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Wouxun recently introduced its line of S-Series radios for consumers with the the introduction of the KG-S88G GMRS radio and the KG-S72C AM/FM CB Radio. Now the company is expanding the series to business two way radios, with the release of two new models, the Wouxun KG-S84B and KG-S86B.

In this video clip from Episode 170 of The Two Way Radio Show Podcast, Danny, Anthony and Rick discuss the these two new Wouxun business two way radios and why they think they could replace the recently discontinued Kenwood TK-3230DX and other business class radios.

Among the concerns of preppers and many others who buy two way radios for emergency comms is one of EMF protection. How do you protect your radios and other sensitive electronics from Electromagnetic Field (EMF) damage and Electromagnetic Pulse, or EMP attacks? The general answer to this is to store them in a Faraday Cage. But where do you get one? After considerable research, we have a solution. Buy Two Way Radios now offers Faraday Bags for your radio gear!

These faraday bags from Faraday Defense provide protection from Electromagnetic Field Radiation (EMF), Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), Radio Frequency Interference (RFI), and Static Discharge. Our current line includes the following products.

Faraday NEST-Z EMP 7.0 mil Faraday Bag
The Faraday NEST-Z is an EMP bag with a zip-lock closure fast and convenient storage and transport of electronic components and devices. The bag has a 7.0 mil thick moisture barrier and five layers of high temperature resistant, EMI protective materials. These include two layers of heavy-gauge, static-dissipating polyester, two layers of aluminum barrier shielding, and an inner layer of polyester for added strength. It's puncture resistant at up to 33 lbs and has a tensile strength of 11,500 psi.

The NEST-Z bags meet MIL-PFR-81705-REV.D standards for heat sealable, electrostatic protective flexible barrier materials with an EMI attenuation of >50 dB. It is RoHS compliant and lead-free.

The NEST-Z is available in four sizes, including 5x7 inches, 8x10 inches, 12x18 inches and 16x20 inches.
Price: From $7.69

Faraday NEST-Z Faraday Bag - 15pc Kit
The NEST-Z is also available in a 15 bag kit with 15 assorted sizes. These include six 5x7 inch bags, four 8x10 inch bags, two 12x18 inch bags and three 16x20 inch bags. All sizes are internal measurements. Price: $69.99

Faraday NX3 Faraday / Fabric Forensic Bag
The Faraday NX3 Faraday / Fabric Forensic Bag takes things up a notch with a bag made of metal plated fabric. It consists of three layers of what Faraday Defense calls CYBER fabric for "enterprise grade protection". CYBER is described as a specialized metal-plated fabric containing elements of nickel and copper shielding. The bag seals with a double-roll and Velcro closure. According to the manufacturer, this bag is one of the highest-rated on the market for signal blocking, cyber blocking and universal shielding.

The NX3 blocks Bluetooth, cell signals from 5G networks, GPS, RFID and Wi-Fi. It is designed for universal shielding of two way radios, laptops, and other devices. It's currently available in two sizes, 8x10 inches and 12x18 inches (interior dimension). Price: from $32.99

Faraday Dry Bag Backpack (Stealth Black)
One of the more interesting products is the Faraday Dry Bag Backpack. This is a real EMP backpack made with three layers of metal plated fabric consisting of nickel and copper shielding. It seals with a double roll and clip closure for 100% signal blocking protection. It can block communication of signals to and from the devices inside it with 85-90dB attenuation.

The Faraday Backpack features two mesh side pockets, padded straps and quick-release straps. The straps and the mesh padding on the back of the pack add a professional look and comfortable feel. The tarpaulin exterior is puncture and water resistant. With interior dimensions of 16″ H x 11″ W x 6″ D when closed, this bag has ample room for two way radios, accessories and other devices. Price: $139.99

Faraday Dry Duffel Bag
If you want to maximize protection and need to carry a lot electronic gear, the Faraday Dry Duffel Bag may be what you need. Like the backpack, the Duffel bag is designed shield multiple devices for travel or storage, and has the same puncture and water resistant tarpauline outer cover and 3-layer fabric of metal-plated, nickel and copper shielding. It seals with a double-fold closure and secure buckles to block signals with >85 attenuation (400Mhz-40Ghz). The bag has padded straps, reinforced carrying handles and an extra strap across the top for an extra secure closure.

