Thinking about getting into DMR.

[WRYS709]

5 hours ago, WRUE951 said:

for very limited radios..   

What’s your definition of “very limited?”

10%?

[WRUE951]

3 hours ago, WRYS709 said:

What’s your definition of “very limited?”

10%?

they list 6-8 radios that are compatible.  I get that those radios are lacking and need help... My DMR experience has always been with Hytera radios and never had any of the problems programing.. I always preferred the CMS route with slight variations on the front panel.   I will say that Baofeng's new CMS for their new digital radios is pretty impressive.  I dont have the DM32 in my hands yet but the onliine videos reflect a positive experience both with CMS and front end programing..    I have had issues running Open source stuff in the past and more than once had rebuild after planted virus attacks.. GetHub and a couple other down load sites are getting good weedinig out these issues..   Im not knocking OpenGD77, just trying ot understand it and finally getting it..    

[WSAA635]

13 hours ago, SteveShannon said:

That’s a great way to get past the initial reticence. Good job. Try the free flash cards at HamStudy.org.  For me they were an excellent way to learn the material, not just memorize the answers. 

I went on HamStudy.org last night and took a few practice tests. I finally got one where I was 26/35 which I guess would be passing.

The electronics part is easy for me(Electronic Tech Degree, DeVry)but some of the legal stuff and other "HAM" stuff was a toss up. I'm sure with a bit of study I could pass. Thanks for the link.

[SteveShannon]

4 minutes ago, WSAA635 said:

I went on HamStudy.org last night and took a few practice tests. I finally got one where I was 26/35 which I guess would be passing.

The electronics part is easy for me(Electronic Tech Degree, DeVry)but some of the legal stuff and other "HAM" stuff was a toss up. I'm sure with a bit of study I could pass. Thanks for the link.

The flash cards each have references that can help you get as much background information you want. For me that was the fun part. I could go down a rabbit hole whenever I wanted. 
You’re going to do great. 

[WRUE951]

27 minutes ago, SteveShannon said:

The flash cards each have references that can help you get as much background information you want. For me that was the fun part. I could go down a rabbit hole whenever I wanted. 
You’re going to do great. 

Ham Study Org is pretty good..   I'm passing the General on it.  I just need to schedule the test...