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== '''Welcome and Please read all of this WiKi page.''' ==
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<Center><B>DO NOT OPEN Tickets via BrandMeister Jira System Dashboard.</B></Center><br>
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* <B>For all UK Service/System/Network Enquires Email:</B>  admin [AT] bm-dmr.uk &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; [https://wiki.brandmeister.network/index.php/United_Kingdom#Contact Email Address is NOT FOR]
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* <span style="color:red"><B>NOV holder for Repeater & Gateway. Please Join this group on Telegram</B>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  https://t.me/BrandmeisterUKRepeaterKeepers</span>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; ( [https://telegram.org/ Download Telegram] )
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=Welcome to the United Kingdom Wiki=
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<p><font color=blue>This page is updated when there is a change of configuration effected on the server. It is here where most up-to-date information may be found.</font></p>
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{{Masters}}
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{{Master|id=2341|managers=M0UPM|location=London, UK}}
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{{MastersEnd}}
  
* <B>NOV holder for Repeater & Gateway.</B> Adding Repeater/Gateway to the UK Server. Report any issues etc. Use https://t.me/BrandmeisterUKRepeaterKeepers
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<p><h1>New Talkgroups to be used in association with TG91 WorldWide</h1></p>
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Three new TAC talkgroups have been added to the BrandMeister talkgroups list: <b>See the table of Worldwide Talkgroups at the bottom of the page</b>
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<p>901 WorldWide TAC 1</p>
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<p>902 WorldWide TAC 2</p>
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<p>903 WorldWide TAC 3</p>
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<p>They have been created to allow finishing long QSOs started on the 91~95 worldwide talkgroups, while allowing new calls to take place on the wide-audience groups.</p>
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<p>When a QSO starts on a talkgroup that is known for being static on a very large number of repeaters (and often used as a call channel), and the participants feel that the conversation will be longer than a couple of minutes, they decide to move to a TAC in order to free the original talkgroup so other calls can take place.</p>
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<p>If you have started a QSO on talkgroup 91 for example, and you’d like to talk for a long time without monopolizing this very large audience talkgroup, check the talkgroups 901, 902, and 903 for activity (this can easily be done using the dashboard’s lastheard, or your radio), and ask your party to QSY to one free TAC talkgroup. You can then continue your QSO for as long as you’d like. Other hams who wish to participate to this QSO can follow you, while new calls can take place on 91.</p>
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<p>They are designed to be Dynamic TalkGroups and should not be fixed on a repeater.</p>
  
* Bridges - HBlink, MMDVM Protocol or any other software <B>is not to be connected</B> to UK Brandmeister Server to create a bridge.  Unless you have specific permission.<br>
 
  
* Facebook Group - [https://www.facebook.com/groups/565437183613033/ BrandMeister DMR United Kingdom.]
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== <h1>Hotspots' and Repeaters' Passwords</h1> ==
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<p><h2> An important change occurred on October 1st 2021</h2></p>
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<p><b>The default password “passw0rd” used for MMDVM, Homebrew, and Kairos connections has now been removed from BrandMeister DMR Master Servers.</b></p>
  
* Please make a [http://www.gb3in.co.uk/?page_id=8 Donation] to keep the BrandMeister UK DMR & XLX Servers up and running.
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Below are the details of which devices will be affected with this change, and how to address it.
  
<Center><B>DO NOT OPEN Tickets via BrandMeister Jira System Dashboard.</B></Center>
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<p><b><font color=blue>MMDVM, Homebrew Hotspot users (which includes OpenSpot, Pi-Star, BlueDV, ZumSpot, etc.)</font></b></p>
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<p>If you have not yet specified a hotspot password in your BrandMeister Selfcare, please do so by following the steps further down in this article. You will also find explanations on configuring your personalized password for the Openspot, Pi-Star and BlueDV.</p>
  
== '''News''' ==
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<p><b><font color=blue>MMDVM, Homebrew Repeaters Owners</font></b></p>
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<p>If you are running a repeater using a 6-digit DMR ID and connected to a BrandMeister Master, and you have not set a password yet, please login to your repeater page via your BrandMeister self-care page and scroll to the bottom of the screen where you will find the “Device Password” field:</p>
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<p>Once saved, configure your repeater to use this password when connecting to any BrandMeister Master server by entering it into the "BrandMeister Hotspot Security" box below the server name. If this fails, then go to the Configuration/Expert/MMDVMHost menu if you have a single network, or Configuration/Expert/Full edit DMR-GW if you have multiple networks or have the Gateway enabled for any other reason, and enter the same password in the box below the BrandMeister server name in either case. A warning here - Copy and Paste does not work. The password has to be manually entered.</p>
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* <B>[https://news.brandmeister.network/brandmeister-dmr-reflectors-support-ending-by-end-of-2020/ Reflectors will be turned off later this year by BrandMeister Global]</B>  
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* All Repeaters should now move over to Talk Groups on Slot2.  
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* [https://wiki.brandmeister.network/index.php/United_Kingdom#UK_Talk_Groups_BrandMeister All Phoenix Repeaters now offer BrandMeister Talk Groups.]
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* [http://hamradio.joomla.com/images//Reflectors_being_turned_off.pdf Reflectors being turned off]
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* [http://hamradio.joomla.com/images/Talk_Group_Restructure_for_BrandMeister_United_Kingdom.pdf Talk Group Restructure for BrandMeister United Kingdom]
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* BrandMeister UK Talk Groups on the Global System has now been updated with the Official List. 
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== '''BrandMeister UK'''  ==
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<p><b><font color=blue>Dual time-slot MMDVM devices</font></b></p>
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<p>If you are running a dual-timeslot MMDVM with a 7-digit DMR ID, please follow the steps described in the hotspot section above.</p>
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&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; [http://www.bm-dmr.uk/dash/ BrandMeister UK Dashboard]&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; [http://www.bm-dmr.uk/dash/uklastheard.html UK Lastheard]&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; [http://www.bm-dmr.uk/dash/ukrepeaters.html UK Repeaters]&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; [https://register.ham-digital.org/ Registration for DMR ID Number]&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; [http://www.pistar.uk/dmr_bm_talkgroups.php World Wide List of Talk Groups]&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; [https://ukrepeaters.net/dmr.htm?filter1=DMR-BRANDMEISTER BrandMeister Repeater Map]
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&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Please make a [http://www.gb3in.co.uk/?page_id=8 Donation] to keep the BrandMeister UK DMR & XLX Servers up and running.
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= Validation and use of DMR Identifiers=
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To use the BrandMeister Network via a repeater or hotspot, you must have a valid Identifier know as a CCS7 identifier. For a repeater this consists of 6 digits and for personal use an ID of 7 Digits.
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This identifier can be used on D-Star, P25, TETRA, DMR, NXDN and other modes.
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This permits the interoperability between these different modes.
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The first 3 digits of the CCS7 indicate the country of origin by the use of the Mobile Country Code (MCC) a sequence of codes issued by the International Telecommunications Union.
  
