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TRBO-6 IPSC Network

A MotoTRBO Ham Radio Group
based in the United States of America

  

TRBO-6 is a group of Amateur Radio Operators (Hams) that operate an Internet network of inter-connected Motorola MotoTRBO digital repeaters.  We use Time Slot 1 full-time as an intercom-style communication channel.
This site is the primary support portal for users of the the TRBO-6 Network as well DCI all of their repeater owners.  We also are here for the benefit of the wider TRBO interests.

NEWS

 DCI tested audio levels on HT and Mobile, AGC no longer recommended.

 

 DCI is now streaming several Talkgroups via Radio Reference and uStream.

 

 DCI and DMR-MARC networks are now linked via c-Bridges.

 

 DCI's USA Multi-Network TRBO Codeplug has been updated.

 

 DCI's c-Bridge-l mailing list had a meltdown on 8-25-2011.  It has been back up since then but some members of old are still missing.  If you are interested in c-Bridge discussions as it relates to the c-Bridge IPSC product in Ham applications, then check it out.

 

 DCI is now publishing a Multi-Network TRBO Codeplug.  It supports 4 plus IPSC networks that now link via the c-Bridge.  Designed for Traveling Hams, visitors and new radio programming.  Also including the national TRBO Simplex freqs.

 

 The DCI c-Bridge arrived June 2 and was installed that afternoon, now joining the TRBO-6 c-Bridge.  We are still tweaking but here's a look at the system diagram.

 

 The conversion to an open web site has been completed.  The main page set now begins in the pub directory information updated.

 

 The members section is now open to the public.  Both public and member section will will merge.  There are legacy files that are no longer timely or applicable.  These will be weeded out on a time available basis.  Here is the new entry point for the latest files but not everything is working just yet (many file not found errors).

 

 Expanding on the APRS project, we are beginning to add our repeaters directly to the APRS maps. So a simple "search" will yield a response showing DMR (TRBO) repeaters.  Just select the ones of interest or all of them and take a look at the maps.  Give it a try though this is a budding project across multiple IPSC organizations.  Again, this should be very handy for travelers and visitors.

 

 Began a Google mapping project of known repeaters using our sources as well as the DMR/MARC repeater database.  It's new and needs more work but it should be a nifty asset for those interested in TRBO, especially travelers and visitors.

 

 TRBO-6 is currently linked to the NorCal c-Bridge, their "NorCal 1" to our "Comm 1" (main TG to main TG) for testing and evaluation purposes pending arrival/installation/configuration of our own c-Bridge.  More soon...
  We have added a listing for TRBO-6 members who also operate APRS
  "Comm 1" is the default Talkgroup for use on the Time Slot 1.
"All Call" is no longer to be used!!!  Why?

The steering group of TRBO-6 is comprised of the six founding  XPR-8300 repeater owners.   Our IPSC network sponsors our public MotoTRBO USA Yahoo group.  We currently have 12 affiliated repeaters  as well as repeaters on the DCI networks and c-Bridge.  Continued repeater expansion is not our primary goal on the TRBO-6 network as the DCI c-Bridge is now able to off-load much of what was heaped onto large single IPSC networks.  DCI feels that ALL Ham IPSC networks should have the ability to link together, at times, but with intelligent control of the greater intertie network.  That is now substantially realized now via the c-Bridge.

If you are wondering WHY TRBO or are interested in learning more about TRBO-6 or DCI and/or joining our network either as a user of a local repeater or as an owner of a repeater affiliated with our network, then check out the information on Linking.

EDITORIAL Comment:  It may strike some of you that we are a rigid, stuffed shirt, inflexible group...

Revised: 01/01/2012 12:18

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