We give you our recommended picks of two way radios that make great holiday gifts for young and old. We’ll also take some of your comments and questions from our blog and our forum. The post TWRS-144 – Two Way Radio Holiday Gift Guide 2019 appeared first on Buy Two Way Radios .
We discuss whether or not you should buy a used two way radio. We’ll also take some of your comments and questions from our blog and our forum. The post TWRS-143 – Should You Buy Used Two Way Radios? appeared first on Buy Two Way Radios .
We discuss whether or not digital radio technology will completely replace analog communications. We’ll compare the advantages and disadvantages of digital and analog radios, talk about the increased use of digital radios in the field, and speculate on the possible future obsolescence of analog communications. The post TWRS-142 – Will Digital Replace the Analog Radio? appeared first on Buy Two Way Radios ....
We explore the question of who is ultimately responsible for the warranty and support of your two way radios. We’ll explain how and why some retailers are expected to provide product support while others are not and share some of our experiences with the support of our own customers. The post TWRS-141 – Do Retailers Suck at Two Way Radio Support? appeared first on Buy Two Way Radios ....
We talk about using your two way radios in a foreign country. We’ll discuss the compatibility challenges, the risks of using radios purchased domestically in a foreign nation, and the potential liabilities of buying radios from international retailers for use in the US. The post TWRS-140 – Taking Two Way Radios to Another Country appeared first on Buy Two Way Radios ....
We talk about using two way radios in the mountains. We’ll discuss the unique challenges when using two way radios in mountainous regions of the world, the types of radios best suited for use in these environments, and what to consider when using radios in the mountain areas of other countries. The post TWRS-139 – Two Way Radios in the Mountains appeared first on Buy Two Way Radios ....
We tell you about the different types of audio accessory connectors that are commonly used with two way radios. We’ll talk about some of the most common types of connectors used, explain the confusion that can result from the different labels used to identify them between different manufacturers, and discuss why adapters used to convert one type of connector to another are not easy to find. The post TWRS-138 – The Truth About Radio Accessory Connectors appeared first on Buy Two Way Radios ....
We introduce the new Wouxun KG-UVN1 dual band DMR digital two way radio and the new Blackbox DMR Base Station. We'll give you an overview of their features and specifications, and compare them to their analog counterparts. The post TWRS-137 – The New Wouxun KG-UVN1 and Blackbox Digital Base Station appeared first on Buy Two Way Radios ....
We talk with a physician who is the Chief Medical Officer of a large healthcare system and who is also a licensed amateur radio operator. We’ll also take comments and questions from our blog, our YouTube channel and our forum. The post TWRS-136 – A Doctor and a Ham appeared first on Buy Two Way Radios .
We tell you about some new high power portable handheld radios from Wouxun and Midland for 2019. We’ll also take comments and questions from our blog and forums. The post TWRS-135 – New Higher Power Handheld Radios for 2019 appeared first on Buy Two Way Radios .
We explain why the Motorola CLS1110 and CLS1410 radios are so popular with businesses. We’ll discuss why radios are used for communication in dental offices, restaurants, retail stores and other onsite business operations and why many of them prefer the CLS series of Motorola radios in particular. The post TWRS-134 – Why Businesses Prefer Motorola CLS1110 and CLS1410 Radios appeared first on Buy Two Way Radios ....
We tell you about two new 900 MHz business radios from Motorola. We’ll also tell you about promotions and rebates available from a couple of manufacturers and take some of your comments and questions from listeners of The Two Way Radio Show and readers of our blog. The post TWRS-133 – New Motorola DTR600 and DTR700 Digital Radios appeared first on Buy Two Way Radios ....
Should ham radio dealers require their customers to have a license to buy a radio? We tell you the results of a recent Twitter poll on the question, read feedback from respondents to the poll, and discuss the pros and cons of such a requirement. The post TWRS-132 – Should You Be Licensed to Buy a Radio? appeared first on Buy Two Way Radios ....
We discuss the upgrade of the Wouxun KG-UV950P quad band mobile radio into the new Wouxun KG-UV980P, tell you which Wouxun radios are FCC type accepted, and announce some new TYT DMR radio bundles for your ham shack. The post TWRS-131 – An Old Wouxun Radio Gets a New Face appeared first on Buy Two Way Radios .
