The ID numbers used for DMR and other amateur radio digital networks are a finite resource. Due to the growing popularity of these modes, along with some users requiring multiple IDs, certain regions are expected to face ID shortages in the near future.
To help ensure that available IDs are being used efficiently, the organization in charge of maintaining the ID database will periodically verify that currently assigned IDs are still needed and that the information associated with them remains accurate.
Beginning July 1, 2026, RadioID.net will implement an annual verification process. On the anniversary of each account’s creation, it will send an email to the account holder requesting confirmation that the assigned ID(s) are still needed and that the the account information remains accurate and up to date.
If no confirmation is received, the associated ID(s) will be temporarily deactivated. If RadioID.net is unable to obtain a response after a reasonable period, the ID(s) will be removed from the database and made available for reassignment.
This process is intended to preserve the long-term availability of ID numbers and maintain an accurate database for the amateur radio community.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this process, please contact RadioID through their support page.
As you know, Brandmeister DMR automatically creates a dedicated page for each repeater connected to its network. For example, the repeater F1ZRW has a page at https://brandmeister.network/?page=device&id=208977
Support for HTML tags in this field has been deprecated in favor of the more widely adopted Markdown markup syntax for text formatting. Find more information here.
Below is an example of what this text in the repeater’s sysop settings page:
Will look like on the corresponding Brandmeister repeater page:
The Brandmeister DMR platform is a constantly evolving system, requiring regular optimizations and maintenance to ensure its efficiency, reliability, and alignment with global open standards.
As part of these ongoing efforts, we are addressing an issue that arose seven years ago regarding the assignment of improperly numbered Radio IDs. As announced at that time, Brandmeister stopped importing invalid Radio IDs and requested that hams with such numbers obtain a new, properly formatted Radio ID.
To facilitate operations, scripting, and automation on Brandmeister, we are now starting the complete removal of Radio IDs that do not comply with the internationally recognized MCC (Mobile Country Code) numbering system.
If you currently have a device connecting to Brandmeister with a Radio ID starting with the digit “1”, please read the following carefully:
7-digit personal radio IDs starting with 1 (such as 1030512) will stop working on Brandmeister after January 1st 2026. If it is inactive for more than a couple of months, it will be purged sooner.
6-digit repeater radio IDs starting with 1 (such as 102765): while we don’t have a set date for deprovisionning these IDs, we are urging sysop to migrate to a 31xxxx ID as soon as possible. If the repeater is offline for an extended period of time, it will be purged and will require a new properly formatted ID to re-connect.
5-digit CAP+ IDs will stop working on Brandmeister by June 1st 2025.
IDs are issued by Radioid.net, if you have an ID starting with 1, you need to log into your RadioID account and open a ticket requesting that your ID number be replaced with one starting with 3
Jan 28th update: RadioID added a feature to automagically convert your 1xxxxxx (1n) ID to the 3xxxxxx (3n) format:
Brandmeister DMR Master 2001 (EU) was established years ago to provide access for repeaters and hotspots on HAMNET to Brandmeister’s network. In the early days, there were only a few HAMNET clients, so the master was also opened for access from the Internet.
We are now planning to relocate Master 2001 to a nearby location. Due to the significant increase in HAMNET clients connected (more than some other masters on the Internet), this master will become HAMNET-only and Internet access will no longer be possible.
While there is no set timeline for the relocation, we aim to complete it by mid-2025 at the latest. However, circumstances beyond our control may require us to accelerate this process at any time. Therefore, if you currently connect to Master 2001 via the Internet, we strongly recommend switching to another master as soon as possible.
Discover today’s extraordinary unveiling from the Brandmeister TetraPack team at HamRadio 2024 in Friedrichshafen. Dive into the remarkable new features revealed in their latest project update by downloading the presentation deck here!
Artöm DL5ABM and his team are thrilled to present their newest endeavor TetraPack.Online, a Tetra TMO amateur radio network showcased for the first time at HamRadio 2023 in Friedrichshafen. This project shares common objectives with Brandmeister, such as multiple hardware support, widely available talkgroups and digital services.
What is Tetra, how is it different than DMR ?
Tetra is also a digital radio protocol leveraging the concept of talkgroups and timeslots, with a few improvements amongst which:
Tetra uses a different codec (ACELP) offering superior voice quality compared to DMR or P25,
The TetraPack RF protocol allows for 4 timeslots over a 25kHz spectrum. One timeslot is dedicated for signaling (data exchange between the subscriber radio and the network), while the remaining 3 timeslots can carry simultaneous voice conversations. If you want, you can stack more base radios and get an additional 4 timeslots for each frequency added while still needing only one signaling timeslot!
It is possible to have full-duplex conversations, so your radio behaves like a cellular phone,
The concepts of static and dynamic talkgroups are gone. Once you select your desired talkgroup on your radio, there is no need to press PTT. Your radio automatically communicates your chosen talkgroups to the network and an a voice timeslot will be allocated for you to listen and talk through.
Basic web-based browsing is possible (comparable to WAP)
How does TetraPack.online integrate with Brandmeister.network ?