== '''UK Talk Groups BrandMeister''' ==
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For example the UK MCC code is 235 (and 234). This code has no legal interpretation by OfCom, but has been adopted by the World Wide Amateur Radio fraternity as a whole. DMR cannot be used without an ID.
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The issue of these numbers is not within the remit of OfCom and is undertaken by the Amateur Radio Organisations. The use of such a number does not constitute that the user has a valid licence, however there are checks in place in respect of their issue in the first instance.
|&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <B>UK Talk Groups and Names &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;[https://wiki.brandmeister.network/index.php/United_Kingdom#UK_Regional_Talk_Group_Diagram UK Talk Group Diagram]</B> || &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <B>Applications</B>
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&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 235 &nbsp;  -  UK Call &nbsp; &nbsp;- QSY to 2351 or 2352<br>
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&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <span style="color:red">2350</span> - UK & [http://www.dmr-uk.net/index.php/layout/ Phoenix] &nbsp; &nbsp;- QSY to 2353<br>
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&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 2351 - Chat 1<br>
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&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 2352 - Chat 2 <br>
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&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <span style="color:red">2353</span> - Chat 3<br>
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<B>Regional -</B><br>
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&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <span style="color:red">2354</span> - Ireland<br>
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&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <span style="color:red">2355</span>  - Scotland<br>
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&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <span style="color:red">2356</span> - Wales<br>
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&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 2357 - Isle of Man<br>
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&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 2358 - London<br>
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&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <span style="color:red">2359</span>  - Kernow<br>
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&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <span style="color:red">23500</span> - South West<br>
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&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <span style="color:red">23510</span> - South East<br>
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&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <span style="color:red">23520</span> - North West<br>
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&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 23530 - Yorkshire<br>
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&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <span style="color:red">23540</span> - Ireland Chat<br>
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&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <span style="color:red">23550</span> - Scotland Chat<br>
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&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <span style="color:red">23560</span> - North East<br>
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&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <span style="color:red">23570</span> - Wales Chat<br>
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&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 23580 - West Midlands<br>
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&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <span style="color:red">23590</span> - East Midlands<br>
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&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 23490 - East Anglia<br>
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Only the Main/Regional Talk Groups is listed above to get you started on BrandMeister UK<br>
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Please add all the <B>Main Talk Groups</B> to your radio so you can access them.<br>
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For a full list, use this link [http://www.pistar.uk/dmr_bm_talkgroups.php BrandMeister Talk Groups.]<br>
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<B>Optional -</B><br>
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&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <span style="color:red">23526</span> - Hubnet UK<br>
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&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <span style="color:red">23531</span> - Raynet UK<br>
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&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 23557 - Scotland East<br>
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&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 23558 - Scotland Highland & Islands <br>
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&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 23559 - Scotland West<br>
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&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 23562 - M62 Corridor<br>
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&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 23575 - [https://salop-repeater.weebly.com/ SALOP Cluster]<br>
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&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 235907 - [http://brandmeister-907-jota-joti-yota.cloudaccess.host/ Jota  Joti UK]<br>
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To obtain a DMR Identifier consult <b>https://radioid.net/</b>
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&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 9990 - Parrot (Private Call)<br>
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&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 234999 - APRS (Private Call)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <I>(NOT 5057)</I><br>
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&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; [https://brandmeister.network/?page=login&returnurl=%2F%3Fpage%3Dselfcare Set your Radio Brand in SelfCare]<br>
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&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 4000 - Disconnect <br>
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&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <B> INFO </B><br>
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= Information / Services =
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<p><u><b>Essential Connection Information</b></u></p>
<span style="color:red">Red Talk Groups are Linked to [http://www.dmr-uk.net/index.php/layout/ Phoenix UK]</span><br>
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For information and help with the UK Master server please visit our Telegram group: <b>https://t.me/BrandmeisterDMRUK</b>
All Talk Groups on the Phoenix Network are <B>User Activated</B>.<br>
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<p>For our facebook page click on <b>https://www.facebook.com/groups/brandmeisteruk</b></p>
This means to have a QSO on any red Talk Group. <br>
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A user needs to open it on Phoenix Network.<br>
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At this time Phoenix Repeaters do not have any red talk groups as Static. <br>
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| You should have all <B>5 Main Talk Groups</B> programmed in to your Radio, so you can QSY to one of the three Chat Talk Groups.
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<B>Acceptable use on 235 :-</B><br>
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Should be considered a “calling channel” Once contact has been established, please QSY to TG 2351 or TG 2352.<br>
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<I>You can also QSY to any Talk Group above.</I><br>
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<B>Acceptable use on 2350 :-&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Linked to the Phoenix Network</B><br>
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Please QSY to TG 2353 if you can.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <I>You can also QSY to any Red Talk Group above.</I><br>
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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. <br>
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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.<br>
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<B>Acceptable use on 2351, 2352, 2353 :-&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 2353 Linked to the Phoenix Network</B><br>
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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.<br>
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Keep in mind you can QSY to a <B>Regional Talk Group if you want a longer QSO.</B><br>
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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.<br>
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Please enjoy the UK BrandMeister DMR Network and be considerate at all times to others.
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== '''Repeaters - What Slots and Talk Groups to use''' ==
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== Motorola IPSC ==
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* IP Addresses = 51.68.220.36 / 2001:41d0:801:2000::296c
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* Port = 55000 (UDP)
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| <B>1. In general, ALL Talk Groups can be used on either slot via a Repeater.</B><br>
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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. <br>
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The Repeater Keeper might wish you to use one Slot for the UK and the other Slot for outside off the UK.<br>
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See No 2 and 3 below<br>
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<B>2.</B> Do a Google Search and see if your Repeater has a Website or Facebook Group with info on how to use the repeater.<br>
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<B>3.</B> If Not you will need to do a search to see what Static Talks Groups they have set or not.-<br>
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Also under Description, they might have info on how to use the Repeater.<br>
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You will need to look up the [https://brandmeister.network/?page=repeaters repeater] <br>
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Use the link above and then in the Search Box type in the Repeater Name (GB7__ or MB6__)<br>
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Click on the Name of the repeater and then scroll down to Slot details. ( See Photo)<br>
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Static Talk Groups will be listed on each slot with a Padlock next to them (See Photo) <br>
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You can see this Repeater has two Static Talk Groups on Slot 1 and one on Slot 2.<br>
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<I>Every Repeater will have different Static Talk Groups or non.</I><br>
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<img src="https://hamradio.joomla.com/images/Static.jpg" alt="Trulli" width="300" height=""><br>
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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.<br>
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In the Photo above you can see Slot 2 has TG 2355 (Scotland) set as Static.<br>
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Static Talk Groups never Time Out. Unlike User Activated as outlined below (No 5). <br>
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This means they can pass Traffic at any time without needing to call the Talk Group from your radio.<br>
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Just go to that Channel for the Static Talk Group in your radio and you will RX any traffic.<br>
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<B>4.</B> Clusters is less common on Repeaters. But still in use.<br>
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In this next photo you will see what a Cluster looks like.<br>
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On this Repeater you use TG 75 rather than 23575 on Slot 1 ([https://salop-repeater.weebly.com/ Salop Cluster]) to access the Cluster.<br>
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<img src="https://hamradio.joomla.com/images/Cluster.jpg" alt="Trulli" width="300" height=""><br>
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Cluster can be set by Repeater Keepers on one or both Slots. <br>
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<B>5.</B> User Activated (UA).<br>
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User Activated Talk Groups will automatically time out after 10 mins if you do not retransmit to it again.<br>
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<B>6.</B> 4000 Disconnect/Unlink from a Talk Group.<br>
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4000 Added to your contact list as a <B>Group Call</B><br>
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You can make up a 4000 Channel for each Repeater on Both Slots. This will speed up Disconnecting/Unlinking from a Talk Group.<br>
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Go to the 4000 Channel and PTT for 3 to 5 seconds so the system/networks receives the request to Disconnect/Unlink.<br>
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You can only do a 4000 when no traffic is being received on the Talk Group you wish to leave.<br>
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<I>It is good practise/manners to do a 4000 when your finished with a Talk Group on a Repeater.</I><br>
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4000 will not Disconnect/Unlink a Static Talk Group.<br>
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Repeaters and Duplex Hotspot Only.<br>
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4000 Added to your contact list as a <B>Private Call</B><br>
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<B>This will only work while someone is using the Talk Group.</B> <br>
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You can make up a 4000 Channel for each Repeater on Both Slots. This will speed up Disconnecting/Unlinking from a Talk Group.<br>
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Go to the 4000 Private Call Channel and PTT for 3 to 5 seconds so the system/networks receives the request to Disconnect/Unlink.<br>
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<B>7.</B> 9990 Echo/Parrot<br>
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9990 Added to your contact list as a <B>Private Call</B><br>
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You can make up a 9990 Channel for each Repeater on Both Slots.<br>
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PTT and Speak and when you un PTT, you will get what you said played back to you.<br>
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<B>8.</B> [https://ukrepeaters.net/dmr.htm?filter1=DMR-BRANDMEISTER A Map of UK BrandMeister Repeaters]<br>
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== Hytera Multi-Site ==
| <strong>Visiting or Travelling around the UK</strong>
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* IP Addresses = 51.68.220.36 / 2001:41d0:801:2000::296c
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* P2P port = 50000 (UDP)
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* RDAC port = 50002 (UDP)
<B>Talk Groups - &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  2350 [https://wiki.brandmeister.network/index.php/United_Kingdom#UK_Talk_Groups_Brandmeister UK & Phoenix] &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 2351 Chat 1 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 2352 Chat 2 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 2353 Chat 3 </B><br>
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With general approval from Repeater Keepers. You can use <B>SLOT 2</B> for the above 4 Talk Groups if Visiting or Travelling around the UK.<br>
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This is to make programming your radio easy for each repeater you might use.<br>
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<B> You should have all 4 Talk Groups programmed in to your Radio so you can [https://wiki.brandmeister.network/index.php/United_Kingdom#UK_Talk_Groups_Brandmeister QSY] to one of the three Chat Talk Groups.</B><br>
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<I>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.</I><br>
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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. <br>
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For all other Talk Groups see below or the tab above <B>"Local Repeaters"</B> and Click on Expand.<br>
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[https://ukrepeaters.net/dmr.htm?filter1=DMR-BRANDMEISTER A Map of UK BrandMeister Repeaters]<br>
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<B>If you're going to be in one area for some time or frequently you should -</B><br>
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<B>1.</B> Do a Google Search and see if the Repeaters have a Website or Facebook Group with info on how to use the repeater.<br>
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<B>2.</B> If Not you will need to do a search to see what Static Talks Groups they have set or not.<br>
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Also under Description they might have info on how to use the Repeater.<br>
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You will need to look up the [https://brandmeister.network/?page=repeaters repeater] <br>
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Use the link above and then in the Search Box type in the Repeater Name (GB7__ or MB6__)<br>
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Click on the Name of the repeater and then scroll down to Slot details. ( See Photo)<br>
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Static Talk Groups will be listed on each slot with a Padlock next to them (See Photo) <br>
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You can see this Repeater has two Static Talk Groups on Slot 1 and one on Slot 2.<br>
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<I>Every Repeater will have different Static Talk Groups or non.</I><br>
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<img src="https://hamradio.joomla.com/images/Static.jpg" alt="Trulli" width="300" height=""><br>
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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.<br>
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In the Photo above, you can see Slot 2 has TG 2355 (Scotland) set as Static.<br>
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For more info, see the tab above <B>"Local Repeaters"</B> and Click on Expand.
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== <B>Information</B> ==
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== Homebrew protocol (MMDVM) ==
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* Name = BM United Kingdom 2341
| <strong>Repeater Configuration and Setup</strong>
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* IP Addresses = 51.68.220.36 / 2001:41d0:801:2000::296c
|-
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* Port = 62031 (UDP)
|<B><Center>[http://hamradio.joomla.com/images/Motorola_setup_BM_UK_latest.jpg Motorola Settings to Join the UK BrandMeister]&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; [http://hamradio.joomla.com/images/Hytera_setup_BM_UK_latest.jpg Hytera Settings to Join the UK BrandMeister]&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; [http://hamradio.joomla.com/images/Pi-Star.jpg Pi-Star Settings to Join the UK BrandMeister]</Center></B>
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* Password = passw0rd  or (your hotspot password) [[#MMDVM | See Notes]]
<br>
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&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; [https://wiki.brandmeister.network/index.php/Hytera/Repeaters Hytera Repeaters]
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&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; [https://wiki.brandmeister.network/index.php/Motorola/Repeaters Motorola Repeaters]
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&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <br>
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<br>
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&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Repeater or Gateway should be connected to BrandMeister United Kingdom Service/Network at all times.<br>
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<br>
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&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; NOV holder to request your Repeater/Gateway linked to your [https://brandmeister.network/?page=login Selfcare account] etc. Please use Telegram. https://t.me/BrandmeisterUKRepeaterKeepers<br>
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&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; ( [https://telegram.org/ Download Telegram] )<br>
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&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <span style="color:red"><B>Looking to build a DMR Repeater or Gateway and need HELP/NOV etc.</B> Join this Telegram Group https://t.me/BMUK_Building_DMR_Repeater Only.</span><br>
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<br>
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&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Remember to fill out the Description for your Repeater/Gateway in Selfcare to help users. See Photos.<br>
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<center><img src="https://hamradio.joomla.com/images/Selfcare.jpg" alt="Trulli" width="400" height=""><br>
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<br>
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Code
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<img src="https://hamradio.joomla.com/images/Code.jpg" alt="Trulli" width="400" height=""></center><br>
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|}
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== Hytera PNAS RoIP ==
| <strong>APRS</strong>
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* IP Addresses = 51.68.220.36 / 2001:41d0:801:2000::296c
|-
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* Port = 50180 (TCP/UDP)
|&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; [http://www.bm-dmr.uk/dash/APRS1.html  APRS Info.]&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Use 234999 - APRS (Private Call) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <I>(NOT 5057)</I>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; [https://brandmeister.network/?page=login&returnurl=%2F%3Fpage%3Dselfcare Set your Radio Brand in SelfCare]
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* Password = passw0rd  or (your hotspot password)
<br>
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&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; [http://www.m0glj.uk/index.php/gps-aprs-motorola-dmr-radios-on-brandmeister/ APRS on BrandMeister DMR Network using a Motorola GPS Enabled Radio]
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&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; [http://hamradio.joomla.com/images/PDF/Hytera_GPS_APRS_settings_on_BM_via_a_DV_device-edited.pdf APRS on BrandMeister DMR Network using a Hytera GPS Enabled Radio]
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== SmartPTT Dispatch ==
 +
* IP Addresses = 51.68.220.36 / 2001:41d0:801:2000::296c
 +
* Port = 55001
  
