UtahSAINT.net WQWK474
Members only · FCC Part 90 · WQWK474

The UtahSAINT Radio Network

An AES-256 encrypted DMR simplex network for UtahSAINT members. It runs radio-to-radio on licensed business-band frequencies, with no repeaters or internet in the path, and you can use it anywhere in the continental United States.

Apply for access Supported radios
Call signWQWK474
LicenseFCC Part 90 business
LicenseeUtahSAINT
ModeDMR digital
TopologySimplex · no repeaters
EncryptionAES-256
Authorized areaContinental US
EligibilityUtahSAINT members
Ham licenseNot required

About the network

UtahSAINT holds an FCC Part 90 license, call sign WQWK474, and makes these frequencies available to its members. Every transmission is encrypted. Only radios we program can join, and the codeplug and keys can't be read back out of a programmed radio.

AES-256 encrypted

Voice and data are encrypted with AES-256. Without the network keys, a radio on our frequencies hears nothing.

Simplex, peer to peer

There are no repeaters, gateways or internet links. Radios talk straight to each other, so the network keeps working wherever members are within range of each other.

Continental US

The license covers the entire continental United States. Bring your radio to SAINTCON, out on the trail or on a road trip across the country.

Licensed business band

These are Part 90 business-band frequencies licensed to UtahSAINT, not amateur (Part 97) frequencies, so you don't need a ham license to use them.

Simplex range depends on terrain, antennas and power. Handheld to handheld, plan on a few miles in open terrain and less in buildings or canyons.

Supported radios

We support three dual-band DMR handhelds, and each one has its own codeplug. After you're approved, sign in to download the current codeplug and member contact list for your model. Check with supertechguy on Discord before you buy a radio not on this list. It won't be able to join the network. The programming guide explains how to load the codeplug with each radio's CPS.

Illustration of a Baofeng DM-32UV handheld
Reference radio
Baofeng

DM-32UV

  • Dual-band VHF/UHF handheld
  • DMR digital plus analog FM
  • Supports AES-256 encryption
  • The cheapest way onto the network

We program this radio at SAINTCON Radio Programming Night. If you're buying a radio just for this network, get this one.

Programmed with the Baofeng DM-32UV CPS · Contact list: Digital Contacts CSV
Illustration of an AnyTone AT-D168UV handheld
Supported
AnyTone

AT-D168UV

  • Compact dual-band VHF/UHF handheld
  • DMR digital plus analog FM
  • Supports AES-256 encryption
  • Uses AnyTone's familiar CPS and menus

AnyTone's newer compact model. A good choice if you want something smaller with the AnyTone feature set.

Programmed with the AnyTone D168UV CPS · Contact list: Digital Contact List CSV
Illustration of an AnyTone AT-D878UVII Plus handheld
Supported
AnyTone

AT-D878UVII Plus

  • Full-featured dual-band VHF/UHF handheld
  • DMR digital plus analog FM
  • Supports AES-256 encryption
  • Large contact capacity, Bluetooth and GPS

A popular choice among DMR users. Pick this if you already own one or want more features.

Programmed with the AnyTone D878UV CPS · Contact list: Digital Contact List CSV

Usage rules

WQWK474 is licensed to UtahSAINT, and every member who transmits operates under that license. Breaking these rules puts the license at risk for everyone, so they're conditions of access. Accounts that break them will be suspended. Members also sign the full Use Agreement before receiving codeplugs or keys.

  1. UtahSAINT members onlyOnly current UtahSAINT members with approved access may operate on the network. Never sell or give a programmed radio to anyone who isn't an approved member. You may lend one to a non-member only while you stay in their vicinity, and you get it back before you leave. Supervised use is for occasional use only. Anyone who wants regular access must apply for membership.
  2. Continental US onlyThe license authorizes use throughout the continental United States. Don't transmit on these frequencies anywhere else.
  3. Simplex onlyThis is a radio-to-radio network. Don't connect it to repeaters, hotspots, gateways, the internet or any other network, and don't rebroadcast it.
  4. Identify the stationUnder FCC Part 90 (§90.425), say the call sign WQWK474 at the end of a transmission or exchange, and at least once every 30 minutes while you're active.
  5. Protect the keysNever share your codeplug files, encryption keys, CSV downloads or portal login. Don't try to read back or extract keys from a programmed radio.
  6. Use the codeplug as issuedUse one of the supported radios and the codeplug we provide. Don't change frequencies, power, color codes or encryption settings on network channels.
  7. Operate responsiblyListen before you transmit and keep transmissions short and relevant. No illegal, obscene or commercial-for-hire traffic.
  8. Report lost or stolen radiosIf a programmed radio is lost, stolen or sold, tell supertechguy on Discord right away so we can protect the network.
  9. Leaving the networkIf your membership lapses or you give up access, wipe the radio with a replacement codeplug that doesn't include network channels or keys.
  10. Not an emergency serviceThis network isn't monitored. In an emergency, call 911.

How to join

Access is free for UtahSAINT members. You're responsible for buying your own supported radio.

Become a member

Not a UtahSAINT member yet? Join the SAINTCON Discord and type /register.

Get a supported radio

Buy a Baofeng DM-32UV, AnyTone AT-D168UV or AnyTone AT-D878UVII Plus.

Apply for access

Fill out the access request form, then message supertechguy on Discord so we can verify your membership.

Get programmed

Once you're approved, you'll get an email with your login and DMR ID. Download your codeplug and contact list from the portal, or bring your radio to a programming night.

Apply for access Member sign in

Questions

Where can I use these frequencies?

Anywhere in the continental United States. UtahSAINT licenses and controls the frequencies for its members under FCC Part 90 license WQWK474. Earlier announcements said Utah only, but the authorized area is now the whole continental US.

Do I need a ham license?

No. These are Part 90 business-band frequencies, not Part 97 amateur frequencies. You operate under UtahSAINT's license as an approved member.

Are there repeaters?

No. The network is simplex only, so radios talk directly to each other. Range depends on terrain and antennas, and you can only reach members within simplex range of you.

How do I get a DMR ID?

We assign a UtahSAINT DMR radio ID when your access is approved. It's in your welcome email and in the member portal. Your Discord handle is the name other members see in their radio directory when you call. You don't need a RadioID.net ID for this network.

Can I put more than one radio on the network?

Yes. Each radio gets its own DMR ID and handle (for example yourname_2). Apply again with the same email and the new handle, and the new radio is added to your existing account.

Which radio should I buy?

The Baofeng DM-32UV is our reference radio and the one we program at events. The AnyTone AT-D168UV and AT-D878UVII Plus are also fully supported. Other radios can't join the network.

Can I read the keys back off my radio afterward?

No. To protect the AES-256 keys and the codeplug, and to keep control of the network, programmed radios can't read the codeplug or keys back out.

Can I change the radio later?

Yes. You can still upload contacts and use the on-screen menus. You can also wipe the radio with a replacement codeplug, which removes it from the member network.

How do I keep my contact list up to date?

Sign in to the member portal and download the latest contact list CSV for your radio. Import it into your radio's CPS, then write it to the radio. The list always includes every active member.

What if my radio is lost or stolen?

Message supertechguy on Discord right away. A programmed radio carries the network keys, so we need to know quickly.

Who do I contact with questions?

supertechguy on the SAINTCON Discord.