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The Digital Mobile Radio (DMR) Association just announced recent interoperability tests between Vertex Standard and Motorola Solutions were successful. According to the DMR Association, all mandatory and optional Tier 2 features offered on digital business two way radios by these two manufacturers are now considered interoperable between them. Simply put, Vertex VX-720 Series digital radios […]

Let's talk about ARTS. No, we're not talking about music, movies, impressionist paintings or the theatre; we're talking about Vertex Standard ARTS. Vertex radios and ARTS?, you ask. What's that all about? ARTS™, also known as Auto-Range Transpond System, is a type of technology used in two way radios - more specifically, Vertex two way […]

In this episode we present an introduction to 900 MHz two way radios. We also review the TriSquare TSX300-2VP 900 MHz radio.

The Motorola CLP1040 and CLP1010 two way radios are back in production and we expect them to be in stock again around 9/30/2011! These innovative models were launched in June 2010 and were gaining popularity for their incredibly small size and lightweight design (only 2.38 ounces). Motorola stopped production on these models earlier this year […]

Are You Prepared for a Hurricane? Do you have a Hurricane Preparedness Kit? If not, the time to create one is now.

In this episode we discuss the importance of taking two way radios with you on a cruise. We also review the new Motorola MS350R waterproof radio.

In potentially hazardous environments, radio communication can be very important and even critical to operations, yet standard two way radios should not be used because they can make a potentially hazardous situation even more dangerous. These situations require the use of Intrinsically Safe radios.

Earlier this year we gave you the inside scoop on a brand new Talkabout radio due this summer from Motorola. Well, the wait is over. The Motorola MS350R is here! The Motorola MS350R is a powerful, high performance FRS/GMRS radio packed with all the features typical of a Talkabout model – with the ruggedness and […]

In this episode we discuss the use of intrinsically safe two way radios. We also review the Icom IC-F60 UHF Radio.

One of the most important things to have with you when you are out on the water (besides something to keep you afloat) is a means of two way communication, such as a radio. If you are a boater, you probably already know how important it is to have a radio on board.