RT Sytems Programmer
We are using RT Sytems programming software. RTS also donated gift certificates in support of our Valley Camp fundraiser at our DMR Gathering held this past weekend. We also now…
Call Sign Updates – CallWatch: Nickname and City/Town
If you call sign is current in the RadioID.Net database, that listing is updated overnight over our network. But it is possible that we have a local override or exception…
Cascades Coffee Net
Just had the Coffee Net this morning and Netlogger was mentioned. I don't use netlogger but I found a "scraper" that might be of some interest. https://www.k3clr.com/checkinslist/?net=Cascades%20Coffee%20Net%20PNWDigital%20(444.450)&isActive=True&freq= I don't know…
Anytone AT_Options_v8
The new version of AT-Options is now in Files If you are getting the dreaded "band error" message when trying to write our Mode 14 codeplugs to your radio, then…
TIP: TXI and Group Call Hang Timer Settings
This is a reminder that the PNWDigital network operates with a 1 second group call hang timer. Anytones default to 3 seconds. That default forces you to wait 3 seconds.…
TIP: Is the Network Working (for me or you)?
The Parrot Echo Server is the best method for a station to test that the network is working end to end. While "Polly" has here obvious audio testing value, the…
New: Streaming Audio
Steve N9VW has provided PNWDigital with a stream of audio which is sourced from our Audio Test, Parrot and a few other talkgroups. It is currently available on the Audio…
Zone Mnemonics, Meaning and Tip
Ever wonder what the 3 digit mnemonics are in the ACB files or seen on the Repeater Page? They are meant to help the users with a short abbreviation and…
Group Call Hang Timer – Talker Alias – Talk Permit
If you are rolling your own codeplugs: These are important and key settings that are used on PNWDigital and your radios should be programmed conform to the following parameters: Talker…
LiFePO4 Battery – Get um
LiFePO4 or LFP batteries are much better in almost every way for 12VDC auxiliary or portable use and you should consider making the switch. Check out the new page here…