327 - SRU106: Rebanding - How Nextel complicated the scanner hobby

Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby by Phil Lichtenberger

Dec 9, 202514:10Games & Hobbies

The Nextel Conundrum: Originally established as a convenient communication solution for small businesses, Nextel swiftly expanded its services to include cellular telephony. However, the positioning of Nextel within the...

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