# What do I need for DMR?

**URL:** <https://forum.wi0la.org/t/what-do-i-need-for-dmr/80>\
**Category:** Q & A\
**Created:** [May 22, 2023, 9:00pm UTC](https://forum.wi0la.org/t/what-do-i-need-for-dmr/80 "2023-05-22T21:00:36Z")\
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**Author:** ![KF0GFE](https://forum.wi0la.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/k/278dde/32.png) [@KF0GFE](https://forum.wi0la.org/u/KF0GFE)\
**Post date:** [May 22, 2023, 9:00pm UTC](https://forum.wi0la.org/t/what-do-i-need-for-dmr/80/1 "2023-05-22T21:00:36Z")

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I’ve heard talk about a DMR repeater in our area! What does a person need to get on DMR? Jeremy, I think you answered this question for me in person, but can’t remember the specifics. Do I need a unit to plug into my radio? Do I need a new radio? (What hand-held would you guys recommend?)

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**Author:** ![WA6AAI](https://forum.wi0la.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/w/ed655f/32.png) [@WA6AAI](https://forum.wi0la.org/u/WA6AAI)\
**Post date:** [May 22, 2023, 9:22pm UTC](https://forum.wi0la.org/t/what-do-i-need-for-dmr/80/2 "2023-05-22T21:22:17Z")

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Chase, DMR is an interesting subject. The most popular way to get involved, I think, is to use what is called a ‘hot spot’ to connect a DMR radio to the internet which will then allow you to communicate with other folks with DMR radios around the world. The following site gives a good overview: \<[https://www.dmrfordummies.com/\>](https://www.dmrfordummies.com/)\> If there is enough interest we should have an evening at the club or on the air to discuss it. I have attended a few sessions on it at Hamfests(Dayton and Orlando) and it can become complex in a hurry. A friend from my Guam days convinced me to get involved in it. Some groups, of which I am a member, have their own Talkgroups. You will see that described at the above web site.