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03-18-26 Best GMRS Roof Mount Antenna I want your opinion! I have a few CDM1250's I plan to mount in my vehicle's. they are all AAM25SKD9PW2AM which is 470-520 split. I plan to use them on 462/467. I am set... 03-18-26, 23:37 pm I want your opinion! I have a few CDM1250's I plan to mount in my vehicle's. they are all AAM25SKD9PW2AM which is 470-520 split. I plan to use them on 462/467. I am set on magnet NMO mounts as I will not be drilling holes in the roof or trunk.(I will consider other non permanent/damage free mounts) I would like to stick to no more than 15 inches for the antenna. I am looking at 5/8 wave, from what I found that should give me good range. I would like to find one with no ground plane... Read more View article »
03-18-26 Owning SDS-100 for a year I have owned an Uniden sds-100 for a year and I have no bad things to say about it in fact I have nothing but praise. It is just the best in my opinion jst as this... 03-18-26, 23:15 pm I have owned an Uniden sds-100 for a year and I have no bad things to say about it in fact I have nothing but praise. It is just the best in my opinion jst as this website/forum. If you are in the market do not hesitate this is the BIG DOG ON THE PORCH.. I understand there is a new big dog but the sds-100 is the king for now and good deals are out there on this great scanner. Look on classifieds to pick up a great deal... Just my onion View article »
03-18-26 IWCE 2026 Anyone planning on attending? I've got some vacation time I need to burn off, a few vendors I'd like to see, and some free hotel nights. Just going to go for the expo... 03-18-26, 23:15 pm Anyone planning on attending? I've got some vacation time I need to burn off, a few vendors I'd like to see, and some free hotel nights. Just going to go for the expo floor. Would be willing to buy the first round for anyone that wants to meet up. Looks like most of the big players are there, and the usual cluster of CCR manufacturers. View article »
03-18-26 Harris XL-300 This has been rattling around for a while, finally released at IWCE: L3Harris Technologies today announced the XL-300P, the company’s latest P25 handheld that also... 03-18-26, 23:11 pm This has been rattling around for a while, finally released at IWCE: L3Harris Technologies today announced the XL-300P, the company’s latest P25 handheld that also supports 5G connectivity and satellite direct-to-device (D2D) service in an effort to provide first responders with multiple layers of redundancy in their communications. ... Read more View article »
03-18-26 PD Radio Checks - A sign of things to come ? This raised an eyebrow. I heard Tukwila PD doing radio checks with some of their officers. Anyone else hear these ? More importantly, with spring on the horizon, are... 03-18-26, 23:04 pm This raised an eyebrow. I heard Tukwila PD doing radio checks with some of their officers. Anyone else hear these ? More importantly, with spring on the horizon, are this a precursor to the Capital E ? View article »
03-18-26 Arinc and United Airlines DMR DT3 System... Today, I decided to go out to Rosemont, and find out if I could hear the ARINC and UAL DMR DT3 systems, or if one needs to get even closer to the airport to hear these... 03-18-26, 22:52 pm Today, I decided to go out to Rosemont, and find out if I could hear the ARINC and UAL DMR DT3 systems, or if one needs to get even closer to the airport to hear these low-power systems. The results were mixed when it came to the UAL DMR DT3 system, but the bottom line is I heard the Arinc system full-scale. I tested reception from three different Rosemont locations: The Fashion Outlets of Chicago, the street on foot walking to the Rosemont Public Safety Building from the Fashion Outlets... Read more View article »
03-18-26 Best height for antenna too talk 30-50 miles? There's a group of us homesteaders that want to get into cb. We all live around 50 miles of each other. As for as I know we just want to talk local. Thanks 03-18-26, 22:48 pm There's a group of us homesteaders that want to get into cb. We all live around 50 miles of each other. As for as I know we just want to talk local. Thanks View article »

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