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Encryption vs. Transparency in Public Safety Radio: A U.S. Legal Perspective

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April 18, 2025 0 10 2772

Transparency in public safety communications has long been a cornerstone of democratic accountability. While modern police radio systems increasingly adopt encryption to shield tactical operations, blanket encryption of all local emergency services channels runs counter to both federal regulations’ intent and the public’s right to […]

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Anytone 878 vs Icom ID‑50A: In‑Depth Handheld Radio Comparison (2025)

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April 17, 2025 0 00 716

Create CLP‑5130‑2N: AMSAT – Keep it simple stupid

Anytone 878 Customer display
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April 16, 2025 0 00 2607

Anytone 878 custom display

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April 16, 2025 0 00 700

FT8 or not FT8, that is the question

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December 27, 2023 0 00 407

Introducing the Higginsreport, again

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December 27, 2023 0 00 438

Police Scanner a thing of the Past

Climate Change hope at last
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July 1, 2023 0 00 491

Climate Change: Weather to Hope?

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June 29, 2023 0 00 441

It’s a smokescreen: Canada Farts and the whole world gags

Biden 2024 re-erection
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May 6, 2023 0 00 406

Biden 2024 – Finish it off

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