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; [http://hamradio.joomla.com/images/PDF/Digital_APRS_Settings_D868_Anytone.pdf APRS on BrandMeister DMR Network using a Anytone GPS Enabled Radio]
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== Configuration ==
|}
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{| role="presentation" class="wikitable mw-collapsible autocollapse mw-collapsed"
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Configuration specific to the server Hand-Off Timer: 15 seconds
| <strong>Making a Codeplug for your DMR Radio</strong>
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* On-Demand Timer: 600 seconds
|-
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* Maximum record time on the Parrot: 90 seconds
| <br>
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* WWCQ Round Mode: deactivated
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <B>[https://www.google.co.uk/ Google] &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; [https://www.youtube.com/ Youtube] &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; is your best Friend.</B><br>
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<br>
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* Do a search for your make and model of your Radio.<br>
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* Many makes or models also have Facebook Groups to help with your radio.<br>
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* This is the Facebook Group for [https://www.facebook.com/groups/565437183613033/ BrandMeister DMR UK-IRL.] You can ask for help in this group and/or get pointed in the correct direction if required.<br>
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* Your local Ham Club might also be a good place to ask for help or a codeplug.<br>
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* Look and see if your Local Repeater has a Facebook Group or Website. They might have a Codeplug for that area.<br>
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* Also look under [https://wiki.brandmeister.network/index.php/United_Kingdom#Repeaters_-_What_Slots_and_Talk_Groups_to_use Repeaters - What Slots and Talk Groups to use]<br>
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* Have a look at this Website [http://brandmeister-uk.cloudaccess.host/ BrandMeister UK]<br>
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* Registration for your [https://register.ham-digital.org/ DMR ID Number.] You will require a copy of your Ham Radio Licence.<br>
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* Hotspots - Frequencies to be used. 434.000 and/or 438.8000  [https://rsgb.services/public/bandplans/html/rsgb_band_plan_2020.htm Low Power Non-NoV Personal Hot-Spot]<br>
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* [https://wiki.brandmeister.network/index.php/United_Kingdom#UK_Talk_Groups_Brandmeister Talk Groups] to get you started on BrandMeister UK<br>
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* 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.<Br>
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<br>
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* DO NOT [https://wiki.brandmeister.network/index.php/United_Kingdom#Contact Email/Contact] the Admins of BrandMeister UK.<br>
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<br>
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|}
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{| role="presentation" class="wikitable mw-collapsible autocollapse mw-collapsed"
 
| <strong>Talk Group Allocation & Naming</strong>
 
|-
 
|
 
* Talk Group Allocation and Naming is solely down to the Admin of BrandMeister United Kingdom Network.<br>
 
* In conjunction with Repeater Keepers naming is worked out. <br>
 
* Only the Admin of BrandMeister United Kingdom Network can name or change a name of a Talk Group.<br>
 
