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RATS unveiled an awesome interactive online tool to help generate codeplugs for a variety of DMR radios including the Baofeng DM32. You pick your radio, then you select a combination of datasets of interest which will pull from their massive database of 1,842 channels in 168 zones and 9 datasets. It's available for PUBLIC BETA (no RATS membership required) through April 5. A big thank you to KG4PEQ and the RATS codeplug team for their work.

Visit: https://codeplugs.rats.net/ and click on the TRY IT button at the top of the screen.

The tool generates separte CSV files for Zones, Talk Groups, and Channels which you can import directly into your CPS software and use to program your radio. I've been testing it with my DM32's and it is a HUGE time saver.

One note for DM32 users: when CPS 1.45 for DM32 creates a blank codeplug, it does NOT include…

Bringing Radio Clubs Back to Life: How Inclusion and Leadership Drive Club Revival

Imagine entering a local amateur radio club meeting, seeking an engaged community, only to find a quiet room that immediately dampens your enthusiasm. Many clubs struggle to foster spaces where members feel motivated and included.

A handful of regulars dominate the conversation, leaving newcomers uncertain about their place and reluctant to participate. Although not explicitly unwelcoming, the atmosphere lacks the inclusion needed to build a thriving community. This makes those hoping to engage feel excluded, highlighting the challenge of fostering genuine belonging.

Over time, these instances add up, subtly shaping the atmosphere and determining whether new members decide to return.

For young hams, full of curiosity and new ideas, this can be especially discouraging. You show up ready to connect and learn, but end up feeling invisible. After a meeting or two, you start to ask yourself:…

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