scope:

The present document is written as a "Read-me-first" manual or "Getting started with DMR". It is not intended to be a complete guide to the DMR technical specifications. If any conflict is found between the present document and the clauses in the DMR specifications then the technical specifications in ETSI TS 102 361 (all parts) [i.1] to [i.4] take precedence.

The aims of the present document are many, for example:

1) to provide the reader with sufficient knowledge to engage in qualified discussions with the equipment and service suppliers;

2) to expose the reader to the specific language and technical terminology used in the DMR specifications;

3) to enable the reader to understand the flexibility in system design, system network topography, system availability and various modes of operation;

4) information on radio aspects and network design and management is given.