Consumer Radios

One of the most misunderstood buttons on a handheld radio is the Monitor button. Most portable handheld two way radios include a Monitor function of some sort, but many users are unsure of its actual purpose, or if it is even useful at all. So, what is it and why would you use it? In […]

For decades, two-way radios have been an essential communications tool for businesses, event staff, coaches, security teams, and outdoor enthusiasts. While traditional handheld radios remain popular, they are not always the most convenient solution when your hands are busy or carrying a full-sized radio becomes cumbersome. Until now. Midland has introduced a fresh approach to […]

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 […]

Many of our customers ask for an interface to a controller to generate an Auto ID for their KG-1000G Plus GMRS repeater. Now, there is one, and we have it.

Offering an impressive blend of functionality, durability, and ease of use, the KG-705F is the FRS radio of choice for those in need of reliable, short range communications without the need to purchase a license from the FCC.

Rick covers the basics of radios that operate on 900 MHz frequencies – how they work, the pros and cons, and who can legally use them.

As it is with all the other Wouxun GMRS radios, the KG-S88G Plus is fully programmable, either from a PC using the KG-S88G programming software or directly from the keypad of the radio itself. Here are the basics.

The FCC issued an enforcement advisory today to remind radio operators against the use of two way radios on the amateur and personal radio service to commit or facilitate criminal acts.

Setting up a repeater can be time consuming, resource intensive and very expensive for many GMRS operators. Now, Midland is stepping up to the plate with a repeater of its own, and it may be a practical solution for all of those issues.

In this episode of Radio 101, Tommy explains what an FRS two way radio is and the advantages of using one.