How to Program DMR MotoTRBO on the SDS100 using Sentinel Super Easy

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How To Program DMR MotoTRBO on the SDS‑100 Using Sentinel
1. Prepare and Launch Sentinel
• Open Sentinel:
• Start Sentinel on your computer. (You can create your programming even without your scanner plugged in-but for writing, connect your SDS‑100 later.)
• Optional - Read From Scanner First:
• If your scanner has previous manual programming, perform a “Read from Scanner” to load current data into Sentinel before making changes.
2. Create and Edit Your Favorites List
• Enter Favorites Editor:
• In Sentinel, go to the “Edit Favorites List” section.
• Create a New Favorites List:
• Select “New Favorites List.”
• Name it appropriately (for example, you might call it “Aeronautical Cap” or a similar name that reflects the DMR system you’re programming).
• The favorites list editor will open on a separate page.
3. Add the DMR MotoTRBO System
• Add a New System:
• Within the favorites list editor, select the option to “Add a System.”
• Choose “New System” and name it-for example, “Moto Turbo Trunk” (or use the exact name as shown in your transcript).
• Confirm your new system.
• Enable Essential Options:
• Go to “System Options” for your new system.
• Turn on ID Search: Ensure that “ID Search” is enabled. This setting allows the SDS‑100 to automatically update talk group (TG) and unit IDs when transmissions are detected.
4. Program the Site (Frequency)
• Enter Site Edit Mode:
• In your new system, go to the “Sites” section.
• Select “New Site” to add the frequency information.
• Input Frequency Details:
• Paste or type in the frequency for your DMR system. For example, if the transcript indicates a specific frequency (e.g., “Loss Airport CC1”), enter that frequency.
• Set the Color Code:
• The transcript shows that the color code is “1.” Enter “1” as the color code.
• (If you need to verify, click into the color code field; Sentinel will display the details for that code.)
• Enter the LCN (Link Control Number):
• The transcript mentions an LCN value such as “01 01.” Input the appropriate LCN.
• Review the Frequency Entry:
• Verify that the site now includes your frequency, color code, and LCN as part of the DMR MotoTRBO system.
5. Program the Department and Talk Group IDs
• Add a Department:
• Within your system settings, navigate to the “Department” section.
• Select “New Department” or “Edit Channel” as needed.
• Input Talk Group Information:
• Enter the talk group ID for the system.
• For instance, the transcript indicates that the top talk group ID is “31.”
• Choose the appropriate service type (for example, you might label it “Aircraft” if it corresponds to aeronautical communications).
• Optional - Add Unit IDs:
• If the system requires unit IDs, wait for transmissions on that frequency; then, when unknown IDs appear, press the “Yes” button to save the talk group ID first and then the unit ID.
6. Finalize and Save Your Programming
• Save Your Work in Sentinel:
• Once all frequency, color code, LCN, department, and TG ID information is entered, click “File” and then “Save.”
• Exit the favorites list editor.
• Write to the Scanner:
• With your SDS‑100 connected, select “Write to Scanner” in Sentinel.
• Confirm that the new DMR system is written to your scanner’s memory.
7. Verify and Test the Programmed System
• Check on Your Scanner:
• After writing, disconnect and power on your SDS‑100.
• Verify that the new DMR MotoTRBO system appears under your favorites list.
• Monitor for Activity:
• Listen to the channel. When transmissions occur, the scanner should update the talk group and unit IDs automatically (thanks to the enabled ID Search feature).
Cheers,
BAAS
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[@SierraOne]

Soooo, You can't simply find the department and system from within sentinel? Thanks for this great information and any more you have would be very helpful! Thanks!

[@BoyAndAScanner]

Yes 👍 and alot easier than doing it on the radio itself. No problem, glad it helped!

[@marioalmaraz1721]

This is great. Thank you. I was wondering how you scan a dmr?

[@BoyAndAScanner]

No problem thanks for watching!

[@somyutt]

Thinking about getting SDS 100 so starting watching reviews on KZbin then I come across to your channel. Very helpful informations. But in order to program DMR following your instruction here, do I need to get the DMR upgrade when purchasing this scanner? I'm new to this hobby. Thank you. 🙂

[@BoyAndAScanner]

Yes, there are a few upgrade options. Once you buy the scanner that you can unlock. You purchased them online and then enter a code on the scanner it unlocks that system.

[@somyutt]

@@BoyAndAScanner Thank you!! 😃