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02-12-26 Rapid Radios discussion Apologies in advance if this is the incorrect forum or inappropriate topic. I also apologize if this topic has been discussed somewhere already, as I couldn't find it in... 02-12-26, 15:32 pm Apologies in advance if this is the incorrect forum or inappropriate topic. I also apologize if this topic has been discussed somewhere already, as I couldn't find it in a forums search. Even as a ham operator, I like to use Zello and other "radio" communications on occasion. I recently came across this company - Rapid Radios. These are cell based, push to talk radios. According to the website and email customer service, they are encrypted (sure...) and work when most other cell... Read more View article »
02-12-26 Leave Display on all the time? Just took delivery of a SDS200 from bearcat warehouse. This thing is awesome and its doing an excellent job at picking up everything i want to hear. One question i had... 02-12-26, 15:31 pm Just took delivery of a SDS200 from bearcat warehouse. This thing is awesome and its doing an excellent job at picking up everything i want to hear. One question i had though is, does it hurt to leave the display on all the time? By default it seemed to go out after a minute or 2 of not pushing any buttons or no radio transmissions. I changed it to infinite but not sure if it hurts to leave it lit up all the time or should i turn it off when im not near the scanner. I leave it on pretty much... Read more View article »
02-12-26 new AOR AR-DV3 02-12-26, 15:21 pm View article »
02-12-26 Mid-Atlantic (and beyond) MilAir 2026 Knock yourself out... 02-12-26, 15:20 pm Knock yourself out... View article »
02-12-26 Flower Mound & Sites I was wondering if Flower Mound FD (PD is encrypted) uses the Denton County site or Lewisville site? Thanks. 02-12-26, 15:03 pm I was wondering if Flower Mound FD (PD is encrypted) uses the Denton County site or Lewisville site? Thanks. View article »
02-12-26 Firstnet in Benton county and SARA usage /... I talked to a volunteer firefighter about radios and dispatching for fire in Benton county. I said I don't hear them on there much at all even when I know something is... 02-12-26, 15:01 pm I talked to a volunteer firefighter about radios and dispatching for fire in Benton county. I said I don't hear them on there much at all even when I know something is going on.. He said they mostly use their personal phones (if compatible) to communicate, text or voice. They enabled a special band in his personal phone probably Firstnet band 14(AT&T), its activated in the area. He can hear the fire/ems dispatches on his phone and stream as needed through an app the county is using. They... Read more View article »

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