The Two Way Radio Show

We tell you about a new digital two way radio from Wouxun and a new DMR base station from Blackbox. We’ll also take comments and questions from our blog, our YouTube channel and our forum. Intro :00 Billboard 1:08 Discussion Topic 1:26 We introduce the new Wouxun KG-UVN1 dual band DMR digital two way radio and the new Blackbox Digital DMR Dual Band Base Station . We’ll give you an overview o...

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. Intro :00 Billboard 1:20 Intro to Interview 1:38 We interviewed Dr. Norman Chapin, the Chief Medical Officer of a large healthcare system and who is also a licensed ham. He...

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. Intro :00 Billboard 1:15 Discussion Topic 1:33 We talk about the new Wouxun KG-UV7D and KG-UV9P 7 watt radios as well as the new Midland T290VP4 and T295VP4 GMRS radios. We’ll discuss the comparisons between radio wattage and performance,...

We tell you which Motorola radios are popular with retailers and why. We’ll also take comments and questions from our blog, YouTube channel and forums. Intro :00 Billboard 1:11 Discussion Topic 1:28 We explain why the Motorola CLS1110 and CLS1410 on-site radios are so popular with many businesses. We’ll discuss why radios are used for communication in dental offices, restaurants, retail stores and...

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. Intro :00 Billboard 1:13 Discussion Topic 1:32 We tell you about the new Motorola DTR600 and DTR700 license free digital 900 MHz busin...

We discuss the question of whether or not sellers of two way radios should require customers to be licensed before they can buy a transceiver. Intro :00 Billboard 1:13 Discussion Topic 1:32 Should ham radio dealers require their customers to have a license before shipping transceivers? We tell you the results of a recent Twitter poll on the question, read feedback from respondents to the poll, and...

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. Intro :00 Billboard 1:16 Discussion Topic 1:35 The Wouxun KG-UV950P is a popular mobile radio among hams, and for good reason. It’s a quad bander, with reception and transmissio...

We check out the new Motorola T800, a radio with some new and original features, including an app for smartphones and a fascinating and innovative display. Intro :00 Billboard 1:13 Discussion Topic 1:32 We tell you about the new Motorola Talkabout T800 Two Way Radio w/ App Support , an FRS radio with some new and original features. We’ll talk about its capabilities, discuss the display, and tell y...

We announce a new initiative by Kenwood to offer refurbished radios, talk about some new frequencies for business radios and a discuss a radio operator who was fined for impersonating first responders. Intro :00 Billboard 1:24 Kenwood offers refurbished radios 1:44 Kenwood is a popular and respected manufacturer of two way radios, and their ProTalk line is used in many businesses and industries. N...

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. Intro :00 Billboard 1:14 Discussion Topic 1:34 We discuss the recent FCC enforcement advisory against the import, sale and use of unauthorized VHF/UHF two way radios. We’ll talk about how it could affect users of these radios and how it could impact the...

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+. Intro :00 Billboard 1:29 Intro to Interview 1:47 In our last episode of The Two Way Radio Show, we announced a new...

We discuss the recent citation by the FCC for the illegal marketing of the Baofeng UV-5RV2+. We also talk about a new Kenwood digital radio, an new Icom LTE radio and price increases on Chinese radios due to tariffs. Intro :00 Billboard 1:23 Discussion Topic 1:42 We discuss the recent citation by the FCC for the Baofeng UV-5RV2+ and what it could potentially mean for all versions of the UV-5R. New...

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. Intro :00 Billboard 1:18 Discussion Topic 1:36 Today we’re celebrating the launch of an all new redesign of our web site! We’ll give you a little history of Buy Two Way Radios, talk about our migration to...

We talk about using FRS radios for business. We also talk about a new series of business FRS radios from Cobra. Intro :00 Billboard 1:25 Discussion Topic 1:44 Today we’ll talk about using FRS radios for business applications. We’ll discuss some common arenas in which FRS radios are used instead of business class radios for daily operations, the pros and cons of using FRS radios for a b...

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. Intro :00 Billboard 1:38 Discussion Topic 1:56 We talk about the new TYT MD-UV380 Dual Band DMR digital two way radio and put it in a three wa...

We tell you about some new two way radios for 2018. We also review the Motorola SL-300 Portable Two Way Radio. Intro :00 Billboard 1:18 Discussion Topic 1:35 We discuss some of the latest in the world of Two Way Radios for 2018. We’ll tell you about a new model in the Kenwood business radio line, some surprising news and a great deal from Midland, a new Limited Edition radio kit from Wouxun...

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. Intro :00 Billboard 1:16 Discussion Topic 1:35 We discuss proposed tariffs on Chinese two way radios. We’ll tell you what they are, why they were proposed and speculate on the possible effects of the tariffs on the US market and your wallet, if these tariffs go...

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. Intro :00 Billboard 1:19 Discussion Topic 1:37 We discuss how to choose the right radios for your needs when building an emergency preparedness kit for winter. We’ll explain why a radio is an important item to have in any kit, c...

We reveal the truth about two way radio warranties. We also review the Baofeng BF-9700 UHF Two Way Radio. Intro :00 Billboard 1:19 Discussion Topic 1:38 We tell you the truth about two way radio warranties. We’ll explain why a warranty is an important feature to consider when choosing a radio, talk about some common misconceptions about product warranties in general, and compare warranties b...

We talk about choosing walkie talkies for kids. We also review the Motorola Talkabout T100 Two Way Radio. Intro :00 Billboard 1:16 Discussion Topic 1:35 we talk about buying walkie talkies for kids. We compare toy walkie talkies with entry level FRS radios, reveal the differences between them in quality and cost, and discuss the advantages of giving kids real FRS radios instead of the toys. Commer...

We discuss a recent announcement from Motorola about the future Vertex Standard radios. We also review the Motorola MotoTRBO CP200d Portable Radio. Intro :00 Billboard 1:17 Discussion Topic 1:35 we discuss the complete assimilation of Vertex Standard radios into the Motorola brand. We’ll tell you when it will occur, what will happen to the current models of Vertex Standard radios and specula...

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. Intro :00 Billboard 1:20 Discussion Topic 1:38 we discuss what’s new for the last quarter of 2017. We’ll tell you about a surprising change in the Kenwood business radio line, the unexpected popularity of a new Midland GMRS radio, two new mobiles from Wou...

We 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. Intro :00 Billboard 1:19 Discussion Topic 1:37 We talk about the Motorola TALKABOUT T-Series Two Way Radios. We explain the reasons for the complete makeover of the Talkabout line, find out which of the old models are still available, an...

We discuss the popularity of dual band portable handheld radios. We also review the TYT MD-2017 Dual Band DMR Digital Two Way Radio and announce the winners of our MD-2017 Guess The Date contest. Intro :00 Billboard 1:24 Discussion Topic 1:43 We ponder the popularity of dual band portable amateur radios. We discuss rise of the dual band portable handheld transceiver, the increasing demand for a di...

We review the recent approval by the FCC to adopt the proposed reform of the Part 95 rules. We also review the Uniden GMR5095-2CKHS Two Way Radio and give you the latest update on the status of the TYT MD-2017 and MD-9600 DMR digital radios. Intro :00 Billboard 1:22 Discussion Topic 1:40 We discuss the recent approval by the Federal Communications Commission to adopt the proposed reform of the Par...