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    Best SDS mobile antenna.

    1+ for Larsen or Laird Triband with a quality NMO base. I own both and can't tell the difference between them on receiving only, also both very good on Air, to my surprise. https://www.theantennafarm.com/catalog/antennas-191/mobile-antennas-192/triple-band-466/
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    Air Band Feed Antenna Suggestions

    Alternative Air Omni-X Air Omni UHF/VHF Base Antenna D130 is very good indeed, I own both
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    LMR-400 Cable is it over kill for scanners?

    Check this to confirm expert advice: Coax Attenuation Chart https://www.qsl.net/co8tw/Coax_Calculator.htm
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    BC125at

    There is already discussion here, it may help you. Mobile Antenna Suggestions
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    BCT 15X Firmware 1.06.03

    Just shipped a new BCT15x from Amazon, it comes with 1.06.03 firmware installed
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    VHF Stubby?

    Alternative, Watson W-801W-801 Regular Gainer BNC Portable Antenna | Scanner Master
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    Diamond antenna

    Yes your right, I am using for scanning on handhelds, maybe some can comment on transmit possibilities W-801 Regular Gainer BNC Portable Antenna | Scanner Master
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    Diamond antenna

    And there is a Watson W-801 Regular Gainer BNC Portable Antenna | Scanner Master Very good antenna and only 8" long
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    125 xlt

    Nick, he can try UBC126AT software from here, it works but it is not as comprehensive as yours. https://uniden.com.au/product/ubc126at/#1508303529005-bbe63e7a-20d0 All my various frequencies are in spreadsheet format, different spreadsheets for different bands. You can just cut and paste into...
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    best antenna for Aviation

    Another option is Watson W901 W-901 Airband Portable Antenna | Scanner Master
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    Destroying SD / Data Security

    Yes agree, all large Data Centers Hard Drives ending up shredded. Zillions of Terabytes of Data. Not sure about SD cards. Actually best way to protect Paul's data and retain the SD cards or USB drives is to encrypt everything with Veracrypt or Axcrypt before storage. Veracrypt can encrypt files...
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    Destroying SD / Data Security

    Because they not in US doesn't mean they cant be trusted, Mega was setup originally by Kim Dotcom (no longer involved) who still have a extradition case pending with FBI to be charged in US for money laundering and US copy rights. After his arrest in NZ Dotcom setup Mega to show FBI that his...
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    Destroying SD / Data Security

    Paul, up to you how do you destroy the data, hammer method already mentioned above is my best pick. But why would you is another question? if you must, before you destroy anything, copy to secure storage if you want to access something in the future. Personally I keep copy of all my personal...
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    Antenna Recommendation needed

    Check this thread. https://forums.radioreference.com/threads/question-about-2-new-antennas-for-my-uniden-bct-15x-scanner-used-elusively-for-mobile.401773/ Check Laird or Larsen Triband antennas paired with quality NMO mount...
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    Anytone (and Alinco) screen protection

    You are on the right track, also check GoPro screen protectors if they close (dimensions) to your radio. Different GoPro models also different sizes, one just may suit your radios.
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    DPD OMNI X just set up

    I own both Onmi and D130, using with two-way switch. I get some static on Omni-X, but not on D130. Any reason for that. Bot at a similar height and about 5 meters apart. Feed by 5D-FB cable. Metal roof, metal poles.
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    Uniden BC125AT program software question.

    No, you can't do that in BC125, you need to use Uniden supplied software or scan125 Scan125 Control Program Freescan don't support BC125 FreeSCAN - Sixspot Software
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    Radio Reference Membership

    What ads? use plugin blockers, eg. Privacy Badger, Disconnect, uBlock Origin, Ghostery Despite very little RR Database is useful for my location I am still paying periodically for Premium Subscription. A small token of appreciation for good work done by Lyndsey, Forums Admin and many hundreds...
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    Aviation J-Pole Antenna

    Hi Ubbe, I am more IT dude, this is a very "scientific" answer. I am a simple grumpy old man. Coming from IT background I was more worried about "cross-talk" things of your cables. If there is such a thing in Radio World of course. No offense, I like your postings. regards from Down Under the...
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    Aviation J-Pole Antenna

    No, just hint lets back to the topic as we hijacked the original query and drift into cabling management and housekeeping.
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