The the large interior area of 24”x12”x12" when closed gives you plenty of room for a plethora of devices. This is the top line of portable EMP bags. Price: $247.99

We announce a new series of handheld business radios from Wouxun with the introduction of two models. We also take some of your comments and questions from our blog and our forum.

Intro :00
Billboard 1:11

New Wouxun KG-S84B and KG-S86B Business Two Way Radios 1:30
We introduce the new Wouxun KG-S84B and Wouxun KG-S86B Business Two Way Radios. We’ll tell you about their features, discuss accessory compatibility and compare them to other popular business radios on the market.

Questions and Answers 21:55
Comments and questions from blog and members of the Two Way Radio Forum. Check out and join the forum! It's free!

Wrap up and Close 30:08
Send in your comments and questions for Danny, Anthony and Rick to show[at]buytwowayradios.com. Feedback on this and other topics will be read by the hosts and included in future episodes of the show. If we read your comment about this episode on a future episode, we may send you a free Two Way Radio Show t-shirt or some swag! Visit us at www.twowayradioshow.com!

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Let's face it, the CB radio has been largely stuck in a time warp for at least the past 20 years. This is particularly true of handheld models, with their bulky form factors and huge battery packs. However, Wouxun just changed all that with with the introduction of the Wouxun KG-S72C.

In this video clip from Episode 169 of The Two Way Radio Show Podcast, Danny, Anthony and Rick introduce the new Wouxun KG-S72C handheld CB Radio and discuss how it adds modern technology to take the handheld CB into a new generation.

When it comes to handheld CB radios, the power options are somewhat limited to either huge packs of batteries or plug-in power via 12v adapters plugged into vehicles. Not so anymore. The Wouxun KG-S72C has power and charging options that bring CB into the modern world.

In this video clip from Episode 169 of The Two Way Radio Show Podcast, Danny, Anthony and Rick discuss the power and charging options of the new Wouxun KG-S72C handheld CB Radio and why they think this model is a cut above other handheld CB radios currently on the market.

A standard two way radio headset is difficult to wear with a hard hat, and isn't feasible for use in a work environment with a lot of noise. The problem is finding an over the ear model that can accommodate a helmet and block out all the ambient noise while still offering both full comms and an acceptable level of comfort. Unless, of course, you have the HS500SM Heavy Duty Dual Muff Headset from XLT.

The XLT HS500HM is designed and built specifically for use with hard hats and safety helmets. It has a nine inch goose-neck style boom microphone built into the side of the right earmuff and and a PTT button mounted on the left one. Both earmuffs are heavily padded and designed to completely cover the ears and seal out loud external noise so you can hear incoming communications quietly.

The HS500HM has an adjustable headband with ample padding and attaches securely to your safety helmet or hard hat with special clips. The boom mic includes a wind screen to minimize wind noise during transmit.

To maximize compatibility with as many different radios as possible, the HS500SM does not use a cable and connector that is permanently attached to the headset. It uses a quick disconnect cable, more specifically the XLT Quick Disconnect Cable. This cable is sold separately from the headset and is available in two versions, the QD100 coiled cable, and the QD180 coiled cable with a large, inline PTT button. Both cables are available in a wide variety of connectors, including those for Kenwood, Motorola, Icom, Wouxun and many other brands of two way radios.

The XLT HS500HM headset comes with a one year warranty. It is available to ship from Buy Two Way Radios. Base Price:$119.99.

