Motorola XPR 6550 Codeplug Jeff Ryan, KØRM Mike Davey, NØVBY December 7, 2013

RMHR TRBO/DMR Network Denver North South The RMHR ‘network’ is divided into four geographic regions: South, Denver, North, and Colorado (which is a combination of South, Denver and North) Denver North South

Motorola TRBO -- XPR 6550 Zones - ‘groups’ of channels Channels Geography Community of interest (department) Channels Frequencies - Color Code - Slot Contacts Identification of talk-groups and individuals Programming your radio consists of building up the ‘layers’ needed: Contacts first, then channels, then Zones– later, Scan list and Roam list.

RMHR Generic Codeplug – Contacts Group Contacts There are two types of contacts: Group Contacts and Individual Contacts. Groups (or talk groups) allow your radio to communicate with others in the same group Individual Contacts

Talk Groups Colorado=700 Lookout=710 South=719 Denver=720 North=721 RMHR talk groups: Colorado, South, North and Lookout. The Lookout talk group is from the local Lookout machine only Colorado=700 Lookout=710 South=719 Denver=720 North=721

Individual ID Unique ID – displays caller on receiving radio All radios used on a DMR / TRBO network should have a unique ID. This permits not only identification, but the ability for the network to route traffic to a specific radio when desired (private call). Private calls should be used sparingly– and for very brief contacts. Unique ID – displays caller on receiving radio DMR-MARC has created a standard RMHR recommends DMR-MARC standard

RMHR Generic Codeplug Sixteen (16) Zones (banks) TRBO zones based on where you will be using the radio (South, Denver, North) Analog Repeater based on frequency Simplex includes analog, analog NB and digital

RMHR Generic Codeplug – 16 zones TRBO Denver TRBO North TRBO South TRBO RMHAM All DMR MARC TRBO-Misc Denver RMHAM Analog EMCOMM Portable Repeaters HAM 447 HAM 448 HAM 449 SX Analog (Simplex) SX Analog NB (Narrowband Simplex) SX Digital RMHR ROAM These are the zones used in the current RMHR generic codeplug. We are phasing out “TRBO RMHAM All”; this is an ‘old’ group that was an amalgamation of Denver, North and South– but all zones are limited to 16 channels and the RMHR network has grown beyond 16 channels meaning you can’t put ‘all’ repeaters in one group. The zones are six digital repeater channels, six analog repeater channels, three simplex (one traditional wideband analog, one narrowband analog and one digital). Plus, the RMHR Roam group that will be discussed in a later slide

RMHam TRBO Network RMHam and partners KØJSC, K7PFJ, NEAHR, Colo EMComm, WA2YZT & WY7EOC Squaw Thorodin Fremont Horsetooth Lookout Boulder Devils Almagre RMHR has partnered with other individuals and groups to create this network. This is the current configuration as of Dec 7th, 2013. Cheyenne Pueblo Ft Morgan South Denver North

RMHR Generic Codeplug TBRO Zones

RMHR Generic Codeplug Zone Channels TRBO Denver Thorodin Colo Thorodin Denver Squaw Colo Squaw Denver Lookout Local Lookout Denver Lee Colo Devils Denver Trailer Colo Trailer Denver These are the zone and channel names for the TRBO Denver zone. We determined that is was easier to use ‘English’ names instead of talk group numbers, slot numbers, color codes, etc. This naming convention will allow users to pick the zone based on where they are geograhically located (North, Denver, South), then pick a channel (based on which repeater they wish to use) that will allow the to either communicate on a local/regional network or all of Colorado.

RMHR Generic Codeplug Zone Channels TRBO North Cheyenne North Cheyenne Local Ft Morgan Colo Ft Morgan North Horsetooth Colo Horsetooth North Boulder Colo Boulder North These are the channel names for the TRBO North zone

RMHR Generic Codeplug Zone Channels TRBO South Almagre Colo Almagre South Cañon Colo Cañon South Pueblo Colo Pueblo South Devils South These are the channel names for the TRBO South zone.