The two networks tightly integrate with one-another:
The same IDs assigned by RadioID.net are used on both networks to identify ham callsigns,
All talkgroups greater than 90 are shared with both networks,
Group calls and private calls are supported within and across both networks,
SMS can seamlessly traverse between the two networks.
What do I need to setup a Tetra Base Station?
In the Tetra world the terminology has evolved from “Repeater” to “Base station”. This configuration comprises a Site Controller responsible for network-side functions, and a Base Radio which divides the 25kHz carrier into 4 timeslots. Several base radios can be added into one Base Station (each using their own frequencies) thus providing more timeslots. You could almost compare this to a DMR Tier 3 setup.
Presently, TetraPack only supports two Motorola hardware platforms because they are the only ones we have been able to acquire and develop on at this point. If you, or someone you know, can lend or donate alternative Tetra hardware to our development team, we will work on incorporating support for the new equipment. We also welcome donations to help us purchase diverse Tetra hardware and expand the range of supported platforms.
At the moment, we have tested and built support for the below configurations:
You can use any TMO-compatible Tetra radio to communicate on the TetraPack network.
Just like DMR, the radios are programmed via codeplugs. However you only need to enter base station frequencies and talkgroups; the timeslots are dynamically assigned by the base station.
Can you connect using a hotspot ?
We are not aware of any hotspots supporting Tetra at this point.
If you are using Brandmeister’s API keys for your applications, please read this article carefully.
Over the weekend, the Brandmeister administrators performed a significant upgrade to the backend servers and databases. This upgrade included bolstering the security of the platform, and as a consequence the existing API keys have been invalidated and need to be regenerated.
If you presently employ API keys within your Brandmeister configuration (for pistar, openspot, custom programming, etc.), you may encounter a “401 – Unauthorized” error message. To resolve this issue, kindly follow the instructions provided in this article https://news.brandmeister.network/introducing-user-api-keys/ to generate new API keys for your application. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
As indicated on the Austria Brandmeister DMR Blog, we have been recently notified that the location where the current 2321 master is hosted will close, forcing us to setup a new master 2322 in a new data-center.
Austria’s new Master 2322 is already up and running with the IP address 62.171.130.35 and the existing Master 2321 will be deprovisionned on May 13th, 2023.
All repeater sysops connected to 2321 have already been contacted and the transition is expected to generate little to no impact.
Due to an incompatibility between the hosting provider’s hypervisor and the upcoming version of Brandmeister DMR, the Denmark Brandmeister Master server is changing its IP address and ID.
If you have a repeater, hotspot or other node connected to the 2381 master, please update your configuration with the information below:
Master Server ID: 2382 IP Address: 185.51.76.16
The new master server is already fully functional. The current master (2381 at 85.90.246.225) will be discontinued on July 1st, 2023.
The Brandmeister DMR development team has made improvements to the Airsecurity feature! The repeater and area scopes are now available. For extra convenience, a Secure Local Pass option allows to bypass the AirSecurity authorization from your personal password-protected hotspots.
What is AirSecurity for?
As most of you already know, Brandmeister DMR only accepts transmissions from DMR IDs that are registered and active in the RadioID database. However, there is a possibility that someone may inadvertently configure their radio with your personal DMR ID, causing their transmissions to appear as originating from you on the Brandmeister DMR network. This can be avoided by utilizing the AirSecurity feature.
How does it work?
Once AirSecurity is activated for your callsign, any over-the-air transmission from one of your DMR ID will need to be pre-authorized by sending a one-time code via private call. The authorization will be valid for a pre-determined time period, and can be restricted to a single repeater, to a group of repeaters, or to all repeaters connected to a particular master server. If a transmission is made over the air without authorization, the message “Access denied” will be played back by the Brandmeister network.
When AirSecurity/TOTP is set to ON, the feature is active for your callsign
When Secure Local Pass is set to ON, transmissions from your personal hotspot (for which the first 7-digits matches your DMR ID) will be allowed without authorization
Choose the scope of AirSecurity protection
Repeater : only the repeater from which you are sending the authorization code will accept transmissions from your DMR ID
Area : this option is currently under development. It will allow to authorize a group of repeaters.
Master: only repeaters connected to the master you select will accept transmissions from your DMD ID. Choosing this option will allow you to provide authorization from your web browser in Selfcare, in addition to the TOTP private call method.
Once you have made your scope choice, scan the QR code using any TOTP authenticator application, enter the current code in the “QR Code Verification” field, and click the Save button.
How to use AirSecurity?
When the AirSecurity feature is enabled on your Selfcare account:
Open your TOTP application and look at the current 6-digit code
Using a radio programmed with your DMR ID make a private call to 9 + followed by the 6 digits code. (for example, if the current TOTP code is 123123, then make a private call to the contact ID 9123123). A short PTT is enough.
From that point on, you can transmit with your ID, within the scope you have chosen (repeater or master)
If you have enabled both “AirSecurity” and “Secure Local Pass”, you can make calls with your DMR ID from your personal hotspot without having to enter the TOTP code. The first 7 digits of the hotspot ID must match your Radio ID.
If you selected a scope of Master, an additional method of authorization is available: by pressing the “Enable PTT Now” in your Selfcare. This method also comes with a choice of different time periods for the duration of the authorization:
