DMR Resources and Links

This page attempts to collage a few DMR learning materials, videos, People. I will try to keep this page active the best I can

DMR Links:

Learning DMR from Amateur Radio standpoint
- A good place to start learning about DMR from an Amateur Radio standpoint. Follow this guide by John Burningham – W2XAB
- W2XAB also did a short presentation at the last year’s HAMVENTION – video on YouTube
- Another good introductory video on YouTube
The Minnesota DMR discussion and distribution group
- The Minnesota DMR Enthusiasts – MNDMR
C-Bridge Link
- The N0AGI DMR repeaters are linked to the W2XAB’s K4USD C-Bridge
  - Traffic Watch here
  - Peer Repeater Watch here
  - Network Stats here
How I got my DMR rig at Amateur Friendly DMR price point
- So, most of us DMR enthusiasts are aware that quality rig can get pricey. And, yes, we also know that if one’s looking for a “starter kit”, one can get into at a decent price. But, we also know the quality we get is what we pay for; I have soon realized after double spending, it’s best to invest in quality rig than to double, triple spend.
- After much exploring, I started looking for Motorola DMR rig at decent price point – that is DMR at amateur radio price point.
- I had pinged Ken Bryant (K1DMR)., he’s a HAM to start and a Motorola dealer next; He gave me (and others) some good deals on Motorola equipment. Please feel free to ping him at his site here. You can reach him at :
  - 706 896 0000706 896 0000 . email@kenbryant.net
  - disclaimer : I don’t have any personal or business interest in his business :). I am only sharing this because, I think he’s a good honest guy and wants to help us hams get a good deal on Motorola gear
DMR Radios and Amateur Radio Store in Minnesota

Radio City up in Mounds View, MN have been a long time supporter of the Amateur Radio community – Owned and operated by our good friends Dan and Mayline for several years in the twin cities. They now carry the TYT MD-380 radios (and potentially other brands in the future). Visit them or call them here

My YouTube DMR links
- N0AGI – DMR Playlist
DMR CodePlugs Links:
- Follow the DoER-CoOp landing page for the Twin Cities (Minneapolis, St.Paul Minnesota) region codeplug link
DMR – MARC (Motorola Amateur Radio Club) Register:
- go to DMR-MARC site to register your own DMR Radio or DMR Repeater
- DMR Repeater Map

Credits :

Thanks to the following good friends who helped in my DMR exploration efforts (in no particular order).

W2XAB – John Burningham – for educating pointers on DMR C-Bridge, DMR Amateur Platform
KE0NA – Dave Ventura – for persistent evangelism of DMR and ongoing codeplug effort (blog)
N0BVE – Don Rice – for handing me my first DMR HT to explore. Instrumental of my First DMR Repeater site – Faribault, MN
K1DMR – Ken Bryant – for giving me a good deal on my DMR gear
W0XL – Joe Zwirn – for his kind help in my Bp/Br Duplexer
N0PQK – John Rowan – Site Principal/Operator + DMR Enthusiast and DMR Community supporter/promoter. Instrumental of my First DMR Repeater site – Faribault, MN
KC0OUZ – Adam Bjorklund -Site IT/Operator + DMR Enthusiast and DMR Community supporter/promoter. Instrumental of my First DMR Repeater site – Faribault, MN
KD0YRF – William Breyer – Faribault Repeater Site Internet Connectivity Supporter/Promoter. Instrumental of my First DMR Repeater site – Faribault, MN