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 is an IP Rating?
In this video, Rick explains the IP rating Code and shows you how to decipher it to determine the level of dust and water protection for your two way radio. -
Radio 101 - What is an FCC ID?
In this episode, Rick explains what an FCC ID is, where it can be found on or inside your radio, and how to use it on the FCC web site to find out more information about your radio. -
Radio 101 - How to use Dual Watch on a Midland GXT1000
In this episode, Rick shows you how to activate the Dual Channel Watch feature on the Midland GXT1000 and how it works in normal operation. This also works on the GXT1050. -
Radio 101 - How to choose a NOAA weather channel for your radio
In this episode of Radio 101, Rick explains NOAA weather channels, shows you how to find the right NOAA weather station for your area and how to assign it to your radio. -
Radio 101 - How to reset the Wouxun KG-UV8D to English
In this video, Rick shows you how to reset the Wouxun KG-UV8D and return it to an English menu. This procedure also works for the KG-UV8D Plus and KG-UV8E two way radios. -
Radio 101 - How to activate Auto Power Off on Olympia radios
In this video, Rick shows you how to activate Auto Power Off on the Olympia R100 FRS and R500 GMRS two way radios. It also works on some older Motorola Talkabout MD and MS Series radios. -
Radio 101 - How to set the power level on the Midland GXT1000
In this video, Rick Savoia from Buy Two Way Radios and The Two Way Radio Show Podcast shows you how to set the power level on the Midland GXT1000VP4 and GXT1050VP4. He also explains which channels override this setting and why. -
Radio 101 - How To Reset the Baofeng UV-5R to the English Language
In this episode of Radio 101, Rick Savoia from Buy Two Way Radios and The Two Way Radio Show Podcast shows you how to quickly and easily navigate the menu to reset the Baofeng UV-5R back to the English language. -
Radio 101 - Comparing FRS and GMRS Two Way Radio Warranties
In this episode of Radio 101, Rick Savoia compares the manufacturer warranties of some popular name brand FRS and GMRS two way radios. -
Radio 101 - The importance of the two way radio warranty
The most important feature of any two way radio is its warranty. In this episode of Radio 101, we explain why. Hosted by Rick Savoia from Buy Two Way Radios.