Other Digital Modes

Mode Frequency (MHz) Common Software/Hardware Modulation Type Typical Usage
WIRES-X Varies by repeater Yaesu WIRES-X C4FM Digital voice communication over the internet
M17 Varies by band M17 Software FSK Open-source digital voice protocol
DMR Varies (UHF/VHF bands) OpenDMR TDMA Digital voice and data communication
D-STAR 144 MHz, 430 MHz Icom D-STAR GMSK Digital voice and data communication
YSF (Yaesu System Fusion) Varies by repeater Yaesu System Fusion C4FM Digital voice communication via Yaesu radios
P25 Varies (public safety bands) P25 Information CQPSK Digital voice communication for public safety
NXDN Varies by repeater NXDN Forum FDMA Commercial digital voice and data communication
TETRA Varies (primarily 380-400 MHz) TETRA TDMA Professional mobile radio and emergency communication