Radio 101
Need a quick "how to" about using your two way radios and radio accessories? Watch Radio 101! This series of short instructional videos offers expert explanations and simple tutorials to help you get the most out of your radio equipment! Watch to the latest Radio 101 video listed below.
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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 […] -
Radio 101 - What is Busy Channel Lockout?
Many business and high end consumer two way radios include a feature called Busy Channel Lockout. This feature is often referred to as BCL or BCLO. But what is Busy Channel Lockout? How does it work? When, if ever, would you use it? In this episode of Radio 101, Tommy explains what the Busy Channel […] -
Radio 101 - How to Use the PF Key Quick Guide on the Wouxun KG-935G Plus
The Wouxun KG-935G Plus GMRS Two Way Radio includes a really handy feature called the PF Key Quick Guide. This guide lets you instantly see what your two programmable side keys, known as PF1 and PF2, are set to do. How does it work? In this episode of Radio 101, Tommy explains what the PF […] -
Radio 101 - The Difference Between DMR and NXDN
If you’ve looked into digital two-way radios, you’ve probably seen two big standards, DMR and NXDN. So what’s the difference, and which one’s right for you? In this episode of Radio 101, Tommy explains what these two big standards in digital two way radios are, breaks down how they work and what exactly makes them […] -
Radio 101 - How to Add CB Channels to Scan on the KG-Q10G
In this episode of Radio 101, Tommy explains how you can include CB channels in your Channel Scan List on the Wouxun KG-Q10G GMRS Two Way Radio. -
Radio 101 - How to Get a Ham Radio License
In this episode of Radio 101, Tommy gives you a general overview on the steps you need to take to get your ham license. -
Radio 101 - How much Range can you get with a GMRS Radio?
In this episode of Radio 101, Tommy explains what the “up to” range claim really means on the package and how you can maximize range when using your GMRS radios. -
Radio 101 - How to use Wireless Channel Cloning on the KG-705F
In this episode of Radio 101, Tommy explains how Wireless Channel Cloning works on the Wouxun KG-705F FRS radio and how to properly use it. -
Radio 101 - Why Radio Wattage is Not Absolute
In this episode of Radio 101, Tommy takes a look at the reason behind this term and what exactly affects the wattage of a radio and why the maximum is not always guaranteed.