# Need Radio Hat for RPi-3B for Allstar

**URL:** <https://community.allstarlink.org/t/need-radio-hat-for-rpi-3b-for-allstar/22926>\
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**Created:** [February 17, 2025, 11:54am UTC](https://community.allstarlink.org/t/need-radio-hat-for-rpi-3b-for-allstar/22926 "2025-02-17T11:54:48Z")\
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**Author:** ![uraniumzeplin](https://community.allstarlink.org/user_avatar/community.allstarlink.org/uraniumzeplin/32/3827_2.png) [@uraniumzeplin](https://community.allstarlink.org/u/uraniumzeplin)\
**Post date:** [February 17, 2025, 11:54am UTC](https://community.allstarlink.org/t/need-radio-hat-for-rpi-3b-for-allstar/22926/1 "2025-02-17T11:54:48Z")

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I have a Raspberry Pi-3B that I had built as a DMR hotspot. I have converted it for use as an Allstar node but need a transceiver hat. I’d rather do this than wire up a handi-talkie externally.  
Need suggestions on which hat to buy.

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**Author:** ![NR9V](https://community.allstarlink.org/user_avatar/community.allstarlink.org/nr9v/32/2195_2.png) [@NR9V](https://community.allstarlink.org/u/NR9V)\
**Post date:** [February 23, 2025, 1:09am UTC](https://community.allstarlink.org/t/need-radio-hat-for-rpi-3b-for-allstar/22926/2 "2025-02-23T01:09:26Z")

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Since no one has replied to this post after 6 days I’ll mention that personally I would avoid Pi Hat / SA818 modules as the audio quality is not particularly good, they have other limitations and aren’t any easier to set up and configure than other options. I make URIs that work with HTs - with zero mods, hacks or soldering required, provide easily 10dB higher Signal-to-Noise Ratio than SA818 modules, and are configured right on the front keypad and LCD. See [https://allscan.info/](https://allscan.info/) for details. I also make complete plug&play radio modules with a URI and integrated HT that are 100% USB powered and only $99… Or if you have a mobile radio such as a TM-V71A you can connect one of my URI110s and at $59 you’ll have a professional-grade full-duplex node that blows away a Pi Hat in every regard. Hope that helps. 73, NR9V

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