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Re: Request from Arlington neighbor. I wrote him back inviting him to accompany tomeeting. Jack
kd9xb
With agencies using digital systems, scanners have become complicated and expensive.
A good bet might be the Uniden Homepatrol 2 ... https://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-013840 https://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/scanners/6420.html The small supplied antenna could help limit signals heard to those of local interest. Configuration can do that, too, but this is where it gets complicated. Kim
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Re: Request from Arlington neighbor. I wrote him back inviting him to accompany tomeeting. Jack
Dave Shaw
The website www.radioreference.com has audio feeds of most of the non-
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encrypted radio traffic. Also, using this data, there are several smart phone apps that allow you to listen to the radio traffic. This would be a free method to check out much of the radio traffic available in the area.
On Tue, Jan 22, 2019, 7:06 PM kd9xb <kimelli@... wrote:
With agencies using digital systems, scanners have become complicated and
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Encryption efforts in Colorado challenge crime reporters, transparency
Benn Kobb
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The Great Airwaves Robbery
Benn Kobb
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Re: Encryption efforts in Colorado challenge crime reporters, transparency
kd9xb
Also the subject of a WP story ...
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/social-issues/last-of-the-scanners-are-police-security-measures-killing-an-american-obsession/2018/12/28/4e344a62-09f5-11e9-a3f0-71c95106d96a_story.html And I recently purchased a Uniden BCD436HP at considerable expense. Bad timing on my part. Perhaps just as well, as I may never figure out how to use the BCD436HP. Kim
On 1/24/2019 7:59 AM, Benn Kobb wrote:
https://www.cjr.org/united_states_project/police-scanner-encryption.php
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Newsline and net 7 pm tonight
Michael Callaham
If you can, please tune in at 7 pm tonight to the W4WVP 2-meter
repeater (145.47(-) MHz) for KD9XB's tramsmission of the latest Amateur Radio Newsline report. Stay to check into the Arlington County Net, which will follow (CTCSS 107.2 Hz). 73, --Mike, NW3V -- Science matters. Matter matters. Energy matters, including dark energy.
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Newsline and net 7 pm tonight
Michael Callaham
If you can, please tune in at 7 pm tonight to the W4WVP 2-meter
repeater (145.47(-) MHz) for the latest Amateur Radio Newsline report. Stay to check into the Arlington County Net, which will follow (CTCSS 107.2 Hz). 73, --Mike, NW3V -- Science matters. Matter matters. Energy matters, including dark energy.
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AMSAT Symposium Ballston
Benn Kobb
The 2019 AMSAT 50th Anniversary Symposium will take place on October 18 – 20 at the Hilton Arlington in Arlington, Virginia, next to Washington, DC. Connected to the Ballston Metro Station, the hotel offers easy access to the capital’s top tourist destinations, and tours will be available; it’s 6 miles from Reagan National Airport. The AMSAT Board of Directors will meet on October 16 – 17. — From ARRL News
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Sub audible tones for our repeaters on website
John Person
Dear Fellow AARC people
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Attached is a page from our website. My reading shows the subaudible tones on the listening channels. I am right? Jack
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From: AARC-PUBLIC@groups.io <AARC-PUBLIC@groups.io> On Behalf Of Benn Kobb Sent: Wednesday, February 6, 2019 6:15 AM To: AARC-PUBLIC@groups.io Subject: [AARC-PUBLIC] AMSAT Symposium Ballston The 2019 AMSAT 50th Anniversary Symposium will take place on October 18 – 20 at the Hilton Arlington in Arlington, Virginia, next to Washington, DC. Connected to the Ballston Metro Station, the hotel offers easy access to the capital’s top tourist destinations, and tours will be available; it’s 6 miles from Reagan National Airport. The AMSAT Board of Directors will meet on October 16 – 17. — From ARRL News
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Re: Sub audible tones for our repeaters on website
DrZ
John,
