Difference between revisions of "United Kingdom"

Most Talk Groups will be User Activated (UA) by calling the Talk Group from your radio. The Talk Group will remain open for 10mins from your last PTT.
The Repeater Keeper might wish you to use one Slot for the UK and the other Slot for outside off the UK.
See No 2 and 3 below

2. Do a Google Search and see if your Repeater has a Website or Facebook Group with info on how to use the repeater.

3. If Not you will need to do a search to see what Static Talks Groups they have set or not.-
Also under Description, they might have info on how to use the Repeater.
You will need to look up the repeater
Use the link above and then in the Search Box type in the Repeater Name (GB7__ or MB6__)
Click on the Name of the repeater and then scroll down to Slot details. ( See Photo)
Static Talk Groups will be listed on each slot with a Padlock next to them (See Photo)

You can see this Repeater has two Static Talk Groups on Slot 1 and one on Slot 2.
Every Repeater will have different Static Talk Groups or non.



Having a Regional Talk Group set as static is becoming common, as it links a group of Repeaters together into one large community of repeaters.
In the Photo above you can see Slot 2 has TG 2355 (Scotland) set as Static.

Static Talk Groups never Time Out. Unlike User Activated as outlined below (No 5).
This means they can pass Traffic at any time without needing to call the Talk Group from your radio.
Just go to that Channel for the Static Talk Group in your radio and you will RX any traffic.

4. Clusters is less common on Repeaters. But still in use.
In this next photo you will see what a Cluster looks like.
On this Repeater you use TG 75 rather than 23575 on Slot 1 (Salop Cluster) to access the Cluster.



Cluster can be set by Repeater Keepers on one or both Slots.

5. User Activated (UA).
User Activated Talk Groups will automatically time out after 10 mins if you do not retransmit to it again.

6. 4000 Disconnect/Unlink from a Talk Group.
4000 Added to your contact list as a Group Call
You can make up a 4000 Channel for each Repeater on Both Slots. This will speed up Disconnecting/Unlinking from a Talk Group.
Go to the 4000 Channel and PTT for 3 to 5 seconds so the system/networks receives the request to Disconnect/Unlink.
You can only do a 4000 when no traffic is being received on the Talk Group you wish to leave.
It is good practise/manners to do a 4000 when your finished with a Talk Group on a Repeater.
4000 will not Disconnect/Unlink a Static Talk Group.

Repeaters and Duplex Hotspot Only.
4000 Added to your contact list as a Private Call
This will only work while someone is using the Talk Group.
You can make up a 4000 Channel for each Repeater on Both Slots. This will speed up Disconnecting/Unlinking from a Talk Group.
Go to the 4000 Private Call Channel and PTT for 3 to 5 seconds so the system/networks receives the request to Disconnect/Unlink.

7. 9990 Echo/Parrot
9990 Added to your contact list as a Private Call
You can make up a 9990 Channel for each Repeater on Both Slots.
PTT and Speak and when you un PTT, you will get what you said played back to you.

8. A Map of UK BrandMeister Repeaters

Talk Groups -         2350 UK & Phoenix         2351 Chat 1         2352 Chat 2         2353 Chat 3

With general approval from Repeater Keepers. You can use SLOT 2 for the above 4 Talk Groups if Visiting or Travelling around the UK.
This is to make programming your radio easy for each repeater you might use.
You should have all 4 Talk Groups programmed in to your Radio so you can QSY to one of the three Chat Talk Groups.
Ideally, it would be worthwhile programming the 4 Talk Groups on both Slots. This lets you use the other slot if one is in use.
Most Talk Groups will be User Activated (UA) by calling the Talk Group from your radio. The Talk Group will remain open for 10mins from your last PTT.
For all other Talk Groups see below or the tab above "Local Repeaters" and Click on Expand.

A Map of UK BrandMeister Repeaters




If you're going to be in one area for some time or frequently you should -

1. Do a Google Search and see if the Repeaters have a Website or Facebook Group with info on how to use the repeater.

2. If Not you will need to do a search to see what Static Talks Groups they have set or not.
Also under Description they might have info on how to use the Repeater.
You will need to look up the repeater
Use the link above and then in the Search Box type in the Repeater Name (GB7__ or MB6__)
Click on the Name of the repeater and then scroll down to Slot details. ( See Photo)
Static Talk Groups will be listed on each slot with a Padlock next to them (See Photo)

You can see this Repeater has two Static Talk Groups on Slot 1 and one on Slot 2.
Every Repeater will have different Static Talk Groups or non.



Having a Regional Talk Group sets as static is becoming common, as it links a group of Repeaters together into one large community of repeaters.
In the Photo above, you can see Slot 2 has TG 2355 (Scotland) set as Static.

For more info, see the tab above "Local Repeaters" and Click on Expand.

        Hytera Repeaters       Motorola Repeaters      

        Repeater or Gateway should be connected to BrandMeister United Kingdom Service/Network at all times.

        NOV holder to request your Repeater/Gateway linked to your Selfcare account etc. Please use Telegram. https://t.me/BrandmeisterUKRepeaterKeepers
        ( Download Telegram )

        Looking to build a DMR Repeater or Gateway and need HELP/NOV etc. Join this Telegram Group https://t.me/BMUK_Building_DMR_Repeater Only.

        Remember to fill out the Description for your Repeater/Gateway in Selfcare to help users. See EXAMPLE Photo below and code used.

