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United Kingdom
MCC Prefix	234
Coordinators	G4TSN,
Website	http://www.bm-dmr.uk/dash/

     

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DO NOT OPEN Tickets via BrandMeister Jira System Dashboard. For all UK Service/System/Network Enquires Email: admin [AT] bm-dmr.uk           Email Address is NOT FOR NOV holder for Repeater & Gateway. Please Join this group on Telegram      https://t.me/BrandmeisterUKRepeaterKeepers          ( Download Telegram ) NOV holder for Repeater & Gateway. Adding Repeater/Gateway to the UK Server. Report any issues etc. Use https://t.me/BrandmeisterUKRepeaterKeepers Bridges - HBlink, MMDVM Protocol or any other software is not to be connected to UK Brandmeister Server to create a bridge. Unless you have specific permission. Facebook Group - BrandMeister DMR United Kingdom. Telegram Group - BrandMeister DMR United Kingdom. Please make a Donation to keep the BrandMeister UK DMR & XLX Servers up and running. DO NOT OPEN Tickets via BrandMeister Jira System Dashboard.

News

Reflectors will be turned off later this year by BrandMeister Global All Repeaters should now move over to Talk Groups on Slot2. All Phoenix Repeaters now offer BrandMeister Talk Groups. Reflectors being turned off Talk Group Restructure for BrandMeister United Kingdom BrandMeister UK Talk Groups on the Global System has now been updated with the Official List.

BrandMeister UK

BrandMeister UK Dashboard      UK Lastheard      UK Repeaters      Registration for DMR ID Number      World Wide List of Talk Groups      BrandMeister Repeater Map         Please make a Donation to keep the BrandMeister UK DMR & XLX Servers up and running.

UK Talk Groups BrandMeister

UK Talk Groups and Names        UK Talk Group Diagram

Applications

Main -                 235   - UK Call    - QSY to 2351 or 2352                 2350 - UK & Phoenix    - QSY to 2353                 2351 - Chat 1                 2352 - Chat 2                 2353 - Chat 3 Regional -                 2354 - Ireland                 2355 - Scotland                 2356 - Wales                 2357 - Isle of Man                 2358 - London                 2359 - Kernow                 23500 - South West                 23510 - South East                 23520 - North West                 23530 - Yorkshire                 23540 - Ireland Chat                 23550 - Scotland Chat                 23560 - North East                 23570 - Wales Chat                 23580 - West Midlands                 23590 - East Midlands                 23490 - East Anglia Only the Main/Regional Talk Groups is listed above to get you started on BrandMeister UK Please add all the Main Talk Groups to your radio so you can access them. For a full list, use this link BrandMeister Talk Groups. Optional -                 23526 - Hubnet UK                 23531 - Raynet UK                 23551 - Scotland Multi Mode                 23557 - Scotland East                 23558 - Scotland Highland & Islands                 23559 - Scotland West                 23562 - M62 Corridor                 23575 - SALOP Cluster                 235907 - Jota Joti UK

9990 - Parrot (Private Call)         234999 - APRS (Private Call)          (NOT 5057)         Set your Radio Brand in SelfCare         4000 - Disconnect         TOT = 180 seconds (Time out Timer)         INFO Red Talk Groups are Linked to Phoenix UK All Talk Groups on the Phoenix Network are User Activated. This means to have a QSO on any red Talk Group. A user needs to open it on Phoenix Network. At this time Phoenix Repeaters do not have any red talk groups as Static.                                                                   INFO WEBSITES United Kingdom        Scotland

You should have all 5 Main Talk Groups programmed in to your Radio, so you can QSY to one of the three Chat Talk Groups.

Acceptable use on 235 :- Should be considered a “calling channel” Once contact has been established, please QSY to TG 2351 or TG 2352. You can also QSY to any Talk Group above. Acceptable use on 2350 :-        Linked to the Phoenix Network Please QSY to TG 2353 if you can.        You can also QSY to any Red Talk Group above. It is acceptable to have short QSO’s, please be considerate and polite and leave gaps for others to join or make calls for other people. It is hoped users understand, it is not a “calling channel only” and we do not like to hear people taking it upon themselves to prevent others enjoying brief QSO’s on 2350. Acceptable use on 2351, 2352, 2353 :-        2353 Linked to the Phoenix Network It is acceptable to have QSO’s, please be considerate and polite and leave gaps for others to join as they QSY from 235 or 2350. Keep in mind you can QSY to a Regional Talk Group if you want a longer QSO. It is hoped users understand, we do not like to hear people taking it upon themselves to prevent others enjoying a QSO on 2351, 2352, 2353. Please enjoy the UK BrandMeister DMR Network and be considerate at all times to others.

