Buy Two Way Radios - The Blog http://www.buytwowayradios.com/blog/ News and Information on FRS and GMRS Radios en Copyright 2010 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:07:22 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=4.24-en http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Motorola Rebate Offer on DTR410, CLS, and RDX Series Radios Motorola Rebate Offer
Motorola Rebate Offer Motorola has just launched a great rebate promotion! Through December 31st, 2010, when you purchase 6 or more DTR410, CLS, or RDX series radios get a free radio (of the same model) or a free multi-unit charger. Click here for full details and redemption form. ]]> http://www.buytwowayradios.com/blog/2010/09/motorola_rebate_offer_on_dtr410_cls_and_rdx_series_radios.aspx http://www.buytwowayradios.com/blog/2010/09/motorola_rebate_offer_on_dtr410_cls_and_rdx_series_radios.aspx General Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:07:22 -0500 Special Orders are Easy! Do you find yourself needing something that you cannot find on our website? Well give us a call or send an email, because chances are we can get it for you. While we take pride in carrying a lot of two way radios, two way radio accessories, and other cool items. There is occasional something that is a bit unusual, hard to find, or just too awesome to have many of.

So next time you find yourself wondering if we can order something, just ask! We can often get exactly what you want in just a couple of days. So give us a call at 1-800-584-1445 or send an email. You can even use our live chat feature. We will do our best to find exactly what you are looking for. Here at Buy Two Way Radios, your special orders are easy!

]]> http://www.buytwowayradios.com/blog/2010/08/special_orders_are_easy.aspx http://www.buytwowayradios.com/blog/2010/08/special_orders_are_easy.aspx General Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:01:35 -0500 Grainger Two Way Radios are Too Expensive! Frugality is one of the most important traits an individual, or company, should develop. Getting the most for your money ensures long term welfare and stability, so we are amazed when we find companies that overcharge for items.

Grainger is best known as a business supplier, you know the people with the ubiquitous catalog. Well the prices they have for two way radios are way too high! For example:

Manufacturer / Model Their Price Our Price Percent Difference
KENWOOD TK-3302-U16P $298.25 $224.95 24.58%
KENWOOD TK-3230 $187.50 $159.99 14.27%
KENWOOD TK-2300V4P $198.25 $169.95 14.27%
KENWOOD TK-2302-V16P $271.00 $244.95 9.61%
KENWOOD TK-2300-V16P $236.50 $179.95 23.91%
KENWOOD TK-3300U4P $232.75 $179.95 22.69%
KENWOOD TK-3300U16P $252.75 $189.95 24.85%
MOTOROLA RDU2020 $245.25 $209.00 14.78%
MOTOROLA DTR410 $406.75 $279.00 31.41%
MOTOROLA RDV2020 $224.25 $189.00 15.72%
MOTOROLA CLP1010 $257.75 $189.00 26.67%
MOTOROLA CLP1040 $283.00 $209.00 26.67%
MOTOROLA CLS1110 $183.75 $139.00 24.35%
MOTOROLA CLS1410 $203.25 $159.00 21.77%
MOTOROLA RDU2080d $313.00 $239.00 23.64%
MOTOROLA RDV2080d $292.00 $219.00 25.00%
MOTOROLA RDU4100 $376.75 $279.00 25.95%
MOTOROLA RDU4160 $397.50 $299.00 24.58%
MOTOROLA RDV5100 $355.50 $259.00 25.95%

The prices speak for themselves. You can save on average 22% by buying from us! Help keep your cost down by paying a realistic amount for your two way radios. Be a smart and frugal shopper so you get the most for your money!

]]> http://www.buytwowayradios.com/blog/2010/08/grainger_two_way_radios_are_too_expensive.aspx http://www.buytwowayradios.com/blog/2010/08/grainger_two_way_radios_are_too_expensive.aspx General Fri, 20 Aug 2010 11:31:02 -0500 Looking for the Best Place to Buy Walkie Talkies? Shopping for a set of two way radios can be a bit overwhelming. There are a lot of walkie talkies out there! We have a very straight forward walkie talkie buyer's guide that may help you narrow down the perfect radios for you. Often though you will find there are two models that are very similar. Our walkie talkie comparison tool allows you to compare the features of two models to easily see what each one offers.

