The Two Way Radio Show

We introduce the Wouxun KG-XS30G mobile GMRS radio, talk about its features, and compare it to the KG-XS20G Plus. We’ll also take some of your comments and questions from our blog, YouTube channel and our forum at twowayradioforum dot com. Intro :00 Billboard 1:08 The Wouxun KG-XS30G Mobile GMRS Radio 1:23 When Wouxun launched the KG-XS20G mobile radio in the summer of 2021, it quickly became quit...

We discuss the most common mistakes new two way radio users make, why they happen, and how to fix them for better performance and clearer communication. We’ll also take some of your comments and questions from our blog, YouTube channel and our forum at twowayradioforum dot com. Intro :00 Billboard 1:10 The Biggest Mistakes New Radio Users Make 1:25 A lot of people get their first two-way radio, ta...

We discuss a petition submitted to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) proposing the allocation of low band VHF frequencies to the GMRS and potentially FRS users. Plus, a shout out to President Radio for exceptional customer service! We’ll also take some of your comments and questions from our blog and our forum at twowayradioforum dot com. Intro :00 Billboard 1:11 VHF Frequencies on the G...

We take a look back at the year 2025 in the world of two way radio communications and technology. We’ll review some of the news and events that shaped two way radio history and some of the new products launched during the year. We’ll also take some of your comments and questions from our blog and our forum at twowayradioforum dot com. Intro :00 Billboard 1:11 The Year in Review 1:25 The year...

We tell you about the discounts, freebies and deals on two way radios you can find online during the 2025 holiday season at Buy Two Way Radios. We’ll also take some of your comments and questions from our blog and our forum at twowayradioforum dot com. Intro :00 Billboard 1:08 Cyber Holiday Sale at Buy Two Way Radios 1:22 The holidays are here again, and with it comes the challenge of shopping for...

We talk about a new version of a popular Bluetooth enabled, smartphone controlled mobile amateur radio from VGC. We’ll also tell you about an adapter that allows you to connect handheld audio accessories to a Wouxun mobile radio and take some of your comments and questions from our blog and our Forum at TwoWayRadioForum dot com. Intro :00 Billboard 1:14 New VGC-VR-N7500 Mobile Amateur Radio 1:29 A...

We discuss the reintroduction of a bill proposed to Congress in 2023 to allow ham radio operators to erect antennas in deed restricted communities, and the grass roots effort to get it passed. We’ll also take some of your comments and questions from our blog, YouTube channel and our Forum at TwoWayRadioForum dot com. Intro :00 Billboard 1:15 New Bills Introduced to Allow Ham Radio Antennas in HOAs...

We talk about Baofeng radios and check out their new DMR handheld model. We’ll also take some of your comments and questions from our blog and our Forum at TwoWayRadioForum dot com. Intro :00 Billboard 1:04 The New Baofeng DM-32UV Multi Band DMR Radio 1:19 Twelve years ago we discovered the original Baofeng UV-5R . While we weren’t the first to carry the radio, we were fairly early adopters...

We announce two new GMRS two way radios from Wouxun and talk about their features. We’ll also take some of your questions from our email, YouTube channel and our forum at twowayradioforum dot com. Intro :00 Billboard 1:06 Two New Wouxun GMRS Radios 1:21 The Wouxun KG-905G is an extremely popular handheld GMRS radio. It was first introduced in 2021 and was only the second GMRS radio produced by Wou...

We discuss the new Pennsylvania law that bans the use of handheld mobile devices and how it may affect two way radio operators across various services. We’ll also take some of your comments and questions from our blog, YouTube channel and our forum at twowayradioforum dot com. Intro :00 Billboard 1:10 Tariffs on Two Way Radios 1:25 On June 5 2025, Pennsylvania enacted Paul Miller’s Law. This new l...

We discuss the complex and evolving trade war between the U.S. and China, how it reignited in 2025, and how this and a future trade deal may affect the price of two way radios in the marketplace. We’ll also take some of your questions from our blog, email and our forum at twowayradioforum dot com. Intro :00 Billboard 1:13 Tariffs on Two Way Radios 1:28 The U.S.-China trade war has brought a lot of...

