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The new Motorola RPU2160 Repeater is fast becoming a favorite around here at our walkie talkie test lab. We really like all the accessories that are available. People truly like an affordable, easy to setup and use repeater with plenty of options. There are two battery kits, great for powering the repeater for a short […]

Cobra has a new model that is very easy to use, and very compact. The Cobra microTALK CXT125 two way radio has the features you would expect in an entry-level GMRS radio including 22 FRS/GMRS channels, LCD screen, call alert tones, and battery saver. One thing we especially like, The CXT125 is a lead free […]

The new Motorola TALKABOUT MB140R has shown up. It is a very compact radio that is designed to be easy to use. The MB140R is replacing the Motorola FV300R and FV300. It is a 22 channel FRS walkie talkie and it features channel scan, low battery alert, backlit display, and a battery meter. The Motorola […]

We just got some bad news, the Motorola CLP1010 and Motorola CLP1040 two way radios are being delayed until June. I know a lot of you were expecting them in May, but Motorola has pushed back the date until June.

We had a brand new radio show up here at our two way radio lab today. The Cobra microTALK CXT425 is a mid-level model from Cobra that features 22 GMRS/FRS channels, 142 privacy codes, VOX hands free operation, 10 channel memory, and 10 call alerts. One of the features we like a lot are NOAA […]

Many of you know about the new RPU2160 Portable Repeater from Motorola. Many of us have been looking for a long time for an easy to use repeater, and the RPU2160 is just that. Well, Motorola is trying to get approval from the FCC for a more powerful version and they are asking for a […]

The new Motorola TALKABOUT MC220R is a great entry level GMRS radio. It is very easy to use but still has many of the features you would expect such as 22 channels, 38 privacy codes, channel scan, low battery alert, backlit display, and Motorola’s Quiet Talk function. If you have been looking for a simple […]

Looking for an FRS or GMRS radio that is more water resistant than most? Then give the Uniden GMR2872-2CK a look. While you cannot go snorkeling with it, it can handle a dunk in shallow water and will even float. This is a good radio for weekend boaters, or those that will not get out […]

The Motorola RPU2160 Portable Repeater is now here in stock. The RPU2160 is a small, easy to use 2 watt, 16 channel repeater. They are specifically designed to work with Motorola’s CLP series and 4 watt UHF RDX series radios, but they will work with any repeater capable radio in the 450-455 MHz or 465-470 […]

Yes, Spring is here! Many of us are now thinking about camping trips, perhaps a bit of yard work, and a rediscovery of the joys of being outdoors. Well one radio you might want to have with is the Midland Base Camp XT511. The XT511 combines a NOAA weather radio, AM/FM radio, and FRS/GMRS radio. […]