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Have you ever noticed that a radio sometimes seems to lose sensitivity when another transmitter is operating nearby? Or perhaps you’ve heard someone mention that a repeater or receiver is experiencing “desense.” In this episode of Radio 101, Tommy explains what desense is, what the symptoms are and how to eliminate it from your two […]

This promotion expired October 5, 2026 and is no longer available. CB Radio Day 2026 is here, and we’re celebrating with special discounts and freebies on select CB, GMRS and Ham radios! Every October, radio enthusiasts recognize a date that has become part of CB radio history. October 4, or 10-4 Day, celebrates a communications […]

Have you ever wondered why radio signals become weaker over distance, or why adding a long length of coaxial cable can reduce your radio’s performance? The answer often comes down to attenuation. In this episode of Radio 101, Tommy explains what attenuation is, how it may occur and how to minimize it to improve radio […]

The Motorola CLS1410 has been one of Motorola’s most popular business two way radios for many years. It became especially common in retail stores, restaurants, offices and other small businesses because it is compact, lightweight and easy for employees to use. it’s still very popular today. That popularity also means the CLS1410 has been around […]

One of the advantages of using repeaters is that they can significantly extend the range of radio communications. But what if you could connect multiple repeaters together and communicate across an even larger area? That’s where linked repeater systems come in. In this episode of Radio 101, Tommy explains what a linked repeater system is, […]

We discuss a comment from one of our viewers regarding certain radio manufacturers and the state of GMRS from his point of view. 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 1:05 The State of the GMRS 1:20 Recently […]

President Electronics has introduced the next evolution of one of its most popular full-size CB radios. The new President WALKER IV FCC builds on the success of the WALKER II and WALKER III with a couple of thoughtful upgrades that enhance everyday operation while retaining the classic front panel layout that drivers have trusted for […]

Have you ever turned on your CB or HF radio and suddenly heard stations from hundreds or even thousands of miles away? Maybe you were talking to someone locally and then, all of a sudden, voices from across the country started coming in. That’s called radio skip. But what exactly is Radio Skip and how […]

When you press the push-to-talk button on your radio, your voice seems to reach the other station almost instantly. But how long does it really take? just how fast do radio waves actually travel? In this episode of Radio 101, Tommy answers the question, explains what can slow them down and why it’s one of […]