* [http://hamradio.joomla.com/images//Reflectors_being_turned_off.pdf Reflectors being turned off]
 
  
|}
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== HotSpots ==
  
{| role="presentation" class="wikitable mw-collapsible autocollapse mw-collapsed"
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<p><b>Users of non-NOV Hotspots are obliged to use a personal password for access to the BrandMeister Network <font color=blue> see the top of this page </font></b>. The password is derived from the Self-Care section of the users personal account on BrandMeister. To get the best use of the network with the personal password, use the United Kingdom server BM-2341 at all times. Changing servers may not carry the same password privileges.</p>
| <strong>Club/Groups Talk Group</strong>
+
|-
+
| &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <B>Option 1 </B><br>
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&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Club/Group Applies for a DMR ID in the normal way.<br>
+
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; https://register.ham-digital.org/ <br>
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&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; It is 100% down to them if they issue your Club/Group with a ID number. <br>
+
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; When you get your ID number, you use that as the Club/Group Talk Group. <br>
+
|| &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <B>Option 2 </B><br>
+
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A Club/Group member uses His/Her 7 Dig ID number as the Club/Group Talk Group. <br>
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<br>
+
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <I>They will not be added to the official Talk Groups for the UK.<br>
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&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; It is down to the Club/Group to advertise the talk group so members know what it is.</I>
+
|}
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{| role="presentation" class="wikitable mw-collapsible autocollapse mw-collapsed"
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<p><b>Why must i do this?</b> By protecting your account on the server in this way, it will help to prevent your ID from being used by another individual. Even extended Identifiers eg 2089117-01 are protected in this way. A further protection is also available on Self Care that can lock your ID when it is not in use to prevent the same misuse while you are not for the time being operational.</p>
| <strong>Personal Talk Group</strong>
+
|-
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|  &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Every users has at least one [https://register.ham-digital.org/ 7 dig ID Number] that can be used on BrandMeister. &nbsp; Use that 7 Dig ID number as your Personal Talk Group. <br>
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<br>
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&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <I>They will not be added to the official Talk Groups for the UK. &nbsp; It is down to you to advertise the talk group and invite ones to use it.</I>
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|}
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{| role="presentation" class="wikitable mw-collapsible autocollapse mw-collapsed"
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Due to the various modes in use on the UHF 430-440 MHz band, the following frequencies are recommended for the use of UHF Low-power non-NOV personal Simplex HotSpots. That is to say, those devices used purely within the personal environment of the licenced user and for he/she alone. They may be at a fixed address or used whilst mobile.
| <strong>Repeater Talk Group</strong>
+
*434.000 MHz
|-
+
*438.800 MHz.
| &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Every repeater has a [https://register.ham-digital.org/ 6 dig ID Number] that can be used on BrandMeister. &nbsp; Use that 6 Dig ID number as your Talk Group. <br>
+
For Duplex non-NOV HotSpots there is no clear guidance, however the use of one of the DVU channels that is not in use in the area may be acceptable provided the device is not elevated.
<br>
+
For VHF simplex Hotspots the following segment is offered, however verify the activity in your locality before selecting a frequency.
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <I>They will not be added to the official Talk Groups for the UK. &nbsp; It is down to you to advertise the talk group and invite ones to use it.</I>
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*144.794-144.990MHz. Check the latest ETCC advice on ukrepeater.net for up-to-date available simplex frequencies.
|}
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<p>The use of any other frequency may impinge on other activities, including Satellite working. In any case check the RSGB Band plan to avoid infringing your licencing conditions.</p>
  
{| role="presentation" class="wikitable mw-collapsible autocollapse mw-collapsed"
+
= TalkGroups, Reflectors and Interconnections =
| <strong>Gateway Talk Group</strong>
+
<p>Unlike other amateur networks, BrandMeister permits <b>all</b> valid TalkGroups. These will be routed globally across the network. To facilitate this function, some of the TalkGroups have been ascribed a label. The list in real-time is here. https://api.brandmeister.network/v1.0/groups/ - However some of the information is in utf-16 format, for example the Greek language and French accented characters, so will be displayed literally like \u0394 or \u0039. The information source is in constant use and cannot be changed to reflect your needs.</p>
|-
+
<p style="color:red"><b>Reflectors (formerly of the 4001 + range) are no longer available and not supported on BrandMeister, as the numbers correspond with MCC code extensions in the Far East.</b></p>
| &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Every gateway has a [https://register.ham-digital.org/ 7 dig ID Number] that can be used on BrandMeister. &nbsp; Use that 7 Dig ID number as your Talk Group. <br>
+
<br>
+
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <I>They will not be added to the official Talk Groups for the UK. &nbsp; It is down to you to advertise the talk group and invite ones to use it.</I>
+
|}
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{| role="presentation" class="wikitable mw-collapsible autocollapse mw-collapsed"
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<p style="color:black">BrandMeister permits access to All TalkGroups on each of the two time slots 1 & 2. Kindly go to the repeaters page https://brandmeister.network/?page=repeaters where you can find a recommendation for the allocation of TalkGroups that are activated, on which time slot per repeater by entering the callsign of the repeater required. The sysop of each repeater can give recommendations of the use of the time slots for dynamic TalkGroups, that is to say user-activated, and not fixed. Look closely at the configuration of the repeater as it presents itself on the page on the left hand side. The sysop may also have described the recommended code-plug at the head of the page. For example follow this link for GB7YJ Repeater. https://brandmeister.network/?page=repeater&id=235174 </p>
| <strong>Bridges</strong>
+
<p><h2>Talk Group 2350 is the Centre of Activity of the United Kingdom BrandMeister Network and short QSOs are permitted</h2>
|-
+
However thought should be given to extending the conversation onto another Talk Group such as 2351, 2352 or 2353 or any group in common to the participants, if it becomes apparent that more time would be taken up. If the conversation concerns Technical Information that is relevant to all who, for the time being, might be listening to Talk Group 2350, given the expertise that might be afforded, then it should be permitted to continue. So-called-policing of alleged abuse of this Talk Group privilege should be avoided.</p>
| &nbsp; &nbsp; CBridge, Echolink, HBlink, MMDVM Protocol, Zello, TeamSpeak, Discord, XLX or any other software <span style="color:red"><B>is not to be connected to UK BrandMeister Server</B></span> to create a bridge.
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<p><b>Whilst TG 235 is available, it is rarely monitored by rote on any repeater, so do not expect a reply. Go to 2350 </b></p>
&nbsp; &nbsp; <B>Unless you have specific permission.</B><br>
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<p>TalkGroups 1-90 are always local, unless there has been a request to connect a group of repeaters together such as TalkGroup 75 for the Salop (Shropshire) Cluster of Repeaters. However connections to this cluster may also be achieved by selecting TalkGroup 23575 on any repeater or hotspot. On a repeater please use time slot 1.</p>
&nbsp; &nbsp; It is 100% down to the Admins if they grant a Bridge.<br>
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<p>The Below TalkGroup table illustrates the Named TalkGroups. The named 5-digit groups are of Regional status, but each regional group can give rise to other unnamed TalkGroups within the similar structure, for example 23561 is a TalkGroup fixed on Time Slot 1 on all repeaters in the Tyne & Wear area within the North East Region, GB7CZ, TY, XX, XY, YI, HT, MS and NE. There is no requirement to name such groups.</p>
<br>
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<p>There are a small number of international TalkGroups that normally commence with 9, such as 91, 92, 913, 923. Information on these can be obtained on the Worldwide Wiki https://wiki.brandmeister.network/index.php/Category:Country or the real-time list above or here on the main page https://brandmeister.network/?page=talkgroups, or in fact below. </p>
&nbsp; &nbsp; You will/might require a [https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&q=DC+server DC Server] and <B><I>an architecture diagram of what your offering</I></B> before you request a Bridge.<br>
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<p>A specialist group 23526 is available, connected across many networks and modes courtesy of HubNet.</p>
&nbsp; &nbsp; 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.<br>
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<p>In answer to many questions on the subject, the new Hoseline can be found here https://hose.brandmeister.network/?subscribe=2350. Any talkgroup can be set to be monitored.</p>
<br>
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<p><b>TalkGroup 98 has been dedicated for the purposes of two-way testing</b>. Feel free to use it at any time, without fear of disrupting current activity elsewhere. Here you may find stations available to help in any way.</p>
&nbsp; &nbsp; Bridging any BrandMeisterTalk groups to another network without permission. Will result in your link being terminated. <I>See Terms & Conditions</I><br>
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<p><b>Talk Group 91 World-Wide whilst interesting has inherent difficulties</b>. The operating for the most part on this group is not best practice for DMR, that is to say very few gaps are ever left for the purpose of i. breaking in to join a conversation on the network, or ii. disconnecting from the Talk Group. If you wish to listen to Talk Group 91, do so from the privacy of a hotspot, and avoid where ever and when ever possible its use on a repeater, as it may detract from the real purpose of a repeater, that is to say to provide extended mobile coverage to the fixed Talk Groups that have priority on either slot. </p>
|}
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{| role="presentation" class="wikitable mw-collapsible autocollapse mw-collapsed"
 
| <strong>XLX005 / DCS005 UK D-Star to DMR</strong>
 
|-
 
| &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; [http://www.bm-dmr.uk/xlx/ XLX005 Dashboard] &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; D-Star to BrandMeister UK Talk Groups
 
|- bgcolor="#fafeff"
 
| <B>
 
&nbsp; &nbsp; B = United Kingdom BM TG 23402 &nbsp; D = Data - BM TG 23404&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; H = Worcestershire BM TG 23408 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; I = Northern Ireland - BM TG 23409
 
