United Kingdom
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United Kingdom
MCC Prefix 234
Coordinators MW0MWZ, 
Website https://brandmeister.network/
UK-BM-Logo.png

Welcome to the UK Wiki

Union flag.jpg
United Kingdom
MCC Prefix 235
Coordinators PD0ZRY, 
Website https://brandmeister.network/



This page is updated when there is a change of configuration effected on the server. It is here where most up-to-date information may be found.

DMR ID Managed by Location Remarks


2341 PD0ZRY,  London, UK


Validation and use of DMR Identifiers

To use the BrandMeister Network via a repeater or hotspot, you must have a valid Identifier know as a CCS7 identifier. For a repeater this consists of 6 digits and for personal use an ID of 7 Digits. This identifier can be used on D-Star, P25, TETRA NXDN and other modes. This permits the interoperability between these different modes. The first 3 digits of the CCS7 indicate the country of origin by the use of the Mobile Country Code (MCC) a sequence of codes issued by the International Telecommunications Union.

For example the UK MCC code is 235. This code has no legal interpretation by OfCom, but has been adopted but the World Wide Amateur Radio fraternity as a whole. DMR cannot be used without an ID. The system is internationally administered by Hans DL5DI. The issue of these numbers is not within the remit of OfCom and is undertaken by the Amateur Radio Organisations. The issue of such a number does not constitute that the user has a valid licence, however there are checks in place in respect of their issue in the first instance.

To obtain a DMR Identifier consult https://register.ham-digital.org

Information / Services

For information and help with the UK Master server please visit our Telegram group: https://t.me/BrandmeisterDMRUK

Motorola IPSC

  • Adresse ip = tbc
  • Port = 55000 (UDP)

Hytera Multi-Site

  • Destination address = tbc
  • P2P port = 50000 (UDP)
  • RDAC port = 50001 (UDP)
  • Data port = 50002 (UDP)

Homebrew protocol (MMDVM)

  • Name = BM United Kingdom 2341
  • Destination address = 51.68.220.36
  • Port = 62031 (UDP)
  • Password = passw0rd or (your hotspot password)

Hytera PNAS RoIP

  • Destination address = tbc
  • Port = 50180 (TCP/UDP)
  • Password = passw0rd or (your hotspot password)

SmartPTT Dispatch

  • Destination address = tbc
  • Port = 55001

Configuration

Configuration specific to the server Hand-Off Timer: 15 seconds

  • On-Demand Timer: 600 seconds
  • Maximum record time on the Parrot: 90 seconds
  • WWCQ Round Mode: deactivated

Talkgroups, Reflectors and Interconnexions

Unlike other amateur networks, BrandMeister permits all valid TalkGroups. These will be routed globally across the network. To facilitate this function, some of the TalkGroups have been ascribed a label. The list in real-time is here. https://api.brandmeister.network/v1.0/groups/ - Reflectors are shortly to become deprecated, so have been omitted.

BrandMeister permits access to TalkGroups differently on each of the two time slots 1 & 2. Kindly go to the repeaters page (tbc) where you can find a recommendation for the allocation of TalkGroups that are activated on which time slot. The sysop of each repeater can give recommendations of the use of the time slots for dynamic TalkGroups, that is to say user-activated, and not fixed.

TalkGroups 1-90 are always local, unless there has been a request to connect a group of repeaters together such as TalkGroup 75 for the Salop (Shropshire) Cluster of Repeaters. However connections to this cluster may also be achieved by selecting TalkGroup 23575.

There are a small number of international TalkGroups that normally commence with 9, such as 91, 92, 93. Information on these can be obtained on the International Wiki.

A specialist group 23526 is available, connected across many networks and modes courtesy of HubNet.

Statistics of talkgroup activity

TO BE looked at.

Official Talkgroups

TalkGroup Description Interconnections and Comments
235 UK Nationwide Calling A calling group, however if no reply try 2350
2350 UK Nationwide Calling with Phoenix NB Phoenix users can only QSY to 2353 or one of the regional groups below.
2351 UK Wide Chat 1 BM Only
2352 UK Wide Chat 2 BM Only
2353 UK Wide Chat 3 BM & Phoenix
2354 Northern Ireland
2355 Scotland
2356 Wales
2357 Isle of Man
2358 London
2359 Cornwall/Kernow
23500 South West
23510 South East
23520 North West
23530 Yorkshire
23540 Northern Ireland
23550 Scotland
23557 Scotland East
23558 Highland and Islands
23559 Scotland West
23560 North East
23570 Wales
23580 West Midlands
23590 East Midlands

APRS

Destination: 234999 Private Call To modify the GPS icon or change the SSID, use your self-care account https://brandmeister.network/?page=login.

