c-Bridge – Our Networking Device
The c-Bridge is a DMR call routing platform that directs calls to the appropriate destinations be they a different repeater on the same c-Bridge or between other c-Bridges. This functions…
Master Control Talkgroup (MCT)
Master Control Talkgroups (MCTs) are special non-voice talkgroups on the PNWDigital network that enable you to turn off or turn on all other networked talkgroups on the PNWDigital repeater on which you…
APRS
APRS, or Automatic Packet Reporting System, is a digital communication method used by Ham Radio operators. It enables the exchange of data, including location details, weather updates, and messages, using…
Zone
A zone is a group of channels, typically built to hold the active talkgroups for a specific repeater. But a zone may also be built to support multiple repeaters based…
Channel
A channel is a "shell" that contains the basic (and advanced) DMR details needed to transmit over the air - frequency, color code, timeslot are only the basics. For DMR…
BridgeWatch
Bridgewatch, created by Ben K7DMG, also uses the same piping options as Callwatch. Additionally, Bridgewatch will allow selection of repeaters to further specify showing only valid talkgroups. One click will…
CallWatch
Callwatch shows the traffic across PNWDigital's 4 primary c-Bridges. Top table show the active talker information Lower table shows the call history, 900-1500 calls in the history generally Both tables show…
PeerWatch
PeerWatch shows you the repeaters currently connected to each c-Bridge. The network activity is also displayed using red and green coloring. Yellow may occasionally be seen if a repeater has…
Timeslot
A simple way to view a timeslot (TS) is that it refers to 1 of the 2 slices of time in a DMR Tier II signal. It means that 2…
Hotspot
A hotspot is a low-power (10-20 milliwatt) digital voice repeater and gateway that enables you to connect to our PNWDigital netork (or others). We have 10 MMVDM servers which have…