220MHz DMR

[Astro Spectra]

Does anyone have experience with 220MHz DMR mobile radios? There is the Tait TM9300 and Anytone AT-D578, anything else?

How well does the D578 perform? Appreciate any user feedback or test data.

 

[xpr8300]

I didn't realize there was a 220 commercial DMR radio. I really need to give Tait a look. I love 220 but cant seem to get the folks here to play with it. I am interested in the information you are seeking as well.

 

[Bill_G]

The 220 stuff is very limited because the band was essentially auctioned off to utilities several years ago in big chunks. They get licensed for a piece of the spectrum that they can slice and dice any way they want like the cellular providers. Tait is the only company I know of that has a viable product. I only have a glancing knowledge of it from helping a local power company implement their system (along with a new Avtec console, and new microwave backhaul).

 

[Mototom]

The Anytone D578 is limited to approximately 5 watts output on the 220 band so range is limited. The only DMR 220 usage I use it for is simplex among a few locals, base to base operation It works good for that.