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  1. gonzalu

    Ready Made Emergency Go-Box

    Hello all, I have been looking for a ready-made Emergency Go-Box I can buy where I can just mount my radio(s) and and antenna (and external power to charge batteries etc.) Frankly, All I find is DIY videos, websites, etc. My problem isn't that I can't do it myself, but I just don't have any...
  2. W6SAE

    Manually Programming Baofeng UV-5R

    I recently came across this blog post: WP4AOH: Baofeng UV-5R Overview and Manual Programming It demystifies the process of manually programming the UV-5R. It gives good information regarding radio settings and step-by-step instructions for programming for repeaters, stepping up or down...
  3. SamAltenberger

    Motorola XPR 4550 desktop microphone button?

    Hello! I work in the security department at a university campus. We use a MotoTrbo digital VHS trunked radio system for communication with our field officers. Officers in the field use Motorola XPR 6350 radios and I use a Motorola XPR 4550 base-station radio with a Motorola RMN5050 Desktop...
  4. C

    LAPD SWAT callsigns

    Sorry, if this was already asked (tried to search, but results didn't show up — is this feature broken or is something wrong with my browser?), but: It's known that 10-David is lieutenant — commander of LAPD D platoon, and that 20-David through 70-David are sergeants — squad leaders. Are other...
  5. I

    Motorola Radio Programming in Durham Region, Ontario, Canada

    I'm looking for someone in the Durham Region in Southern Ontario who can program Motorola Radios. I have two UHF HT1000's that need to be set up the same way. PM me for the freq's/tones/settings I require.
  6. A

    Motorola HT1250 Confusion

    Hi everyone, So im not even sure if this is where i post about this but ill try. Ok so for the past year or so i have been using a Uniden bc125at and loved it. But i recently been cleared by my department to have a Motorola ht1250, so I bought one off ebay. So i have to add my department and...
  7. G

    Intro

    Howdy everybody, I just wanted to drop in and say hello. I've visited Radio Reference in the past for police scanner frequencies and such, so I figured I'd go ahead and register and maybe try to contribute a little something to the site. My name is Marcus, I live in eastern Kentucky. My love...
  8. C

    replacement for ex600

    Hi i am looking to replace a few motorola vhf ex600 radios and am looking for somethin simular. Something that has the same features and the same power output. If you have any suggestions it would be great Thank you all for yout help
  9. A

    $1 for a Baofeng Programming Cable?

    Found a site $1 for a Baofeng Programming Cable including shipping. Is it reliable? 2 Pack 2015 Baofeng GT-3TP Transceiver US + 2 Remote Speaker + 1 Programming Cable -Online Shopping for Gadgets & Electronics
  10. R

    Can you transmit radio signals through a metal tube?

    Is it possible to transmit radio signals through a metal tube? If I have on transceiver in the middle and I want to communicate with my station at the end of the tube, would that be possible? I know that it wouldn't work if the station was outside the tube entirely because the radio waves...
  11. BlueDevil

    Repeater Double Kerchunk

    I recently setup a Bendix King Rapid Deployment Portable Repeater. Everything seems to be operating normally however we are getting a double kerchunk after transmitting through the repeater. I haven't been able to isolate the cause. However I do know that it's not normal because we have other...
  12. WX9RLT

    Hiding your radio in your vehicle

    My main concern is a burglary to my vehicle. I was wondering does anyone else hide their radios? If so, how do you hide yours? I have a remote head, but have yet to use it. I currently have my radio on the dash of my vehicle. I want it out of sight. Any ideas on hiding it from...
  13. S

    WSP ID 59212

    Got a few Hits This evening. Broadcasting in FDMA sounds like dispatch.
  14. BlueDevil

    Relm RPV3600A-Plus

    I recently purchased a Relm RPV3600A-Plus in great condition. The radio seemed to work fine. However I was only able to program the radio using the Relm RPV3600A software. This radio requires it's own software. Upon purchasing the correct software I was unable to read and/or write the radio. I...
  15. C

    looking to buy motorola radios

    Hay i am looking for a deal on 10 motorola radios. i would like ex500's but motorola is not producing then anymore so if anyone knows someone selling ex500 or similar radios please let me know. ht750 is also good just nothing to expensive.
  16. M

    Tecsun Pl-600 Antenna problem?

    Hi, well for awhile now I have been using a 45ft insulated copper wire antenna that clips to my telescopic antenna. I run it up one of those old cable antennas which is grounded and goes up about 60 feet. But tonight I took the 23ft spool antenna that came with my radio(plugs into jack on side)...
  17. Deziel0495

    RCMP Canada Wide 420 MHz Frequencies

    I'm not sure about other provinces, but here in PEI the RCMP use the 420 MHz frequencies for special use and for interop with neighbouring provinces New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. All use is P25 and encrypted. Even though RCMP are moving to the P25 trunk system in NS and PEI, I've heard from...
  18. C

    Forum radio

    RadioForum
  19. B

    New Radio, Need Assistance Please!

    Hey there guys! I am new to the forums. I know very little about radios other than what I learned in a HAM class back a few years ago. So, here is the deal. I joined the local volunteer fire department and I just got my EMT-B licence. They told me I needed to get an 800 trunking radio. So I...
  20. J

    Best radio for MW DXing?

    Hey guys, What is the best radio currently on the market (new) for AM broadcast (MW) DXing? Thanks.
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