Repeaters - What Slots and Talk Groups to use

Local Repeaters 1. In general, ALL Talk Groups can be used on either slot via a Repeater.

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

Visiting or Travelling around the UK

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.

Information

Repeater Configuration and Setup Motorola Settings to Join the UK BrandMeister                  Hytera Settings to Join the UK BrandMeister                  Pi-Star Settings to Join the UK BrandMeister

        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.

Example

Code

Making a Codeplug for your DMR 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 & Naming

• 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

Club/Groups Talk Group         Option 1

        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.

        Option 2

        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.

Personal Talk Group         Every users has at least one 7 dig ID Number that can be used on BrandMeister.   Use that 7 Dig ID number as your Personal Talk Group.

        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.

Repeater Talk Group         Every repeater has a 6 dig ID Number that can be used on BrandMeister.   Use that 6 Dig ID number as your Talk Group.

        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.

Gateway Talk Group         Every gateway has a 7 dig ID Number that can be used on BrandMeister.   Use that 7 Dig ID number as your Talk Group.

        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.

Bridges     CBridge, Echolink, HBlink, MMDVM Protocol, Zello, TeamSpeak, Discord, XLX or any other software is not to be connected to UK BrandMeister Server to create a bridge.

    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 BrandMeisterTalk groups to another network without permission. Will result in your link being terminated. See Terms & Conditions

    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.

XLX005 / DCS005 UK D-Star to DMR         XLX005 Dashboard         D-Star to BrandMeister UK Talk Groups

    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         R = Raynet - BM TG 23531       S = South - BM TG 23510              W = Wales and West - BM TG 23423 

Hotspots         It is recommended to use 434.000Mhz and/or 438.800Mhz.

        AirSecurity       Hotspot Security       Access Denied       User Blocked       Set your Radio Brand in SelfCare       Buy and Info on Hotspots

        Pi-Star Support       Pi-Star FAQ       FB Pi-Star Support Group       New IDs can take up to 48 hours to show on BrandMeister

        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.

Private Call !!         Private call via a Repeater does not mean that others can not listen in.      Newer radios can listen in, so be aware of what you say over the air.

        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.

Useful Links         http://brandmeister-uk.cloudaccess.host/

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

        Ireland Wiki

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

Terms and Conditions

    BrandMeister UK is a free to use Service/System/Network to Licensed Ham Radio Users only.
    By using the service you agree to the following : -

• All rules that Govern Ham Radio and your Licence apply.
• All Laws on Computer Misuse act 1990 or Amendments Thereafter apply.
• Guide Lines on Acceptable Use of 235, 2350, 2351, 2352, 2353 also apply.
• All rules on Bridges to the Service/System/Network apply.
• All sections under this WiKi page apply.

    If in breach of any of the above : -
    BrandMeister UK reserves the Right to Limit or Revoke your access to the Service/Network. Without prior consultation.


    Information above or within this WiKi Page can/will be changed without prior notification.

Thank You for taking the time to read this Wiki page

If you have liked this Wiki page and Enjoy using BrandMeister UK.
Please make a Donation to keep the BrandMeister UK DMR & XLX Servers up and running.

Contact

For all BrandMeister UK Service/System/Network Enquires Email: admin [AT] bm-dmr.uk       DO NOT USE THIS EMAIL FOR asking questions like - How to set up - Radios, Hotspots, Pi-Star, BlueDv, MMDVM etc How do I make or edit a Codeplug etc How do I get a DMR ID, Why my ID does not work. etc Use Facebook instead BrandMeister DMR United Kingdom Use Telegram Group instead BrandMeister DMR United Kingdom.

UK Talk Group Diagram