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04-05-26 2023 Chevy Colorado Install installed in my truck is a anytone at-779uv dual band vhf/uhf mobile radio and a retevis ra86 gmrs Mobile due to the small size of both these radio it was the best... 04-05-26, 20:35 pm installed in my truck is a anytone at-779uv dual band vhf/uhf mobile radio and a retevis ra86 gmrs Mobile due to the small size of both these radio it was the best option for me at this time. The anytone is mounted on the drivers side below and to the right of the steering wheel and the retevis main body of the radio is mounted on the passenger side of the center console. I did use a cat 6 rj45 1.5 foot extender on both radios to extend the length of the speaker mic wire(both were to short... Read more View article »
04-05-26 Cook County 9-1-1 Center South So, the new Cook County Dispatch 9-1-1 center in Crestwood at 13820 S. Cicero is under construction. Alot of agencies are planning on moving over to either the North... 04-05-26, 20:29 pm So, the new Cook County Dispatch 9-1-1 center in Crestwood at 13820 S. Cicero is under construction. Alot of agencies are planning on moving over to either the North Center or the South Center. Belwood PD and FD just signed over, and an IGA has been submitted to Melrose Park and Stone Park. September of 2026 Desplaines fire in moving over and November 2026 Leyden-Proviso agencies are scheduled to move over. Along with that there are 13 other agencies requesting IGA's. View article »
04-05-26 Maryland FIRST 700mhz TRS Hey all, I've seen official rumors that Maryland is working on a statewide digital TRS termed a 'first responders' net: 700 MHz System As it says, Motorola was given a... 04-05-26, 20:12 pm Hey all, I've seen official rumors that Maryland is working on a statewide digital TRS termed a 'first responders' net: 700 MHz System As it says, Motorola was given a notice to proceed back in 2010.. anybody have any idea how far along they are with this project (at least in service region 1A) or any further information? View article »
04-05-26 Modified Radios - (Functional and/or Cosmetic) Do you have any "modified" radios in your collection? What have you done to it to "improve" it? It can be simple, like a "snipped diode"... 04-05-26, 20:08 pm Do you have any "modified" radios in your collection? What have you done to it to "improve" it? It can be simple, like a "snipped diode" so-called fix, or even easy like blanking out the radios brand name to avoid the comments from some radio snobs. It can be mid range like adding a BFO lead to a detector diode to give it SSB capabilities. It can be more complicated like adding other functions. Granted many of these may be older rigs, but it some of us like to see real cool... Read more View article »
04-05-26 Software - RadioFreakDB RadioFreakDB - Newest Build - 01/01/2026 Latest Build is online now for FREE download Updates: - Records order has been changed to better reflect how I enter these. -... 04-05-26, 20:04 pm RadioFreakDB - Newest Build - 01/01/2026 Latest Build is online now for FREE download Updates: - Records order has been changed to better reflect how I enter these. - CSV Import and Export now works, this allows you to import and export data easily. - Notes field has been expanded, as this is where I enter a lot of information. Software - RadioFreakDB Amateur radio operator VK7AAL & monitoring enthusiast from Launceston, Tasmania, passionate about software development for radio hobbyists. vk7aal.blogspot.com View article »
04-05-26 RTL SDR with DSD+ FL trunked frequency issue I'm attempting to monitor a new UHF P25 Phase II trunking site site and when I type in the frequency, it gives the system details and NAC then defaults to a frequency... 04-05-26, 20:02 pm I'm attempting to monitor a new UHF P25 Phase II trunking site site and when I type in the frequency, it gives the system details and NAC then defaults to a frequency in the 900 MHz range. Is this a RTL issue? DSD+ Site? Anyone have similar issues previously? View article »
04-05-26 Greenville County SO zones I live north of Travelers Rest and I'm trying to monitor the Greenville County Sheriff talk groups for this area. I'm either in the West zone or the North zone. Maybe I... 04-05-26, 20:01 pm I live north of Travelers Rest and I'm trying to monitor the Greenville County Sheriff talk groups for this area. I'm either in the West zone or the North zone. Maybe I need 44002 and 44003 selected with the TR talkgroups. I'm trying to somewhat limit radio traffic for this area. View article »

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