BlueSky - Amateur Private DMR UHF Network Duplex Hotspot

• You Are the Sole Authority: This is your private server. You have complete administrative control to grant access, manage connections, and set every parameter. If you don't approve it, it doesn't connect.
• Command Your Event Communications: From sprawling race courses to bustling festival grounds, reliable communication is non-negotiable. Instantly deploy a dedicated, private network for your event staff. Coordinate between different teams on a secure channel you control.
• Create Your Own Railroad: Forget pre-built routes and mandatory structures. You lay the track for your communications, building a secure and direct path for your group that goes exactly where you need it to.
• Build Trusted Alliances, Your Way: Your network doesn't have to be an island. The system allows you to create approved bridges to other private networks, expanding your reach without ever sacrificing your system's integrity.

What is BlueSky?

BlueSky is a low-power duplex amateur radio UHF hotspot that links your DMR radios together into a private network, allowing you to communicate between multiple locations that are too far apart to connect directly or through a repeater.

How Does it Work?

A BlueSky Control Center acts as the central server for a network. BlueSky Gateways are typically located at separate sites and act as nodes on the network, connecting directly to the BlueSky Control Center. The Control Center manages call routing based on talk maps that are configured by the user. You define the talkgroups you want to use and how they connect.

What is the difference between a BlueSky Control Center and a BlueSky Gateway?

Control Center Runs the conference server and controls all call routing between audio channels. It is the "master" of the network. Each network needs at least one Control Center, while the Gateway Connects to the Control Center as a client or extends the network to other sites

Do I need technical expertise to use the BlueSky?

Some familiarity with IP networking concepts is necessary to set up a BlueSky Control Center, allow access to it, and connect Gateways. However, once configured, no further action is usually necessary. Only one Control Center is necessary in a network. BlueSky Gateways typically do not require any external network configuration to function properly - they just need one-time initial configuration to connect to the Control Center. Everything is configured through an easy to use web interface.

Do I need to keep track of every Gateway and individually log into each one?

No, there is a one-time configuration required to connect a Gateway to the Control Center. After that is complete, the Control Center acts as a central hub for configuring and controlling all connected Gateways, no matter where they are located.

Can I connect my Control Center to someone else's Control Center?

Yes, Control Centers can be connected together. This requires the owner of each Control Center to configure their respective half of the link, preventing unwanted connections. Once connected, calls can be routed between Control Centers and connected to existing or new talk maps. This powerful feature allows for massive networks linked by bridged talkgroups, but allows local talkgroups to coexist that are not linked.

Does BlueSky replace my SkyBridge Max?

No. There is some overlap in functionality, but each is designed for a different purpose. The SkyBridge Max runs WPSD, supports a variety of digital modes, and supports connecting to several various public networks. On the other hand, BlueSky runs the same software that powers our TL-Net family of products and is used to create a private amateur radio DMR network that you have complete control of.

Does BlueSky take the place of a local repeater?

Not necessarily. While a local repeater is effective when all users are within its coverage area, this is not always the case. BlueSky is designed for situations where users are geographically dispersed, face HOA restrictions on external antennas, or need to stay connected when traveling beyond the area a single repeater can cover.

What is the coverage area of a BlueSky unit?

A BlueSky unit typically covers an area of over 21,000 square feet*. It's well-suited for creating a local communication zone in an area like your home and yard, a ham shack, or a local event when you need reliable signal but don't require a full repeater.


*This is based on an average transmission radius of 25 meters (about 82 feet). As a low-power 10mW device, its actual range depends on the environment. Obstacles such as concrete walls and dense terrain can reduce this distance.

Is BlueSky compatible with other systems?

BlueSky is built on the software that powers our TL-Net products. Therefore, it is compatible with existing TL-Net or CBridge systems and can link to MotoTRBO™ IP Site Connect repeaters*.

*Requires additional purchase of 5 or 15 per license

When will BlueSky be available for purchase?

Q1 2026

What will be the price of BlueSky?

Starting at $799 per unit.