Consumer Radios
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TWRS-36 - Common Features of FRS / GMRS Radios
We talk about some of the standard features found on a typical consumer two way radio and what they do. We also review the Midland LXT118 two way radio. -
It's National Hurricane Preparedness Week - Get Ready!
This week – May 27th through June 2nd – is National Hurricane Preparedness Week. With the coincidental arrival of Tropical Storm Beryl, we’ve already had a taste of what this 2012 hurricane season could be like. Beryl was not even a category one hurricane, yet this storm packed a considerable punch with wind and rain, […] -
Radios Make Black Friday a Success
Mom and Aunt Edna are ready. They’ve been planning this shopping excursion for weeks. They know the mall will be a madhouse but they’ve done it all before and this year they are fully prepared. They have their two way radios. -
Radio Compatibility: Which Models Will Work Together
One of the questions we are asked most frequently is if a new two way radio that a customer want to buy will be compatible with older radios that they already have. The answer to this compatibility question is not always what one may think. Here’s why. -
FRS and GMRS Frequencies
Updated! FRS and GMRS frequencies, channel numbers, maximum power and bandwidth. Updated for the FCC’s recent Part 95 changes.