Our best tip though if you have a question. You can call us! Unlike a lot of websites that hide their phone number, or have some massive call center staffed by people who are contracted workers. Here at Buy Two Way Radios, our sales staff is small and are here locally. We are able to provide personal customer service that we are very proud of. When you speak to someone here, there is a very good chance you will speak with the same person a year from now who will remember you and your order.

So give us a call at 1-800-584-1445 or send us an email. You can also use our Live Help service and chat directly with us! We also have a thriving community of consumer and business two way radio users on our walkie talkie forums.

]]> http://www.buytwowayradios.com/blog/2010/08/looking_for_the_best_place_to_buy_walkie_talkies.aspx http://www.buytwowayradios.com/blog/2010/08/looking_for_the_best_place_to_buy_walkie_talkies.aspx General Thu, 19 Aug 2010 10:51:36 -0500 The Midland GXT1000 is Popular for a Reason! One of the most popular GMRS radios we carry is the Midland GXT1000. Just looking at the features it has, it becomes very obvious as to why. In addition to 22 FRS/GMRS channels and 387 privacy codes, it also is a weather radio, supporting both the NOAA weather channels and NOAA weather alerts.

Other features include a vibrating alert, selectable high/medium/low power modes, dual channel watch, selectable high, medium and low power modes, and channel scan. It is also water resistant! You do not have to worry about using this radio outside in wet weather, making it perfect for outdoor enthusiast.

The Midland GXT1000 value radio pack comes with two GXT1000 walkie talkies, two Midland headsets with boom microphones, a two pocket desktop charger, two rechargeable batteries, two belt clips, and home and vehicle charging adapters.

]]> http://www.buytwowayradios.com/blog/2010/08/the_midland_gxt1000_is_popular_for_a_reason.aspx http://www.buytwowayradios.com/blog/2010/08/the_midland_gxt1000_is_popular_for_a_reason.aspx General Fri, 13 Aug 2010 12:33:06 -0500 The Cobra CXR825 and CXT225 are now in Stock The Cobra CXR825 is touted by Cobra as "world's most compact high-powered GMRS/FRS radio" and we believe them. This is a very compact two way radio that still has all the features you expect including VOX hands free operation, silent paging, backlit display, and NOAA weather alerts. It has 22 GMRS/FRS channels and 142 privacy codes and it even comes with a lithium ion battery.

The Cobra CXT225 is a surprisingly loaded entry-level design. The CXT225 features VOX hands free operation ,NOAA weather alerts, LCD screen, battery saver, and a low battery indicator. The CXT225 has 22 GMRS/FRS channels and 121 privacy codes. Those are some great features for an all-purpose walkie talkie!

]]> http://www.buytwowayradios.com/blog/2010/08/the_cobra_cxr825_and_cxt225_are_now_in_stock.aspx http://www.buytwowayradios.com/blog/2010/08/the_cobra_cxr825_and_cxt225_are_now_in_stock.aspx General Fri, 06 Aug 2010 09:56:06 -0500 Want a CB Radio Loaded with Features? If you are looking for a CB radio loaded with features, you might want to give the Galaxy DX 959 SSB CB Radio a look. The DX 959 is designed for professional use, and is popular with truckers for having high quality and great features while retaining a classic CB design.

The Galaxy DX 959 has an easy to read signal/power/SWR meter, 1.0 KHz receive clarifier, talkback control, volume/squelch control, noise blanker and automatic noise limiter, mic gain control and roger beep switch, PA or noise filter switch, SWR alert indicator, roger beep indicator, green / red receive and transmit indicator, power output control, and dimmer control.

The radio is also rugged, and has heavy duty knobs and switches. The signal/power/SWR meter, the LED channel indicator, and frequency display are easy to read.

We have the Galaxy DX 959 SSB CB Radio in stock and ready to ship for $174.95. If you have any questions give us a call at 1-800-584-1445 or send us an email.