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You are not right! The sub-audible Tone (CTCSS) is used to transmit to the repeater from your radio. The REPEATER always hears the tone on it's Receive frequency that you are sending to it, and, this allows the repeater to open to your radio transmissions. The tone opens the repeater for each and every transmission when you push the PTT switch. The 145.47Mhz machine uses a tone of 107.2 Hz on it's receive. You HEAR the repeater 600Hz up from the frequency that you that you actually transmit to the repeater (144.870) on your transmit frequency only.. With a tone to the repeater of 107.2 to open it. In this case you actually transmit to the repeater on 144.870Mhz with a tone. Tone is used on transmit only. Tone must be transmitted to the repeater for it to open and work. Tone is a way of squelching a repeater from interference to and from other repeaters. Now... the UHF repeater uses a different Tone. Check out the Arlington web page or buy a repeater directory for other tones for other repeaters.! Repeaters are listed in the directories by receive frequency. And, plus or minus is used to tell you if your transmit frequency is above or below the repeaters output frequency. Almost all repeaters in Virginia and the country use CTCSS tones on the repeaters Receive frequency. The webpage is absolutely correct: I have reprinted the Website extract for you. "About W4WVP Repeaters The W4WVP 2-meter repeater is located in Arlington County and utilizes several remote receivers. This repeater is open for general amateur use. It transmits on 145.47 MHz and receives on 144.87 MHz. A subaudible PL (CTCSS) tone of 107.2 Hz is required on your 144.87 MHz signal to access it. The W4WVP 70-cm repeater, donated by member Dennis Welch, WB7VUM, is also located in Arlington County and is open for general amateur use. It transmits on 449.325 MHz and receives on 444.325 MHz. A subaudible PL (CTCSS) tone of 151.4 Hz is required on your 444.325 MHz signal to access it." YOU never transmit on the repeater's output frequency of 145.47Mhz. ... unless it is a simplex test only or the repeater is down. 145.47Mhz is where the repeater transmits only and no tone is required for you to receive. Al /K4ZB
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From: AARC-PUBLIC@groups.io <AARC-PUBLIC@groups.io> On Behalf Of John Person Sent: Monday, February 11, 2019 19:02 To: AARC-PUBLIC@groups.io Subject: [AARC-PUBLIC] Sub audible tones for our repeaters on website Dear Fellow AARC people Attached is a page from our website. My reading shows the subaudible tones on the listening channels. I am right? Jack -----Original Message----- From: AARC-PUBLIC@groups.io <AARC-PUBLIC@groups.io> On Behalf Of Benn Kobb Sent: Wednesday, February 6, 2019 6:15 AM To: AARC-PUBLIC@groups.io Subject: [AARC-PUBLIC] AMSAT Symposium Ballston The 2019 AMSAT 50th Anniversary Symposium will take place on October 18 – 20 at the Hilton Arlington in Arlington, Virginia, next to Washington, DC. Connected to the Ballston Metro Station, the hotel offers easy access to the capital’s top tourist destinations, and tours will be available; it’s 6 miles from Reagan National Airport. The AMSAT Board of Directors will meet on October 16 – 17. — From ARRL News -- Al Zodun / K4ZB
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Re: Sub audible tones for our repeaters on website
Paul Wilson KI4PW
I thought the 47 machine does have an output tone of 107.2 Hz. It's up to you whether you set the tone squelch on your radios for Rx.
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73, KI4PW / Paul
On Feb 12, 2019, at 12:41 AM, DrZ <@DrZ1953> wrote:
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Re: Sub audible tones for our repeaters on website
Roy Nickelson
Jack,
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There is no attachment in your message. I am not sure what you mean by "listening channels" There is a transmit frequency and receive frequency. Below is the text I think you are referring to with further comment below that. The W4WVP 2-meter repeater is located in Arlington County and utilizes several remote receivers. This repeater is open for general amateur use. It transmits on 145.47 MHz and receives on 144.87 MHz. A subaudible PL ( CTCSS) tone of 107.2 Hz is required on your 144.87 MHz signal to access it. The W4WVP 70-cm repeater, donated by member Dennis Welch, WB7VUM, is also located in Arlington County and is open for general amateur use. It transmits on 449.325 MHz and receives on 444.325 MHz. A subaudible PL ( CTCSS) tone of 151.4 Hz is required on your 444.325 MHz signal to access it. So tone for the 2m repeater is required on the 144.87 (your transmit frequency or the repeater input or the repeater receive frequency). The same thing goes for the UHF repeater. The tone is required on your transmit frequency. (444.325. Hope this helps Roy AI4GO
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From: AARC-PUBLIC@groups.io <AARC-PUBLIC@groups.io> On Behalf Of John Person Sent: Monday, February 11, 2019 7:02 PM To: AARC-PUBLIC@groups.io Subject: [AARC-PUBLIC] Sub audible tones for our repeaters on website Dear Fellow AARC people Attached is a page from our website. My reading shows the subaudible tones on the listening channels. I am right? Jack -----Original Message----- From: AARC-PUBLIC@groups.io <AARC-PUBLIC@groups.io> On Behalf Of Benn Kobb Sent: Wednesday, February 6, 2019 6:15 AM To: AARC-PUBLIC@groups.io Subject: [AARC-PUBLIC] AMSAT Symposium Ballston The 2019 AMSAT 50th Anniversary Symposium will take place on October 18 – 20 at the Hilton Arlington in Arlington, Virginia, next to Washington, DC. Connected to the Ballston Metro Station, the hotel offers easy access to the capital’s top tourist destinations, and tours will be available; it’s 6 miles from Reagan National Airport. The AMSAT Board of Directors will meet on October 16 – 17. — From ARRL News
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Re: Sub audible tones for our repeaters on website
John Person
Thanks, Al!
