Why CTCSS and DCS Codes in Ham Radio Do Not Offer Privacy

Why CTCSS and DCS Codes in Ham Radio Do Not Offer Privacy

When operating on ham radio frequencies, many operators use Continuous Tone-Coded Squelch System (CTCSS) or Digital Coded Squelch (DCS) to filter out unwanted transmissions. While these features are useful for managing interference, they do not provide any form of privacy or encryption. In this post, we’ll explore why that is the case and what their…

CPN Forum Returns

Many of you have noticed that the forum was removed a few weeks ago. This was due to a conflict with other features on the site, which have now been resolved. With the growing instances of global insecurity, discussions between members is as important as ever. The forum has hundreds of members with first hand,…