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03-31-26 New Mexico DTRS Hello, I heard a brief transmission today on decimal 001 talkgroup. It said "test, forest service". That was about it. Anybody else heard new... 03-31-26, 01:21 am Hello, I heard a brief transmission today on decimal 001 talkgroup. It said "test, forest service". That was about it. Anybody else heard new "testing" on the 001 decimal talkgroup? This was heard in Los Alamos. View article »
03-31-26 Best HF Receiver What’s the best HF non SDR Donglr radio under $500 03-31-26, 01:18 am What’s the best HF non SDR Donglr radio under $500 View article »
03-31-26 SDS150 new firmware 3-27-26 I am not home to officaly check my sds150 but it appears the newest firmware with some fixes has been released. ... 03-31-26, 01:01 am I am not home to officaly check my sds150 but it appears the newest firmware with some fixes has been released. https://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/UnidenMan4/SDS150FirmwareUpdate 1.01.02 Main (03/27/2026) Please use Sentinel version 3.01.01 or later. Added Type option to the P25 Manual Band Plan. Slot Selection option for DMR OFT frequencies. "Disable While ON" option to the battery charging settings. Celsius display for battery temperature. ... Read more View article »
03-31-26 What DIY antennas do yall like? I have been running my locomotive Spectra off of my TV antenna for about a month now, and I figured I should finally get something proper going (considering I can only... 03-31-26, 00:51 am I have been running my locomotive Spectra off of my TV antenna for about a month now, and I figured I should finally get something proper going (considering I can only hear about a 5 mile radius.) I would like to make an antenna. What designs have you found to be just the best, simple VHF railroad antenna for hearing long range? Like, is there one design for long range receiving that stands out the best? I'm not too worried about budget designs as I have alot of materials lying around... Read more View article »
03-31-26 SDS200 Vehicle Mounted Antenna Options Hi all, Looking for suggestions on car roof-mounted antennas that are all-band for an SDS200. Preferably a stubby antenna, or anything that is not absurdly long. No... 03-31-26, 00:17 am Hi all, Looking for suggestions on car roof-mounted antennas that are all-band for an SDS200. Preferably a stubby antenna, or anything that is not absurdly long. No budget considerations to be aware of, as I'm looking to explore options. TIA! View article »
03-31-26 Possible comm of This Is Portugal Out on the... Caught what sounded like a EAM ending with This Is Portugal Out. 4.724 USB @05:06 UTC. I have never heard Lajes Field ID as This is Portugal out. Perfect M/OPP accent .... 03-31-26, 00:16 am Caught what sounded like a EAM ending with This Is Portugal Out. 4.724 USB @05:06 UTC. I have never heard Lajes Field ID as This is Portugal out. Perfect M/OPP accent . Another EAM same M/OPP ID of TOADSTOOL. Copy over Wisconsin. And now @ 05:34 UTC same M/OPP with another EAM. Never remember hearing his voice before. First time. Island type voice. No fade on signal. View article »

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