Code

        APRS on BrandMeister DMR Network using a Motorola GPS Enabled Radio

        APRS on BrandMeister DMR Network using a Hytera GPS Enabled Radio

        APRS on BrandMeister DMR Network using a Anytone GPS Enabled Radio

      Google         Youtube         is your best Friend.

• Do a search for your make and model of your Radio.
  
• Many makes or models also have Facebook Groups to help with your radio.
  
• This is the Facebook Group for BrandMeister DMR UK-IRL. You can ask for help in this group and/or get pointed in the correct direction if required.
  
• Your local Ham Club might also be a good place to ask for help or a codeplug.
  
• Look and see if your Local Repeater has a Facebook Group or Website. They might have a Codeplug for that area.
  
• Also look under Repeaters - What Slots and Talk Groups to use
  
• Have a look at this Website BrandMeister UK
  
• Registration for your DMR ID Number. You will require a copy of your Ham Radio Licence.
  
• Hotspots - Frequencies to be used. 434.000 and/or 438.8000 Low Power Non-NoV Personal Hot-Spot
  
• Talk Groups to get you started on BrandMeister UK
  
• Top Tip - Learning how to make your own Codeplug is the best way forward. With over 1400 Talk groups that you can use. BrandMeister UK opens the World to you.
  

• DO NOT Email/Contact the Admins of BrandMeister UK.
  

• Talk Group Allocation and Naming is solely down to the Admin of BrandMeister United Kingdom Network.
  
• In conjunction with Repeater Keepers naming is worked out.
  
• Only the Admin of BrandMeister United Kingdom Network can name or change a name of a Talk Group.
  
• Reflectors being turned off

• Every 5 Dig Region Talk Group has 9 Sub Talk Groups.(235x0, 235x1, 235x2, 235x3, to 235x9)
  
• Some might have been allocated and named. (examples 23526 - Hubnet UK, 23557 - Scotland East, 23559 - Scotland West)
  
• If any of the 9 Sub Talk Groups have not been named and allocated you can freely use them.
  

They will not be added to the official Talk Groups for the UK. It is down to you to advertise the talk group and invite ones to use it.
No one can claim ownership of the unnamed/unallocated Sub 9 Talk Groups and must be shared by all who wish to use them.

• Talk Group Allocation and Naming is solely down to the Admin of BrandMeister United Kingdom Network.
  
• Only the Admin of BrandMeister United Kingdom Network can name or change a name of a Talk Group.
  
• See info below for Clubs, Groups, Personal, Repeater, Gateway, Talk Groups.

        Club/Group Applies for a DMR ID in the normal way.
        https://register.ham-digital.org/
        It is 100% down to them if they issue your Club/Group with a ID number.
        When you get your ID number, you use that as the Club/Group Talk Group.

        A Club/Group member uses His/Her 7 Dig ID number as the Club/Group Talk Group.

        They will not be added to the official Talk Groups for the UK.
        It is down to the Club/Group to advertise the talk group so members know what it is.

        They will not be added to the official Talk Groups for the UK.   It is down to you to advertise the talk group and invite ones to use it.

        They will not be added to the official Talk Groups for the UK.   It is down to you to advertise the talk group and invite ones to use it.

        They will not be added to the official Talk Groups for the UK.   It is down to you to advertise the talk group and invite ones to use it.

    Unless you have specific permission.
    It is 100% down to the Admins if they grant a Bridge.

    You will/might require a DC Server and an architecture diagram of what your offering before you request a Bridge.
    For example. To Bridge HBLink Server and BrandMeister. The use of OpenBridge is the proper way to link to talk groups between the two systems.

    Bridging any BrandMeister Talk Groups to another network without permission. Will result in your link being terminated. See Terms & Conditions

    Bridges should bring something worthwhile, that will add/improve to the United Kingdom BrandMeister Network. (Examples Hubnet UK, Phoenix, Scotland Multi Mode, XLX005)
    Just saying you want a Bridge, will be declined.
    To make a Bridge request, please use Telegram Group - BrandMeister DMR United Kingdom.
    A admin will get in contact with you. (Please read the sections on Talk Group Allocation & Naming, Club/Group/Personal/Repeater/Gateway Talk Groups)

    Not Supported on the UK Service/System/Network
    Use of TeamSpeak to cross link is prohibited.
    Use of Zello to cross link is prohibited.
    Use of Discord to cross link is prohibited.

    B = United Kingdom BM TG 23402   D = Data - BM TG 23404         H = Worcestershire BM TG 23408       I = Northern Ireland - BM TG 23409
    L = London - BM TG 23412         M = Midlands - BM TG 23413     N = North - BM TG 23414              O = Chat 1 - BM TG 23415
    P = Chat 2 - BM TG 23416         Q = Chat 3 - BM TG 23417       R = Raynet - BM TG 23531             S = South - BM TG 23510
    W = Wales and West - BM TG 23423 

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        Foundation Licence Holder. You can not leave your Personal Hotspot unattended. Example - You can not leave in the House and pop down the shops and use.

        This can also happen via a Hotspot if someone is close enough to your Hotspot/Radio and has your frequency and Colour Code.
        Your Hotspot information is public via BrandMeister Dashboards.

        All Amateur Radios rules apply when using Private Call.

        BrandMeister Talk Groups
        Facebook BrandMeister DMR United Kingdom
        UK XLX005 and Talk Groups to D-Star
        DMR GUIDE UK

        Anytone DMR Help Website
        ANYTONE AT-D868/878UV & D578UV UK USER GROUP
        235907 - JOTA UK

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