Several county government departments are awaiting on the arrival of portable radios. In a unanimous vote, the Warren County Fiscal Court approved the $395,702 purchase at their meeting on Jan. 9.

1. **Long-Range Communication**: The BAOFENG UV-5R handheld radio boasts an impressive communication range of up to 1000 miles, making it an ideal choice for ham radio enthusiasts, professionals ...

Repairs are expensive. Something as simple as a volume knob -- which officers use a lot -- costs about $900, said Lt. Troy Bricker.

Once you’ve amassed this arsenal of software defined radios, you may find yourself needing a way to transport and deploy them. Luckily, [Jay Doscher] has you covered. His latest creation ...

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it turns out that it is possible to get a respectable software-defined radio on your handset. [Adrian] set this up to be fully portable as well, so he is running both the transceiver and the ...

This guide gives a simple overview of the different aerials available. The most common FM radio aerial on a portable radio is a telescopic one. To get the best reception extend the aerial fully ...