&nbsp; &nbsp; L = London - BM TG 23412 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; M = Midlands - BM TG 23413 &nbsp; &nbsp; N = North - BM TG 23414 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp;  &nbsp;O = Chat 1 - BM TG 23415
 
&nbsp; &nbsp; P = Chat 2 - BM TG 23416 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; R = Raynet - BM TG 23531 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; S = South - BM TG 23510 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp;  &nbsp;W = Wales and West - BM TG 23423 </B>
 
|}
 
  
{| role="presentation" class="wikitable mw-collapsible autocollapse mw-collapsed"
+
== Statistics of talkgroup activity ==  
| <strong>Hotspots</strong>
+
Bot in progress.
|-
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|&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; [https://rsgb.services/public/bandplans/html/rsgb_band_plan_2020.htm It is recommended to use 434.000Mhz and/or 438.800Mhz.]
+
<br>
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&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; [https://wiki.brandmeister.network/index.php/AirSecurity AirSecurity]
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&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; [https://news.brandmeister.network/configure-a-security-password-for-your-hotspots/ Hotspot Security]
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&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; [http://hamradio.joomla.com/images/PDF/Voice_message_Access_Denied.pdf Access Denied]
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&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; [http://hamradio.joomla.com/images/PDF/Voice-message-User-blocked.pdf User Blocked]
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&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; [https://brandmeister.network/?page=login&returnurl=%2F%3Fpage%3Dselfcare Set your Radio Brand in SelfCare]
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&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; [http://hamradio.joomla.com/images/Anytone/Hotspots_.pdf Buy and Info on Hotspots]
+
<br><br>
+
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; [https://forum.pistar.uk/ Pi-Star Support ]
+
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; [https://forum.pistar.uk/viewforum.php?f=45 Pi-Star FAQ]
+
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; [https://www.facebook.com/groups/pistarusergroup/ FB Pi-Star Support Group]
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&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; [https://register.ham-digital.org/ New IDs can take up to 48 hours to show on BrandMeister]
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<br><br>
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&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 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.  
+
|}
+
  
{| role="presentation" class="wikitable mw-collapsible autocollapse mw-collapsed"
+
== Official TalkGroups ==
| <strong>Private Call !!</strong>
+
|-
+
|&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Private call via a Repeater does not mean that others can not listen in.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <B>Newer radios can listen in, so be aware of what you say over the air.</B><br>
+
<br>
+
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; This can also happen via a Hotspot if someone is close enough to your Hotspot/Radio and has your frequency and Colour Code. <br>
+
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; Your Hotspot information is public via BrandMeister Dashboards. <br>
+
<br>
+
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; All Amateur Radios rules apply when using Private Call.
+
|}
+
  
{| role="presentation" class="wikitable mw-collapsible autocollapse mw-collapsed"
+
{{#ask:
| <strong>Useful Links</strong>
+
[[Category:TalkGroup]]
|-
+
[[Country::United Kingdom]]
|&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; [http://brandmeister-uk.cloudaccess.host/ http://brandmeister-uk.cloudaccess.host/]<br>
+
|?Talkgroup
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; [http://www.pistar.uk/dmr_bm_talkgroups.php BrandMeister Talk Groups]<br>
+
|?Name
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; [https://www.facebook.com/groups/565437183613033/ Facebook BrandMeister DMR UK-IRL]<br>
+
|?Description
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; [http://www.bm-dmr.uk/xlx/ UK XLX005 and Talk Groups to D-Star]<br>
+
|?Country
||&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; [https://wiki.brandmeister.network/index.php/Ireland Ireland Wiki]<br>
+
}}
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; [http://hamradio.joomla.com/anytone-dmr.html Anytone DMR Help Website]<br>
+
 
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1798919343492370/ ANYTONE AT-D868/878UV & D578UV UK USER GROUP]<br>
+
 
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 235907 -      [http://brandmeister-907-jota-joti-yota.cloudaccess.host/ JOTA UK] <br>
+
 
|}
+
== Worldwide TalkGroups ==
 +
<p><b>Note - New Talk Groups Worldwide</b></p>
 +
<p>In the following table, please note the new talk groups 901-TAC 1, 902-TAC 2, 903-TAC 3. TAC means 'TACtical' but give the opportunity to QSO from 91 which has seen a great deal of activity, and also a difficulty in maintaining a coherent QSO. These channels will need adding to your current code plugs to enable their use. On repeaters please use them on Time Slot 1 where TG 91 should be also. However check with your local repeater keeper for the requirements as necessary.</p>
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 +
{{#ask:
 +
[[Category:TalkGroup]]
 +
[[Country::Worldwide]]
 +
|?Talkgroup
 +
|?Name
 +
|?Description
 +
|?Country
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==  APRS ==
 +
<h3>Destination: 234999 Private Call.</h3>
 +
<p>To modify the GPS icon or change the SSID, use your self-care account https://brandmeister.network/?page=login.</p>
 +
Here at APRS text you can modify the text sent as your Talker Alias, for those equipments capable of receiving and displaying it. There is limited character space.
 +
 
 +
== Disconnection from Dynamic TalkGroups ==
 +
<p>When activating a Dynamic TalkGroup (i.e. one that is not fixed) it remains active for a period, known as the <b>Hang-Time</b>. Some of these TalkGroups such as Worldwide TG 91 are quite active and the many users there may leave few data breaks in transmission for you to be able to disconnect from the selected group. The use of such groups may prevent important activity on the normal fixed TalkGroups upon the same slot of the device that you use.</p>
 +
<p> On a repeater however despite the possibility of the expiry of the hang-time, you are kindly asked to disconnect from the TalkGroup once you have finished by making a very brief transmission on TalkGroup 4000 on the slot that you have used. This provides the connected server with the information to remove the path to the active TalkGroup.</p>
 +
<p> To facilitate your ability to use TalkGroup 4000, make a group call entry 4000 in your contacts list (TalkGroup list in the Anytone 868/878), and assign the group to a hotkey or auxiliary button on the side or front panel of your terminal. When used on either Time Slot, TalkGroup 4000 initiates a report from the server of "not linked".</p>
 +
 
