Programming was relatively straightforward and, while my DMR use was limited to use with a hotspot, the radio worked well

Programming was relatively straightforward and, while my DMR use was limited to use with a hotspot, the radio worked well

You will get this radio working!

If you are not technically inclined or unfamiliar with how DMR and digital radios work, or are older than dirt and still think in terms of tubes and call IRLP devices "reflectors" like most Ham's, then do yourself and all of us a favor and put those technical creds you claim to have for your license to good use and read up on DMR, how it works, what Talkgroups and Code Plugs are and you will have a grand and AFFORDABLE time tinkering with and using this gem of a radio.

In the end, it appears a firmware update was necessary to get the radio working on the DMR side