As a calling channel it should be used when calling outįor another user on the network. North America the North American talk group is our network ’ s most used channel, this isīecause it is set by most c-Bridge administrators as always-on and made available toĮvery repeater on the continent. To illustrate this concept let’s use the North American talk group as an example. Primary purpose is to make initial contact with another user.
Of time, once again, set by your c-Bridge administrator.ĭMR-MARC would prefer that our regional talk groups be programmed as always-onĪnd that they be used as “Calling Channels.” A calling channel is a talk group whose The short transmission activates the talk group for an amount This is done by selecting the channel and hitting your A user activated talk group is always available but isn’t activated in the A talk group can be set to be “always - on” or “userĪctivated.” An always-on talk group is exactly that, it is always on and available in your Important to understand that talk groups can be made to work in two different ways as setīy your c-Bridge administrator. In addition to using the correct talk group based upon your communication needs it’s also DMR-MARC realizes that it is part of the broader DMR community and willĬontinuously work with others to develop and deploy new technologies andĬalling Channels and User Activated Talk Groups.Itīelongs to all and it must be used and governed efficiently and wisely. DMR- MARC believes that spectrum is our hobby’s most precious asset.In amateur radio and also remember that our network is one of inclusion. To use this network one must agree to follow best practices DMR-MARC believes that the network and its users should be treated withĬourtesy and respect. DMR-MARC is committed to the responsible growth and adoption of DMR. DMR- MARC was established to bring DMR technologies to the world’s amateur.These responsibilities are not codified inĪ set of rules rather they are outlined in a set of principles and guides for best practice. With this privilege come certain responsibilities. Possible through the donations of both time and money of individuals and companies thatĭMR-MARC does not belong to one group it is a network that belongs to all that use it. Through its members and by partnering with others, DMR-MARC hasĭeveloped tools and technologies that today serve as the underlying architecture andįramework of the amateur DMR network. Membership is comprised of thousands of end-users along with countless repeater and c-īridge owners. DMR-MARC is an organization whose sole mission is to assist in the responsibleĭevelopment, deployment and use of DMR technologies in the amateur ranks.