Subj : Re: Anybody here?
To   : dotslash
From : Mewcenary
Date : Sun Mar 06 2022 08:55 pm

  Re: Re: Anybody here?
  By: dotslash to All on Sun Mar 06 2022 05:37 pm

 do> hit my nearest DMR repeater, so I caved in and bought myself a 
 do> MMDVM-based hotspot. Basically a Raspberry Pi Zero W in a nice metal 
 do> case with a little OLED screen and a transceiver hat. That way I can now 
 do> get onto DMR, but using the Internet. The same hardware can also work 
 do> with Icom's D-Star, as well as Yaesu's YSF digital networks. At least 
 do> your HT is digital-ready for when you want to start messing about with that.

Ah, I've ordered myself a Zumspot USB stick for this purpose.  I can't 'hit' the digital repeaters from here.  I considered the Raspberry Pi route, but went with the USB stick for flexibility (I can use it with my PC, or also with the likes of Pistar on a Pi should I wish....)

I'm thinking of getting a listening aerial for now, but struggling with exactly _what_ to get.  I get that you just need co-ax cable shoved into the device for this purpose, but at this stage would appreciate a ready-made kit which gets you started!  It feels too early to be having antenna anxiety ;)

Mewcenary.
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