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12-01-25 2025 VHF Low Band Logs I suppose it's time to start the 2025 logs! I also don't know why I am still awake. Here is to a great 2025. Per @d119 suggestion. My RX is Bristol County, MA (About... 12-01-25, 16:00 pm I suppose it's time to start the 2025 logs! I also don't know why I am still awake. Here is to a great 2025. Per @d119 suggestion. My RX is Bristol County, MA (About 25 miles south of Boston). Using a BCD996P2 with @ProScan software. On a very old Radio Shack dipole that is missing part of the top half. But I still get some doozy logs. View article »
12-01-25 HydrSDR RFOne (akin to an Airspy R2) For those interested in an Airspy but having trouble sourcing one in the US and not wanting to purchase from abroad, it looks like the HydraSDR RFOne is basically the... 12-01-25, 15:53 pm For those interested in an Airspy but having trouble sourcing one in the US and not wanting to purchase from abroad, it looks like the HydraSDR RFOne is basically the same device (with a few slight changes). Software Defined Radio Platform \| HydraSDR HydraSDR Software is a high-performance, open-source SDR platform for developers, hobbyists, and professionals. www.hydrasdr.com It's available from Digikey. With shipping and tax it was something like $210 or $220 to Ohio from Digikey. And it works fine in SDRTrunk. Had to change a thing or two for it to work in DSDPlus (but that'll likely be fixed someday by the DSDPlus... Read more View article »
12-01-25 Corrupted SD card I have an SDS200, and bought a programmed SD card . . .when I received it in the mail and installed it, the screen showed a corruption error. I followed instructions -... 12-01-25, 15:52 pm I have an SDS200, and bought a programmed SD card . . .when I received it in the mail and installed it, the screen showed a corruption error. I followed instructions - turn off scanner, unplug, and replace card. What caused this ?? View article »
12-01-25 Stay with Kenwood or go with Motorola (amateur... Non Commercial use!!! ** Need advice as to whether to stay with Kenwood EF Johnson or go with Motorola for future radio purchases Problem: I've an NX-5300 F6,... 12-01-25, 15:51 pm Non Commercial use!!! Need advice as to whether to stay with Kenwood EF Johnson or go with Motorola for future radio purchases ** Problem: I've an NX-5300 F6, three NX-5800, and an NX-5700 (can program these myself since I've the KPG-D1). I want an VP8000 and an VM800 (which I can easily get); however, I don't want to go through the hassle of getting my laptop set up to program the VP8000 or VM8000 since I've heard it is harder than setting up KPG-D1 and have to deal with yearly... Read more View article »
12-01-25 Will anybody have any info coverage or teams on... Hey is will anybody have any info on Franklin county’s Christmas tree lighting tonight like for coverage or service that’s going to be there or is it too small for... 12-01-25, 15:38 pm Hey is will anybody have any info on Franklin county’s Christmas tree lighting tonight like for coverage or service that’s going to be there or is it too small for any of that View article »
12-01-25 Warren County TACN Has anyone heard any info on Warren going TACN lately? Im a FF in warren and have heard we will be switching soon, but what im told is McMinnville city will switch first... 12-01-25, 15:29 pm Has anyone heard any info on Warren going TACN lately? Im a FF in warren and have heard we will be switching soon, but what im told is McMinnville city will switch first by September 1st. I noticed some PD units carrying APX8000s and some units have changed to the all band Motorola antenna but far from able to switch yet. Sheriffs are still carrying Moto xpr6550 portables and fire is left with whatever they have, i.e. anaolog/xpr. I did find out that McMinnville fire is going to Harris 400... Read more View article »

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