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Work the World with DMR

"Work the World with DMR " by Andrew Barron, ZL3DW is a "must-read" book for anyone either interested in DMR or simply looking to expand their knowledge of the subject. "Work the World with DMR " by Andrew Barron, ZL3DW will help you to become familiar with the complex terminology used with DMR, purchase and program a DMR radio, configure and use a DMR hotspot, use DMR repeaters, talk groups to making your first calls and much more.

As many will have already discovered, getting started in Digital Mobile Radio (DMR) can be tricky. This book from well-known author Andrew Barron, ZL3DW provides his usual practical approach to the subject and provides the information you need to get started with this exciting digital voice technology.

The practical approach in this book explains the steps that you need to follow to make your new DMR radio work on your local repeater or hotspot to make contacts around the globe. Amateur Radio DMR is not as simple as entering a couple of frequencies and setting a CTCSS tone the way you would for an FM radio, you can expect a steep learning curve, but that's where this book will be the most helpful. You will discover new terms such as dashboards, zones, receive groups, color codes, code plugs, hotspots, Parrot, talk groups, and time slots. You will also learn popular acronyms like MMDVM, CPS, IPSC2, DMR-MARC, TGIF, and DMR+. You will learn about MMDVM (multi-mode digital voice modem) 'hotspots', popular accessories and information about their use and configuration. You will also find coverage of duplex hotspots and perhaps the familiar simplex hotspots, including a section on how to assemble a hotspot from a kit, a Raspberry Pi, and an SD card and step-by-step instructions for configuring the Pi-Star hotspot operating system.

Learn about DMR and how to get started by ordering a copy of "Work the World with DMR " by Andrew Barron, ZL3DW from DX Engineering today!

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