Boafeng Squelch Changes via CHIRP

A follow-up on the Baofeng Squelch fix....

John (http://www.miklor.com) comments:

"The newest release of CHIRP 

http://www.miklor.com/COM/UV_CHIRP.php 

Allows settings to go as high as 123, but a max of 64 seems to be the most preferable range."

And Hans has some measurements that quantify the changes. Looks good.

Bodybuilder Math

OMG. This really made me laugh. Bodybuilder Math. Have a quick read http://t.co/r93pI1N9z1 h/t @biggiesu
— Mark Suster (@msuster) January 8, 2015

Xfinity X1

So while my cable was out, I learned that the Xfinity X1 Platform requires the network to view your recordings. I've not researched it, but I assumed the X1 has a hard drive and that this is a design choice. Boo I say. Boo.

Watching some of my recorded programs would have been a nice option to have since I was without cable for 18 hours.

Clancy to Lead Secret Service

Clancy to lead Secret Service. Sounds like a good fit. He and Jack Ryan always seem to get the bad guy.

Baofeng Tech Teaser Speculation

It's been fun reading the speculation that resulted from the teaser from Baofeng Tech.

Reddit
AR15

Vero Telecom VR-6600PRO

Hans starts his review of the VR-6600PRO. Initial impressions seem to be good with a few speed issues (scanning slow, menus exit quickly, sluggish response to commands).

Rules

Rules are important, but, boy, can hams spend a lot of time debating the interpretation of them.

Mother Nature

Boo. No internet (or TV) for 18 hours. Good news is we kept power the whole time.

Skynet Begins

Internet enabled... crock-pot.

Baofeng Tech Announcement

Lots more info, but still a bit of a teaser...

A new era of communication has arrived.   One radio for ALL the things you do: 2 / 23 / 15 Part 90, Part 95a, Part 95J certified. For multi-purpose use on FCC Part 90, 95, and 97

"You are the FIRST to get a glimpse at what is coming VERY SOON!
 
So why all of the fuss you may be asking? We have been working very hard and are bringing FOUR completely new radios out for every user. We have taken your feedback and are introducing the WORLD'S FIRST radios to be completely multi-user capable - including GMRS and MURS pre-programmed capabilities. 
 
You didn't think we would just stop there did you? Since we have the best FANS we also are including: Crossband Repeater Capabilities, Dual Simultaneous Receivers, 6 Band Reception, NOAA Weather Channels and Alerts, 7 Encoding and Decoding Methods, and Upgradable Firmware. There is still so much more to be revealed!
 
This is only the start of our radio revolution - the official details and announcement are only a week away - TRUST US; the anticipation is killing us too!
 
73s - The Team at BaoFeng Tech "