I do need to learn the rules. Maybe by next year. Still no idea on discreet codes either.The reports were all about radio edicate, not licensing.....
Miss ya, man.
I do need to learn the rules. Maybe by next year. Still no idea on discreet codes either.The reports were all about radio edicate, not licensing.....
Miss ya, man.
I am like you just got it hooked up and WTF secret codes ?I do need to learn the rules. Maybe by next year. Still no idea on discreet codes either.
DCS privacy codes I believeAre you guys talking about "privacy" codes? As I explained before, CTCSS codes are the opposite of privacy. They make it so you can't hear anybody not transmitting on the same code, but everybody else can still hear you. They closer to anti-privacy codes. They are also used to open up repeaters of that's the way the repeater owner sets it up, and most are.
Same same. DCS is just digital CTCSS. All of the above still applies.DCS privacy codes I believe
Yeah I just reread what you wrote, that’s correct cuts out listening to everyone who thought they bought their kids nice walkie talkies.Same same. DCS is just digital CTCSS. All of the above still applies.
Anyone that knows this knows they’re not privacy codes, but they filter out the extra noise of the channel. The phrasing is poor, but it’s commonly referred to that wayAre you guys talking about "privacy" codes? As I explained before, CTCSS codes are the opposite of privacy. They make it so you can't hear anybody not transmitting on the same code, but everybody else can still hear you. They closer to anti-privacy codes. They are also used to open up repeaters of that's the way the repeater owner sets it up, and most are.
Motorola invented "Private Line" tones and its where "PL" comes from, as well as "privacy". Its also trademarked so the other manufacturers were forced to call it "Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System" or "CTCSS". Since most hams were using modified Motorola repeaters back in the day, the term "PL" stuck. These tones are actual analog tones transmitted on your signal that are so low in frequency and at such a low level its hard for the human ear to hear it (although some systems have their tones cranked way up). But, the machine can hear it and if it does will open the squelch so you can hear the person talking.Anyone that knows this knows they’re not privacy codes, but they filter out the extra noise of the channel. The phrasing is poor, but it’s commonly referred to that way
I just got mine last month. $70 for 10 years. It’s about to go down to $35 though…
IIRC it was April 19 that it was supposed to drop.Anyone have an update on when it goes down to $35?
It should be any day now. It’s been pushed back a couple times, but I heard sometime in July 2021…Anyone have an update on when it goes down to $35?
It still hasn't been lowered per the comments in this article. Hopefully soon, I can wait.It should be any day now. It’s been pushed back a couple times, but I heard sometime in July 2021…
I waited as long as I could before TJFest, but couldn't wait any longerIt still hasn't been lowered per the comments in this article. Hopefully soon, I can wait.
https://www.buytwowayradios.com/blog/2021/03/new-fcc-license-fees-to-take-effect-april-2021.html
Government at its finest.They STILL haven't lowered it to $35. I wonder if they'll get it done before new years. Guessing not.
Theyve been saying that for a while. I dont think its gonna happen any time soonThey STILL haven't lowered it to $35. I wonder if they'll get it done before new years. Guessing not.
You can still buy the radio and listen. Go on a few runs and see who actually uses their call sign like they are supposed to. If nobody is following the rules why pay some fee based on the rules? Pay for the licence when they drop the price if you feel like it, I wont tell if you don't.They STILL haven't lowered it to $35. I wonder if they'll get it done before new years. Guessing not.
It was supposed to be this last April. Good thing I am not holding my breath.Theyve been saying that for a while. I dont think its gonna happen any time soon