Hello,
 
I purchased an RFinder B1 this week and have set everything up.  I am having an issue that makes no sense to me, I am hoping you can give me guidance.  
 
I noticed that I was receiving no activity whatsoever using a pistar hotspot.  I opened the dashboard and when I key up in talkgroups, I can see where I am transmitting.  However, I hear no response even though I can see others answering.  Purely by accident I hit the PTT key while someone was answering my CQ, the green light came on and I could hear them.  I then entered a conversation, but each time after transmitting, I had to hit the PTT to hear them.    Also, I am hearing nothing on repeaters that downloaded to my B1.
 
Is there some type squelch setting that I cannot find?  Have you heard of this happening before, can you help?

So I’m having some issues with audio when switching from RF to Network.  The RF side works fine, albeit I get complaints of my TX audio being soft and slightly low.  People notice a big difference when I switch radios.  And the RFinder app crashes on my constantly.  But besides that, when I’m done with RFinder I will completely power off the RFinder app and close it out, when I open the Zello app and TX I don’t produce any audio it’s just silent air.  I have to completely power off the phone and power it back on to be able to get my TX audio back on Zello.  RX audio works just fine it’s only TX.  Again my issue isn't with the RFinder app its Zello that isn't working properly...  And before anyone asks yes my RFinder app and Firmware are both updated to current ones.  Is this a known bug and is anyone else experiencing this?

In the Military radio FB group it was posted on how the T.Rex Arms is out to link Android programs like ATAK or OSMAND to a radio.  They even discussed APRSdroid.




This is the video that discusses this.  Maybe we could get them onboard as well.
(14) Move, Shoot, and Communicate with ATAK (and alternatives) - YouTube
Who is familiar with ATAK? NETT Warrior? APRS? Any preppers out there? How can we turn GPS/data packets tactical? KD2UMT is getting quite familiar with this topic!

Firmware V12.6 for SD Card Install 
  SD-K608_DT863_RFinder-B1_20201021_V12.9.zip (Size: 988.75 MB / Downloads: 49)  
Firmware V12.6 for Flashtool Install 
  K608_DT863_RFinder-B1_20201021_V12.9.zip (Size: 1.11 GB / Downloads: 42)

I'm wondering if some one would be so kind as to give me a bit of a run down in what the red TX light is telling me when it blikcs or goes on briefly as opposed throughout TX. Bob mentioned it in passing yesterday on the phone...I am almost exclusively a HotSpot user, with few DMR repeaters within reach here, but as I try too hit a few, it'd be helpful to know what the light is telling me.

In this scenario, the RFinder B1 shows me (3) Repeaters in my town, allegedly all on 444.000:

#1 WX1NH Hartford (VT) 444.000 (-5.0) PL 0 DMR/MARC

#2 WX1NH Hartford (VT) 444.000 (-5.0) DMR/MARC PL 0      <<<<<< (same exact listed again)

#3 N1DAS White River Jct (VT) [note still within Hartford, VT) 444.000 (-5.0) PL o

Presumably these are all the same machine, but at least two have wrong info??? I'm at 800 ft and 3 miles from one LAT/LON and 5.6 from the other. After choosing the one TG listed, 'TS:2 GC:9 - Local or Reflector,If I key up on the first one, the red LED blinks once briefly.

#2 gets same response

#3 the red LED stays on thru PTT, no respons

...I get it that may be all of the data is wrong may be??... but having scoured the one page manual for the B1 I didn't see anything on the red TX LED. .....that's fine, but having scoured the one page manual I am still curious what the LED is indicating???

Forgive me if this has been asked.  I just got a HCP-1.  It will be for my use only.  Do I have to set it up as a repeater or is there a easier path?

Does it need a DMR radio ID for it ?

Thanks, I have ZERO experience with DMR but I will get there.  I registered with  radioid today but have not heard back yet. 

I assume that they will give the ID when they do or is it a different process to get that once registered?

Hi all. 

Looking for a bit of info. I have a B1 and want to increase the memory  The specs say it supports 128g.  Has anyone tested to see if any larger cards work?

If they do not is it a hardware or software update issue 


Thanks

A: 1. Quit all applications in process on the B1. Make sure your battery is fully charged. This process should take 10-15 minutes. New settings and APKs are being loaded. This takes time. Watch this video on YouTube first: 

https://www.google.com/search?q=update+f...TxvqHYAg11

Many thanks to M0VXT for the video.

2. Go to Settings
3. Scroll down to System and select
4. Scroll down to About phone and select
5. Select System Upgrade
6. Select Remote Updates (if you don't have the update loaded onto the device)
7. Note the Current System Version (in case it's already up to date)
8. Select Version Check. 
9. Follow the prompts to download, install, and boot the new firmware.

For RFinder B1, how do I update v. 10.6 to current version (which I believe is v. 12.9)?

RFinder has done a good job of bribing YouTube reviewers, but support for this product doesn't exist from RFinder. That will be my review on YT and other related online sources. If I wanted a troubled product, I could have built a Pi-Star for 1/4 the price. Too bad RFinder has dropped the ball or never intended to carry it.