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02-21-26 Com port I am trying to get cp210x drivers to load but I find no com ports in device manager. I have checked on show hidden devices but no luck. I have tried on my old desktop,... 02-21-26, 11:43 am I am trying to get cp210x drivers to load but I find no com ports in device manager. I have checked on show hidden devices but no luck. I have tried on my old desktop, new desktop and a new laptop. I have plugged in my usb to uart cable to computer but not to radio. So I am looking for help. Is cp210x my only option to connect my yaesu ftdx10 to my computer ? View article »
02-21-26 seeking self contained SDR Im looking for a self contained SDR for portable use. Specifically to monitor P25p2 uplink frequencies and read the unencrypted data thats being transmitted. (some are... 02-21-26, 11:39 am Im looking for a self contained SDR for portable use. Specifically to monitor P25p2 uplink frequencies and read the unencrypted data thats being transmitted. (some are encrypted voice some aren't, but all have unencrypted data). I would prefer an all in one self contained SDR rather than having to build out a unit with separate SDR/computer/tablet, etc. I already have this capability on a desktop using air spy and DSD. Budget is hopefully less than $1000. Anyone know of anything like... Read more View article »
02-21-26 Scanner Tales: Shenanigans Part 3 A year and a half ago back I wrote about Shenanigans and a month or so ago I wrote “Fun in the Radio Room”. Today I will tell the tales of a couple other fun things... 02-21-26, 11:38 am A year and a half ago back I wrote about Shenanigans and a month or so ago I wrote “Fun in the Radio Room”. Today I will tell the tales of a couple other fun things done on radios. The statute of limitations has long passed on these by now, so I don’t worry too much about any consequences for some of this. *CW stands for “Crazy Words””:* I am a ham and I had to pass a Morse Code test in order to get my license way back before the No-Code licenses were established. The only reason... Read more View article »
02-21-26 NMO34 with the W640 (64" whip) vs NMO-27... Can anyone provide data as to: Relative bandwidth between the NMO34 with the W640 (64" whip) , NMO-27 and CWB-27? Relative performance between the NMO34 with the... 02-21-26, 11:01 am Can anyone provide data as to: Relative bandwidth between the NMO34 with the W640 (64" whip) , NMO-27 and CWB-27? Relative performance between the NMO34 with the W640 (64" whip) , NMO-27 and CWB-27? Cutting chart for NMO34 with the W640 Availability of the CWB-27? View article »
02-21-26 Talk Wireless DMR Tier III Hello everyone, I wanted to share some updates regarding the Talk Wireless DMR Tier III system, which is very much alive and operational. The system is running on the... 02-21-26, 10:48 am Hello everyone, I wanted to share some updates regarding the Talk Wireless DMR Tier III system, which is very much alive and operational. The system is running on the former Federal Wireless frequencies that have since been relicensed to Talk Wireless Inc. Before diving into system details, a quick note on company background: Talk Wireless Inc. is no longer owned by Al Willick and is no longer located off Merritt Street in St. Catharines. The company has since been acquired by Scott... Read more View article »
02-21-26 Digital Tone Detect Is anybody here using Digital Tone Detect on their Unication G2-5 to determine the Quik Call II tones? FunctionSettingByType Digital Tone Detect ... 02-21-26, 10:40 am Is anybody here using Digital Tone Detect on their Unication G2-5 to determine the Quik Call II tones? FunctionSettingByType Digital Tone Detect Definition Add the function "Digital Tone Detect" into Main Menu. "Digital Tone Detect" allows users to record on air P25 signal for identify tone frequency and tone duration. View article »

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