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= Programming an Anytone UV-878 for DMR Repeater (Front Panel) = | |||
== Overview == | |||
This guide walks through manually programming a DMR repeater into the Anytone UV-878 using the radio keypad (no CPS software required). | |||
You will need: | |||
* Repeater Frequency (RX/TX) | |||
* Color Code (CC) | |||
* Time Slot (TS1 or TS2) | |||
* Talkgroup ID | |||
* Your DMR ID | |||
--- | |||
== Step 1: Create a Digital Channel == | |||
# Press the ''Menu'' button | |||
# Go to: Channel → Add Channel | |||
# Select an empty channel | |||
Set the following: | |||
* Channel Type: Digital | |||
* Channel Name: (e.g. "DMR Local") | |||
* RX Frequency: (Repeater output) | |||
* TX Frequency: (Repeater input) | |||
* Color Code: (provided by repeater) | |||
* Time Slot: TS1 or TS2 | |||
Press ''Confirm/Save'' | |||
--- | |||
== Step 2: Add a Contact (Talkgroup) == | |||
# Menu → Contacts → Talkgroup | |||
# Select ''Add'' | |||
Enter: | |||
* Contact Name: (e.g. "TG 3100") | |||
* Call Type: Group Call | |||
* Call ID: (Talkgroup number, e.g. 3100) | |||
Save the contact | |||
--- | |||
== Step 3: Assign Contact to Channel == | |||
# Menu → Channel → Edit Channel | |||
# Select your newly created channel | |||
Set: | |||
* Contact Name: Select the talkgroup you created | |||
* TX Permit: Always (or Color Code Free depending on preference) | |||
Save changes | |||
--- | |||
== Step 4: Set RX Group List (Optional but Recommended) == | |||
# Menu → RX Group List → Add | |||
Add desired talkgroups to the list | |||
Then: | |||
# Go back to Channel Edit | |||
# Assign RX Group List to the channel | |||
--- | |||
== Step 5: Set DMR ID == | |||
# Menu → Settings → Radio Settings → DMR ID | |||
# Enter your personal DMR ID | |||
--- | |||
== Step 6: Select Channel and Test == | |||
# Switch to Channel Mode | |||
# Select your programmed channel | |||
# Key up briefly to test access | |||
--- | |||
== Tips == | |||
* Ensure you are within range of the repeater | |||
* Verify Color Code and Time Slot match exactly | |||
* Start with a known active talkgroup (e.g. statewide or local) | |||
* If no audio, double-check RX Group List | |||
--- | |||
== Common Example == | |||
Example configuration: | |||
* RX: 449.500 MHz | |||
* TX: 444.500 MHz | |||
* Color Code: 1 | |||
* Time Slot: TS2 | |||
* Talkgroup: 3100 (USA Nationwide) | |||
--- | |||
== Notes == | |||
Front panel programming is slower than using CPS software, but useful in the field or when making quick changes. | |||
Latest revision as of 19:21, 28 April 2026
Programming an Anytone UV-878 for DMR Repeater (Front Panel)
Overview
This guide walks through manually programming a DMR repeater into the Anytone UV-878 using the radio keypad (no CPS software required).
You will need:
- Repeater Frequency (RX/TX)
- Color Code (CC)
- Time Slot (TS1 or TS2)
- Talkgroup ID
- Your DMR ID
---
Step 1: Create a Digital Channel
- Press the Menu button
- Go to: Channel → Add Channel
- Select an empty channel
Set the following:
- Channel Type: Digital
- Channel Name: (e.g. "DMR Local")
- RX Frequency: (Repeater output)
- TX Frequency: (Repeater input)
- Color Code: (provided by repeater)
- Time Slot: TS1 or TS2
Press Confirm/Save
---
Step 2: Add a Contact (Talkgroup)
- Menu → Contacts → Talkgroup
- Select Add
Enter:
- Contact Name: (e.g. "TG 3100")
- Call Type: Group Call
- Call ID: (Talkgroup number, e.g. 3100)
Save the contact
---
Step 3: Assign Contact to Channel
- Menu → Channel → Edit Channel
- Select your newly created channel
Set:
- Contact Name: Select the talkgroup you created
- TX Permit: Always (or Color Code Free depending on preference)
Save changes
---
Step 4: Set RX Group List (Optional but Recommended)
- Menu → RX Group List → Add
Add desired talkgroups to the list
Then:
- Go back to Channel Edit
- Assign RX Group List to the channel
---
Step 5: Set DMR ID
- Menu → Settings → Radio Settings → DMR ID
- Enter your personal DMR ID
---
Step 6: Select Channel and Test
- Switch to Channel Mode
- Select your programmed channel
- Key up briefly to test access
---
Tips
- Ensure you are within range of the repeater
- Verify Color Code and Time Slot match exactly
- Start with a known active talkgroup (e.g. statewide or local)
- If no audio, double-check RX Group List
---
Common Example
Example configuration:
- RX: 449.500 MHz
- TX: 444.500 MHz
- Color Code: 1
- Time Slot: TS2
- Talkgroup: 3100 (USA Nationwide)
---
Notes
Front panel programming is slower than using CPS software, but useful in the field or when making quick changes.
