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02-26-26 Unication G5 slow trunk tracking I'm trying to give my department's other members the nice capabilities I've set up on my pager, but for some reason, their pagers track trunking much slower... 02-26-26, 08:07 am I'm trying to give my department's other members the nice capabilities I've set up on my pager, but for some reason, their pagers track trunking much slower than mine. This is a problem because I'm doing 2-tone over P25, and with this much of a delay, it will most likely miss the first tone. I updated their firmware and converted my pager's profile to work on theirs. This happens regardless of voice buffering on or not. Their pagers were bought before late 2023, and mine... Read more View article »
02-26-26 Halton Region Unknown TG Anyone have any idea what TG 1500 on the Halton system is? I have seen a could RID's pop up on this TG but none of the other RID's I have seen on the Halton system are... 02-26-26, 08:06 am Anyone have any idea what TG 1500 on the Halton system is? I have seen a could RID's pop up on this TG but none of the other RID's I have seen on the Halton system are in the same range. Last seen today was RID 92800, 92802, 92850 & last seen back when I lasted checked back on Jan 7th/26, RID 92805. Matt View article »
02-26-26 Portable Radio Monitoring in Parks - PRMIP Portable Radio Monitoring in Parks (PRMIP) is a relaxed, exploration-focused twist on outdoor radio activities, inspired by the spirit of programs like SOTA and... 02-26-26, 08:03 am Portable Radio Monitoring in Parks (PRMIP) is a relaxed, exploration-focused twist on outdoor radio activities, inspired by the spirit of programs like SOTA and POTA but designed especially for listeners rather than transmitters. Instead of making contacts, PRMIP is all about getting outside, setting up your gear, and discovering what signals are out there waiting to be heard. The concept is simple: take your radio to a public outdoor location, a park, reserve, lookout... Read more View article »
02-26-26 Snow Removal Statewide There are some interesting monitoring opportunities for the next week in RI. Vermont, Pennsylvania, Maine and Connecticut DOT's have sent crews and equipment to assist... 02-26-26, 08:02 am There are some interesting monitoring opportunities for the next week in RI. Vermont, Pennsylvania, Maine and Connecticut DOT's have sent crews and equipment to assist RI towns with plowing and snow removal. Start using that SEARCH button and see what you can hear. Those agencies are either VHF or VHF-Low and will most likely be simplex operations. Enjoy! View article »
02-26-26 Vintage electronics find video on my YouTube... I'm sure this video will be of interest to most of you. I posted this a number of years ago and it's pretty self-explanatory in the beginning of the video. I still have... 02-26-26, 07:59 am I'm sure this video will be of interest to most of you. I posted this a number of years ago and it's pretty self-explanatory in the beginning of the video. I still have a lot of this equipment, a couple of things got donated to the local radio museum here at the community college. Enjoy! Vintage electronics! Vintage electronics find View article »
02-26-26 Anyone used both the HP68x and the HP78x? ... I am procuring a few new radios. Some BP365s but another full keypad radio too. I currently have a couple of HP685s, considering whether to just get another HP6 or try... 02-26-26, 07:56 am I am procuring a few new radios. Some BP365s but another full keypad radio too. I currently have a couple of HP685s, considering whether to just get another HP6 or try a HP785. for the 7 is the display and ability to see the menu bar in a call. for the 6 is same batteries and lighter weight (if a slightly reduced runtime) the 7 is €80 extra. 310g vs 280g. Anyone who has used both able to give me any opinions? Cheers! View article »
02-26-26 Atlantic Provinces Public Safety Network... Incase you're confused, the listing for the Maritime Public Safety Radio Network (MPSRN) has had its name changed to reflect the "official" given name of... 02-26-26, 07:42 am Incase you're confused, the listing for the Maritime Public Safety Radio Network (MPSRN) has had its name changed to reflect the "official" given name of Atlantic Provinces Public Safety Network (APPSN). This name was given with the addition of Newfoundland/Labrador and refers to the system as a whole. As mentioned in the notes, each province refers to the system as something different for their respective locations: NS - TMR2 PEI - PICS2 NB - NBTMR NFLD - PWRS (Province-Wide... Read more View article »

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