugs for all DMR radios...maybe there is but I have not yet found it

OK on the Chinese dual band DMR radios... I always wonder how they perform RF wise against a Motorola or Vertex radio. My Motorola DMR handheld has a really hot front end....and the Vertex (on analog) performs OK.

 

[devicelab]

Devicelab - can you send me a copy of your codeplug. If your EVX is from 2013 (like mine) it will be for the earlier version which uses CE142 software.

It would be but I no longer have that radio or the software.

 

[eaf1956]

TheEVX 539 software was confusing compared to TYT software for the MD 2017 or MD 380. But, once you get the basic idea it goes along fine. Been quite some time since I messed with it though.

 

[devicelab]

The EVX 539 software was confusing compared to TYT software...

I heartily agree but it was also one of the very first DMR radio/software packages readily available. (And for HAMs the software/firmware updates are free.) As I said, there are limitations to the radio/software because of this...

 

[g8tzl2004]

In terms of operating "features", compared to a TYT DMR radio, is an EVX 539 missing anything which is required/useful for ham DMR repeater operation....apart from not being dual band