A good radio is only half the setup. The right programming, clear audio, and a team that knows the plan make it work.
Our digital command setup is built around DMR, including Baofeng handhelds and an AnyTone base station. Bringing your own? Let us check the exact model before the event.
DMR first.
Exact model matters.
Our handheld reference is the Baofeng DM-1701, with an AnyTone AT-D578-series radio at HQ. Other compatible DMR radios can be considered after a support check. A brand name or a “digital” label alone does not confirm compatibility.
A DMR handheld already specified in our team setup. A practical starting point when discussing your setup with the radio team.
A DMR handheld option for players who want their own radio. Have support confirm the exact variant and programming path before buying.
A Retevis digital-and-analog DMR handheld to ask support about. Confirm compatibility and the exact version before purchasing.
A compact digital-and-analog DMR option for the German-side setup, with straightforward controls for field use.
Before you spend: ask the radio team to check band coverage, DMR compatibility, exact hardware version, programming support, and suitability for the event’s authorized radio service. These are model suggestions, not a guarantee that every version is cleared for the net.
Prepare the radio.
We’ll supply the event details.
A codeplug is the saved setup for a radio: its channels, contacts, groups, zones, and other operating settings. The team maintains the event configuration; you do not need to invent one.
Ask early.
Arrive ready.
We can offer assistance before the event with model checks, cables and software, configuration backups, programming preparation, and audio accessories. Reach out to your German-side squad lead or team organizer through your existing team communication channel to arrange help.
Visit German HQ before heading onto the field. The radio team will provide the specific event information, confirm your setup and operating authorization, and direct you to the correct net. Pre-event help gets the equipment ready; final event details are issued that day.
Before you key up.
No. DMR, D-STAR, System Fusion, P25, NXDN, and other digital systems are not interchangeable. We are preparing for DMR; support must check your exact radio, band coverage, features, and configuration.
Check the model, not the badge. For example, the Baofeng DM-1701 is DMR-capable; many other Baofeng handhelds are analog. Bring your exact model details to the radio team before purchasing or programming.
No. This is the public preparation guide. Specific event settings and final programming information will be provided to the German team on the day of the event.
Ask support first. Tell us what is already installed. Stock firmware and modified firmware can use different software and file formats, and a firmware change is not required just to request assistance.
No. Digital mode does not grant permission to transmit. The radio team must confirm the event’s licensing arrangements, operator authorization, and the suitability of your exact radio before use. Do not assume event participation or a programmed radio authorizes transmission.
A compatible shoulder speaker mic is a useful starting point. An earpiece can help you hear in a noisy game. Test the connector, push-to-talk button, cable routing, and voice clarity while wearing your mask; do not assume every two-pin accessory fits every radio. Turn off voice-activated transmit unless the radio team directs otherwise.
Model information checked November 4, 2026 against the manufacturer links above. Programming resources: AnyTone downloads · Baofeng DM-1701 · Retevis RT3S support · Retevis P3 support. Use the download for your exact model and firmware.