Truth

As they say, getting older sucks, but it is better than the alternative.

BuyTwoWayRadios: Wouxun KG-D901 DMR Bundle

If you've got more money to spend on a new radio, you might consider the Wouxun KG-D901 DMR Holiday Bundle from BuyTwoWayRadios.com for $199.99:

"What's in the Kit:

• The Wouxun KG-D901 DMR Digital Portable Two Way Radio - This is the first digital radio from Wouxun and operates on 400-470MHz UHF frequencies at uyp to 5 watts. It lets you switch from analog to digital with one press of a button. The D901 is compatible with MOTO TRBO series Tier I and II using standard encryption.
• Two Lithium-ion Battery Packs - The D901 comes standard with a 2000 mAh Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery pack, plus a second battery pack for extra uptime.
• Battery Eliminator - Power your KG-D901 radio in your vehicle for mobile DMR operation.
• Wouxun Mobile Style Speaker Microphone - This heavy duty speaker mic with 20" coiled cord lets you operate your radio from your hip or at your dash, just like a mobile.
• Genuine Leather Wouxun Case - Carry your radio with protection while out an about
• Nagoya RB-CLP-S (SMA) Window Mount - Turn your handheld D901 into a full fledged mobile radio! This handy mount lets you place your antenna outside your vehicle while you operate your D901 from inside!
• XLT EB120 (K1) Earbud with PTT Microphone - This comfortable, lightweight earpiece fits in your left or right ear and has an in-line a Push-to-talk (PTT) microphone for quick communication.
• Wouxun USB Programming Cable (PCO-001) - Program your D901 directly from a PC.
• Belt clip
• Battery charger
• AC adapter
• Wouxun USB Driver and Programming Software CD
• Owner's manual"

Baofeng UV-5RA: $19.99

Put one in your trunk. Leave one at work. Put one in your laundry room.

Baofeng UV-5RA for $19.99.

Via reddit

Recount Results

Chick-fil-a is the new President with 320 electoral votes. https://t.co/1NrKT9BRHm

— CaptainTouchback (@CaptTouchback) December 6, 2016

BuyTwoWayRadios.com: MD-2017 Dual Band DMR Digital HT

BuyTwoWayRadios.com - New dual band DMR digital radio coming from TYT:

"Details are still sketchy, but TYT has released a few specs on this new handheld. Key features of the TYT MD-2017:

• Dual band 
• Dual display 
• Dual standby 
• Complies with ETSI TS 102 360-1, -2, -3 
• Uses Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) 
• Compatible with MotoTRBO Tier 1 and II 
• GPS capable 
• Lone worker function 
• Encryption function 
• Analog and Digital Modes 
• SIngle Call, Group Call and All Call 
• Remote Kill/Stun/Activate 
• IP67 Waterproof. 
• Firmware upgradeable 

Rumour has it the MD-2017 could arrive sometime in March 20-17. However, no official release date has been set. For the latest updates on this new radio, Keep checking in at Buy Two Way Radios subscribeto our blog!"

Knox Guns

The local NPR station is doing a series of stories about guns called "Five Guns."

I missed the final Diversity Dialogue of semester that focused on campus carry.

Hacking in the Movies

Geeky read of hacking in the movies.

Testing

Just making sure this thing is still on.

Baofeng PSA

For those of you who bought new Baofeng toys during the Black Friday or Cyber Monday sales, you might want to check out Baofeng Tech's support page for tutorials and downloads.

Hurry Up Future!

I signed on with Comcast for a couple of years to save some money, but when that agreement is up, I'm sure I will be cutting the cord... DirectTV and Sling streaming options.

The article mentions a cloud DVR service that's got me excited, too. Having all my videos in the cloud and being dependent on the network would bother me - except that's basically what my X1 is today.