]]> http://www.buytwowayradios.com/blog/2010/07/want_a_cb_radio_loaded_with_features.aspx http://www.buytwowayradios.com/blog/2010/07/want_a_cb_radio_loaded_with_features.aspx General Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:34:57 -0500 Do You Have Two Way Radio Accessories? Why yes we do. We carry a very extensive inventory of two way radio accessories:

BlackBox Radio Accessories
Cobra Radio Accessories
Icom Radio Accessories
Kenwood Radio Accessories
Midland Radio Accessories
Motorola Radio Accessories
Olympia Radio Accessories
TriSquare Radio Accessories
Uniden Radio Accessories
Vertex Radio Accessories

If there is an accessory you are looking for but do not see it listed, give us a call (1-800-584-1445) or send us an email. You never know what we can special order!

]]> http://www.buytwowayradios.com/blog/2010/07/do_you_have_two_way_radio_accessories.aspx http://www.buytwowayradios.com/blog/2010/07/do_you_have_two_way_radio_accessories.aspx General Thu, 22 Jul 2010 10:11:21 -0500 Two New Icom Mobile Radios We now carry the Icom IC-F221S-52 Mobile Transceiver and the Icom IC-F121S-51 Mobile Transceiver. They are easy to use, durable mobile radios. They both have 8 channels, a 4 watt front mount speaker, and large knobs and buttons. They also have built-in 2-Tone, 5-Tone, CTCSS and DTCS capabilities and up to ten 2-tone and eight 5-tone codes can be decoded on a channel.

The Icom IC-F221S is a 440-490 MHz UHF radio with 45 watts of power.

The Icom IC-F121S is a 136-174 MHz VHF radio with 50 watts of power.

If you have any questions, please give us a call at 1-800-584-1445 or send us an email.

]]> http://www.buytwowayradios.com/blog/2010/07/two_new_icom_mobile_radios.aspx http://www.buytwowayradios.com/blog/2010/07/two_new_icom_mobile_radios.aspx General Wed, 14 Jul 2010 10:04:18 -0500 Happy Birthday Tesla! Tomorrow is the birthday of Nikola Tesla, radio pioneer, inventor supreme, and all around brilliant guy!

]]> http://www.buytwowayradios.com/blog/2010/07/happy_birthday_tesla.aspx http://www.buytwowayradios.com/blog/2010/07/happy_birthday_tesla.aspx General Fri, 09 Jul 2010 13:56:12 -0500 What We Told the FCC Danny has posted our comments to the FCC about the proposed changes to GMRS and other services. You can read our comments over on the FCC website. Time is also running out, so we encourage all of you to enter your comments today if you have not yet done so.

]]> http://www.buytwowayradios.com/blog/2010/07/what_we_told_the_fcc.aspx http://www.buytwowayradios.com/blog/2010/07/what_we_told_the_fcc.aspx General Wed, 07 Jul 2010 10:07:05 -0500 The Midland LXT490 Two Way Radio is Now in Stock! We now have the Midland LXT490 two way radio in stock here at Buy Two Way Radios. They are great entry level radios, or for those looking for an easy to use, all-purpose walkie talkie. They have 22 FRS/GMRS channels and 121 privacy codes, weather alerts, and are water resistant.

The Midland LXT490VP3 radio pack comes with two LXT 490 radios, belt clips, desktop charger, AC wall adapter and rechargeable batteries.

We have the LXT490VP3 ready to go for $44.99 + shipping. If you have any question about the LXT490, or any other consumer or business radios, just give us a call at 1-800-584-1445 or send us an email.

]]> http://www.buytwowayradios.com/blog/2010/06/the_midland_lxt490_two_way_radio_is_now_in_stock.aspx http://www.buytwowayradios.com/blog/2010/06/the_midland_lxt490_two_way_radio_is_now_in_stock.aspx General Wed, 30 Jun 2010 14:06:14 -0500 Motorola CLP Accessories, We Have What You Need! We now have Motorola CLP radio accessories in stock! We really like the new CLP radios from Motorola, the CLP 1010 and CLP 1040 are great business radios. So we are very proud to announce we carry CLP two way radio accessories and replacement parts.

Motorola HKPN4007A CLP Multi Charger: The Motorola HKPN4007A CLP Multi Charger allows you to charge up to six CLP radios at a time.