 +
==  Parrot or EchoTest ==
 +
<p>The parrot allows you to test your modulation and your connection. All you are required to do is to pass a <b>private call to the parrot</b> and speak for a short time, to a maximum of 90 seconds. As you release the PTT, the connected server should repeat your private call transmission back to you. Not only does this give you an indication of your audio levels and quality, it confirms your connection to the server. There is no need thereafter to call on another group and ask for a radio check, simply call for a contact as you would on any other mode or band. A group call to 9990 serves no purpose.</p>
 +
<p>The parrot call is achieved in two ways. The traditional method has been to send a private call to 9990, however it is more correct to send a private call to the server-maintained parrot on the server to which the user is connected. So <b>for the UK server 2341 if connected here, a private call should be made to 234997 </b>to achieve the desired response.The user should use the same MCC code (234) to which the repeater or hotspot to which he or she transmits.</p>
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<p>The addition of 9990 set as a private call can be made in the contacts list in most terminals, (TalkGroup list in Anytone 868/878) and programmed as an auxiliary button on the side or front panel. Alternatively such as in the Tytera MD-380, you can touch the 'M' button normally set as a private call initiator, and tap 9990 on the keypad, and then press the PTT to make a short transmission.</p>
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==  MMDVM ==
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The BrandMeister network permits connections from home-brew devices. Under default conditions the password is “passw0rd”. Note the replacement of “o” with “0” - 'zero', however from the 1st October 2021, all mmdvm or non-hytera or non-motorola devices just have a personal password. For hotspots this is set in self-care on the BrandMeister personal account, but for mmdvm repeaters this is set on the Sysop pages of the repeater concerned. The default password can no longer be used. It will normally have to be replaced every time a change is made in the pi-star software.
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The Pi-Star software controlling most of these devices has the BrandMeister United Kingdom 2341 server set in the server list. The new server should now be updated in all Pi-Star lists. Normally server BM-2001 appears as default so check your settings.
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See here and below for immediate help.
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<p>https://news.brandmeister.network/configure-a-security-password-for-your-hotspots</p>
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== Mumble ==
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<b>Mumble settings</b>
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<p>Address: mumble.brandmeister.uk Port: 64738 Username:(must be callsign-dmr id) eg: M0UPM-2342927 Password: (this must me your hotspot security password)
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Currently there are three talkgroups connected to Mumble for testing (2350 UK Calling, 31672 PI-STAR, 23511) Please note when setting  up Mumble ensure VOX is
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== BrandMeister API settings ==
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<p>For users of Pi-Star, there are settings found in the expert menu - BM-API, which when set, allow the user or repeater manager to administer Fixed Talk Groups on BrandMeister on the device directly. The settings have now been updated to Version 2.</p>
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<p> To enable these new settings, follow the instructions that can be found at https://news.brandmeister.network</p>
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==  HAMNET ==
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Some servers have HamNet connections. It will be necessary to make further enquiries in this case.
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= Where to ask for help ? =
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== Radio-Amateurs ==
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In most cases you will find instant help by making a call on TalkGroups  235 or 2350.
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== Official BrandMeister Support Portal ==
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In the first case the main support can be found here: https://support.brandmeister.network/servicedesk/customer/portals - By completing a ticket, one of a number of the BrandMeister support team will respond to you in due course. A support ticket number will be assigned and you will receive a response by email. These tickets are dealt with in order of their receipt.
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== Forums ==
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Technical forums can be found on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/brandmeisteruk
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== Instant Message Group ==
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United Kingdom
MCC Prefix 234, 235
Coordinators M0UPM, 
Website https://brandmeister.network/
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Welcome to the United Kingdom Wiki

This page is updated when there is a change of configuration effected on the server. It is here where most up-to-date information may be found.

DMR ID Managed by Location Remarks


2341 M0UPM,  London, UK


New Talkgroups to be used in association with TG91 WorldWide

Three new TAC talkgroups have been added to the BrandMeister talkgroups list: See the table of Worldwide Talkgroups at the bottom of the page

901 WorldWide TAC 1

902 WorldWide TAC 2

903 WorldWide TAC 3

They have been created to allow finishing long QSOs started on the 91~95 worldwide talkgroups, while allowing new calls to take place on the wide-audience groups.

When a QSO starts on a talkgroup that is known for being static on a very large number of repeaters (and often used as a call channel), and the participants feel that the conversation will be longer than a couple of minutes, they decide to move to a TAC in order to free the original talkgroup so other calls can take place.

If you have started a QSO on talkgroup 91 for example, and you’d like to talk for a long time without monopolizing this very large audience talkgroup, check the talkgroups 901, 902, and 903 for activity (this can easily be done using the dashboard’s lastheard, or your radio), and ask your party to QSY to one free TAC talkgroup. You can then continue your QSO for as long as you’d like. Other hams who wish to participate to this QSO can follow you, while new calls can take place on 91.

They are designed to be Dynamic TalkGroups and should not be fixed on a repeater.


Hotspots' and Repeaters' Passwords

An important change occurred on October 1st 2021

The default password “passw0rd” used for MMDVM, Homebrew, and Kairos connections has now been removed from BrandMeister DMR Master Servers.

Below are the details of which devices will be affected with this change, and how to address it.

MMDVM, Homebrew Hotspot users (which includes OpenSpot, Pi-Star, BlueDV, ZumSpot, etc.)

If you have not yet specified a hotspot password in your BrandMeister Selfcare, please do so by following the steps further down in this article. You will also find explanations on configuring your personalized password for the Openspot, Pi-Star and BlueDV.

MMDVM, Homebrew Repeaters Owners

If you are running a repeater using a 6-digit DMR ID and connected to a BrandMeister Master, and you have not set a password yet, please login to your repeater page via your BrandMeister self-care page and scroll to the bottom of the screen where you will find the “Device Password” field:

Once saved, configure your repeater to use this password when connecting to any BrandMeister Master server by entering it into the "BrandMeister Hotspot Security" box below the server name. If this fails, then go to the Configuration/Expert/MMDVMHost menu if you have a single network, or Configuration/Expert/Full edit DMR-GW if you have multiple networks or have the Gateway enabled for any other reason, and enter the same password in the box below the BrandMeister server name in either case. A warning here - Copy and Paste does not work. The password has to be manually entered.

Dual time-slot MMDVM devices

If you are running a dual-timeslot MMDVM with a 7-digit DMR ID, please follow the steps described in the hotspot section above.

Validation and use of DMR Identifiers

To use the BrandMeister Network via a repeater or hotspot, you must have a valid Identifier know as a CCS7 identifier. For a repeater this consists of 6 digits and for personal use an ID of 7 Digits. This identifier can be used on D-Star, P25, TETRA, DMR, NXDN and other modes. This permits the interoperability between these different modes. The first 3 digits of the CCS7 indicate the country of origin by the use of the Mobile Country Code (MCC) a sequence of codes issued by the International Telecommunications Union.

For example the UK MCC code is 235 (and 234). This code has no legal interpretation by OfCom, but has been adopted by the World Wide Amateur Radio fraternity as a whole. DMR cannot be used without an ID. The system is internationally administered by RadioID.net (see below). The issue of these numbers is not within the remit of OfCom and is undertaken by the Amateur Radio Organisations. The use of such a number does not constitute that the user has a valid licence, however there are checks in place in respect of their issue in the first instance.

To obtain a DMR Identifier consult https://radioid.net/

Information / Services

Essential Connection Information

For information and help with the UK Master server please visit our Telegram group: https://t.me/BrandmeisterDMRUK

For our facebook page click on https://www.facebook.com/groups/brandmeisteruk

Motorola IPSC

  • IP Addresses = 51.68.220.36 / 2001:41d0:801:2000::296c
  • Port = 55000 (UDP)

Hytera Multi-Site

  • IP Addresses = 51.68.220.36 / 2001:41d0:801:2000::296c
  • P2P port = 50000 (UDP)
  • Data port = 50001 (UDP)
  • RDAC port = 50002 (UDP)

Homebrew protocol (MMDVM)

  • Name = BM United Kingdom 2341
  • IP Addresses = 51.68.220.36 / 2001:41d0:801:2000::296c
  • Port = 62031 (UDP)
  • Password = passw0rd or (your hotspot password) See Notes

Hytera PNAS RoIP

  • IP Addresses = 51.68.220.36 / 2001:41d0:801:2000::296c
  • Port = 50180 (TCP/UDP)
  • Password = passw0rd or (your hotspot password)

SmartPTT Dispatch

  • IP Addresses = 51.68.220.36 / 2001:41d0:801:2000::296c
  • Port = 55001

Configuration

Configuration specific to the server Hand-Off Timer: 15 seconds

  • On-Demand Timer: 600 seconds
  • Maximum record time on the Parrot: 90 seconds
  • WWCQ Round Mode: deactivated


HotSpots

Users of non-NOV Hotspots are obliged to use a personal password for access to the BrandMeister Network see the top of this page . The password is derived from the Self-Care section of the users personal account on BrandMeister. To get the best use of the network with the personal password, use the United Kingdom server BM-2341 at all times. Changing servers may not carry the same password privileges.

Why must i do this? By protecting your account on the server in this way, it will help to prevent your ID from being used by another individual. Even extended Identifiers eg 2089117-01 are protected in this way. A further protection is also available on Self Care that can lock your ID when it is not in use to prevent the same misuse while you are not for the time being operational.

