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MotoTRBO features IP connection over the Internet to create a network of MotoTRBO repeaters.  It also supports privacy and encryption.MotoTRBO features IP connection over the Internet to create a network of MotoTRBO repeaters.  It also supports privacy and encryption. IP Site Connect is Motorola.=== Non-Motorola DMR Transceivers with VFO ===For amateur radio use part 90 radios had to be programmed to operate on ham frequencies.  Now there are some offerings that are actual Part 97 intended for amateur use.   Each MotoTRBO radio has an ID that has to be registered and is tied to the callsign of the user.  MotoTRBO utilizes "talkgroups."   === Non-Motorola DMR Transceivers === Programmable but without a VFO.* Quantun QP-2100  (VFO ?)* Quantun QP-2100   * Vertex VXD-720 (VFO ?)* Vertex VXD-720  The Connect Systems CS700 had many firmware bugs which plagued the model.  The CS750 can be thought of as a CS700 with better firmware.  However, consider it an "alpha" quality firmware gone to "beta" but still not fully stable.  The CS800 is a vehicle mobile version.Not filed programmable and no VFO. The [http://connectsystems.com/amateur.html Connect Systems] CS700 had many firmware bugs which plagued the model.  The CS750 can be thought of as a CS700 with better firmware.  However, consider it an "alpha" quality firmware gone to "beta" but still not fully stable.  The CS800 is a vehicle mobile version. Connect Systems radios do not support UDP compressed headers.  To receive a text message from a Motorola radio user, he will have to disable UDP compressed headers.Compatibility Issues:  Voice compatibility does not seem to be a problem across available DMR ham repeaters.  The roaming feature of automatically going from tower to tower does not seem to work at all with non-Motorola radios.  There is some texting support depending on the radio and mode.  It is important to ensure the DMR radio is '''DMR Tier 2''' compatible.
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