Parrot or EchoTest

The parrot allows you to test your modulation, all you are required to do is to pass a private call to 9990 and speak for a short time, to a maximum of 90 seconds. As you release the PTT, the connected server should repeat your private call transmission back to you. The addition of 9990 set as a private call can be made in the contacts list in most terminals, (TalkGroup list in Anytone 868/878) and programmed as an auxiliary button on the side or front panel. Alternatively such as in the Tytera MD-380, you can touch the 'M' button normally set as a private call initiator, and tap 9990 on the keypad, and make a short transmission.

MMDVM

The BrandMeister network permits connections from home-brew devices. Under normal conditions the password is “passw0rd”. Note the replacement of “o” with “0”. The Pi-Star software controlling most of these devices has the BrandMeister United Kingdom 2341 server set in the server list. The new server should now be updated in all Pi-Star lists.

HAMNET

Some server have Hamnet connections. It will be necessary to make further enquiries in this case.

Where to ask for help ?

Radio-Amateurs

In most cases you will find instant help by making a call on TalkGroups 235 or 2350.

Official BrandMeister Support Portal

In the first case the main support can be found here: https://support.brandmeister.network/servicedesk/customer/portals - By completing a ticket, one of a number of the BrandMeister support team will respond to you in due course. A support ticket number will be assigned and you will receive a response by email. These tickets are dealt with in order of their receipt.

Forums

Technical forums can be found on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/brandmeisteruk/

Instant Message Group

A support group on Telegram can be found here: https://t.me/BrandmeisterDMRUK (tbc)

Video Tutorial

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiJKmuwF6NY1iwCJz0vCOmQ

Web Sites

Documentation

New functions, modifications and improvements of BrandMeister appear sometimes at such speed it is difficult to keep up. New on any updates will appear from time to time here: https://code.brandmeister.network/dev-team/Documentation

Interconnection Diagrams

(Tbc) 650px)

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UKFlag.png
United Kingdom
MCC Prefix 234
Coordinators MW0MWZ, 
Website https://brandmeister.network/
UK-BM-Logo.png

Welcome to the UK Wiki[edit]

Union flag.jpg
United Kingdom
MCC Prefix 235
Coordinators PD0ZRY, 
Website https://brandmeister.network/



This page is updated when there is a change of configuration effected on the server. It is here where most up-to-date information may be found.

DMR ID Managed by Location Remarks


2341 PD0ZRY,  London, UK


Validation and use of DMR Identifiers[edit]

To use the BrandMeister Network via a repeater or hotspot, you must have a valid Identifier know as a CCS7 identifier. For a repeater this consists of 6 digits and for personal use an ID of 7 Digits. This identifier can be used on D-Star, P25, TETRA NXDN and other modes. This permits the interoperability between these different modes. The first 3 digits of the CCS7 indicate the country of origin by the use of the Mobile Country Code (MCC) a sequence of codes issued by the International Telecommunications Union.

For example the UK MCC code is 235. This code has no legal interpretation by OfCom, but has been adopted but the World Wide Amateur Radio fraternity as a whole. DMR cannot be used without an ID. The system is internationally administered by Hans DL5DI. The issue of these numbers is not within the remit of OfCom and is undertaken by the Amateur Radio Organisations. The issue of such a number does not constitute that the user has a valid licence, however there are checks in place in respect of their issue in the first instance.

To obtain a DMR Identifier consult https://register.ham-digital.org

Information / Services[edit]

For information and help with the UK Master server please visit our Telegram group: https://t.me/BrandmeisterDMRUK

Motorola IPSC[edit]

Hytera Multi-Site[edit]

Homebrew protocol (MMDVM)[edit]

Hytera PNAS RoIP[edit]

SmartPTT Dispatch[edit]

Configuration[edit]

Configuration specific to the server Hand-Off Timer: 15 seconds

Talkgroups, Reflectors and Interconnexions[edit]

Unlike other amateur networks, BrandMeister permits all valid TalkGroups. These will be routed globally across the network. To facilitate this function, some of the TalkGroups have been ascribed a label. The list in real-time is here. https://api.brandmeister.network/v1.0/groups/ - Reflectors are shortly to become deprecated, so have been omitted.