Due to the various modes in use on the UHF 430-440 MHz band, the following frequencies are recommended for the use of UHF Low-power non-NOV personal Simplex HotSpots. That is to say, those devices used purely within the personal environment of the licenced user and for he/she alone. They may be at a fixed address or used whilst mobile.

  • 434.000 MHz
  • 438.800 MHz.

For Duplex non-NOV HotSpots there is no clear guidance, however the use of one of the DVU channels that is not in use in the area may be acceptable provided the device is not elevated. For VHF simplex Hotspots the following segment is offered, however verify the activity in your locality before selecting a frequency.

  • 144.794-144.990MHz. Check the latest ETCC advice on ukrepeater.net for up-to-date available simplex frequencies.

The use of any other frequency may impinge on other activities, including Satellite working. In any case check the RSGB Band plan to avoid infringing your licencing conditions.

TalkGroups, Reflectors and Interconnections

Unlike other amateur networks, BrandMeister permits all valid TalkGroups. These will be routed globally across the network. To facilitate this function, some of the TalkGroups have been ascribed a label. The list in real-time is here. https://api.brandmeister.network/v1.0/groups/ - However some of the information is in utf-16 format, for example the Greek language and French accented characters, so will be displayed literally like \u0394 or \u0039. The information source is in constant use and cannot be changed to reflect your needs.

Reflectors (formerly of the 4001 + range) are no longer available and not supported on BrandMeister, as the numbers correspond with MCC code extensions in the Far East.

BrandMeister permits access to All TalkGroups on each of the two time slots 1 & 2. Kindly go to the repeaters page https://brandmeister.network/?page=repeaters where you can find a recommendation for the allocation of TalkGroups that are activated, on which time slot per repeater by entering the callsign of the repeater required. The sysop of each repeater can give recommendations of the use of the time slots for dynamic TalkGroups, that is to say user-activated, and not fixed. Look closely at the configuration of the repeater as it presents itself on the page on the left hand side. The sysop may also have described the recommended code-plug at the head of the page. For example follow this link for GB7YJ Repeater. https://brandmeister.network/?page=repeater&id=235174

Talk Group 2350 is the Centre of Activity of the United Kingdom BrandMeister Network and short QSOs are permitted

However thought should be given to extending the conversation onto another Talk Group such as 2351, 2352 or 2353 or any group in common to the participants, if it becomes apparent that more time would be taken up. If the conversation concerns Technical Information that is relevant to all who, for the time being, might be listening to Talk Group 2350, given the expertise that might be afforded, then it should be permitted to continue. So-called-policing of alleged abuse of this Talk Group privilege should be avoided.

Whilst TG 235 is available, it is rarely monitored by rote on any repeater, so do not expect a reply. Go to 2350

TalkGroups 1-90 are always local, unless there has been a request to connect a group of repeaters together such as TalkGroup 75 for the Salop (Shropshire) Cluster of Repeaters. However connections to this cluster may also be achieved by selecting TalkGroup 23575 on any repeater or hotspot. On a repeater please use time slot 1.

The Below TalkGroup table illustrates the Named TalkGroups. The named 5-digit groups are of Regional status, but each regional group can give rise to other unnamed TalkGroups within the similar structure, for example 23561 is a TalkGroup fixed on Time Slot 1 on all repeaters in the Tyne & Wear area within the North East Region, GB7CZ, TY, XX, XY, YI, HT, MS and NE. There is no requirement to name such groups.

There are a small number of international TalkGroups that normally commence with 9, such as 91, 92, 913, 923. Information on these can be obtained on the Worldwide Wiki https://wiki.brandmeister.network/index.php/Category:Country or the real-time list above or here on the main page https://brandmeister.network/?page=talkgroups, or in fact below.

A specialist group 23526 is available, connected across many networks and modes courtesy of HubNet.

In answer to many questions on the subject, the new Hoseline can be found here https://hose.brandmeister.network/?subscribe=2350. Any talkgroup can be set to be monitored.

TalkGroup 98 has been dedicated for the purposes of two-way testing. Feel free to use it at any time, without fear of disrupting current activity elsewhere. Here you may find stations available to help in any way.

Talk Group 91 World-Wide whilst interesting has inherent difficulties. The operating for the most part on this group is not best practice for DMR, that is to say very few gaps are ever left for the purpose of i. breaking in to join a conversation on the network, or ii. disconnecting from the Talk Group. If you wish to listen to Talk Group 91, do so from the privacy of a hotspot, and avoid where ever and when ever possible its use on a repeater, as it may detract from the real purpose of a repeater, that is to say to provide extended mobile coverage to the fixed Talk Groups that have priority on either slot.


Statistics of talkgroup activity

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Official TalkGroups

 TalkgroupNameDescriptionCountry
TalkGroup/235235MCC Talk GroupNot Monitored, USE TG 2350 by defaultUnited Kingdom
TalkGroup/23502350UK Wide Talk GroupUK Hailing Group, Short QSOs are permitted, but consider a move to another mutual Talk GroupUnited Kingdom
TalkGroup/2350023500UK South WestRegional ChannelUnited Kingdom
TalkGroup/23512351UK Wide Chat GroupChat 1United Kingdom
TalkGroup/2351023510UK South EastRegional ChannelUnited Kingdom
TalkGroup/2351623516JerseyChannel IslandsUnited Kingdom
TalkGroup/23522352UK Wide Chat GroupChat 2United Kingdom
TalkGroup/2352023520North WestRegional ChannelUnited Kingdom
TalkGroup/2352623526HubNetCross Network Linking - HubnetUnited Kingdom
TalkGroup/23532353UK Wide Chat GroupChat 3United Kingdom
TalkGroup/2353023530YorkshireRegional ChannelUnited Kingdom
TalkGroup/2353123531RAYNET-UKTalkgroup for RAYNET-UK operators to co-ordinate emergency communications and message handling activities in the UK.United Kingdom
TalkGroup/23542354Northern IrelandCentre of Activity Northern IrelandUnited Kingdom
TalkGroup/2354023540Northern IrelandRegional ChannelUnited Kingdom
TalkGroup/23552355ScotlandCentre of Activity ScotlandUnited Kingdom
TalkGroup/2355023550ScotlandRegional ChannelUnited Kingdom
TalkGroup/2355523555Scotland RaynetTalkgroup for RAYNET-UKUnited Kingdom
TalkGroup/2355723557East ScotlandRegional ChannelUnited Kingdom
TalkGroup/2355823558Highlands & Islands of ScotlandRegional ChannelUnited Kingdom
TalkGroup/2355923559West ScotlandRegional ChannelUnited Kingdom
TalkGroup/23562356WalesCentre of Activity WalesUnited Kingdom
TalkGroup/2356023560North EastRegional ChannelUnited Kingdom
TalkGroup/2356223562Trans Pennine RouteRegional ChannelUnited Kingdom
TalkGroup/23572357Isle of ManCentre of Activity ManUnited Kingdom
TalkGroup/2357023570Wales - CymruRegional ChannelUnited Kingdom
TalkGroup/2357523575Shropshire (Salop) ClusterRegional ChannelUnited Kingdom
TalkGroup/2358023580West MidlandsRegional ChannelUnited Kingdom
TalkGroup/23592359CornwallCentre of Activity CornwallUnited Kingdom
TalkGroup/2359023590East MidlandsRegional ChannelUnited Kingdom


Worldwide TalkGroups

Note - New Talk Groups Worldwide

In the following table, please note the new talk groups 901-TAC 1, 902-TAC 2, 903-TAC 3. TAC means 'TACtical' but give the opportunity to QSO from 91 which has seen a great deal of activity, and also a difficulty in maintaining a coherent QSO. These channels will need adding to your current code plugs to enable their use. On repeaters please use them on Time Slot 1 where TG 91 should be also. However check with your local repeater keeper for the requirements as necessary.