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jack
On Tue, Feb 12, 2019 at 12:41 AM DrZ <@DrZ1953> wrote:
John,
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AARC February Meeting Notice
Paul Wilson KI4PW
Please join us for the February meeting of the Arlington Amateur Radio Club.
Date and time: February 19, 2019, 7 p.m. Place: St. Thomas More Cathedral School, 105 N. Thomas St, Arlington, Va. Talk-in: W4WVP/R, 145.470 MHz, -600 kHz offset, PL 107.2 Program: APRS (Automatic Packet Reporting System) by Aaron, KN4GXC.
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FCC seeks comment on proposed rule-making re: station ID
Paul Wilson KI4PW
As mentioned on last evening's Arlington County Net, the FCC is inviting public comment on a proposal that would modify station identification rules during emergency nets, drills, and activations.
Here's the ARRL's write-up: http://www.arrl.org/news/fcc-invites-comments-on-amateur-radio-related-petition-for-rule-making The FCC has invited public comments on a Petition for Rule Making (RM-11826) from an Ohio radio amateur seeking to amend the Part 97 station identification rules to better accommodate and simplify station identification during an emergency net, drill, or activation. ARRL member Robert A. Dukish, KK8DX, filed the petition in December, and the FCC put it on public notice this week. Dukish seeks a change to Section 97.119(a) of the rules, which requires an amateur station to transmit its “assigned call sign on its transmitting channel at the end of each communication, and at least every 10 minutes during a communication.” He noted that during emergency networks, requiring participating stations — often portable — to use their assigned call signs during each transmission could prove “burdensome and can hinder the flow of emergency traffic on the channel.” Specifically, he is suggesting that a simple approach would be to permit the net control station or other designated participant to announce from a single point the call signs of every station taking part in the net or exercise, when tactical call signs often are in use, at 10-minute intervals, using automatic CW identification. Dukish suggested amending Section 97.119(a) to add, “except during a local emergency network activation or drill,” and providing that in such situations, a net control or designations station would be “authorized to announce all participating stations’ assigned call signs at no more than 10-minute intervals while the net is in progress.” The amendment would provide that participating stations “be within a 50-mile distance of the identifying station, and each individual station must self-identify by transmitting its assigned call sign at least once per hour.” CW transmission could be no faster than 25 WPM if sent automatically to satisfy the suggested amendment. In his petition, Dukish noted petitions filed in 2005 and 2006 seeking changes to the Amateur Radio station identification rules. The FCC did not adopt either proposal. Interested parties may comment via the FCC Electronic Comment Filing Service (ECFS).
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Re: AARC February Meeting Notice
Michael Callaham
Ramp access for mobility devices will not be available at the February
meeting. The home page at w4wvp.org has been updated to note this. Ramp access is expected to be available at future meetings. 73, --Mike NW3V On Tue, 2019-02-12 at 07:15 -0800, Paul Wilson KI4PW wrote: ... -- Science matters. Matter matters. Energy matters, including dark energy.
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beginner question
Jerry
Hello all,
I initially sent this to the club’s general email account and Mike Callaham, NW3V, suggested i submit to this group. My son and I are studying for the Technician Class license exam and at the same time are learning about and researching to buy our first radio. Unfortunately I’ll be traveling for work this week and am not able to attend the monthly meeting or I would introduce myself and ask in person. I’m thinking of starting with a handheld transceiver and adding/upgrading from there as we grow into it. The Baofeng’s seem to get good reviews as an entry-level radio at an affordable price. I found one model (UV-5X3) that is a tri-band that includes the 220-225 MHz band. From what I’ve read on-line, that band has been less-used in the past but I don’t know if that has changed. so my questions are: 1. Should I look only at radios that include the 220-225MHz band? is this an important feature for a first radio? 2. Do you have any concerns about starting with a handheld? 3. Do you have any comments or concerns about Baofeng’s in general? Until I saw the UV-5X3 I was looking at the UV-82HP or the BF-F8HP (though the lower speaker power has me leaning towards the UV-82HP). thank you for your time, Jerry Foster
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Re: beginner question
Paul Wilson
Hi Jerry, and welcome to the group.
