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 - How to Control the Display Brightness of the KG-935G
In this episode of Radio 101, Tommy shows you how three menu functions combined will provide full customization for greater control over the backlight of your Wouxun KG-935G or KG-935G Plus display. -
Radio 101 - What is Companding?
In this episode of Radio 101, Tommy explains what the companding feature is on a two way radio and when it should or shouldn’t be used. -
Radio 101 - How to Reset the Midland GXT1000 Series Radios
Most consumer grade FRS and GMRS radios sold in two packs, commonly referred to as “bubble pack” radios, do not include an option to allow the user to reset the radio if needed. However, the Midland GXT1000 apparently does have a reset feature, although it isn’t in the manual. In this episode of Radio 101, […] -
Radio 101 - What are the power limits of GMRS radios?
In this episode of Radio 101, Tommy explains explains what the maximum transmit power limits of GMRS radios are according to the FCC rules. -
Radio 101 - What is a Grandfathered GMRS License?
In this episode of Radio 101, Tommy explains what a “grandfathered” GMRS license is and when it is relevant. -
Radio 101 - Who is covered by a GMRS License?
In this episode of Radio 101, Tommy gives you the facts about who can apply for a GMRS license and exactly who is and isn’t covered by it. -
Radio 101 - How to fix cable connection issues on Wouxun KG-1000 radios
Two common support issues with Wouxun KG-1000 Series radios cause a lot of frustration with users, and both have to do with connectivity. Tommy shows you how quickly and easily resolve them. -
Radio 101 - How To Program the Baofeng UV-5R From the Keypad
In this video, Rick shows you how to program a simplex channel into the Baofeng UV-5R. It’s actually quite easy, once you know how it’s done. The best part? You don’t have to try to figure it out yourself from the original manual. -
Radio 101 - How to set a Call Tone on a Motorola T-Series Radio
In this video, Rick shows you how to activate the Call Tone feature on a Motorola Talkabout T-Series radio quickly and easily. He also shows you how easy it is to use. -
Radio 101 - How to program the Wouxun KG-UV8D from the keypad
In this video, Rick shows you how to manually program a simplex channel into your Wouxun KG-UV8D, KG-UV8D Plus or KG-UV8E directly from the keypad of the radio. He also shows you how to enter the CTCSS tones and DCS codes.