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02-20-26 RV Camper Vertical Dipole Am trying to find an inexpensive “mobile” local comms CB antenna setups for some of my neighbors. While there are those who come and go, some of us are longer-term... 02-20-26, 17:24 pm Am trying to find an inexpensive “mobile” local comms CB antenna setups for some of my neighbors. While there are those who come and go, some of us are longer-term residents (RV Park). We utilize a cellphone group chat (term?), but that’s rather impersonal. And service dependent. CB is seen as desirable. RV Channel 14 Kick Start I’ve helped with one pickup truck to get him prepped for better radio/antenna — have another waiting — but it’s the composite-body camper vehicles have me... Read more View article »
02-20-26 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... 02-20-26, 17:10 pm 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 »
02-20-26 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... 02-20-26, 17:06 pm 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 »
02-20-26 Blount County Sheriff gone encrypted? Blount County municipal police departments have been using an encrypted P25 channel for a long time but the Sheriff has alway used a conventional frequency. However,... 02-20-26, 16:55 pm Blount County municipal police departments have been using an encrypted P25 channel for a long time but the Sheriff has alway used a conventional frequency. However, over the last few days I’ve not been able to hear any radio traffic on the Sheriff conventional frequency. Does anyone know if they have gone over to the encrypted P25 system as well? View article »
02-20-26 Help error 101 MD785 Hello everyone, I have two MD785i devices, exactly the same, with the same hardware number. One of them has error 101, while the other is fine. I hope someone can help... 02-20-26, 16:52 pm Hello everyone, I have two MD785i devices, exactly the same, with the same hardware number. One of them has error 101, while the other is fine. I hope someone can help me retrieve a file that is working correctly or explain how to transfer it to the affected device. View article »
02-20-26 2026 VHF Low Band Logs Happy New Year! Might as well start the new thread for 2026! 02-20-26, 16:50 pm Happy New Year! Might as well start the new thread for 2026! View article »

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