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01-28-26 Coax and power cable installation in an... I'm getting close to starting installation of radios and antennas in my Ford Bronco. The top is an aftermarket powder-coated aluminum top which will serve as the ground... 01-28-26, 22:42 pm I'm getting close to starting installation of radios and antennas in my Ford Bronco. The top is an aftermarket powder-coated aluminum top which will serve as the ground plane. The complete build-out may include up to four radios (GMRS, VHF/UHF, HF, and scanner), and four antennas on NMO mounts towards the rear of the vehicle. Two radios will be at the front (GMRS and scanner) and two ham radios (50-100W) may be at the back with remote heads in front. This setup will involve coax lines... Read more View article »
01-28-26 USB Connectivity with SDS200 Hello. The other night I tried to connect Sentinel software to my SDS200 via the USB-A connector on the front panel. Normally, I connect to my computer by the MicroUSB... 01-28-26, 22:41 pm Hello. The other night I tried to connect Sentinel software to my SDS200 via the USB-A connector on the front panel. Normally, I connect to my computer by the MicroUSB connector, but the MicroUSB connector on the SDS200 seemed flimsy so I thought the USB-A connector would be a more stable connector. My computer did not connect or respond to the USB-A connector. Is the USB-A connector meant for programming? Thanks View article »
01-28-26 311.0 “Mustang” question I live nearby a few air force bases and monitor the 225-400mhz range and often hear military call the base ops on 311.0. It typically goes “(base ops callsign) this is... 01-28-26, 22:37 pm I live nearby a few air force bases and monitor the 225-400mhz range and often hear military call the base ops on 311.0. It typically goes “(base ops callsign) this is (callsign##), we are mustang, alpha one…” then gives other instructions like fuel order and such. I was curious as to what the “mustang” means. It’s not a callsign and not always included but most of the time it is. I know that alpha one means there’s no issues onboard as opposed to alpha two and three being minor - major... Read more View article »
01-28-26 BLM Cal desert So I noticed that the WiKi has absolutely no frequencies for the BLM in San Bernardino, CA for BLM. Can someone update and add the frequencies?... 01-28-26, 22:29 pm So I noticed that the WiKi has absolutely no frequencies for the BLM in San Bernardino, CA for BLM. Can someone update and add the frequencies? San Bernardino County (CA) Zone 9 - The RadioReference Wiki wiki.radioreference.com View article »
01-28-26 New Radtel RT-950 Another Radtel release but it looks like this model takes it up notch from the rest. I'll be keeping my eye on this one as it develops. 01-28-26, 22:29 pm Another Radtel release but it looks like this model takes it up notch from the rest. I'll be keeping my eye on this one as it develops. View article »
01-28-26 U.S. Coast Guard 8.983.000 USB Saw a strong audio signal on 8.983.000 USB USCG but by the time I tried to tune in in it was gone 23.15 UTC. It only was about 5 seconds of audio. Have not picked up... 01-28-26, 22:21 pm Saw a strong audio signal on 8.983.000 USB USCG but by the time I tried to tune in in it was gone 23.15 UTC. It only was about 5 seconds of audio. Have not picked up anything on this frequency in years. View article »

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