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01-01-26 Software - RadioFreakDB RadioFreakDB - Newest Build - 01/01/2026 Latest Build is online now for FREE download Updates: - Records order has been changed to better reflect how I enter these. -... 01-01-26, 23:23 pm RadioFreakDB - Newest Build - 01/01/2026 Latest Build is online now for FREE download Updates: - Records order has been changed to better reflect how I enter these. - CSV Import and Export now works, this allows you to import and export data easily. - Notes field has been expanded, as this is where I enter a lot of information. Software - RadioFreakDB I am an amateur radio operator (HAM) from Launceston Tasmania - VK7AAL. I am also a keen software developer, in JustBasic, Python and Javascript. vk7aal.blogspot.com View article »
01-01-26 Zello free version for windows? Hi. I have recently bought a windows 11 PC, and am looking to use Zello on it. I downloaded the windows app from Zello's official website however this only supports... 01-01-26, 23:13 pm Hi. I have recently bought a windows 11 PC, and am looking to use Zello on it. I downloaded the windows app from Zello's official website however this only supports Zello work. Does anyone know of a way I can use the free version of Zello on my computer? Any help much appreciated. Thanks View article »
01-01-26 Surge Protection for Mobile Installation Assuming proper installation in all respects, including grounding, is there any value in providing surge protection in the coax line? I'm thinking of a coax switch (one... 01-01-26, 23:11 pm Assuming proper installation in all respects, including grounding, is there any value in providing surge protection in the coax line? I'm thinking of a coax switch (one where the off position grounds the antenna line) and/or a standard coax surge protector. The vehicle will often be in the field where there is a possibility of a lightning strike nearby. What about the DC line going to the radio? Should that have surge protection, or will proper grounding of the system take care of that... Read more View article »
01-01-26 ID scan Vs ID search should I have my systems on ID scan or ID search ? 01-01-26, 23:01 pm should I have my systems on ID scan or ID search ? View article »
01-01-26 SDS100 randomly not catching transmissions Small town with 1 P25 police frequency of 155.700. Recently I've started noticing that I'm not catching all of the PD conversations - maybe only ~%90. I proved this... 01-01-26, 22:55 pm Small town with 1 P25 police frequency of 155.700. Recently I've started noticing that I'm not catching all of the PD conversations - maybe only ~%90. I proved this last night by putting one of my VHF rigs on 155.700, and in about a 20 minute span of time, twice my VHF rig showed activity yet my SDS100 was silent. I also noticed occasionally, it will show "LNK" then "ENC" without hearing anything. I talked to a friend who was riding around last night with someone on the fire department, and... Read more View article »
01-01-26 Monmouth County 700 system Im not getting any signal on the Monmouth County 700 system from Toms River. Zero signal on any control channel. I did notice the frequencies that came with my SDS200... 01-01-26, 22:33 pm Im not getting any signal on the Monmouth County 700 system from Toms River. Zero signal on any control channel. I did notice the frequencies that came with my SDS200 were different from the RR listing, however still not recieving anything. I do have a discone antenna in the attic. Any ideas? I do not think Im too far away? View article »

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