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02-28-26 Car antenna cable recommendation I am restoring a 1963 Chevrolet Impala. I need a cable for the radio (original radio is only AM). One brand of a reproduction antenna cable was made using 3c-2v cable... 02-28-26, 23:14 pm I am restoring a 1963 Chevrolet Impala. I need a cable for the radio (original radio is only AM). One brand of a reproduction antenna cable was made using 3c-2v cable which I learned was a cheaper type of coax. While AM is hardly glamorous I might upgrade the radio some day and besides I don't like the thought of using a poor quality part independent of radio. And I don't think the cost difference between good cable versus poor cable is huge given the length is roughly 15 feet. Could... Read more View article »
02-28-26 Dardanelle PD Dardanelle Police (Yell County) has completely disappeared from 155.670 MHz. I'm trying to find them, both conventional frequency search and AWIN. I'll keep you posted. 02-28-26, 23:13 pm Dardanelle Police (Yell County) has completely disappeared from 155.670 MHz. I'm trying to find them, both conventional frequency search and AWIN. I'll keep you posted. View article »
02-28-26 New SDS100 - best practices for battery/power? My previous SDS100 developed issues with the charging/programming port. It has become loose so it has to be held in position to stay connected and work correctly. The... 02-28-26, 23:06 pm My previous SDS100 developed issues with the charging/programming port. It has become loose so it has to be held in position to stay connected and work correctly. The other USB port doesn't seem to be working, either. I had been charging the battery inside the scanner while keeping it connected to power. I didn't disconnect and reconnect it frequently so I'm not sure why it went out. I don't recall ever using the USB1 port so it must be something internal that's not working with that. I now... Read more View article »
02-28-26 Base station build: Meeting NEC 810.21... I'm posting this thread in the interest of sharing my experience and to document setting up a base station antenna system that complies with NEC 810.21 parts A-K. My... 02-28-26, 23:06 pm I'm posting this thread in the interest of sharing my experience and to document setting up a base station antenna system that complies with NEC 810.21 parts A-K. My reference material is from this PDF from Mike Holt Enterprises. First step, acquire material for grounding. 40' # 8 solid copper wire from the antenna to a grounding rod directly below the antenna, no sharp bends. 30' #6 wire from antenna grounding rod to house grounding rod, buried. 20' #10 wire for bonding coax ground... Read more View article »
02-28-26 Watkins Glen area Hey folks, I'm going to be visiting the state of NY for the first time in May. I'll be going to the NASCAR race weekend down in Watkins Glen. Does anyone have a .hpd... 02-28-26, 23:02 pm Hey folks, I'm going to be visiting the state of NY for the first time in May. I'll be going to the NASCAR race weekend down in Watkins Glen. Does anyone have a .hpd file they're willing to share with just the normal police, fire, ems stuff. I'd like to have my programming prepared in advance. Enough to listen to for a weekend visiting. I have a 436HP. What's all good to listen to say in a 30 mile radius? Also, how does one get NASCAR frequencies for the weekend for all the series... Read more View article »
02-28-26 Legacy Jefferson County unit numbering I posted the other day about a Jefferson county EMS unit spreadsheet i was creating. Well in addition to that im working on a historical project too. Now im fairly... 02-28-26, 23:02 pm I posted the other day about a Jefferson county EMS unit spreadsheet i was creating. Well in addition to that im working on a historical project too. Now im fairly familiar with the 4 digit system. A few counties still use it but Jefferson & Bullitt Counties have ditched it. Anyway, im mainly just trying to compile a list of department numbers used. I know there’s a few duplicates like 33 being Jtown & Shelby County FD. Ik some areas that use it but specific departments do that... Read more View article »
02-28-26 Department of State tower lease on Black... https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_19AQMM26P0114_1900_-NONE-_-NONE- RADIO ANTENNA SITE LEASE BLACK MOUNTAIN SANTA CLARA PIID 19AQMM26P0114 I have... 02-28-26, 23:00 pm https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_19AQMM26P0114_1900_-NONE-_-NONE- RADIO ANTENNA SITE LEASE BLACK MOUNTAIN SANTA CLARA PIID 19AQMM26P0114 I have no other information. I was doing a search for something else and discovered the tower lease. View article »

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