BrandMeister

BrandMeister Talkgroups — Listen and Join In

BrandMeister is a worldwide DMR network that links repeaters and hotspots over the internet. You can listen in right here, and if you have a DMR radio and a hotspot, you can join the conversation too.

You’re welcome to listen in — no pressure, just friendly radio.

Talkgroups to try

• 91 — Worldwide
• 93 — North America
• 3100 — USA Bridge
• 31373 — Eastern NC
• 31459 — Pee Dee, SC
• 3145 — South Carolina
• 3137 — North Carolina

You aren’t limited to that list. Any BrandMeister talkgroup will work the same way — start with 91 or 3100 for busy, worldwide traffic, and try 3145, 3137, or 31459 for folks closer to home in the Carolinas.

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Why BrandMeister is worth a listen

It’s real conversation, any time of day: short check-ins, longer ragchews, tech help, and net activity. It works with all rigs and all brands, for new hotspot users and seasoned DMR hands alike. You don’t need a big station — a hotspot at the kitchen table works just fine.

Quick start: connect your hotspot

1. Pick your nearest BrandMeister master in your hotspot settings for the lowest latency, and make sure your DMR ID is registered and authorized on BrandMeister.
2. Add a talkgroup as static if you want to stay linked:

• Pi-Star: Configuration > DMR Configuration, set your BrandMeister master, then in BrandMeister SelfCare go to My Hotspots, select your hotspot, and add the talkgroup as Static, usually on Time Slot 2. Save, then reboot or refresh services.
• OpenSpot: Connectors > DMR, select BrandMeister, add the talkgroup as Static on your chosen time slot, usually TS2. Save and reconnect.
• Other hotspots: use your device’s BrandMeister / DMR profile to set the talkgroup as static.

3. Dynamic also works: set your radio to the talkgroup on the correct time slot and key up once to join. Dynamic sessions can time out — static keeps you linked.

How to operate, and keep it friendly

• Listen first, then call: “This is [your callsign], monitoring.”
• For a radio check: “[Callsign] for a radio check.”
• Joining a QSO: wait for a break, drop your call clearly, and give others a chance to come back to you.
• Time slot and color code: most hotspots use TS2 and CC1. Make sure your radio profile matches your hotspot.
• Keep overs short and pass it around. Share your callsign, city, and station type on your first transmission.
• Be patient with testing and audio checks — that’s how new operators learn, and how we all sound better.

Audio tips for hotspots

• Start with neutral mic gain and EQ. Aim for clear mids, not bass-heavy audio, ask for a radio check, and adjust in small steps.
• Wired Ethernet beats Wi-Fi for a hotspot when you can use it — it cuts jitter and packet loss.
• If your network is busy, prioritize your hotspot in your router’s QoS settings if you have that option.
• Keep your code plug simple: match time slot and color code to your hotspot, and keep your favorite talkgroups easy to reach.

Come listen, then join in

Whether you’re just listening, testing a new hotspot, or looking for a regular group to check into, there’s room for you here. Listen a while, find the talkgroups you enjoy, and when you’re ready, key up and join the conversation