QTH 1
VHF / UHF HAM frequencies fixed tuned at QTH1
439,100 MHz FM regional repeater OM0OUP
70,450 MHz FM TONE 88,5 Hz simplex
144,800 MHz APRS beaconing every 5 minutes
DMR TG 231, 231401, 231405, 23112, 2319112 + local talkgroups of all other OM DMR repeaters.
You can see all of them here.
Do NOT call me on TG 23112 or 2319112 as they are inteded to be used for Emergency and Skywarn situations!
VHF / UHF HAM frequencies monitored by scanning at QTH1
145,225 - 145,5875 MHz FM (step 12,5 kHz)
145,650 MHz FM CTCSS 88,5 regional repeater OM0OVT
145,750 MHz FM CTCSS 88,5 regional repeater OM0OVR
VHF / UHF HAM frequencies used after QSY at QTH1
145,375 MHz C4FM simplex
433,450 MHz C4FM simplex
438,125 MHz TG9 TS2 CC1 DMR simplex
439,800 MHz C4FM simplex Wires-X node OM8KT-ND
QTH 2
VHF / UHF frequencies monitored by FTM-510 PMG function at QTH2
OM0ODM FM / C4FM repeater
OM0ODK FM repeater
OM0OVT repeater
OM0OUP repeater
145,575 MHz FM simplex
+ additionally monitored frequencies if scan functions on FTM-510 is turned on:
434,875 MHz CTCSS 88,5 simplex (crossband repeater to 145,575 MHz)
446,03125 MHz CTCSS 88,5 simplex PMR channel 3
145,500 MHz FM
145,375 MHz C4FM
433,450 MHz C4FM
433,425 MHZ C4FM hotspot
439,800 MHz C4FM Wires-X node OM8KT-ND
If the scan function is turned on, APRS is also in operation and beacon activated.
DMR talkgroups monitored by Hytera HM785G via hotspot at QTH2
TG 231, 231401, 231405, 23112, 2319112 + local talkgroups of all other OM DMR repeaters.
You can see all of them here.
Do NOT call me on TG 23112 or 2319112 as they are inteded to be used for Emergency and Skywarn situations!
QRG while hiking
I monitor mainly DMR TG 231 (Slovak Republic calling TG) while hiking. I use Hytera HP785G handheld transceiver while hiking and I always take some extra batteries with me. I use roaming function on the radio especially if I am hiking in mountains further away from my home area where I don't know DMR repeaters coverage in that area. If the roaming function is used, it can monitor only one timeslot and it is programmed to monitor timeslot 1 with talkgroup 231. That's why you have to call me on 231. You can also use a private call as the radio has the radio registration service enabled which lets the BrandMeister network know on which repeater I am listening and it addresses the private call to that repeater.
My other handheld radio is Yaesu FT70 which I use to connect to 7Ah LiFePO4 battery via battery eliminator and to Diamond RH770 telescopic antenna when I am on the summit. By using an external battery I do not have to worry about running out of the battery so easily. Both VHF and UHF bands work great with this telescopic antenna. It is a lightweight setup and very effective.
Position while hiking
I used to send my position by APRS on 144,800 MHz before. I do not do it anymore. Nowadays, if I want to send my position, I do it manually via DMR repeater in the range by pressing the preprogrammed button on Hytera radio or by pressing PTT. The callsign shown on the APRS map is OM8KT-7.
Another possibility is sending the position from the cell phone as OM8KT-5 if there is a data coverage but I use it very rarely while hiking to save the battery in the phone.