RMHR Generic Codeplug TRBO users in the South region can communicate with each other on Devils, Almagre, Fremont and Pueblo Or all of Colorado on Fremont, Pueblo or Almagre Using the TRBO South Zone.

RMHam TRBO Network – South Squaw Thorodin Fremont Horsetooth Lookout Boulder Devils Almagre With a radio located in the South region--- users can either select a channel that will allow them to communicate within the South region…. Or….. Cheyenne Pueblo Ft Morgan South Denver North

RMHam TRBO Network - Colorado Squaw Thorodin Fremont Horsetooth Lookout (VHF) Boulder Devils Almagre Select a channel that will allow them to communicate to this ‘set’ of repeaters across the Front Range Cheyenne Pueblo Ft Morgan South Denver North

RMHR Generic Codeplug TRBO users in the Denver region can communicate with each other on Devils, Squaw, Lookout and Thorodin Or all of Colorado on Squaw, Thorodin, Boulder (or Lookout VHF) Using the TRBO Denver Zone

RMHam TRBO Network - Denver Squaw Thorodin Fremont Horsetooth Lookout Boulder Devils Almagre Cheyenne Pueblo Ft Morgan South Denver North

RMHam TRBO Network - Lookout Squaw Thorodin Fremont Horsetooth Lookout Local Boulder Devils Almagre Cheyenne Pueblo Ft Morgan South Denver North

Colorado TRBO Network - Colorado Squaw Thorodin Fremont Horsetooth Lookout (VHF) Boulder Devils Almagre Cheyenne Pueblo Ft Morgan South Denver North

RMHR Generic Codeplug TRBO users in the North region can communicate with each other on Boulder, Horsetooth, Ft Morgan and Cheyenne Or all of Colorado on Ft Morgan, Horsetooth and Boulder Using the TRBO North Zone

RMHam TRBO Network - North Squaw Thorodin Fremont Horsetooth Lookout Boulder Devils Almagre Cheyenne Pueblo Ft Morgan South Denver North

RMHam TRBO Network - Colorado Squaw Thorodin Fremont Horsetooth Lookout (VHF) Boulder Devils Almagre Cheyenne Pueblo Ft Morgan South Denver North

RMHR Generic Codeplug When setting up the CPS software, users need to ensure they address the General Settings and Buttons. The RMHR Generic Codeplug has recommended settings for these. In addition, the Contacts, RX Group lists, Channels, Scan and Roam lists will all need to be populated.

RMHR Generic Codeplug – Contacts This is a screen shot of the Contacts list-- first are the ‘group contacts’, followed by individuals. Currently, the DMR-MARC list is not as up-to-date with Colorado contacts as the RMHR Generic Code-plug, and the DMR-MARC contact list does not contain the RMHR talk-groups.

RMHR Generic Codeplug XPR 6550 will display calling user’s radio ID * and talk group (name) when receiving K0RM Jeff Colorado N0VBY Mike South CO This is what is displayed when a user keys up: the first line will show the individual radio ID; if that ID is present in the receiving radio’s contact list, the radio will then display the ‘label’ associated with the radio ID. The RMHR standard is to use callsign, first name. In some cases, a user has opted to use a generic label for radios that will be ‘handed out’ for temporary use, such as the lower left display which represents Northeast All Hazards Region, Portable 2”. If the radio ID is NOT currently loaded in the receiving radio, then the radio ID without the label will be received, as depcted in the lower left display. The 2nd line of the display will show the talk group being received--- and since we label our talk groups with the English name (as opposed to talk-group number)… this is what you’ll see: “Colorado”, “Denver”, “South CO”, “North CO” or “Lookout Local” as appropriate. 3108101 Denver NEAHR P2 North CO Radio ID not in contacts list

RMHR Generic Codeplug – Channels The “Channels” list is where the attributes for all repeaters are entered. This includes TX and RX frequency, Group list, Contact Name, Admit criteria, Slot, color code, etc.

