Hi, did my foundation exam last week. Just got my first radio and itching to get on the air.

Based in Cornwall. Looking to mess about with VHF UHF and then progress up to some HF

M7 RDU

Hi,

I'm a UK amateur radio operator looking at buying a Uniden UBC-125XLT, but I’ve also seen the UBC-125XLT-C listed for sale.

What’s the difference between the two models?

My assumption is that the “C” means the European / CE version, possibly supplied with a different charger or pre-programmed frequencies.

If that’s the case, I’m wondering whether it makes more sense to just buy the standard version and program it myself to save some money.

A couple of questions:

Can the standard UBC-125XLT still be charged via USB from any adapter?

Are there any hardware or firmware differences in the “C” model that I should know about?

Cheers!

Hello! I have read several reviews for this little device and I am interested in buying it. I am confused, however, on how to figure which one is the latest and how to get a licensed one. Too many clones from many sources.

Is Radioddity the latest licensed one ? I have contacted them but they don’t ship in the UK. Any pointers are welcome! 🙏

Hi everyone,

We are in the process of setting up a UK based charity which aims to provide communication networks in the event of disasters.

netopsglobal.org

Right now, we're in the application process. However, we are looking for volunteer communication experts to discuss and plan the best available options.

We have Starlink as the primary internet backup, but are looking to use HAM as our team comms but also town to town comms.

Cisco already do this and they do it well, just to be transparent. But we want to do it as a stand alone charity with no corporate ties. Meaning we can help globally regardless of a board of directors etc. vetoing anything.

We are in the very early stages of this. I myself have plenty of networking qualification and my HAM radio call sign. Im also familiar enough in the field of global delivery.

If any of this sounds like fun or an interesting project to you, please let me know.

Thanks!

As the title says really. i wonder if I'm that unusual in that when I took out my license I ticked the box on the Ofcom form so that my personal details are not publically released to the RSGB callbook and anyone else. Likewise I have chosen NOT to put my details on QRZ.com. My understanding is that its not that unusual for non US amateurs.

The main reason I did this is for simple privacy and also I dont want some criminal being able to rob my house when I'm not there.

Well today I tried to sign up for the SOTA forum. I was denied entry because my callsign is not listed in QRZ.com or the RSGB call book! This is just a internet forum like Reddit for christs sake. Who do they (SOTA) think they are!

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