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The Biggest Mistakes New Radio Users Make | TWRS 211 podcast video
A lot of people get their first two way radio, take it out of the box, start using it, and quickly come to the conclusion that something isn’t working the way its supposed to. Maybe the range isn’t what they thought it would be, maybe the audio doesn’t sound right, or maybe it just didn’t […] -
Buy Two Way Radios to Sponsor 4x4 4Food Charity Run
An off-road event is bringing together trail riders, radio users, and the local community for a good cause. The First Annual 4×4 4Food Run, hosted by The NotARubicon and supported by Buy Two Way Radios with prizes and event swag, is scheduled for May 9, 2026 in the Cougar Buttes area near Lucerne Valley, California. […] -
The Wouxun KG-S94B Digital Business Radio is Now Available!
Wouxun has introduced a new addition to its business radio lineup, and it’s one that checks a lot of boxes for companies looking to upgrade or expand their communications. Introducing the new Wouxun KG-S94B DMR Digital Business Two Way Radio! It’s the latest addition to the Wouxun S-series and is designed to deliver modern digital […] -
Can Businesses Claim Channels on FRS, GMRS, MURS or CB?
It’s a situation that comes up more often than it should. You’re using your radio legally, within the rules, and suddenly a voice cuts in with “You need to get off this channel. This is our frequency.” For many users of FRS, MURS, GMRS, and even CB, that moment is confusing at best and frustrating […] -
Why handheld CB radios do not have single side band
Recently, an inquiry was posted in The Two Way Radio Forum regarding handheld CB radios. The poster lamented the fact that the handheld CB radios she found do not have single side band, or SSB. This is a standard feature on many mobile CB radios, so why is it that handheld models do not have […] -
TWRS-211 - The Biggest Mistakes New Radio Users Make
We discuss the most common mistakes new two way radio users make, why they happen, and how to fix them for better performance and clearer communication. We’ll also take some of your comments and questions from our blog, YouTube channel and our forum at twowayradioforum dot com. Intro :00 Billboard 1:10 The Biggest Mistakes New […] -
Celebrate National GMRS Radio Day 2026 with a Week of Savings!
NOTE: This promotion expired April 22, 2026 and is no longer available. April 19, 2026 marks an important anniversary for the GMRS community. It’s National GMRS Radio Day! At Buy Two Way Radios, we’re celebrating it the best way we know how, with a full week of deals on some of our most popular GMRS […] -
Radio 101 - What are NXDN RAN Codes?
If you’re new to NXDN digital two-way radios, there’s one setting you’re definitely going to run into when programming your radio, and that’s something called a RAN code. But what is a RAN code? How does it work, and when would you need it? In this episode of Radio 101, Tommy explains what RAN codes […] -
Radio 101 - What are DMR Color Codes?
If you’re new to DMR, or Digital Mobile Radio, you’ve probably heard or read about something called a color code. But what exactly is a color code, how does it work, and when, if ever, would you need to use it? In this episode of Radio 101, Tommy explains what color codes are, how they […] -
Why You May Hear Digital Noise on Your FRS Radios
If you’ve spent much time listening on FRS channels lately, you may have run into something strange. Instead of the familiar analog hiss and voice traffic, you hear a burst of buzzing, rapid digital chatter, or what sounds like “machine noise” on a channel that should just be carrying simple walkie talkie conversations. So what […]