We introduce the Wouxun KG-XS20H Tri-Band mobile Amateur radio and talk about its features. We’ll also take some of your questions from our blog, YouTube channel and our forum at twowayradioforum dot com. Intro :00 Billboard 1:09 The New Wouxun KG-XS20H Tri-Band Amateur Radio 1:23 When Wouxun came out with the KG-XS20G in the summer of 2021, it was well received, and it quickly became a popular op...

We celebrate our 200th episode of The Two Way Radio Show. We’ll talk about the history of the show, how two way radios have changed since it started, and list our top ten most popular episodes. We’ll also take some of your questions from our blog, YouTube channel and our forum at twowayradioforum dot com. Intro :00 Billboard 1:13 How it all Began 1:28 On February 21, 2011, we released the ve...

We discuss seven things that we think the FCC should change with the licensing and operation of two way radios and why we think these changes should be made. We’ll also take some of your comments and questions from our blog and our forum at twowayradioforum dot com. Intro :00 Billboard 1:09 The Seven Things the FCC Should Change 1:25 The year 2025 is starting with a lot of changes in the way the U...

We introduce a new tri band handheld ham radio from Wouxun. We’ll also take some of your comments and questions from our blog and our forum at twowayradioforum dot com. Intro :00 Billboard 1:12 The Wouxun KG-935H Handheld Amateur Radio 1:27 When it comes to portable handheld ham radios, Wouxun has quite the selection. From the dual band KG-UV8D to the quad band KG-Q10H , they seem to have amateur...

We discuss how two way radios are portrayed in the movies, on TV and in video games and how the media influences the perception of these devices to the general public. We’ll also take some of your comments and questions from our blog and our forum at twowayradioforum dot com. Intro :00 Billboard 1:08 How Radios are Portrayed in Movies, TV Shows and Video Games 1:23 Two way radios are important com...

We tell you about the discounts, freebies and and deals on two way radios you can find online during the 2024 holiday season at Buy Two Way Radios. We’ll also take some of your comments and questions from our blog and our forum at twowayradioforum dot com. Intro :00 Billboard 1:17 Cyber Holiday Sale at Buy Two Way Radios 1:32 The holidays are here again, and with it comes the challenge of shopping...

We discuss the importance of an antenna in extending radio range and some top of the line aerials that can maximize the range of your base, mobile or handheld radio. We’ll also take some of your comments and questions from our blog and our forum at twowayradioforum dot com. Intro :00 Billboard 1:11 An Introduction to Antennas 1:26 We receive a lot of questions about radio range. One question that...

We talk about a new GMRS portable handheld radio from Wouxun that offers some popular features of their other models with a smaller size and lower price. We’ll also take some of your comments and questions from our blog and our forum at twowayradioforum dot com. Intro :00 Billboard 1:10 The Wouxun KG-S65G GMRS Two Way Radio 1:25 Last autumn Wouxun introduced a GMRS radio called the KG-Q10G . We fi...

We discuss a recent clarification from the FCC on the rule about linking GMRS repeaters. We’ll also take some of your comments and questions from our blog and our forum at twowayradioforum dot com. Intro :00 Billboard 1:07 The FCC Clarifies the Rule on Linking GMRS Repeaters 1:21 The topic of linking repeaters has been one of confusion and contention within the GMRS community. Recently the FCC fin...

We tell you about a new handheld GMRS radio from Midland and compare it with two previous models in that series. We’ll also take some of your comments and questions from our blog and our forum at twowayradioforum dot com. Intro :00 Billboard 1:06 New Midland GXT3000 GMRS Radio 1:21 After its introduction in 2009, the Midland GXT1000VP4 quickly became an icon in the world of GMRS walkie talkies, an...

We talk about a new handheld CB radio from President and compare it with another model that is currently available. We’ll also take some of your comments and questions from our blog and our forum at twowayradioforum dot com. Intro :00 Billboard 1:07 New President JERRY FCC CB Radio 1:22 A few years ago, President Radio made waves on the CB band with the introduction the RANDY FCC , a handheld with...

We discuss the pros and cons of both the Amateur and GMRS radio services and which one we think is better. We’ll also take some of your comments and questions from our blog and our forum. Intro :00 Billboard 1:07 Is Ham Radio Better or GMRS? 1:21 Recently someone in our forum introduced a discussion comparing the amateur radio service to the GMRS, and provided a short but interesting take as to wh...

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 operators was introduced to the United States House of Re...

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 between the owner of the repeater and a newly licensed G...