If you prefer to source your data directly from the network infrastructure, the BrandMeister UK website is an essential tool.
While they don't always offer a full "ready-to-flash" file for the 868 specifically (they often focus on the 878, which uses the same file format), they offer repeater lists that can be imported into the CPS (Computer Programming Software). This is great if you want to build your own codeplug but don't want to type in every repeater frequency by hand.
Visit the BrandMeister UK Repeater Map (repeatermap.brandmeister.network). Filter by “DMR." For each repeater you want, note: anytone 868 codeplug uk
In the CPS:
Don't forget the analogue side. Add:
While these vary by repeater, a good UK codeplug will poll the online repeater database (BrandMeister) to ensure each repeater channel uses the correct Colour Code (CC) and Time Slot (TS) . Most UK repeaters use TS1 for local traffic and TS2 for talkgroups like 2350, but this is not universal.
The amateur radio landscape changes. A new UK repeater opens (e.g., GB3XX), a DMR talkgroup is decommissioned, or Ofcom adjusts band edges (rare, but possible). If you prefer to source your data directly
Quarterly maintenance routine:
The UK DMR network (managed by groups like UKDMR and Phoenix) uses a specific talkgroup hierarchy: In the CPS: Don't forget the analogue side
A proper UK codeplug has these pre-programmed correctly.