BrandMeister permits access to TalkGroups differently on each of the two time slots 1 & 2. Kindly go to the repeaters page (tbc) where you can find a recommendation for the allocation of TalkGroups that are activated on which time slot. The sysop of each repeater can give recommendations of the use of the time slots for dynamic TalkGroups, that is to say user-activated, and not fixed.

TalkGroups 1-90 are always local, unless there has been a request to connect a group of repeaters together such as TalkGroup 75 for the Salop (Shropshire) Cluster of Repeaters. However connections to this cluster may also be achieved by selecting TalkGroup 23575.

There are a small number of international TalkGroups that normally commence with 9, such as 91, 92, 93. Information on these can be obtained on the International Wiki.

A specialist group 23526 is available, connected across many networks and modes courtesy of HubNet.

Statistics of talkgroup activity[edit]

TO BE looked at.

Official Talkgroups[edit]

TalkGroup Description Interconnections and Comments
235 UK Nationwide Calling A calling group, however if no reply try 2350
2350 UK Nationwide Calling with Phoenix NB Phoenix users can only QSY to 2353 or one of the regional groups below.
2351 UK Wide Chat 1 BM Only
2352 UK Wide Chat 2 BM Only
2353 UK Wide Chat 3 BM & Phoenix
2354 Northern Ireland
2355 Scotland
2356 Wales
2357 Isle of Man
2358 London
2359 Cornwall/Kernow
23500 South West
23510 South East
23520 North West
23530 Yorkshire
23540 Northern Ireland
23550 Scotland
23557 Scotland East
23558 Highland and Islands
23559 Scotland West
23560 North East
23570 Wales
23580 West Midlands
23590 East Midlands

APRS[edit]

Destination: 234999 Private Call To modify the GPS icon or change the SSID, use your self-care account https://brandmeister.network/?page=login.

Parrot or EchoTest[edit]

The parrot allows you to test your modulation, all you are required to do is to pass a private call to 9990 and speak for a short time, to a maximum of 90 seconds. As you release the PTT, the connected server should repeat your private call transmission back to you. The addition of 9990 set as a private call can be made in the contacts list in most terminals, (TalkGroup list in Anytone 868/878) and programmed as an auxiliary button on the side or front panel. Alternatively such as in the Tytera MD-380, you can touch the 'M' button normally set as a private call initiator, and tap 9990 on the keypad, and make a short transmission.

MMDVM[edit]

The BrandMeister network permits connections from home-brew devices. Under normal conditions the password is “passw0rd”. Note the replacement of “o” with “0”. The Pi-Star software controlling most of these devices has the BrandMeister United Kingdom 2341 server set in the server list. The new server should now be updated in all Pi-Star lists.

HAMNET[edit]

Some server have Hamnet connections. It will be necessary to make further enquiries in this case.

Where to ask for help ?[edit]

Radio-Amateurs[edit]

In most cases you will find instant help by making a call on TalkGroups 235 or 2350.

Official BrandMeister Support Portal[edit]

In the first case the main support can be found here: https://support.brandmeister.network/servicedesk/customer/portals - By completing a ticket, one of a number of the BrandMeister support team will respond to you in due course. A support ticket number will be assigned and you will receive a response by email. These tickets are dealt with in order of their receipt.

Forums[edit]

Technical forums can be found on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/brandmeisteruk/

Instant Message Group[edit]

A support group on Telegram can be found here: https://t.me/BrandmeisterDMRUK (tbc)

Video Tutorial[edit]

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiJKmuwF6NY1iwCJz0vCOmQ

Web Sites[edit]

Documentation[edit]

New functions, modifications and improvements of BrandMeister appear sometimes at such speed it is difficult to keep up. New on any updates will appear from time to time here: https://code.brandmeister.network/dev-team/Documentation

Interconnection Diagrams[edit]

(Tbc) 650px)