 TalkgroupNameDescriptionCountry
TalkGroup/3141931419RepeaterbookAmateur Radio's most comprehensive, worldwide, FREE repeater directory. Now supporting GMRS!Worldwide
TalkGroup/3163031630STEMScience, Technology, Engineering, and MathematicsWorldwide
TalkGroup/33669113366911BEARTARIA WORLDWIDEA PLACE FOR BEARS WHO ARE ALSO HAMS.Worldwide
TalkGroup/5152551525SCAN INTERNATIONALSCAN i Alternate Calling TalkgroupWorldwide
TalkGroup/5154651546SCAN INTERNATIONALSociety of Communicators and Networkers Calling TalkgroupWorldwide
TalkGroup/5156951569BAARC - PDMR 69BAY AREA AMATEUR RADIO CLUBWorldwide
TalkGroup/901901TAC 1901 WorldwideWorldwide
TalkGroup/902902TAC 2902 WorldwideWorldwide
TalkGroup/903903TAC 3903 WorldwideWorldwide
TalkGroup/907907Brandmeister 907907Worldwide
TalkGroup/9191WW 91 Any LanguageVery Short QSO onlyWorldwide
TalkGroup/910910GermanGerman LanguageWorldwide
TalkGroup/913913EnglishEnglish languageWorldwide
TalkGroup/914914EspagnolEspagnolWorldwide
TalkGroup/915915PortuguesePortuguese LanguageWorldwide
TalkGroup/916916ItalianItalian LanguageWorldwide
TalkGroup/9292Europe WideEuropean EnglishWorldwide
TalkGroup/920920DL, HB, OEGermanic languageWorldwide
TalkGroup/921921FranceLangue FrançaiseWorldwide
TalkGroup/922922NetherlandsDutch LanguageWorldwide
TalkGroup/923923EnglishEuropean EnglishWorldwide
TalkGroup/927927NordicNordic LanguagesWorldwide
TalkGroup/9393North America USA CanadaVery short QSO onlyWorldwide
TalkGroup/930930GreekHellenic LanguageWorldwide
TalkGroup/937937FrenchFrancophoneWorldwide
TalkGroup/95009500CollegiateFor communication between collegiate amateur radio repeatersWorldwide
TalkGroup/955955WWYLWorldwide YL DMR TalkgroupWorldwide
TalkGroup/9863898638Wireless VillageInfoSec HamsWorldwide

APRS

Destination: 234999 Private Call.

To modify the GPS icon or change the SSID, use your self-care account https://brandmeister.network/?page=login.

Here at APRS text you can modify the text sent as your Talker Alias, for those equipments capable of receiving and displaying it. There is limited character space.

Disconnection from Dynamic TalkGroups

When activating a Dynamic TalkGroup (i.e. one that is not fixed) it remains active for a period, known as the Hang-Time. Some of these TalkGroups such as Worldwide TG 91 are quite active and the many users there may leave few data breaks in transmission for you to be able to disconnect from the selected group. The use of such groups may prevent important activity on the normal fixed TalkGroups upon the same slot of the device that you use.

On a repeater however despite the possibility of the expiry of the hang-time, you are kindly asked to disconnect from the TalkGroup once you have finished by making a very brief transmission on TalkGroup 4000 on the slot that you have used. This provides the connected server with the information to remove the path to the active TalkGroup.

To facilitate your ability to use TalkGroup 4000, make a group call entry 4000 in your contacts list (TalkGroup list in the Anytone 868/878), and assign the group to a hotkey or auxiliary button on the side or front panel of your terminal. When used on either Time Slot, TalkGroup 4000 initiates a report from the server of "not linked".

Parrot or EchoTest

The parrot allows you to test your modulation and your connection. All you are required to do is to pass a private call to the parrot and speak for a short time, to a maximum of 90 seconds. As you release the PTT, the connected server should repeat your private call transmission back to you. Not only does this give you an indication of your audio levels and quality, it confirms your connection to the server. There is no need thereafter to call on another group and ask for a radio check, simply call for a contact as you would on any other mode or band. A group call to 9990 serves no purpose.

The parrot call is achieved in two ways. The traditional method has been to send a private call to 9990, however it is more correct to send a private call to the server-maintained parrot on the server to which the user is connected. So for the UK server 2341 if connected here, a private call should be made to 234997 to achieve the desired response.The user should use the same MCC code (234) to which the repeater or hotspot to which he or she transmits.

The addition of 9990 set as a private call can be made in the contacts list in most terminals, (TalkGroup list in Anytone 868/878) and programmed as an auxiliary button on the side or front panel. Alternatively such as in the Tytera MD-380, you can touch the 'M' button normally set as a private call initiator, and tap 9990 on the keypad, and then press the PTT to make a short transmission.

MMDVM

The BrandMeister network permits connections from home-brew devices. Under default conditions the password is “passw0rd”. Note the replacement of “o” with “0” - 'zero', however from the 1st October 2021, all mmdvm or non-hytera or non-motorola devices just have a personal password. For hotspots this is set in self-care on the BrandMeister personal account, but for mmdvm repeaters this is set on the Sysop pages of the repeater concerned. The default password can no longer be used. It will normally have to be replaced every time a change is made in the pi-star software. The Pi-Star software controlling most of these devices has the BrandMeister United Kingdom 2341 server set in the server list. The new server should now be updated in all Pi-Star lists. Normally server BM-2001 appears as default so check your settings. See here and below for immediate help.

https://news.brandmeister.network/configure-a-security-password-for-your-hotspots

Mumble

Mumble settings

Address: mumble.brandmeister.uk Port: 64738 Username:(must be callsign-dmr id) eg: M0UPM-2342927 Password: (this must me your hotspot security password) Currently there are three talkgroups connected to Mumble for testing (2350 UK Calling, 31672 PI-STAR, 23511) Please note when setting up Mumble ensure VOX is disabled before connecting otherwise your connection will be removed

BrandMeister API settings

For users of Pi-Star, there are settings found in the expert menu - BM-API, which when set, allow the user or repeater manager to administer Fixed Talk Groups on BrandMeister on the device directly. The settings have now been updated to Version 2.

To enable these new settings, follow the instructions that can be found at https://news.brandmeister.network

HAMNET

Some servers have HamNet connections. It will be necessary to make further enquiries in this case.

Where to ask for help ?

Radio-Amateurs

In most cases you will find instant help by making a call on TalkGroups 235 or 2350.

Official BrandMeister Support Portal

In the first case the main support can be found here: https://support.brandmeister.network/servicedesk/customer/portals - By completing a ticket, one of a number of the BrandMeister support team will respond to you in due course. A support ticket number will be assigned and you will receive a response by email. These tickets are dealt with in order of their receipt.

Forums

Technical forums can be found on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/brandmeisteruk

Instant Message Group

A support group on Telegram can be found here: https://t.me/BrandmeisterDMRUK

Video Tutorial

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiJKmuwF6NY1iwCJz0vCOmQ

Tutorials for Connecting Hotspot Devices

OpenSpot - https://wiki.brandmeister.network/index.php/OpenSPOT

OpenSpot 2 - https://wiki.brandmeister.network/index.php/OpenSPOT2

OpenSpot 3 - https://youtu.be/ZGdIJKuJYGE

DVMega - https://wiki.brandmeister.network/index.php/DVMEGA

DV4Mini - https://wiki.brandmeister.network/index.php/DV4mini

MMDVM - On completion of entering your personal data, to connect to BrandMeister UK, go to the configuration page from the menu to display this paragraph.

If you have already selected a new password for your own security then apply it in the appropriate box below. It is recommended that you do so at the earliest opportunity.

For more comprehensive information on the configuration of Pi-Star, go to https://forum.pistar.uk/ where all the most detailed information can be located.

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Special Advice to Pi-Star Users

When configuring your device, please ensure that your connection to BrandMeister is assured and working, before attempting to change the settings to DMR Gateway. As you do so, change only one parameter at a time and click 'Apply'. In this way you can observe the correct responses as the server connects, and you can verify that parameters do not change subtly as you apply them. This has been the cause of difficulties in many such installations, where connections seem to time-out or are refused.

Verify that your ESSID has remained intact, and that any passwords previously changed have not been overridden.

Documentation

New functions, modifications and improvements of BrandMeister appear sometimes at such speed it is difficult to keep up. News on any updates will appear from time to time here: https://news.brandmeister.network/

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



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Welcome and Please read all of this WiKi page.[edit]

DO NOT OPEN Tickets via BrandMeister Jira System Dashboard.

  • 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.
  • 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[edit]

BrandMeister UK[edit]

        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[edit]

        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
                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.
                                                         

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[edit]

Information[edit]

APRS
        APRS Info.                  Use 234999 - APRS (Private Call)           (NOT 5057)                  Set your Radio Brand in SelfCare


        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

Contact[edit]

      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


UK Talk Group Diagram[edit]

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