What's the difference between the IP65 and IP67 ratings of the Wouxun S-Series radios? Does it even matter? If so, why?

In this quick video tutorial, Tommy from Buy Two Way Radios explains the different ingress protection (IP) ratings of the Wouxun S-Series radios, including the KG-S72C, KG-S84B, KG-S86B, and KG-S88G and how they effect the operating parameters of each radio.

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We tell you about a new portable handheld CB radio from Wouxun that can operate in both AM and FM modes. We also take some of your comments and questions from our blog and our forum.

Intro :00
Billboard 1:10

New Wouxun KG-S72C FM CB Radio 1:29
We introduce the new Wouxun KG-S72C Portable Handheld AM/FM CB Radio. We’ll go through its features and compare it to other handheld CB radios currently available.

Questions and Answers 36:39
Comments and questions from blog and members of the Two Way Radio Forum. Check out and join the forum! It's free!

Wrap up and Close 44:00
Send in your comments and questions for Danny, Anthony and Rick to show[at]buytwowayradios.com. Feedback on this and other topics will be read by the hosts and included in future episodes of the show. If we read your comment about this episode on a future episode, we may send you a free Two Way Radio Show t-shirt or some swag! Visit us at www.twowayradioshow.com!

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You asked for more testing tools and kits for your two way radio equipment, and now we've got 'em. We’re proud to announce that Buy Two Way Radios is now an official RigExpert dealer of antenna analyzers!

These devices provide lightning fast, reliable readings on your cable and antenna systems. With these analyzers you can measure SWR, return loss, cable loss, and more! Our current line includes the following models.

AA-35 ZOOM HF Antenna Analyzer (60 kHz to 35 MHz)
The RigExpert AA-35 ZOOM is the base model of the HF analyzers. It is designed specifically for measuring SWR (standing wave ratio), return loss, cable loss, and other parameters of cable and antenna systems from 60 kHz to 35 MHz. WIth the AA-35 ZOOM,, you can perform a rapid check-out of an antenna, tune an antenna to resonance, and compare characteristics of an antenna before and after specific event such as rain or a hurricane. You can also Make coaxial stubs or measure their parameters, test cables and locate faults, measure cable loss and characteristic impedance, and measure capacitance or inductance of reactive loads.

The AA-35 ZOOM has a 320x240 pixel color TFT display with multiple display modes, including SWR, return loss, , X, Z, L, C and phase angle, 100 point SWR chart and 100 point R, X chart.
Price: $299.99

AA-55 ZOOM HF Antenna Analyzer (60 kHz to 55 MHz)
The RigExpert AA-55 ZOOM HF is the next of the HF analyzers. It can perform all of the functions of the AA-35 ZOOM and has the same size display, with the ability to measure 60 kHz to 55 MHz. It has additional display modes. Aside from the SWR, return loss and SWR chart, the AA-55 ZOOM also features Smith chart, cable loss and characteristic impedance, and open-short load calibration.

The AA-55 ZOOM also features Bluetooth® support, with two versions of the installed Bluetooth module for compatibility with Android and iOS devices. It operates on two AA 1.5V alkaline batteries for up to 4 hours of continuous measurement. It can also be connected to a PC or a DC adapter with USB socket for continuous power. Price: $379.99

AA-230 ZOOM Antenna Analyzer (100 kHz to 230 MHz)
The RigExpert AA-230 ZOOM is one of the premium analyzers in the series. It measures 100 kHz to 230 MHz. It features a 290x220 pixel color TFT display, a waterproof keypad and enhanced display modes. These include SWR at single or multiple frequencies, return loss, R, X, Z, L, C at single frequency, 20 to 500 point SWR chart, 20 to 500 point Smith chart, return loss chart, 20 to 500 point TDR (Time Domain Reflectometer) chart, cable loss and characteristic impedance, and open-short-load calibration.

