Getting into the world of digital voice communications using DMR is easy! Just follow the below four steps and you’ll be up and running in no time!

1. Check that you’re within the coverage area of the VA3XPR digital DMR repeater

Verify that you are within the coverage area of the VA3XPR digital DMR repeater or another DMR repeater in your local area. A map of all repeaters connected to the DMR-MARC network can be found here.

2. Request a DMR-MARC Subscriber ID for your DMR radio

All radios on the DMR-MARC network require a unique Subscriber ID, so you will need to have one assigned before you can program your radio to operate on the VA3XPR digital DMR repeater. If you intend to have more than one DMR radio active at any given time, then you should request a unique Subscriber ID for each radio. Please do not transmit with your DMR radio on the DMR-MARC network until you have received a Subscriber ID from DMR-MARC and have this programmed into your DMR radio. Using ad hoc Subscriber ID numbers will cause conflicts with other users on the network.

3. Obtain a DMR radio and the required programming hardware & software

Obtain a DMR capable radio, the Customer Programming Software (CPS) and a programming cable from one of the sources listed on the FAQ page. Alternatively, you can visit an authorized dealer to have your radio programmed for a fee.

4. Program your DMR radio

Program your DMR radio using the specifications found here, plus the Subscriber ID you received from DMR-MARC. Refer to the following programming tutorial for step-by-step programming instructions.

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