Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Uniden Adds NXDN Decoding to BCD436HP/BCD536HP

Yesterday, Uniden released new firmware for the BCD436HP/BCD536HP to allow for NXDN decoding. The NXDN upgrade purchase is available now for $30.

Sunday, March 25, 2018

899 N. Capitol St. FCC App

899 N. Capitol St. in DC has an application pending before the FCC for an analog/DMR repeater on 462.1250, and analog/DMR simplex on 452.1375 and 452.7875.

Alaska Airlines Adds DMR Emissions to DCA License

Alaska Airlines recently added DMR emissions designators to 461.9625, the airline's repeater at Reagan National Airport.

Friday, March 23, 2018

Weekend Events

  • The Wizards play Friday at 7:00 at Capital One Arena.
  • The March for Our Lives is Saturday on Pennsylvania Ave. in DC.
  • The Wizards play Sunday at 6:00 at Capital One Arena.

Tuesday, March 20, 2018

New DSD+ "Fast Lane" Released

DSD+ "Fast Lane" 2.98 was released in the last few days. (Fast Lane releases are like betas; the current "public release" of DSD+ is 1.101 and was released two years ago.) The "Notes" text file that accompanies the software details the changes.

Uniden Announces SDS100

Yesterday, Uniden announced the SDS100 scanner. In addition to the features found on the BCD436HP and BCD536HP scanners, the SDS100 adds:
  • Software-defined radio (SDR) technology for vastly-improved digital performance
  • Customizable display
  • Water resistance

Sunday, March 18, 2018

Capital One FCC App

Capital One, located in McLean, has an application pending before the FCC for a DMR repeater on 858.3875.

Friday, March 16, 2018

Weekend Events

  • The Caps play Friday at 7:00 at Capital One Arena.
  • Shamrock Fest is Saturday at RFK Stadium.
  • DC United plays Saturday at 1:30 at the Maryland SoccerPlex. The SoccerPlex is licensed for ten UHF simplex frequencies.
  • The Wizards play Saturday at 7:00 at Capital One Arena.

Wednesday, March 14, 2018

The Crossings at Falls Run FCC App

The Crossings at Falls Run, an assisted-living facility in Stafford County, has an application pending before the FCC for a repeater on 462.4750.

The Washington Post FCC App

The Washington Post, located at 1301 K St. NW in DC, has an application pending before the FCC for DMR simplex on 462.2625, 467.2625, 452.0875, 457.0875, and 451.6875.

Friday, March 9, 2018

Weekend Events

  • The Atlantic 10 basketball tournament continues through Sunday at Capital One Arena.
  • The Rock 'n Roll Marathon is Saturday from 7 AM until 2 PM. The race starts at 14th and Constitution, and ends on the grounds of RFK Stadium.
  • The St. Patrick's Day Parade is Sunday at noon on Constitution Ave. between 7th and 17th Sts.

Saturday, March 3, 2018

Homewood Suites Rosslyn FCC App

Homewood Suites Rosslyn has an application pending before the FCC for simplex on 451.2375, 451.2875, 451.6375, and 452.0375.

Friday, March 2, 2018