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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  1. Radio 101 - The difference between UHF and VHF radios

    This video explains the difference between UHF and VHF two way radios.
  2. Radio 101 - Resolving Midland and Motorola Privacy Codes

    This video explains the difference between Midland CTCSS and DCS privacy codes and Motorola Talkabout interference eliminator codes.
  3. Radio 101 - The facts about GMRS two way radio compatibility

    Are all FRS/GMRS two way radios compatible with each other? In this episode of Radio 101, Anthony at Buy Two Way Radios answers that question and gives you the simple facts.
  4. Radio 101 - How to read the battery meter on Midland two way radios

    This video shows you how to read the battery meter on your Midland FRS/GMRS two way radios.
  5. Radio 101 - How to fix garbled transmissions on Kenwood two way radios

    Are you receiving garbled or unintelligible transmissions on your Kenwood TK-3230 radios? Privacy Talk may be enabled. Anthony shows you how to fix the problem quickly and easily.
  6. Radio 101 - Privacy Code Issues on GMRS Radios

    In this episode of Radio 101, Anthony at Buy Two Way Radios uses a Motorola Talkabout and a Midland two way radio to show you how to resolve a simple privacy code issue.
  7. Radio 101 - Changing Channels and Privacy Codes on the GXT1000

    Changing the channels is easy on most FRS/GMRS two way radios. Changing channels on a Midland requires one extra little step. Anthony shows you how to do it with ease.
  8. Radio 101 - How to disable Super Lock on Kenwood radios

    Anthony at Buy Two Way Radios explains what Super Lock does, how it can become enabled unintentionally on Kenwood ProTalk two way radios and shows you how to easily disable it so your radios can talk.

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