RMHR Generic Codeplug – Channels

RMHR Generic Codeplug – Rx Group Keeping in mind that these are commercial radios– and are used by fleets within larger organizations, the programming is very flexible and can vary widely from organization to organization. The RMHR codeplug is a very straightforward use– but must nevertheless be set up by contacts, groups, channels, zones and scan/roam lists in order to function properly. Users receive signals by being “subscribed” to users and groups. “Group Lists” form the basis of the community of users that need to communicate with each other. The RMHR group lists mirror the talk groups. We use slightly different names on the Rx Group so they are not confused with the talk-group names. Group Members from Contact List

RMHR Generic Codeplug – Scan List A scan list is similar to scanning with any modern Amateur Radio--- all of the channels in a particular group or bank will be scanned. When a signal is received, the radio ‘locks’ on to that channel. When the signal stops, the radio will resume scanning after four seconds. The XPR 6550 can scan, or roam, but can not do both at the same time. Members from Channel List

RMHR Generic Codeplug – Roam List “Roaming” with the XPR 6550 is a way to set the radio to look for the best signal from among multiple repeaters that are linked and transmitting the same signal. Selecting the RMHR ROAM zone, then the appropriate channel (Denv Roam, NoCo Roam, SoCo Roam or Colo Roam) places the radio in roam mode whereby it will look at all the repeaters defined in the roam group and select the one with the best RSSI (receive signal strength indicator). The RSSI values in the RMHR Generic Codeplug have been set based on testing and are the recommended values. Members from Channel list

RMHR Generic Codeplug – Roaming Squaw Thorodin Fremont Horsetooth Lookout Boulder Devils Almagre These are the repeaters that will be looked at when the RMHR ROAM zone and Colo Roam channel is selected Cheyenne Pueblo Ft Morgan Colo Roam

RMHR Generic Codeplug – Roaming Squaw Thorodin Fremont Horsetooth Lookout Boulder Devils Almagre These are the repeaters that will be looked at when the RMHR ROAM zone and NoCo Roam channel is selected Cheyenne Pueblo Ft Morgan NoCo Roam

RMHR Generic Codeplug – Roaming Squaw Thorodin Fremont Horsetooth Lookout Boulder Devils Almagre These are the repeaters that will be looked at when the RMHR ROAM zone and Denv Roam channel is selected Cheyenne Pueblo Ft Morgan Denv Roam

RMHR Generic Codeplug – Roaming Squaw Thorodin Fremont Horsetooth Lookout Boulder Devils Almagre These are the repeaters that will be looked at when the RMHR ROAM zone and SoCo Roam channel is selected Cheyenne Pueblo Ft Morgan SoCo Roam

RMHR Generic Codeplug Analog Repeater zones: RMHAM Portable Repeaters EMComm Ham 447 Ham 448 Ham 449 These are the zones used for monitoring traditional FM Analog repeaters

RMHR Generic Codeplug Simplex zones: Analog Simplex - 8 Colorado simplex (no tone) 8 Colorado simplex (w/ 141.3 Hz tone) Narrowband Analog Simplex 5 using carrier squelch / no tone 5 using digital (DPL) squelch Digital Simplex - 9 DMR Simplex Frequencies

RMHR Generic Codeplug A more detailed description of the generic codeplug zones including analog repeater frequencies can be found on the RMHam website under MotoTRBO information.

RMHR Generic Codeplug - Steps Read from your radio Save File as a backup (old) codeplug Copy/Paste between RMHR Generic and your personal (old) codeplug Save file as new baseline codeplug CLONE from newly edited file to your radio Immediately READ file back (it will now be “personalized”) Save file as your current codeplug XPR6550 owners will typically have ‘their own’ codeplug--- the RMHR Generic Codeplug can be used as a baseline for using the RMHR TRBO network--- users can adapt any, all or none to suit their own needs. The CPS software allows users to copy/paste from one codeplug to another. Using this method, users can create modify the Generic (or their own) codeplug to create a ‘new’ codeplug that is tailored to their radio

RMHR Generic Codeplug – cut/paste

RMHR Generic Codeplug For help: Mike Davey, NØVBY mfdavey@comcast.net Jeff Ryan, KØRM k0rm@comcast.net

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