Brandmister essential talkgroups

BrandMeister Talkgroups (Bay Area Hotspot Setup)

🔥 Core Talkgroups

These provide consistent activity and general calling.

• 91 – Worldwide
• 93 – North America
• 3100 – USA Nationwide
• 9990 – Parrot (audio test)

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🌉 Bay Area / Northern California

Primary local and regional talkgroups.

• 31075 – BayNet (highly active)
• 31064 – Santa Clara County
• 31068 – NorCal
• 31069 – NorCal 1
• 31065 – NorCal AllStar bridge

Recommended minimum: 31075, 31064, 31068

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📡 California Regional

Statewide and regional coordination.

• 3105 – California Statewide
• 31072 – California TAC
• 31070 – Central Valley (VCDRC)

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💬 Ragchew / Community

Good for regular conversations and active groups.

• 31077 – PAPA (very active)
• 31078 – PAPA Bridge
• 31621 – HRCC (Ham Radio Crash Course)
• 31801 – Gathering Spot
• 31802 – Chat Lounge

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🎯 TAC (Tactical)

Used for moving conversations off busy talkgroups.

• 310 – TAC 310
• 311 – TAC 311
• 312 – TAC 312

Note: Do not monitor full-time; use when directed.

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📅 Net Talkgroups

Primarily used for scheduled nets.

• 31001 – Net TG 1
• 31002 – Net TG 2

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⚙️ Hotspot Utilities

Essential for hotspot operation.

• 4000 – Disconnect
• 9990 – Parrot (audio test)

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🧠 Suggested Codeplug Layout

Local Bay Area

• 31075
• 31064
• 31068
• 31069

USA / Wide

• 91
• 93
• 3100

Ragchew

• 31077
• 31621
• 31801

TAC

• 310
• 311
• 312

Utility

• 9990
• 4000

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⚠️ Notes

• 31075 (BayNet) – Best local technical discussions
• 31077 (PAPA) – Most consistently active
• 91 – Very busy; best for short contacts
• Activity varies by time of day
• Hotspots allow on-demand talkgroup switching