Thinking about getting into DMR.

[jwilkers]

That's OK. 
One other point to make. You don't really need a unique DMR ID to use DMR. FCC doesn't require it, and it's not a substitute for ID'ing using your call sign. So if you're not in the official database all anyone sees is garbage. Not to mention spoofing DMR ID's. Yeah people do that and since it's not illegal the FCC couldn't care less. 
For those than want to register and get a DMR ID this is the place.
https://radioid.net/
I also have a NXDN ID too BTW through this site.
I also believe people use their DMR ID as the digital ID for P25. 

You require a DMR ID to access amateur radio networks.

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[OffRoaderX]

57 minutes ago, jwilkers said:

You require a DMR ID to access amateur radio networks.

Sorry to burst your bubble, but there is a whole lot more to DMR than H.A.M.S radios networks.

[WRUE951]

1 hour ago, jwilkers said:

You require a DMR ID to access amateur radio networks.

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for the most part, i have learned to ignore my assigned DMR ID and rely on my unique ID i made up..  As long as it gets programed in all the radios in your group, good to go and harms no one.  

[Lscott]

1 hour ago, jwilkers said:

You require a DMR ID to access amateur radio networks.

As I mentioned it doesn't have to be unique. Using some made-up ID works, which defeats the purpose of having a DMR database in the radio. I've done the later accidentally, used the wrong ID when programming my radios. That happened when a guy on an out of area repeater noticed my call sign didn't match the call sign that showed up on their radio. Oops.

[WRUE951]

2 minutes ago, Lscott said:

As I mentioned it doesn't have to be unique. Using some made-up ID works, which defeats the purpose of having a DMR database in the radio. I've done the later accidentally, used the wrong ID when programming my radios. That happened when a guy on an out of area repeater noticed my call sign didn't match the call sign that showed up on their radio. Oops.

Yea,, when you are interested in only those in your group..  Who cares about those 'other' guys?  

[WRYS709]

2 hours ago, WRUE951 said:

Yea,, when you are interested in only those in your group..  Who cares about those 'other' guys?  

Yeah, I have to agree: seems to turn DMR into GMRS and not in the broader spirit of Ham Radio.

But to each, their own...

[BoxCar]

DMR IDs are only sent from/to whomever you contact. Most of the CPS requires an ID but the only purpose is to identify units on the same network.

[GreggInFL]

What's the best way to learn DMR? This question from some holding a GMRS license only.

Randy, you have a channel?

[Lscott]

13 minutes ago, GreggInFL said:

What's the best way to learn DMR? This question from some holding a GMRS license only.

Randy, you have a channel?

You can start by looking through the attached file.

Amateur Radio Guide to DMR.pdf

[nokones]

I have a couple of Motorola DMR radios with several DMR repeated and simplex channels programmed and not one of the have any HAM channels programmed in them. One main reason why I don't is because I am not a licensed HAM and I don't care to be a HAM.

[WRYS709]

2 hours ago, GreggInFL said:

What's the best way to learn DMR? This question from some holding a GMRS license only.

Randy, you have a channel?

Remind me again: what DMR radio are you wanting to learn to program?

[WRUE951]

buy a cheap Baofeng DM32 and get your toe's wet.  This radio, for the price, is pretty decent..  I'm not a fan of it's encryption, which works but only for short distances but the Analog, DMR, Talk Groups and Zones make it an enjoyable radio to use.  The huge battery will eaily get you a few days of use between charges as well.