Today after friendly discussions with Ofcom and ETCC, We are very happy to announce the Chertsey DMR / Brandmaster hotspot MB6ICU
Access is on 434.5125 Talkgroup is TG9 (local) colour code 1 and slot 2
MB6ICU is mostly on Brandmaster channel 4400
You can control the channel by setting your code plug up as follows
In contacts you will need each of the groups you wish to access
So popular in the UK 4400, 4401, 4402 and 4403 also add 4000(no-link)
next set up the channels
In digital channels you will need to create the following
MB6ICU-Main
frequency tx / rx: 434.5125
colour code 1
timeslot 2
TX contact Local TG9
Next create
MB6ICU-Drop (this will disconnect current channel)
frequency tx / rx: 434.5125
colour code 1
timeslot 2
TX contact 4000
Next create
MB6ICU-to-4400
frequency tx / rx: 434.5125
colour code 1
timeslot 2
TX contact 4400 UK
Next create
MB6ICU-to-4401
frequency tx / rx: 434.5125
colour code 1
timeslot 2
TX contact 4401 UK1
Add 4402 and 4403 and any other channels you require to your channel list.
Next you will need to create a ZONE
Call the zone MB6ICU
Add each of the channels starting with MB6ICU-Main
to the zone.
Now save your code plug and upload to your radio.
To operate MB6ICU tune radio to MB6ICU / MB6ICU-Main
Listen, to ensure no one else is using the hot-spot.
If they are please join in say hello.
If not firstly rotate the channel knob to MB6ICU-Drop and TX for about 5 seconds
This will drop all channels and return the hot-spot to disconnected
Next rotate the channel knob to the channel you wish to use, again tx for 5 seconds
This will force the hot-spot to connect to your chosen channel.
Next you need to change channel back to MB6ICU-Main
You are now connected and can use the hotspot on your chosen channel.
any questions my details are on qrz.com
Enjoy the hot-spot
M0JFP / Chetsey radio club.