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01-23-26 136-174 mhz Commercial + HAM Bands (2m range) I'm using a 500w rated folded dipole (4 elements) for the 136-174 ish range at a SWR of 1.5 through the range. We are looking to upgrade the system very soon. What is... 01-23-26, 01:52 am I'm using a 500w rated folded dipole (4 elements) for the 136-174 ish range at a SWR of 1.5 through the range. We are looking to upgrade the system very soon. What is the limiting factor for wattage rating on the antenna? For example, if we sought to use the same or similar system, but with say a 2 KW RMS rating, at an output of a maximum of 1 - 1.5 kw at any given time, mostly FM, what or where would we source such an antenna? Also, what actually determines the power handling capacity of... Read more View article »
01-23-26 Anytone/Hytera Encryption compatibility Hello, I have some issues with received encrypted voice with my Anytone AT-878UV Plus and Hytera Handhelds, which operate at Basic encryption type, 10 characters length.... 01-23-26, 01:33 am Hello, I have some issues with received encrypted voice with my Anytone AT-878UV Plus and Hytera Handhelds, which operate at Basic encryption type, 10 characters length. The result I get that via repeater mode, Hytera receives my encrypted voice well and on my Anytone the only thing I get is some gibberish. These are the parametres: View article »
01-23-26 NXDN Calgary & K Country Emergency Services Hello, Has anyone found any new VHF NXDN frequencies in and around Calgary, Calgary Search and Rescue, or local Businesses? A relative who is with CPKC Calgary has... 01-23-26, 01:27 am Hello, Has anyone found any new VHF NXDN frequencies in and around Calgary, Calgary Search and Rescue, or local Businesses? A relative who is with CPKC Calgary has said they have 3 digital channels on their radios for Calgary operations. I see in the database there is Shepard intermodal Yard listed as NXDN, but can anyone in Calgary confirm they have heard digital comm's on that frequency? On his CPKC issued portable radio he said there was 3 digital channels he knew of that he had on it... Read more View article »
01-23-26 eBay Unication G4 G5 antenna to avoid I had a $20 eBay gift card so decided to pull the trigger on an aftermarket 800 mhz antenna for the G4/G5. https://www.ebay.com/itm/257270324557 The antenna shipped... 01-23-26, 01:07 am I had a $20 eBay gift card so decided to pull the trigger on an aftermarket 800 mhz antenna for the G4/G5. https://www.ebay.com/itm/257270324557 The antenna shipped remarkably fast and looks beautiful on the scanner. However signal reception is most important and I found it gets either the same or more often a bar or two less on distant sites than either the blue or purple band OEM Unication antennas. Overall, I'm not gonna use this antenna in the future and continue to use the... Read more View article »
01-23-26 SDS150 vs SDS100 noise chirp sound I noticed the other day on the sds150 disp be talking than a loud chirp sound comes in. Today I noticed it was more and more happening while scanning or sitting on a... 01-23-26, 00:55 am I noticed the other day on the sds150 disp be talking than a loud chirp sound comes in. Today I noticed it was more and more happening while scanning or sitting on a channel. I put the 100 and 150 on same channel and waited for the chirp noise. I heard it and replayed the audio back on both and 100 doesn't have it the 150 has it. This is on a P25 Trunk system. Does anyone have that issue? Also it has the newest FW installed. View article »
01-23-26 Best HF Receiver What’s the best HF non SDR Donglr radio under $500 01-23-26, 00:52 am What’s the best HF non SDR Donglr radio under $500 View article »
01-23-26 2026 VHF Low Band Logs Happy New Year! Might as well start the new thread for 2026! 01-23-26, 00:50 am Happy New Year! Might as well start the new thread for 2026! View article »

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