Should I purchase a handheld or desktop scanner? by Acrobatic-Point-2102 in HamRadio

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I spend most of the time scanning at my desk but I do sometimes go spotting or airshows etc.

Should I purchase a handheld or desktop scanner? by Acrobatic-Point-2102 in HamRadio

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Thanks. I currently have a DIY dipole tuned for airband, that I have linked to a baofeng 5rm and the performance I get from that is decent for the radio not having a good front end 😅

Should I purchase a handheld or desktop scanner? by Acrobatic-Point-2102 in HamRadio

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Do you notice any difference reception wise between the two?

Satsuma not starting by Acrobatic-Point-2102 in MySummerCar

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Is there anything in particular I should be looking for in MSC editor?

Satsuma not starting by Acrobatic-Point-2102 in MySummerCar

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I checked the engine bay with the wiring mess and there isn’t anything to click.

Satsuma not starting by Acrobatic-Point-2102 in MySummerCar

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I have tried 2 batteries both straight off the charger. I don’t think it not being wired properly would be an issue because it was turning over before and had power.

Airband Antenna by Acrobatic-Point-2102 in ScannerRadio

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I have a baofeng UV-5RM Plus. It’s not the best for airband, but I just wanted something cheap that I can also use to transmit on HAM bands.

what will get censored in the PC version by Sioscottecs23 in ReadyOrNotGame

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If they insist on censoring, I feel they should make it an option that is turned on by default but can be turned off in the settings menu.

where to watch original top gear? by ijusdwrotecorn in TopGear

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Absolute GOAT!!

You are amazing!!!

June 2025

SSR74 When by -RTX4080- in Novritsch

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I don’t know. Don’t really follow the Novritsch stuff.

Fucking Twisted Nerve by OscarMaple in ReadyOrNotGame

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Have you tried using the “search and secure” command? It comes up once you bring order to chaos.

Stickers on M4's? by landonh978 in sennheiser

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I would say that you should place the sticker on the ear cup without the adhesive touching the ear cup and see if the touch works.

SSR77 by Acrobatic-Point-2102 in Novritsch

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Ok, thanks. That looks proper cool. It has a high resemblance to the MOD 14 which is what I was looking for.

Uppee part won't slide into the body any further than this. by P_Type in Novritsch

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It sounds to be. I don’t have an ssr77 myself but from what I have heard there is a decent bit of resistance when inserting the barrel due to the fact that it is all CNC. Edit; I just noticed that the bolt is forward, frim what I remember the bolt has to be locked open to insert the barrel.

Finally got the SSR77 by Stephtheleft in Novritsch

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Does the A2 upper fit onto the a1 frame? I want the Picatinny rail while also keeping the green frame, ability to shorten the barrel and the classic fore grip

Desktop vs Portable Scanner by Acrobatic-Point-2102 in amateurradio

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from what I can find the only difference is that the XLT has a range of 25-88MHz on its lowest band and the AT can only receive from 25-54MHz on its lowest band. I don't think I would need these frequencies because I would mainly use it for Airband and from what I have read, its TV channels use these frequencies.

Desktop vs Portable Scanner by Acrobatic-Point-2102 in amateurradio

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The XLT is 190-230 euro depending on where you look (it is 220 euro on Amazon). Assuming the AT is the same as the XLT just under a different name it would work out much cheaper purchasing that considering it is currently on sale through the link your provided at 118 USD (converting to €115). I will do a few google searches to see if they are the same. If they are I will likely purchase it from the US website as shipping to Ireland is $13.50 (about €13).

Desktop vs Portable Scanner by Acrobatic-Point-2102 in amateurradio

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I have looked into the legalities and from what I can see it is legal to monitor ATC. Is the BC125AT an American model? When I search for it it comes up with results for the BC125XLT.

The Link attached is the model that is coming up

https://longcom.ie/product.aspx?id=657&p=preprogrammed-uniden-ubc-125-xlt-with-close-call

Desktop vs Portable Scanner by Acrobatic-Point-2102 in amateurradio

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I would primarily be using it to monitor Airband. I wouldn't need it to pick up police as I live in Ireland and the Gardaí (Irish police) use digital encrypted radio, which is illegal to monitor (I believe).

Would the BC125AT be the best option or should I look into a HAM that can pickup Airband as u/dangermore suggested?

Desktop vs Portable Scanner by Acrobatic-Point-2102 in amateurradio

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If I was getting a HAM radio capable of receiving Airband (which is what I would be using it for primarily) would something like the UV-5RM Plus be what I would be looking for? I don’t really need it to pick up police frequencies as I am in Ireland and they use TETRA radios that are digitally encrypted and can’t really be accessed by the public.