Scanner TODO
Currently I use my UV5R as a scanner. I’ve got the local repeaters programmed in, and let it do its thing. It mostly works but has a few problems:
I can’t easily modify the scan list. Especially with the rinky-dink antenna, there are times I can barely pick up a repeater, or am picking up just enough noise to open the squelch (70cm simplex, I’m looking at you). Or there’s someone that seems to be someone nearby that occasionally runs a bunch of DMR on GMRS.
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