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  1.    WSEZ864 reacted to a post in a topic: National Radio Appreciation Day ! Febuary 13th. 2025
  2. tweiss3
    I'll argue the -120 dbm number. Yes, that is the squelch spec for almost every radio now, but you can't understand anything at that signal strength, -110 dbm is the bottom end of what a trained ear can claim to understand. Either way, theoretical flat earth is nearly nothing compared to real life experiences.
  3. tweiss3
    I think we just had that conversation elsewhere......
  4.    HHD1 reacted to an answer to a question: Hypothetical Flat Earth Range Question
  5.    SteveShannon reacted to an answer to a question: Hypothetical Flat Earth Range Question
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    Assuming unity antennas, 2 HTs at 5W, and a received signal of -110dbm, that appears to be free loss in the range of 455km (283 miles) theoretically. Counting curvature of the earth, and using simplified equations for RF line of site from the NOFIG manual, you are just shy of 7 miles, this ignores wattage as a factor. This is all without any obstructions, like the middle of the desert. Outside factors really chop into those theoretical numbers.
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    If I were to carry a radio on a bike today, it would be a HT either on my belt, or in the chest rig. Neither are ideal, but are better protected from falls/submersion. As for recumbent type bicycles/trikes, you should be able to get a decent mount on the frame and run a hamstick if you really wanted to.
  8.    Lscott reacted to a post in a topic: Bicycle Moblie Radio?
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  10.    tweiss3 reacted to a post in a topic: Yeasu or Icom base radios
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    I had a backpack setup of a FT817 mounted to pegboard. HF went through a tuner and would connect to whichever antenna system I brought with me. On the side it had a 2 piece PVC mast where the stock 6/2/0.7m antenna was above my head with a set of 6M stingers hanging down. I was able to hike with 3 bands, and I did take it on a bike ride once. Control was through a bluetooth CAT controller and a phone app. Let me see if I can stir up any photos.
  12. tweiss3
    I know, and they have 10 in stock in Talmadge. I need to make the 20 minute trip to DX and see if it's in the show room.
  13.    Davichko5650 reacted to a post in a topic: National Radio Appreciation Day ! Febuary 13th. 2025
  14.    SteveShannon reacted to a post in a topic: National Radio Appreciation Day ! Febuary 13th. 2025
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    I need to get hands on with the new IC-7760 and a TS-890. I'm not sure I'd ever pull the trigger on either unless I'm convinced I like them and they would be significant improvements over my 7300. I won't say I would never spend that much money on a radio because I have, but those two interest me. I'd like to see the 890 and 990 refreshed though.
  16.    WRYZ926 reacted to an answer to a question: Wouxun KG-1000G-PLUS external speaker issues
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  18. tweiss3
    I think you need a speaker that is designed to have two sides input into the one speaker, like the Yaesu MLS200.
  19.    Imply4907 reacted to a post in a topic: Nation-wide repeater system?
  20. tweiss3
    It's probably linked via AllStarLink https://www.allstarlink.org/
  21. tweiss3
    Speaking of solar, I drove by a solar farm today, still 70% covered with snow/ice. It hasn't snowed in weeks.
  22. tweiss3
    I put together for OST programming, thought it might be helpful for others. The forum can't copy tables, so it is attached is the excel file. Included is also a "complete" CTCSS tone list with corresponding P25 NAC from the NIFOG manual. CSCSS vs NAC vs DCS - Copy.xlsx Hopefully this helps someone.
  23. tweiss3
    Make sure you have the channel set to WIDE.
  24. tweiss3
    Congrats. I'm glad you have found something fun for you. Great thing about amateur radio, if what you are doing isn't interesting to you, find something else to do with it.
  25. tweiss3
    This is the real answer.
  26. tweiss3
    If you go through the trouble to make an account, they will "sell" you the software for $0. Buying radios is now supposed to go through a dealer.
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