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I own three handheld radios: a Yaesu FT60, a Baofeng UV-5R, and a Tytera MD-380. The Tytera operates on analog and DMR (digital mobile radio) in the 440 band. The Yaesu and Baofeng are analog-only FM dual-band (2-meter and 70-cm band.) I don't think a tri-bander (with 220 MHz) is really necessary as a first radio. The Yaesu was my first radio when I got into the hobby four years ago and it's given good reliable service. A handheld is a great way to get started. Handhelds transmitting 5W can hit all the local repeaters if you have decent line of sight. The Baofengs have developed a bad rap, not the least of which was generated last summer by an FCC enforcement action against their importers. The Baofengs are easily modified to transmit (illegally) outside amateur frequencies. Of the two as a "Desert Island Radio," I'd definitely pick the Yaesu. It's very rugged and has much better battery life from the supplied battery pack. By comparison, the Baofeng's build quality is a little cheesy. But keep in mind it's also a $30 radio, and you tend to get what you pay for. With the either one, invest in a decent antenna. The "rubber duck" that's supplied with the Baofeng--throw it in the junk drawer, or use it to stir your coffee. That's about all it's good for. With either radio, I'd strongly recommend picking up a programming cable in order to use CHIRP. [https://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/Home] Programming either rig from the keypad is tedious, although the Yaesu keypad is a little friendlier. On the Baofeng you have to hunt through menus for *all *the settings, including squelch. The Yaesu has a squelch knob, which I much prefer, and you can access various features like "reverse" with one touch from the keypad. The Baofeng also emits a loud and annoying "pop" when the squelch opens. These are just one user's opinion. Ask around. Paul / KI4PW
On Mon, Feb 18, 2019 at 8:33 PM Jerry <jerry_foster1@...> wrote:
Hello all,
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Re: beginner question
John Person
Thanks for sharing, Paul
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See you tonight. Jack Person
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From: AARC-PUBLIC@groups.io <AARC-PUBLIC@groups.io> On Behalf Of Paul Wilson Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2019 9:15 AM To: AARC-PUBLIC@groups.io Subject: Re: [AARC-PUBLIC] beginner question Hi Jerry, and welcome to the group. I own three handheld radios: a Yaesu FT60, a Baofeng UV-5R, and a Tytera MD-380. The Tytera operates on analog and DMR (digital mobile radio) in the 440 band. The Yaesu and Baofeng are analog-only FM dual-band (2-meter and 70-cm band.) I don't think a tri-bander (with 220 MHz) is really necessary as a first radio. The Yaesu was my first radio when I got into the hobby four years ago and it's given good reliable service. A handheld is a great way to get started. Handhelds transmitting 5W can hit all the local repeaters if you have decent line of sight. The Baofengs have developed a bad rap, not the least of which was generated last summer by an FCC enforcement action against their importers. The Baofengs are easily modified to transmit (illegally) outside amateur frequencies. Of the two as a "Desert Island Radio," I'd definitely pick the Yaesu. It's very rugged and has much better battery life from the supplied battery pack. By comparison, the Baofeng's build quality is a little cheesy. But keep in mind it's also a $30 radio, and you tend to get what you pay for. With the either one, invest in a decent antenna. The "rubber duck" that's supplied with the Baofeng--throw it in the junk drawer, or use it to stir your coffee. That's about all it's good for. With either radio, I'd strongly recommend picking up a programming cable in order to use CHIRP. [https://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/Home] Programming either rig from the keypad is tedious, although the Yaesu keypad is a little friendlier. On the Baofeng you have to hunt through menus for *all *the settings, including squelch. The Yaesu has a squelch knob, which I much prefer, and you can access various features like "reverse" with one touch from the keypad. The Baofeng also emits a loud and annoying "pop" when the squelch opens. These are just one user's opinion. Ask around. Paul / KI4PW On Mon, Feb 18, 2019 at 8:33 PM Jerry <jerry_foster1@...> wrote: Hello all,
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Re: beginner question
Jerry
Thank you Paul.
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I read good things about the Yaesu FT60 but mixed reviews on its replacement the FT65. I’ll continue to research and maybe I can still find the FT60. It was more than I was initially wanting to spend but, as you said, you get what you pay for. Jerry
On Feb 19, 2019, at 9:15 AM, Paul Wilson <dcmcrider@...> wrote:
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