We discuss bills proposed to allow ham radio operators to erect antennas in a deed restricted community, or HOA. We’ll also take some of your comments and questions from our blog and our forum. Intro :00 Billboard 1:05 Bills Proposed to Allow Ham Radio Antennas in an HOA 1:21 In 2023 a bipartisan bill of particular interest to amateur radio operato…

We discuss the question of how much control a GMRS repeater operator can have over the use of their private repeater on a GMRS repeater channel. We’ll also take some of your comments and questions from our blog and our forum. Intro :00 Billboard 1:09 Censorship on GMRS Repeaters? 1:24 Recently I overheard an exchange on a local GMRS repeater betwee…

We answer the one frequently asked question that is ultimately asked by someone who is shopping around for a two way radio for the first time. We’ll also take some of your comments and questions from our blog and our forum. Intro :00 Billboard 1:04 What is the Best Two Way Radio to Buy? 1:20 We answer a lot of questions from customers who are shopp…

We check out two new CB radios from different manufacturers that seem to indicate CB is still alive and well. We’ll also tell you about two deals on CB radios and take some of your comments and questions from our blog and our forum. Intro :00 Billboard 1:04 Is CB Radio Dead? 1:19 For years there has been a lot of talk about the purported death of t…

We discuss Midland's request for changes to Part 95 of the FCC rules to allow digital data transmissions from GMRS mobile radios. We’ll also tell you about a big giveaway promotion and take some of your comments and questions from our blog and our forum. Intro :00 Billboard 1:08 FCC petition to change Part 95 rules for the GMRS 1:24 On July 16, 202…

We tell you about the discounts, freebies and and deals on two way radios you can find online during the 2023 holiday season. We’ll also take some of your comments and questions from our blog and our forum. Intro :00 Billboard 1:14 Holiday Specials on Two Way Radios 1:34 During the week of November 23-29, 2023, Buy Two Way Radios is offering discou…

We talk about a new GMRS portable handheld radio from Wouxun with GPS, IP67 protection from dust and water ingress and the capability to receive on multiple bands. We’ll also take some of your comments and questions from our blog and our forum. Intro :00 Billboard 1:10 The New Wouxun KG-Q10G Portable Handheld GMRS Radio 1:25 Earlier this summer Wou…

We talk about radios that operate on 900 MHz frequencies. We’ll learn how they work, the pros and cons of using these radios, and who can legally use them. We’ll also take some of your comments and questions from our blog and our forum. Intro :00 Billboard 1:07 900 MHz Digital Radios 1:22 Not long ago we received a comment from someone who said tha…

We tell you about a low cost dual band digital two way radio from TYT that’s a Plus. We’ll give you an overview of its features and specifications and compare it to the original version of this radio. We’ll also take some of your comments and questions from our blog and our forum. Intro :00 Billboard 1:09 The TYT MD-UV390 Plus DMR Digital Radio 1:2…

We announce a new quad band amateur two way radio from Wouxun with GPS capability and review its features. We’ll also take some of your comments and questions from our blog and our forum. Intro :00 Billboard 1:12 The Wouxun KG-Q10H Quad Band Amateur Radio 1:28 There are a plethora of handheld amateur radios out there already, from a myriad of manuf…

We talk with a driver for a kart racing team and learn how two way radios are used in this motor sport. We’ll also take some of your comments and questions from our blog and our forum. Intro :00 Billboard 1:12 Introduction to Topic 1:32 Two way radios are used extensively in professional sporting events such as motor racing. Considering this, it's …

We discuss how two way radios are used for agriculture. We’ll also take some of your comments and questions from our blog and our forum. Intro :00 Billboard 1:12 Radios for Agriculture 1:30 Two way radios widely used on farms, dairies, orchards, vineyards and ranches. We learn why they are important to the farming industry, discuss how they are use…

We tell you about a new portable handheld airband radio from Wouxun. We’ll also take some of your comments and questions from our blog and our forum. Intro :00 Billboard 1:03 A New Aviation Radio from Wouxun 1:23 Wouxun has made serious inroads into the world of FRS, GMRS, CB and business communications in just a few short years. So it should come …