Motorola HKPN4008A CLP Single Unit Charger: The Motorola HKPN4008A CLP Single Unit Charger is perfect for those that only use a few radios. The charger is small and fits easily just about anywhere.

Motorola HKKN4013A BT90 CLP High Capacity Replacement Li-ion Battery: The Motorola HKKN4013A BT90 CLP High Capacity Replacement Li-ion Battery adds even more talk time to you CLP radios.

Motorola HKLN4436A CLP PTT Earpiece: The Motorola HKLN4436A CLP PTT Earpiece has a PTT switch with a swivel clip and a comfortable earpiece.

Motorola HKLN4437A CLP Earpiece: The Motorola HKLN4437A CLP Earpiece has a swivel lapel clip and a comfortable earpiece.

Motorola HKKN4014A BT60 CLP Replacement Li-ion Battery: The Motorola HKKN4014A BT60 CLP Replacement Li-ion Battery is a genuine Motorola replacement battery for you CLP radio.

Motorola HKLN4441A CLP Replacement Li-ion Battery Cover: The Motorola HKLN4441A CLP Replacement Li-ion Battery Cover is for use with standard size batteries.

Motorola HKLN4440A CLP Replacement HC Li-ion Battery Cover: The Motorola HKLN4440A CLP Replacement HC Li-ion Battery Cover is for use with high capacity batteries.

Motorola HKLN4438A CLP Belt Clip: The Motorola HKLN4438A CLP Belt Clip has a swivel mount and is designed specifically for use with CLP radios.

These are just a few of the accessories for CLP series radios. If there is anything you are looking for that you cannot find, please give us a call at 1-800-584-1445 or send us an email.

]]> http://www.buytwowayradios.com/blog/2010/06/motorola_clp_accessories_we_have_what_you_need.aspx http://www.buytwowayradios.com/blog/2010/06/motorola_clp_accessories_we_have_what_you_need.aspx General Wed, 23 Jun 2010 17:12:30 -0500 The Motorola CLP 1010 and CLP 1040 are Here! The Motorola CLP1010 and Motorola CLP1040 are now in stock and shipping out now to pre-orders as I type this! We are very excited at our business walkie talkie operations center. These are the most innovative two way radios we have seen in a long time, and they are going to be perfect for a lot of businesses.

If you run a retail business, doctor's office, dentist office, small warehouse, or even a salon give these radios a look! They have great features and styling, these are high tech radios and they look it.

Give us a call 1-800-584-1445 if you have any questions, or you can send us an email.

]]> http://www.buytwowayradios.com/blog/2010/06/the_motorola_clp_1010_and_clp_1040_are_here.aspx http://www.buytwowayradios.com/blog/2010/06/the_motorola_clp_1010_and_clp_1040_are_here.aspx General Tue, 22 Jun 2010 14:40:57 -0500 We Now Carry Galaxy CB Radios! Buy Two Way Radios is pleased to announce we are now carrying Galaxy CB radios. Galaxy CB radios make some of the most popular professional quality CB radios around. They have classic styling, and are loaded with features.

Galaxy DX 919 CB Radio: The Galaxy DX 919 CB Radio is a popular entry level design. The DX919 has a new compact shape while keeping a classic CB radio appearance.

Galaxy DX 929 CB Radio: The Galaxy DX 929 CB Radio is a has many of the classic features you expect in a Galaxy radio. Like the DX 919, it has a compact size making it easy to install.

Galaxy DX 949 SSB CB Radio: The Galaxy DX 949 CB Radio is a full featured series that still has the classic CB radio design you expect in a Galaxy radio. The DX949 is designed for serious CB operators.

Galaxy DX 959 SSB CB Radio: The Galaxy DX959 CB Radio is designed for professionals. It is loaded with features and is a high-end CB radio. The Galaxy CB radio series is popular with professional truckers for a reason.

]]> http://www.buytwowayradios.com/blog/2010/06/we_now_carry_galaxy_cb_radios.aspx http://www.buytwowayradios.com/blog/2010/06/we_now_carry_galaxy_cb_radios.aspx General Mon, 21 Jun 2010 14:14:26 -0500