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Hi Folks! New poster here, and relatively new Hotspot user. I currently have a Pi 3 running a simplex hat. Just have it on DMR+ (Pheonix) and it is working quite well (apart from when some users don't leave a gap so I can't switch TG - grrr!).

I have now ordered a Duplex hat and another Pi 3 should be arriving over the weekend In preparation, I am wondering if there is a comprehensive setup guide for Duplex hats?

I have multiple radios, so can utilise both timeslots, however my main reason for ordering a duplex hat was to be able to switch TGs during a busy QSO if i so choose.

In terms of radio programming, I prefer setting up individual channels rather than switching contacts on the fly.
Currently on DMR+ I have it set up this way, and I really like the fact they are now mapping TGs directly to reflectors on Pheonix-f

I don't mind introducing extra digits in the programming of the radio. So I would be happy with :
TG 100235 mapping to TG235 on DMR+
TG 200235 mapping to TG235 on BM
TG 300235 mapping to TG235 on TGIF
and whatever would be needed for XLX (I haven't directly used XLX reflectors yet)

Is there a guide that covers such a setup?
How would you manage the timeslots? e.g. can I use this TG mapping on both timeslots? I have noticed some people pipe TGIF onto 1 particular timeslot. I was hoping not to limit it by using the talkgroup rewriting.

All advice welcome as I anticipate and plan for the new gear!
Many thanks,
Rob

Have you ever figured it out? I found that DMRGateway configuration examples for duplex hats are few and far between...

Here's my question though. When a call comes on a TG number that exists on both networks, how does your radio know where to reply?

3125 - Massachusetts exists and all three networks for example. Do rewrite rules work both ways? Can it rewrite them back to their 300XXXX numbers?

Funny you ask - I was curious about how rewrite rules work and someone pointed me to this the other day:

https://github.com/g4klx/DMRGateway/wiki/Rewrite-Rules

DMR Gateway is a classic example of something that requires "tribal knowledge". There seem to be a few people around that know of its capabilities, but none of them are willing to document 100% of how it works.

Even that Wiki on GitHub consists of 3 pages:

Welcome
Example Configurations
Rewrite Rules

Example Configurations has two links - both of which result in 404 errors when you click on them.

There's a sample DMRGateway.ini file on GitHub that has some comments included, but that's not documentation. That's breadcrumbs as far as I'm concerned.

https://github.com/g4klx/DMRGateway/blo ... ateway.ini

If anyone happens to come across the holy grail of DMR Gateway documentation, please point in the right direction!

Here's someone that seems to know what they're talking about....

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