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When the Phone Fails, the Codeplug Matters: The SURVXCOM Field Assessment of the Baofeng DM-32UV

May 31, 2026by SurvxComAdmin Leave a comment

Tactical Communications & Preparedness / Ham Radio Field Notes A practical longform look at the Baofeng DM-32UV, what it teaches a new operator about analog repeaters, DMR, APRS, codeplugs, and […]

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CHIRP and Radio Programming: How to Build a Local Communications Plan Before You Need It

May 27, 2026by SurvxComAdmin Leave a comment

Tactical Communications & Preparedness Owning radios is not the same as having a communications plan. CHIRP can help turn compatible radios into useful tools, but the real work begins with […]

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When the Phone Fails, the Codeplug Matters: The SURVXCOM Field Assessment of the Baofeng DM-32UV

CHIRP and Radio Programming: How to Build a Local Communications Plan Before You Need It