We check out the new Motorola Talkabout T800, an FRS two way radio with some new and original features, including an app for smartphones and a fascinating and innovative display. We’ll talk about its capabilities, discuss the display, and tell you we why think it’s a step forward for FRS radios. The post TWRS-130 – The Motorola Talkabout T800 FRS Two Way Radio appeared first on Buy Two Way Radios ....
We announce a new initiative by Kenwood to offer refurbished radios, talk about some new frequencies for business radios next to the GMRS and a discuss a radio operator who was fined for impersonating first responders. The post TWRS-129 – Kenwood Offers Refurbished Radios appeared first on Buy Two Way Radios .
We discuss the latest FCC crackdown on Baofeng and other import radios and the possible ramifications for users of these radios and the US market. We also read comments on the citation and enforcement advisory. The post TWRS-128 – Crackdown on Import Radios appeared first on Buy Two Way Radios .
We interview Keith Chafin from Icom and discuss the new Icom IP501H Sim Card LTE Two Way Radio. We also share our experiences using weather radios during Hurricane Florence and read some of your comments on our discussion in episode 126 about the FCC citation of the Baofeng UV-5RV2+. The post TWRS-127 – LTE Radio Interview With Icom appeared first on Buy Two Way Radios ....
We discuss the recent citation by the FCC for the illegal marketing of the Baofeng UV-5RV2+. We also talk about new a Kenwood digital radio, an new Icom LTE radio and price increase on Chinese radios due to tariffs. The post TWRS-126 – The Baofeng UV-5R V2+ Cited by the FCC appeared first on Buy Two Way Radios .
We celebrate the launch of our new web site and tell you about history of our company, how we migrated to a new platform, and the deals and freebies currently available during our relaunch event. The post TWRS-125 – New Web Site, Deals and Freebies on Two Way Radios appeared first on Buy Two Way Radios .
We talk about using FRS radios for business. We also talk about a new series of business FRS radios from Cobra. The post TWRS-124 – FRS Radios for Business? appeared first on Buy Two Way Radios .
We put the new TYT MD-UV380 in a three way match up against the popular TYT MD-380 and the MD-2017. We'll also tell you about updates to the Wouxun KG-D901 DMR radio and give you an update on the status of the proposed tariffs on Chinese transceivers. The post TWRS-123 – TYT MD-UV380 DMR Radio Smackdown appeared first on Buy Two Way Radios ....
We tell you about some new two way radios for 2018. We also review the Motorola SL-300 Portable Two Way Radio. The post TWRS-122 – New Two Way Radios For 2018 appeared first on Buy Two Way Radios .
We discuss the proposed tariffs on Chinese two way radios. We also review the new TYT MD-UV380 Dual Band Digital DMR Two Way Radio. The post TWRS-121 – Tariffs on Chinese Two Way Radios? appeared first on Buy Two Way Radios .
We tell you how to choose the correct radios for your winter emergency preparedness kit. We also review the Midland WR400 Deluxe NOAA Weather Radio with Alarm Clock. The post TWRS-120 – Radios for Winter Weather Preparedness appeared first on Buy Two Way Radios .
We reveal the truth about two way radio warranties. We also review the Baofeng BF-9700 UHF Two Way Radio. The post TWRS-119 – The Truth About Two Way Radio Warranties appeared first on Buy Two Way Radios .
We talk about choosing walkie talkies for kids. We also review the Motorola Talkabout T100 Two Way Radio. The post TWRS-118 – Two Way Radios For Kids appeared first on Buy Two Way Radios .
We discuss a recent announcement from Motorola about the future Vertex Standard radios. We also review the Motorola MotoTRBO CP200d Portable Radio. The post TWRS-117 – Vertex Standard to be Rebranded appeared first on Buy Two Way Radios .
We discuss some of the latest news about two way radios for Fall 2017. We also review the new Motorola Talkabout T280 Two Way Radio. The post TWRS-116 – Two Way Radio News For Fall 2017 appeared first on Buy Two Way Radios .
We discuss the discuss the Motorola TALKABOUT T-Series Two Way Radios and compare them with the old M-Series models. We also review the Motorola TALKABOUT T605 Two Way Radio. The post TWRS-115 – Motorola Talkabout T-Series Two Way Radios appeared first on Buy Two Way Radios .
