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03-06-26 Refurbish Patriot CB Base Antenna? I just took down the old mast that held the old Patriot base station antenna in order to replace the mast. The antenna is fiberglass and needs a little TLC. It will be... 03-06-26, 18:29 pm I just took down the old mast that held the old Patriot base station antenna in order to replace the mast. The antenna is fiberglass and needs a little TLC. It will be replaced later, but not today. It is fiberglass and so a bit rough, so I was considering sanding it a bit and then painting it, and I would like advice in this regard. For example, is sanding and painting okay, and, if so, what sort of paint would be wise to use? Any thoughts or advice will be greatly appreciated. View article »
03-06-26 nx-1200 software programing for kenwood someone can help me with the software for kenwood radio model nx1200 dmr radio, i want kpg-6d software. 03-06-26, 18:22 pm someone can help me with the software for kenwood radio model nx1200 dmr radio, i want kpg-6d software. View article »
03-06-26 Need frequency Does anybody know the frequency for the security department at City of Hope in duarte California all I know they're frequency is digital 03-06-26, 18:20 pm Does anybody know the frequency for the security department at City of Hope in duarte California all I know they're frequency is digital View article »
03-06-26 XTS5000 Programming I am programming an XTS5000 in receive only. When programming in the rx frequencies some are turning red. I have confirmed the frequency is within the band as I can... 03-06-26, 18:13 pm I am programming an XTS5000 in receive only. When programming in the rx frequencies some are turning red. I have confirmed the frequency is within the band as I can put in a lower frequency. Frequencies turning red: 772.65625 773.43125 774.13125 774.63125 The following frequencies work: 773.58125 773.83125 774.08125 774.33125 772.00000 773.00000 last 2 were a trial The frequencies that work are .25MHZ spacing and the frequencies that do not work are on a... Read more View article »
03-06-26 NX-5700 Dead/Will Not Turn On Looking for for tech help on a dead, out of warranty, NX-5700 (conventional VHF RR if you care). Customer is more than willing to replace, but my curiosity got me, and... 03-06-26, 18:10 pm Looking for for tech help on a dead, out of warranty, NX-5700 (conventional VHF RR if you care). Customer is more than willing to replace, but my curiosity got me, and would like to see it repaired. My issue seems to revolve around IC2 Power Management area of schematic. Anybody want to help out, with voltage measurements more than what the manual shows? Ask more questions if needed. View article »
03-06-26 Special Alert Tones in Kenwood NX-1800 or... I need to edit or create a special alert tone that is very close or at least recognizable at Westminster Chimes. Has anyone ever tried this. I am sure it can be done,... 03-06-26, 18:09 pm I need to edit or create a special alert tone that is very close or at least recognizable at Westminster Chimes. Has anyone ever tried this. I am sure it can be done, but I hate to re-invent the wheel so to speak if someone else has done this. Besides I am tone deaf and musically declined. Any help would be appreciated. View article »
03-06-26 Funny/Odd things heard on the scanner Everybody post funny things that you've heard in the past.I'll go first. Engine 101 dispatch, we got the plug behind engine... uhhh....We got the plug. P.S. I got this... 03-06-26, 18:01 pm Everybody post funny things that you've heard in the past.I'll go first. Engine 101 dispatch, we got the plug behind engine... uhhh....We got the plug. P.S. I got this idea from another website. View article »

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