May 17, 2013
TWRS-58 - Radios in Construction
We talk about using two way radios in construction. We also review the Impact Platinum PRSM-HD2-NC HD Noise Cancelling Speaker Mic.
Intro :00
Billboard 1:16
Topic Discussion 1:34
We discuss how two way radios are used on construction sites, the types of radios used, and recommend some specific models for use in the construction industry. For more information on using radios in the construction industry, read Two Way Radios For Construction and Do You Need A Business Two Way Radio?. For tips on using your two way radios, watch our Radio 101 video series hosted by Anthony.
Commercial Break 15:10
buytwowayradios.com 1:00
Product Review 16:10
Today we review the Impact Platinum PRSM-HD2-NC HD Noise Cancelling Speaker Mic.
Questions and Answers 21:14
Questions from readers of our Two Way Radio Blog and members of the Two Way Radio Forum. The Two Way Radio Show is on Stitcher! Listen to us on your iPhone, Android Phone, BlackBerry and WebOS phones. Find it in your app store or at stitcher.com.
Wrap up and Close 29:01
Send in your comments and questions for Danny, Anthony and Rick to show[at]buytwowayradios.com. Feedback on this and other topics will be read by the hosts and included in future episodes of the show. Visit us at www.twowayradioshow.com!
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May 13, 2013
Radio 101 - Care Tips For Two Way Radios
Need to clean your consumer walkie talkies or business portable handheld radios? We can help! Here are some quick and simple tips for proper care and maintenance of your two way radio in this episode of Radio 101, hosted by Anthony from Buy Two Way Radios. For more care tips, listen to The Two Way Radio Show episode TWRS-14 - Care and Maintenance of Two Way Radios and download our FREE Two Way Radio Care and Maintence Guide.
May 6, 2013
A Real Baofeng UV-5R Owners Manual
The Baofeng UV-5R is very popular among ham radio enthusiasts, and for good reason! It is a dual band radio (2m/70cm) with tons of options at an almost unbelievable low price. This has made the UV-5R a perfect choice for amateur radio newcomers as well as a must-have for long time hobbyists.
The biggest complaint with the Baofeng UV-5R? The lack of documentation. Baofeng is a Chinese manufacturer and these products are imported (this helps explain the low price). It is pretty common for imported radios to have poor documentation, and the UV-5R is no exception. A printed users manual is included with the radio, but it doesn't even scratch the surface in explaining the many functions of the UV-5R.
Looking for a better option, I stumbled upon The (Chinese) Radio Documentation Project. This project aims to create quality documentation for popular but notoriously poorly documented Chinese amateur radios. The project, created by Lennart Lidberg, produces open source documentation that is released under an extremely generous license.
Fortunately for us, the radio that they have started with is the Baofeng UV-5R. They have released version 1.0 of their manual and it is detailed, illustrated, and extremely well written. Anyone who was hesitant to purchase this radio in the past because of poor documentation can now scratch that concern from their list.
Writing manuals like this one is a very time consuming process and it is extremely generous that they are releasing the documentation to the community for free. If this manual was helpful to you, I would encourage you to visit the project web site and make a donation. Donations show that the work was appreciated, and will encourage them to keep the documentation up to date and add other products in the future.
Radio 101 - The truth about FRS / GMRS two way radio range
Most manufacturers of consumer walkie talkies boast a maximum range between 16 and 50 miles. But are the numbers for real or are these range claims over the top? In this episode of Radio 101, Anthony from Buy Two Way Radios will tell you the truth about two way radio range and what you can reasonably expect from the typical FRS/GMRS radio under normal operating conditions. For an in-depth discussion about two way radio range, listen to The Two Way Radio Show episodes TWRS-05 - Radios in Range and TWRS-45 - The Truth About GMRS Radio Range.
May 3, 2013
TWRS-57 - Getting Started in Amateur Radio
We talk about how to get started in Amateur radio. We also review the T-REIGN ProHolster Case with Retractable Tether.
Intro :00
Billboard 1:17
Topic Discussion 1:34
We talk about the basic steps to becoming an Amateur radio operator. We'll discuss what it takes to prepare for the Technician level amateur license exam, what to expect when taking the exam and what to do after you get your license to start off on the right foot as a respected member of the amateur radio community. Study materials mentioned for the Technician level amateur radio license exam include Ham Radio License Manual Revised 2nd Edition w/ CD. For more information about the Amateur Radio Relay League visit The ARRL. Download our FREE chart of Q Signals. For tips on using your two way radios, watch our Radio 101 video series hosted by Anthony.
Commercial Break 21:05
buytwowayradios.com 1:00
Product Review 22:06
Today we review the T-REIGN ProHolster Case with Retractable Tether.
Questions and Answers 27:58
Questions from readers of our Two Way Radio Blog and members of the Two Way Radio Forum. The Two Way Radio Show is on Stitcher! Listen to us on your iPhone, Android Phone, BlackBerry and WebOS phones. Find it in your app store or at stitcher.com.
