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    XTS 2500 Problems

    Hi all. The PTT button on my personal XTS 2500 stopped working recently, and I need to get it repaired. Someone had mentioned to me that there is, or once was, a recall form something similar on the 2500. Does anyone know if there is any truth to this, and if so, point me in the right...
  2. K

    San Diego, CA - Man sentenced to prison for phony Mayday calls to Coast Guard

    Man sentenced to prison for phony Mayday calls to Coast Guard - latimes.com
  3. callahanfirebuff

    What radio to get? New HAM

    I am getting my license on the 29th of May. I want to get a radio ASAP. Here are the specs. I want(that I know of) *handheld/portable *durable *VHF/UHF *wideband *dual receive/channel watch *100 memory channels *trunking I have looked myself and I think I like the Yaesu VX-6R and VX-7R. I want...
  4. scseh

    James Crockman, the Human Antenna of the Breaking News Network - NYTimes.com

    NOSE FOR NEWS James Crockman of the Breaking News Network. A Human Antenna of Breaking News Scanner Radio story from NY Times Published 5/18/2012 http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/20/nyregion/james-crockman-the-human-antenna-of-the-breaking-news-network.html I came across a cool story on NYTimes...
  5. R

    Motorola MTS2000 Flashport Problem

    hello, i have a Motorola MTS2000 Flashport radio, when i turn my radio on, the little green light comes on, runs a self check, then the radio shuts off, it isn't the battery because it works fine on my other radio, any ideas?
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    Astro Saber III

    Looking to buy an Astro Saber III to monitor LAPD (as many areas as possible) and LA Co Sheriff (including Disp 13 - Norwalk / Pico Rivera). Don't care about fire. Especially looking for one with the LAPD housing had one and lost it.... PM me if you have one you would like to sell... I believe...
  7. microwave

    Cop Caught Having Sex in Squad Car

    Cop Caught Having Sex in Squad Car | MyFoxMemphis | Fox 13 News
  8. S

    How Do You Reset The Pro 404 Scanner?

    Im new to this scanner and need help? Thanks a lot!
  9. K

    My Icom V8000 as a railroad radio....

    Made a little video of it performing tonight. I haven't used it in a while. Another great railroad radio. If you have any questions, please post them. Metrolink Valley Subdivision Radio - YouTube
  10. B

    PRO 2053 scanning but not picking anything up

    Hey guys, I have a 2053 that just came to me a few days ago. I'm having trouble picking up my 800mhz channels. If I scan manually through them they will broadcast, but if I select "scan" it scans through the banks but won't pick anything up. These 800mhz channels are on a Motorolla type I...
  11. honda112

    Help! Please!

    Hey guys, I live in Cincinnati, Ohio and want to listen to tone outs from the Liberty Township Fire Station just up the road. I am not sure what radio I can get that will work. I am looking for a cheap way to listen to what is going on. Please Help guys. Thanks.
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    Entertaining Radio! Music, Sports, Talk and More!!!

    For all of you bored at work or looking for a way to pass the time at home, why not listen to some entertaining and innovative Radio? WGMU Radio is George Mason's station and represents a young and engaging segment of radio. WGMU features the latest and greatest musical hits as well as...
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    Radio Repeater

    Hello, I am working with a close friend and we are currently trying to get a repeater for UHF at a very low cost. We are a non-profit organization working to restore and preserve historic fire apparatus. If you are able to sell a repeater or have extended knowledge with repeater use please...
  14. C

    motorola spectra

    MOTOROLA SPECTRA RADIO LOT A5 CONTROL HEAD DC5ZX 70 WATT CONTROL UNIT SPEAKER ++ | eBay i was looking to purchase this unit. I am a volunteer firefighter in NY and wanted to have a mobile car based radio. I have no idea anything about radios so if someone could tell me if this would be hard to...
  15. S

    Milton/Halton Hills Fire Paging/Radio System

    It seems like im not getting any pages on 154.1600 for Milton and Halton Hills fire any more. Anyone know what they are doing?? Also I know halton region is switching to a Project 25 radio system in 2012. Anyone have any news on that? Thanks
  16. BlueDevil

    FTH-2008 Programming

    I am in need of some help/assistance with the programming of some old Yaesu/Vertex FTH-2008 portable radios. I cannot seem to get them to communicate with my computer. Any suggestions/information would be greatly appreciated! Thanks, Brandon, K7KLA
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    Problems with Vertex Standard VX-231 EG6B-5

    Hi everyone, I'm new here and I'm sorry to be abusing your hospitality straight away with a problem but this is what brought me here in the first place. Recently (9 or 10 months ago) our company acquired 6 Vertex VX-231 Two Way radios. Everyone was very happy with the radios until recently...
  18. Mtnrider

    More police departments look to tune public out

    More police departments look to tune public out - Yahoo! News
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