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01-20-26 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... 01-20-26, 21:14 pm 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 »
01-20-26 Fried Kenwood R-5000 I removed a VC-20 VHF converter board from a spare Kenwood R-5000 to sell. While I had it open, I went to replace the s-meter light and accidenatlly shorted the leads.... 01-20-26, 21:10 pm I removed a VC-20 VHF converter board from a spare Kenwood R-5000 to sell. While I had it open, I went to replace the s-meter light and accidenatlly shorted the leads. Just for a second. There was a tiny whiff of smoke and now I get nonsense on the screen and though the buttons all seem to work, I cannot control the radio, enter frequencies, anything. The lamp is attached to the power switch board, which is roughly where the smoke was. I have replaced that board with a known good one and the... Read more View article »
01-20-26 Mid-Atlantic (and beyond) MilAir 2026 Knock yourself out... 01-20-26, 21:09 pm Knock yourself out... View article »
01-20-26 SPEN patch Can we list how many agencies are broadcasting SPEN-1 patches on their radio systems? (full-time or part time). 01-20-26, 21:00 pm Can we list how many agencies are broadcasting SPEN-1 patches on their radio systems? (full-time or part time). View article »
01-20-26 VP 6/8000 RSM options From what I understand, Kenwood does not currently make an RSM for the VP6000 or 8000, which controls both the channels and volume. Does anyone know if this might be... 01-20-26, 20:59 pm From what I understand, Kenwood does not currently make an RSM for the VP6000 or 8000, which controls both the channels and volume. Does anyone know if this might be under development or consideration as a future option? (My ancient XTS 5k has this, you would think it would be pretty trivial to make) View article »
01-20-26 Good cheap radios for DMR that work I'm wanting to build up my collection of DMR handhelds I only need a couple more just so I've got a good selection. After buying the problematic Boafeng DR-1801UV its... 01-20-26, 20:56 pm I'm wanting to build up my collection of DMR handhelds I only need a couple more just so I've got a good selection. After buying the problematic Boafeng DR-1801UV its really put me off buying anymore DMR handhelds but I know I can't give up on my DMR dream because of one problematic radio. I guess its a question of live and learn when buying such radios. I've been interested in the Boafeng DM1701 I know a few people have those radios but I'm just wondering if I should expect to have issues... Read more View article »
01-20-26 Morris County RID System Quick question for y'all. With local PD RIDs on the Morris County system, xxxx1xxx would be a portable and xxxx2xx would be a mobile, correct? In other words, say for... 01-20-26, 20:55 pm Quick question for y'all. With local PD RIDs on the Morris County system, xxxx1xxx would be a portable and xxxx2xx would be a mobile, correct? In other words, say for Town of Boonton. 1401101 would be a portable, and 1401201 would be a mobile? Thanks! View article »

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