Two Way Radio Show Podcast
Interested in learning more about two way radios? Need to learn a little more before a purchase? Check out the Two Way Radio Show! The Two Way Radio Show is an internet radio show, or podcast, dedicated to two way radios and other types of communications equipment. Select a topic from our episode index below to get started!Episode Index
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June 1, 2012
It's National Hurricane Preparedness Week - Get Ready!
This week - May 27th through June 2nd - is National Hurricane Preparedness Week. With the coincidental arrival of Tropical Storm Beryl, we've already had a taste of what this 2012 hurricane season could be like. Beryl was not even a category one hurricane, yet this storm packed a considerable punch with wind and rain, causing power outages and cancelling Memorial Day events along the Florida and Georgia coasts.
Tropical Storm Beryl is said to be the most powerful tropical storm in recorded history to hit the Atlantic coast of the US outside of hurricane season, which officially begins today, June 1. But it wasn't the first cyclone to jump the starting date. Tropical Storm Alberto, which formed off the coast of South Carolina, claimed that spot in mid May.
The National Weather Service advises everyone to be prepared for hurricane season this week. Develop an emergency plan of action and/or evacuation in case of an emergency. Prepare an emergency disaster kit with basic provisions, including:
- water
- food
- battery powered or hand crank radio
- NOAA weather radio
- flashlight
- extra batteries
- first-aid kit
- dust masks
- plastic sheathing
- duct tape
- moist towelettes
- garbage bags with plastic ties
- wrench or pliers (to turn off water, gas, etc.)
- manual can opener
- maps
- cell phone with charger
Collecting everything you need to build an emergency kit can be time consuming and even a bit daunting, especially if you are someone who is always busy or on the go. For those who want to be prepared but don't have the time or patience to go on a scavenger hunt for emergency supplies, you can get one already prepared for you. Buy Two Way Radios now carries a complete line of emergency and survival kits, from the Basic Necessities Emergency Kit to the Four Person Survivor Kit.
Of course, our specialty is radios. For the NWS Emergency Preparedness List posted above, we recommend the Midland ER102 Emergency Crank Radio or the Midland XT511 Base Camp Two Way / Emergency Crank Radio. The XT511 is also an FRS/GMRS two way radio, which could come in handy if land line or cell phone communications are out.
For a complete overview of these and other emergency/weather radios, read the Weather Radio Buyer's Guide. To help you choose the best weather radio for your situation, check out our Emergency Weather Radio Comparison Guide.
So far we've had two storms in one month, before the hurricane season has even begun. Is this just an anomaly, or a shadow of things to come? Does it really matter? The National Weather Service advises us all to get ready, always be ready, because you just never know until the next storm comes.
For more information on emergency weather radios, listen to The Two Way Radio Show Episode 13 - Emergency and Weather Radios.
May 21, 2012
TWRS-35 - Radios For The Warehouse
We talk about choosing two way radios for use in the warehouse. We also review the Motorola CLP1060 two way radio with Bluetooth.
Intro :00
Billboard 1:21
Topic Discussion 1:36
we'll talk about using two way radios in the warehouse. We'll discuss the types of radios used in a warehouse, important features and operational requirements to consider when choosing radios for use in various warehouse environments and recommend some specific makes and models of two way radios for use in a warehouse. Radios discussed include the Icom IC-F4011-41-RC, Kenwood TK-3300-U4P, TK-3300-U16P, TK-3302-U16P, Motorola RDX RDU2020, RDU2080d, RDU4100, RDU4160d, Vertex VX-451-G7, Vertex VX-427 Intrinsically Safe UHF Two Way Radio, Icom IC-F60-81-DTC, Ritron JBS-446D Jobcom Base Station/Wireless Intercom (UHF), and Ritron RQX-451 Outpost 1 Series Basic Callbox (UHF). For more information about choosing two way radios for your warehouse, read Two Way Radios for the Manufacturing Industry.
Commercial Break 18:07
buytwowayradios.com 1:00
Product Review 19:05
Today we review the Motorola CLP1060 Two Way Radio with Bluetooth.
Questions and Answers 26:33
Questions from readers of our Two Way Radio Blog and members of the Two Way Radio Forum. The Two Way Radio Show is now 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 35:09
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!
© 2012 Cricket Ventures, LLC. All rights reserved.
May 7, 2012
TWRS-34 - Radios in the Neighborhood
We discuss how two way radios are used in your local neighborhood. We also review the Motorola MJ270R two way radio.
Intro :00
Billboard 1:17
Topic Discussion 1:31
we talk about using two way radios in your neighborhood. We discuss how radios can be used for various neighborhood activities, important features to consider when purchasing radios for use around the neighborhood and recommend some specific makes and models of two way radios for neighborhood use. Radios discussed include the Midland GXT760VP4, Motorola MJ270R, MR350R, MH230R, MH230TPR and Cobra MicroTalk CXR925 two way radios. For more information about using two way radios in your neighborhood read Two Way Radios For Neighborhoods.
Commercial Break 18:00
buytwowayradios.com 1:00
Product Review 18:58
Today we review the Motorola Talkabout MJ270R Two Way Radio.
Questions and Answers 22:59
Questions from readers of our Two Way Radio Blog and members of the Two Way Radio Forum. The Two Way Radio Show is now 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 28:05
Send in your comments and questions for Danny, Anthony and Rick to show@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!
© 2012 Cricket Ventures, LLC. All rights reserved.
