CS-580 DMR Radio for ham-radio .... GREAT ! The CS580 is one of our most exciting new products that we have designed in the past 30 years. This DMR radio is designed specifically for the amateur radio operators and offers the best value in the DMR market. The radio includes a number of unique and advanced features and is easy to operate. Connect to any DMR network without the use of a computer. Experienced Hams who prefer to use a computer can program up to 1,024 fixed channels. Strong, durable and tough. Meets MIL-STD-810C/D/E/F for humidity, vibration and shock and is dustproof and waterproof to IP54. Frequency of the repeater can be entered from an easy to use screen on the radio in conjunction with a built in keypad. By pressing a single key, you can enter into monitor mode. You can join a conversation by simply pressing the lock key. Advanced Hams can enter the frequency, slot number, color code, Tx contact number and type of call from a single easy to use screen (a real VFO ? ). Just press the lock key and you are ready to initiate a call on any DMR network, including the Brandmeister and DMR-MARC. Find the frequency of local repeaters in a new city by placing the radio into scan mode. Then let the radio automatically find the frequency for you. In a similar manner, communications on an analog channel is possible without a computer! if is all TRUE a great notice for ham-radio operators in DMR .... great ! Not a special look but a nice great display .... 73 de IW2BSF - Rudy
