Basic Computer Skills Needed for DMR Configuration

Configuring DMR is not all that difficult to do. like I said before if you have the technical ability to learn ham radio and get your ticket you can learn DMR

Here are some basic skills you will need to have or learn to properly configure your hotspot and program your radio yourself, you do not need a doctorate in computer science

For Windows PC


A positive "can do" attitude and some patience

Reliable Internet access WiFi or a LAN network for the hotspot

Basic computing skills, using a web browser, saving downloaded files, file system organization and access

Basic computer file system knowledge, creating and saving files using Excel or other spreadsheet programs for you code plug CSV files

Downloading and Installing software and cable drivers, run CPS software to program the radio

(Not always the case) Accessing and configuring your computers com ports you may need to use "device manager"

Basic home WiFi network knowledge, connecting and disconnecting wireless devices to your home network, logging into your network router (not always required)
The easiest is using your LAN network on your router for a hotspot that comes with a LAN port and a CAT-5 cable

If you want to use your hotspot in the mobile you need to know how to access your cellphones hotspot network data, creating an access point and simple passkey

Pick a DMR network or networks and gather a talk group list for them

Know your radio and it's abilities (read the manual)

If you do not have all of these, don't worry I do

I have walked others through the entire process from start to finish over the phone and with Facebook messenger,
from taking the radio and the new hotspot out of the box to talking with me on my talk group the more of this you learn the faster it will go
I really do love doing this stuff and helping others with DMR

Don't feel comfortable doing it?, let me do it


Once you get these basics down and are able to at least function on DMR all the rest will come with time and continued use
Have fun, explore, it';s okay to make mistakes remember ham radio is a hobby not professional radio

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