Digital Radio Internet Gateway
. You can talk with others on digital radio networks
by using an openSPOT2, Wi-Fi internet access, and your radio.Compatible digital radio protocols and networks*
- DMR (BrandMeister, DMRplus, XLX)
- D-STAR (DCS, REF/DPlus, XRF/DExtra, XLX)
- System Fusion/C4FM (FCS, YSFReflector)
- NXDN (NXDNReflector)
- P25 (P25Reflector)
- POCSAG (DAPNET)
Supports cross modem modes (example: talk with your C4FM radio on DMR, and with your DMR radio on System Fusion networks).
* More supported networks and features will be available with new firmware releases.
Key features
- Web-based easy and fast Quick Setup
- No additional hardware required, works out of the box without a computer
- All accessories included you need to have the openSPOT2 up and running (USB-C cable, 120V/230V USB power supply)
- Built-in Wi-Fi and radio antenna
- Designed for 24/7 continuous use even in your vehicle with extreme fast bootup and USB power supply tolerance
- User manual available online (not available yet)
- 2 year warranty with official support in email / community forum
- Web interface for configuration and monitoring
- Create your own private radio network using our open source server application
State of the art hardware and software design
- The only hotspot on the market which is customly designed as a fully dedicated device for standalone operation (no Raspberry Pi or anything like that is used or needed)
- Runs fully embedded software written in pure C, running on an embedded real time operating system. This means no Linux, no bulky Windows software, no failing SD cards – but extreme durability, reliable operation and fast bootup.
- No desktop PC software or drivers to install
- USB-C powered, very low (under 1W) power consumption, 20mW RF output
- Extreme fast bootup: under 5 seconds from powerup to connected to BrandMeister and ready to use
- Built-in Wi-Fi access point mode for quick and easy connecting to Wi-Fi networks
- Multiple Wi-Fi network support with automatic connect and reconnect
- Fully automatic over the air firmware upgrades for new features
- HTTP/WebSocket API with documentation for developers
- Bright multicolor LED with brightness control for easy real time state monitoring
Very easy to use
- Built-in voice announcements
- BrandMeister Manager and Quick Call on the web interface for DMR TG/reflector linking/unlinking
- DMR SMS chat
- DMR ID database lookup
- Controllable with calls from your radio to preconfigured IDs/callsigns
- Built-in echo service for testing
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