We introduce you to a feature commonly found on two way radios called VOX. We also take some of your comments and questions from our blog and our forum. Intro :00 Billboard 1:11 An Introduction to VOX 1:31 Many portable handheld walkie talkies, and even a few mobiles, include a feature called VOX. We often get questions related to VOX, and how it c…

We introduce a new version of the popular Wouxun KG-935G GMRS radio and talk about its new feature updates, including one that could be revolutionary. We also take some of your comments and questions from our blog and our forum. Intro :00 Billboard 1:11 The Wouxun KG-935G Plus 1:30 On the day of its arrival in 2021, the the Wouxun KG-935G became an…

We introduce a new version of the Wouxun KG-XS20G compact mobile GMRS radio and talk about its new feature updates. We’ll also reveal an innovative battery case and take some of your comments and questions from our blog and our forum. Intro :00 Billboard 1:09 The Wouxun KG-XS20G Plus 1:29 On the day of its arrival in August of 2021, the Wouxun KG-X…

We introduce a new model in the Wouxun KG-1000G Series with some new feature upgrades and enhanced functionality. We’ll also take some of your comments and questions from our blog and our forum. Intro :00 Billboard 1:06 The New Wouxun KG-1000G Plus 1:25 When we first introduced the Wouxun KG-1000G back in December of 2020, we had a vague idea that …

We introduce a new brand of two way radio antennas, mounts and mount accessories for GMRS radios. We’ll also take some of your comments and questions from our blog and our forum. Intro :00 Billboard 1:06 Melowave Antennas 1:25 We introduce the new Melowave Shadow and Overlander GMRS mobile antennas, antenna mounts and mount accessories. Questions a…

We discuss the potential for damage from electromagnetic waves and how to protect your radios from an EMP attack. We’ll also take some of your comments and questions from our blog and our Forum. Intro :00 Billboard 1:10 EMF and EMP Protection for Two Way Radios 1:30 We’re hearing more and more about how fragile our technology is and how doomsday sc…

We announce a new series of handheld business radios from Wouxun with the introduction of two models. We also take some of your comments and questions from our blog and our forum. Intro :00 Billboard 1:11 New Wouxun KG-S84B and KG-S86B Business Two Way Radios 1:30 We introduce the new Wouxun KG-S84B and Wouxun KG-S86B Business Two Way Radios. We’ll…

We tell you about a new portable handheld CB radio from Wouxun that can operate in both AM and FM modes. We also take some of your comments and questions from our blog and our forum. Intro :00 Billboard 1:10 New Wouxun KG-S72C FM CB Radio 1:29 We introduce the new Wouxun KG-S72C Portable Handheld AM/FM CB Radio. We’ll go through its features and co…

We talk about the use of Frequency counters, field strength meters and other test equipment for radios. We also take some of your comments and questions from our blog and our forum. Intro :00 Billboard 1:16 An Introduction to Radio Testing Equipment 1:35 We talk about the use of test equipment for radios. We’ll introduce you to these types of tools…

We tell you about a new compact portable handheld GMRS radio from Wouxun with a superheterodyne receiver, full DTMF keypad and USB-C charging port that's also rated IP67 submersible. We also take some of your comments and questions from our blog and our forum. Intro :00 Billboard 1:18 New Wouxun KG-S88G GMRS Two Way Radio 1:37 First there was the K…

We tell you about the new FCC license fees for the ham and GMRS radio services. We also take some of your comments and questions from our blog and our forum. Intro :00 Billboard 1:15 New Amateur and GMRS License Fees 1:34 On March 23, 2022, the FCC released the effective date of the new application fees for amateur and GMRS operator licenses. We ta…

We talk about about choosing the best cable to use with your radio antenna. We also take some of your comments and questions from our email and our forum. Intro :00 Billboard 1:12 How to Choose an Antenna Cable for Your Radio 1:32 Many of us invest a lot of time, energy and money searching for the best antennas to pair with our two way radios. But …