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12-05-25 Programming cable Ok I got the BCD325P2 brand new, just started using the programming cable and it's great. I plugged into my 396T ONCE and now it doesn't fit the 396. aStill works... 12-05-25, 00:13 am Ok I got the BCD325P2 brand new, just started using the programming cable and it's great. I plugged into my 396T ONCE and now it doesn't fit the 396. aStill works beautifully on the 325P2!! Guess I'm buying another cable! View article »
12-04-25 FBI analog I'll list the freq in a couple days as this is an ongoing surv operation. I have verified 167.9pl analog on my BCD436, RS PRO97, AOR8000, and RS PRO 162 scanners. 12-04-25, 23:06 pm I'll list the freq in a couple days as this is an ongoing surv operation. I have verified 167.9pl analog on my BCD436, RS PRO97, AOR8000, and RS PRO 162 scanners. View article »
12-04-25 New Uniden Scanner announcement at SEMA 2025 Beyond Radar: Uniden’s Expanding Portfolio Takes the Stage at SEMA 2025 From the official Uniden blog: The SDS150 Handheld Scanner: lighter, faster,... 12-04-25, 23:01 pm Beyond Radar: Uniden’s Expanding Portfolio Takes the Stage at SEMA 2025 From the official Uniden blog: The SDS150 Handheld Scanner: lighter, faster, and smarter, designed for storm spotters, emergency listeners, and motorsport fans who rely on real-time communication. Click to expand... Surprised this stayed under the radar for a couple of days. View article »
12-04-25 N00b needs scanner recommendations. I know lots about firefighting but zilch about scanners. I'm looking for an inexpensive handheld / mobile scanner to use as paging backup around the house. Need to... 12-04-25, 22:42 pm I know lots about firefighting but zilch about scanners. I'm looking for an inexpensive handheld / mobile scanner to use as paging backup around the house. Need to monitor Franklin County VA (piggybacked onto Roanoke County trunked system) and would love the ability to do tone decoding / alerting like a pager if possible. I work p/t for the county & know "the radio guy" so I can get any of the frequencies / codes not published here that I would need. Thanks in advance for the advice or... Read more View article »
12-04-25 Baofeng UV32/DM32 Does Anyone else think that the Baofeng UV32/DM32 looks like an APX 6000/8000 minus the top screen? 12-04-25, 22:35 pm Does Anyone else think that the Baofeng UV32/DM32 looks like an APX 6000/8000 minus the top screen? View article »
12-04-25 Maritime digital in the future? I am just curious if maritime will go digital in the future or if the analog channels currently in use going to remain the standard? If they go digital, what format... 12-04-25, 22:28 pm I am just curious if maritime will go digital in the future or if the analog channels currently in use going to remain the standard? If they go digital, what format would they likely use? Also, when out at sea, how is a cargo vessel able to contact other vessels, or USCG if needed? What about the ability to use their phones to contact loved ones? Would they have to wait til they come close to land to use their personal devices? View article »

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