The articles relating to Droidstar resulted in the following question being asked: " How do I save TalkGroups (TG) in DroidStar?"
Saving talkgroups in DroidStar involves entering them in the TGID field on the main screen,
which generally saves them as part of your application settings when
you close the app. To ensure they are permanently associated with your
DMR ID, you should configure static talkgroups in your BrandMeister
SelfCare profile, as DroidStar functions as a hotspot.
How to Save/Set Talkgroups in DroidStar
- Enter the TGID: On the main screen, locate the TGID box, enter the talkgroup ID number, and ensure you transmit (PTT) while that ID is entered to link it.
- Save Settings: Once all your settings (Callsign, DMR ID, Password, TGID) are entered, exiting the program properly should save these in the app's configuration, according to user experiences.
- Static Talkgroups (Best Method): To prevent losing your talkgroup, log in to the BrandMeister SelfCare website and add the desired talkgroups to your hotspot configuration. This ensures that DroidStar stays connected to them, similar to a physical DMR radio.
- Unlinking: To disconnect from a talkgroup, you can "Key 4000" (Group Call) for one second, which is a common practice to unhook from a previous TG.
Key Tips
- Initial Setup: Ensure you have your BrandMeister security password entered in the settings, not your login password.
- Testing: Use Talkgroup 91 (Brandmeister Worldwide) for testing functionality.
- Host Selection: Select a valid DMR host (e.g.,
BM_6551_South_Africa) in the host field.
Give the above a try!!
Enjoy!!