Wrap up and Close 32:31
Send in your comments and questions for Danny, Anthony and Rick to show[at]buytwowayradios.com. Feedback on this and other topics will be read by the hosts and included in future episodes of the show. Visit us at www.twowayradioshow.com!
© 2013 Cricket Ventures, LLC. All rights reserved.
May 1, 2013
New rebate promotion on select Kenwood ProTalk radios!
Kenwood is offering a spring-summer rebate on select ProTalk® 400 Series business two way radios!
For every 6 Kenwood TK-2400V4P, TK-3400U4P, TK-2402V16P, TK-3402U16P two way radios purchased, you can get a $30 rebate per radio. This offer is valid for up to 60 radios purchased from May 1 until July 31, 2013. This is a great opportunity to buy two way radios or upgrade your current fleet with a potential savings of up to $1,800!
Below is a complete list of Kenwood business two way radios eligible for this rebate promotion.
| Model | Min Purchase | Max Purchase | Rebate |
|---|---|---|---|
| TK-2400-V4P | 6 | 60 | $30 |
| TK-3400-U4P | 6 | 60 | $30 |
| TK-2402V16P | 6 | 60 | $30 |
| TK-3402U16P | 6 | 60 | $30 |
To redeem your rebate, visit the Kenwood ProTalk Rebate Center and follow the instructions. This offer is fulfilled by the Kenwood directly, so the rebate will be mailed to you after Kenwood receives your rebate form. The Kenwood Rebate offer expires July 31, 2013.
NOTE: Rebates must be postmarked on or before August 6, 2013. The Kenwood rebate is NOT valid on radios delivered before May 1, 2013 or after July 31, 2013, regardless of invoice date.
Read the Kenwood promotional flyer for full details.
April 29, 2013
Radio 101 - How to set silent operation mode on a Midland GXT1000 radio
Some higher end Midland two way radios have a feature called Silent Operation. In this episode of Radio 101, Anthony from Buy Two Way Radios will explain what this feature does and show you how to enable and disable Silent Operation mode on a Midland FRS/GMRS two way radio. This procedure works on Midland GXT1000, GXT1050, GXT2000 and GXT2050 radios.
April 25, 2013
Kenwood Rebate ends soon!
If you are planning to purchase Kenwood business two way radios, you may want to take advantage of the current Kenwood rebate offer before it expires April 30, 2013 at Buy Two Way Radios. Take advantage of this rebate promotion now and save!
Purchase at least 6 Kenwood TK-2400V16P or TK-3400U16P two way radios and you qualify for a $30 rebate per radio with a maximum purchase of 60 radios!
Kenwood is also offering a $25 rebate on the TK-3230. The maximum purchase is 60 radios for a total savings of up to $1500!
This offer is fulfilled by Kenwood directly, so the rebate will be mailed to you after Kenwood receives your rebate form. To redeem your rebate, visit the Kenwood ProTalk Rebate Center and follow the instructions. The promotion expires April 30, 2013, so if you want the rebate it, buy now.
NOTE: Rebates must be postmarked on or before May 6, 2013. The Kenwood rebate is NOT valid on radios delivered before February 1, 2013 or after April 30, 2013, regardless of invoice date.
Read the Kenwood promotional flyer for full details.
April 22, 2013
Radio 101 - Using alkaline batteries in two way radios
Most consumer and business portable handheld walkie talkies come with a rechargeable battery pack. However, there may be situations in which you may need to substitute the rechargeablesregular alkaline batteries. In this episode of Radio 101, Anthony from Buy Two Way Radios will tell you how some two way radios can take AA or AAA alkaline batteries as well as the manufacturer's rechargeable battery pack and why such an option may be important to consider.
April 19, 2013
TWRS-56 - Update on the Proposed Changes to the GMRS
We talk about the current status of the proposed changes to the GMRS announced by the FCC in 2010. We also review the XLT TM-200 Adjustable Throat Mic.
Intro :00
Billboard 1:13
Topic Discussion 1:31
We give you an update on the FCC's proposed changes to the GMRS. We'll talk about the current license requirements, some of the proposed changes to those requirements, and the current status of the proposed changes. For more information on the proposed changes to the GMRS, read A Summary of the FCC's Proposed Changes to GMRS and Other Services and My Thoughts On The FCC's Proposed GMRS Changes. For tips on using your two way radios, watch our Radio 101 video series hosted by Anthony.
Commercial Break 25:29
buytwowayradios.com 1:00
Product Review 26:30
Today we review the XLT TM-200 Adjustable Throat Mic. For instructions on how to properly wear a throat mic, watch Radio 101 - How to use a throat mic.
Questions and Answers 35:06
Questions from readers of our Two Way Radio Blog and members of the Two Way Radio Forum. The Two Way Radio Show is on Stitcher! Listen to us on your iPhone, Android Phone, BlackBerry and WebOS phones. Find it in your app store or at stitcher.com.
Wrap up and Close 40:17
Send in your comments and questions for Danny, Anthony and Rick to show[at]buytwowayradios.com. Feedback on this and other topics will be read by the hosts and included in future episodes of the show. Visit us at www.twowayradioshow.com!
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