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Hi All, I was playing around with a tigger tail for my HT. I found that the tigger tail gave me a nice enhancement for my HT up to 10 db. I have heard from others that it didn't make such a big difference. I would love to hear from others who tried this. You can see my experience in this...

Who else uses the KU4AB VHF / UHF loops? SQ-50 6m square loop. SQ-144 2m square loop. SQ-432 432 mHz square loop. In 2010 I bought the KU4AB SQ-50 single loop, SQ-144 stacked loops and SQ-432 stacked loops that I used for VHF / UHF rover operations. I liked how each of the loops worked well...

***Sold on eBay*** Up for sale is an Alinco DJ-MD5 DMR capable handheld transciever. Used but in good condition, either stayed in my house or my trucks cup holder, both are non-smoking locations. Looking to get $225 OBRO. Components included are as follows: Alinco DJ-MD5 x2 Docking stations...

I need to know how a dipole for VHF and a loop antenna for UHF are connected together in the indoor TV rabbit antennas?

Hello I am new here so if this is the wrong forum to ask let me know where I can go. We'll start with the background information, I work for a small railroad that uses radio activated crossings. On our line we have 9 crossings with unique DTMF codes for activating and deactivating the gates...

I'm trying to figure out if there's any kind of solution to linking a UHF Mototrbo system with a VHF analog system. Neither system are encrypted, so I'm wondering if theres some kind of repeater or bridge that can link each other to allow interoperability even if its a DVRS system. Unfortunately...

I have 2 mobile radios UHF/VHF. One DMR one analog. I need both on the antenna but only the VHF one is. Is the best way to 2 diamond X50 antennas? I currently use an old TV antenna that has UHF VHF. But I would love some recommendations THANKS! XPR4550 / CDM1550-LS+

QST Looking for firsthand experience/recommendations for VHF Aviation & Marine HTs that use alkaline (AA ?) batteries. Back up radios. One radio that will be used in support of fire suppression air to ground. One radio will be used on inland lakes for search & rescue/EMS response. Thanks. 73...

Hello, I represent a small public safety communications agency situated in central Washington, on the east side of the Cascade Range. Currently, we are in the process of transitioning to the P25 standard. Our focus has turned toward understanding the implications of Continuous Four Frequency...

Hey, I have a similar topic for Quebec, but trying to have one general topic for the Trans-Canada Highway CB radio channels, and ..maybe..even the VHF channels. ...so for Quebec highway roads, mostly it's very straight forward, the most popular CB AM channel on the highway is Channel 10, you...

Hey, I have a question about VHF (136-174 MHz) radio channels in Quebec I do have VHF handheld and using it mainly Alberta and some BC, on the gravel roads in the areas of oil and gas drilling sites. The handheld is programmed with the official channels for Alberta and BC, and basically I have...

Selling it to fund my next ham radio purchase. Radio is in excellent working conditions, nothing scratched, rusted or burned out. Radio comes with DC cables and AC adapter. Please note the condition of the AC adapter cable. When I bought it, the previous owner had it terminated in such a way...

I have a Motorola XTS5000 vhf radio that’s programmed for ham radio but it won’t transmit the pl for my local repeater even though I have everything set up correctly in the software. I’ve tried everything but it transmits on the correct input to the repeater but no pl.

What battery do I wanna use for my TK-2160 radios to work in my KSC-30 charger.? The KNB-57L batteries I’ve got from Amazon dont charge in there. Do I need a special charger for the 57L batteries

I don't know if this question has already been asked or not but please notify me if it has and link me to the original. To simplify: Why does VHF use 5 watts while UHF uses 4? Full Explanation: I want to know; why are VHF radios set at 5 watts while UHF is set at 4? Since UHF has a shorter...

Used unit in nice condition with very low usage. Description: The Xiegu GNR1 digital audio noise filter, DSP audio device. Integrating digital noise reduction and digital filtering. It can be widely used in the external audio processing of all types of analog voice, CW wireless receiving...

I am currently restoring a 1986 Washington State Patrol car and need help finding a GE radio control head. Specifically I’m looking for three of the attached C800 control heads. I’m hoping someone can help me connect with someone who has them for sale??

One of our departments bought some new Mac roll off trucks that comes pre-wired for a CB. Is anyone aware of an adapter to convert the CB antenna mount to an NMO for our commercial radios? There is not enough slack in the coax to solder on an NMO, and I'm looking for a simpler solution that...

Is it possible to program a Motorola radio to convert to a Marine VHF???

Hi folks, I realize in 2023 that fire tone-out (FTO) may not be a thing where you live, but it's still alive and well in Utah and Juab counties. Whether you're living nearby or just visiting, I wanted to add this info to their respective wiki pages in case you still use that feature on your...