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#Post#: 1956--------------------------------------------------
Network question for New DMR user
DIR By: eastrader
Date: November 1, 2019, 8:50 pm
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As a new user to DMR radio, I have a question about TGIF and
BrandMeister networks. The reason is that my Texas talk group
can be heard on BrandMeister but I can not connect through TGIF
even tho they both show up in the list. Second, what is the
advantage or limits between the two networks? I am ok on TGIF
had a few Qso's on there before I traveled out of the country
and now trying to see how to connect back to everyone. Thoughts,
idea's? 73's N5XIE - Ed
#Post#: 1957--------------------------------------------------
Re: Network question for New DMR user
DIR By: WB3IHY
Date: November 2, 2019, 6:35 pm
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Hi Ed,
It's important to understand that both networks are completely
separate. Therefore, a "Texas" talkgroup on Brandmeister will
not be heard on the "Texas" talkgroup on TGIF and vice versa.
As for advantages/limits? Well, I can't speak for anyone else,
but here's how I would answer those questions:
Brandmeister has been around longer than TGIF. As a result, it
has greater name recognition, more established links around the
world, and as may be expected, a much larger user base. It's
one of the first DMR networks most new DMR operators encounter.
It's easier to find someone across the planet to talk to.
But this has also resulted in them being somewhat of the
"establishment" of the DMR world. They tend to "run a tight
ship." And, sometimes that's understandable and necessary
because improper operation/procedures can affect linked systems
on a grand scale. But sometimes rookie mistakes are not well
tolerated. Running afoul of the wrong admin could get you
banned from their network.
TGIF has only been around for about a year now. Accordingly, it
has less name recognition, less repeaters/linked systems
carrying it, and less users.
But it has a much more open feel to it. Not as many rules to
follow. Many more friendly operators and admins that are
willing to help you get comfortable with the network and your
equipment. Rookie mistakes are expected and, therefore,
tolerated. In fact, the admins were former users of
Brandmeister who "ran afoul" of their admins...so they strive
not to recreate that situation for anyone on TGIF.
Again, these are strictly my opinions and do not necessarily
reflect those of Brandmeister, TGIF, or their respective
admins/user base.
#Post#: 1959--------------------------------------------------
Re: Network question for New DMR user
DIR By: eastrader
Date: November 3, 2019, 6:18 am
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Thanks for the help, I'll finish my codeplug and update my
pi-star for TGIF.
73's
N5XIE (in Belize waiting on my call sign)
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