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We're going up on a Marriott roof to tackle some exciting new Meshcore and antenna work! This diy project involves integrating solar power for an off grid setup. It's all about making sure our communications are reliable and efficient. 👍 Like if this cleared things up

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In this video, we break down why DMR doesn’t work the way most hams expect — from real-world coverage myths, repeater behavior, and why your audio sometimes sounds worse than analog. Whether you're new to digital voice or a seasoned DMR user, you’ll discover the surprising technical realities behind Digital Mobile Radio that no one talks about. We cover simplex vs. repeater performance, color code confusion, talkgroup limitations, battery life impact, and the biggest mistakes operators make when switching from FM to DMR.

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Join me tonight as I invite the usual crew onto the show to talk about plans for next weekend at Hamvention 2026.

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In this video, we break down the latest SCOTUS oral arguments in FCC v. AT&T & Verizon. The Court appeared hesitant to extend Seventh Amendment jury trial protections to massive FCC penalties, following the Jarkesy decision.

Big telecom companies face over $100 million in fines for alleged privacy violations — without a jury trial. Will the Supreme Court side with the FCC or strengthen constitutional safeguards? A major ruling on administrative law and due process is expected this summer. Perfect for anyone following SCOTUS, constitutional law, or telecom news.

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Discover Baofeng’s new ultra-thin Alervites AT2 — the smart handheld radio that sends text, voice, images, and GPS location without cell service using the Ola Radio app. Perfect for hiking, prepping, emergencies, and team comms.

Ultra-slim (16mm), 72-hour battery, -20°C ready, Dual-PTT, Bluetooth, and UHF 400-480MHz compatibility.

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Discover the full story behind the dramatic MeshCore fork. In this video, we break down the official blog post from the MeshCore core team explaining "The Split" — from secret AI "vibe coding" with Claude, the surprise trademark filing, loss of trust, to the launch of the new official home at meshcore.io.
Learn what this means for the 38,000+ node MeshCore network, 100,000+ app users, firmware development, and the future of human-written open-source mesh networking hardware.
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Blogpost - https://blog.meshcore.io/2026/04/23/the-split


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*🚨 Is NGGMRS Linking GMRS Repeaters Over the Internet LEGAL? FCC Rules Breakdown**

In this deep dive, we examine the massive North Georgia GMRS Network (NGGMRS) — one of the largest linked GMRS repeater systems in the US — and ask the big question: Is linking repeaters across the internet allowed under FCC Part 95 rules?

Whether you're a NGGMRS member, a GMRS operator frustrated with linked networks, or just curious about the legality — this video delivers the facts, FCC website quotes, and community debate you need.
If you use GMRS repeaters, like or dislike linked systems, drop your thoughts in the comments! 👍
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Is the Cold War era of spycraft back? We dive into the latest updates on V32, the mysterious Persian-language numbers station that appeared following the 2026 conflict in Iran. In this video, we break down the latest logs and technical analysis from Priyom.org regarding the V32 numbers station. First appearing on February 28, 2026, V32 broadcasts strings of numbers in Farsi (Persian) across shortwave frequencies, specifically 7910 kHz.

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