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01-20-26 Good cheap radios for DMR that work I'm wanting to build up my collection of DMR handhelds I only need a couple more just so I've got a good selection. After buying the problematic Boafeng DR-1801UV its... 01-20-26, 22:47 pm I'm wanting to build up my collection of DMR handhelds I only need a couple more just so I've got a good selection. After buying the problematic Boafeng DR-1801UV its really put me off buying anymore DMR handhelds but I know I can't give up on my DMR dream because of one problematic radio. I guess its a question of live and learn when buying such radios. I've been interested in the Boafeng DM1701 I know a few people have those radios but I'm just wondering if I should expect to have issues... Read more View article »
01-20-26 Iowa State Radio System (ISICS) Towers- MW Can someone please tell me what an "MW ONLY" tower site is on the Iowa State Radio System (ISICS)? Programming one of the "MW ONLY" sites seem to be... 01-20-26, 22:19 pm Can someone please tell me what an "MW ONLY" tower site is on the Iowa State Radio System (ISICS)? Programming one of the "MW ONLY" sites seem to be dead air. See attached screenshot for reference. Thanks. View article »
01-20-26 2026 VHF Low Band Logs Happy New Year! Might as well start the new thread for 2026! 01-20-26, 22:18 pm Happy New Year! Might as well start the new thread for 2026! View article »
01-20-26 Looking for Peel Regional Police callsigns, if... Hey there, just working on a personal project and I'm trying to get it as realistic to Peel as possible. I'm looking for the structure of callsigns the use when calling... 01-20-26, 22:15 pm Hey there, just working on a personal project and I'm trying to get it as realistic to Peel as possible. I'm looking for the structure of callsigns the use when calling into dispatch. I already know the divisions and stuff, just looking for stuff like how OPP is like 5C-### (In Niagara, using as example), just for PRP instead. If anyone's got an answer, list it below, thanks lots View article »
01-20-26 Desktop Mic to Multiple XPR4550 Hello all, Part one… I’m trying to setup a “dispatch” setup using XPR4550s. I’d like to have one desktop mic going into a panel with PTT for each mobile so I... 01-20-26, 22:12 pm Hello all, Part one… I’m trying to setup a “dispatch” setup using XPR4550s. I’d like to have one desktop mic going into a panel with PTT for each mobile so I don’t have 10 desktop mics sitting on the desk. Wondering if anyone has done anything like this and if you could provide parts lists, schematics, pins used, etc that you’ve used. Part two… Same concept as part one, but to also route a computer’s audio into each radio to play alert tones/text to speech for clear dispatch audio. Again... Read more View article »
01-20-26 NYC Council Bill regarding NYPD Police... Not sure if this has been on anyone's radar, as it was recently introduced. I have not seen anything mentioned in the forums. Legislation has been introduced in the... 01-20-26, 22:05 pm Not sure if this has been on anyone's radar, as it was recently introduced. I have not seen anything mentioned in the forums. Legislation has been introduced in the New York City Council to regulate the encryption of NYPD radio communications. Should this become law, it would require all credentialed media outlets in NYC and various emergency agencies to have real-time access to NYPD encrypted communications. The NYPD would need to have a written policy in place regarding encryption... Read more View article »

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