As with the AA-55, the AA-230 ZOOM also offers Bluetooth support. It operates on four AAA 1.5V alkaline batteries. Price: $479.99

AA-650 ZOOM Antenna Analyzer (100 kHz to 650 MHz)
The RigExpert AA-650 ZOOM is the high end of this series, with advanced functionality and the ability to measure 100 kHz to 650 MHz. It has a 320×240 pixel color TFT display with a waterproof keypad, multilingual menus and help screens in English, Spanish and Japanese languages. It has a USB port and support for Bluetooth v. 4.2 (Single-mode, Class B). The display modes include SWR, SWR return loss, R, X, Z, L, C, magnitude, and Phase Angle at a single frequency. Additional display options include an SWR chart at fixed HAM bands by IARU Regions, Cable velocity factor & Cable length measurer, stub tuner, cable loss chart, cable impedance chart, Smith chart, TDR and optional open-short-load calibration in SWR, R, X, or Smith/polar chart graph modes.

It operates on three AA 1 Ni-MH batteries for up to 3 hours of continuous measurement. Price: $769.99

Stick 230 Antenna Analyzer (100 kHz to 230 MHz)
The RigExpert Stick 230 is a compact analyzer designed home and field use. It measures SWR (standing wave ratio), return loss, and other parameters of cable and antenna systems from 100 kHz to 230 MHz. It has a 200x200 pixel Monochrome electronic paper display and small waterproof keypad. It is Bluetooth capable and operates on a lithium-ion battery. Display modes include SWR, return loss, magnitude and phase angle at one frequency, SWR chart, and multi mode for quick testing of a multi-band antenna. Price: $329.99

Stick Pro Antenna Analyzer (100 kHz to 600 MHz)
The RigExpert Stick Pro is essentially the same model as the Stick 230, but measures frequencies from 100 kHz to 600 MHz. Price: $449.99

Wouxun is on quite a roll these days, particularly with its popular line of professional quality FRS, GMRS and MURS radios. So, it comes as no surprise they would create something for the US business radio market as well. And sure enough, they have, with not one, but two models. Introducing the Wouxun KG-S84B and KG-S86B Business Two Way Radios!

The KG-S84B and KG-S86B are part of a new Wouxun line known as the KG-S Series. One notable model in this series is the KG-S88G GMRS radio. Although BRS and GMRS are different services, all of the S-Series radios have many of the same general features and share all of the same accessories. Of course, there are some differences between these models, however the cross-compatibility between all the radios in the S-Series is definitely a plus for all who use them, businesses and GMRS users alike.

KG-S84B
The Wouxun KG-S84B is the basic model in this series. There is no display and no keypad. What it does have is an on/off/volume knob, channel knob, two programmable side keys, one programmable top key, and a PTT button. Designed for ease of use, it has simple controls, making it optimal for businesses that need their staff to avoid the complications and frustrations of navigating buttons and menus on a radio so they can concentrate on doing the job.

The S84B is also quite compact, allowing it to be carried easily in the palm of your hand across the job site. But it's certainly no toy. While fairly simplistic in design, it is also quite powerful. It supports 99 UHF business frequencies at up to 2 watts of power and can be programmed with up to 16 channel groups consisting of 16 channels in each group, for a total of 256 custom channels. It also supports both standard and non-standard CTCSS tones and DCS codes.

If you are concerned about narrowband compliance, don't be. The S-Series is FCC type accepted for the BRS and operates on narrowband only. The S-84B is also equipped with a superheterodyne receiver, just in case you were wondering about that. It also features channel scan, priority channel scanning, companding, Call ID, DTMF support and VOX. It also has adjustable high and low power settings.

This radio is also rugged and durable for the daily rigors of the workplace. It is rated IP65 for dust and water protection. To keep it powered through long workdays (or nights, as the case may be), the S84B has a built-in USB-C port on the side, so you can keep it charged where ever a free USB port is available.

The S84B comes with a 2000mAh lithium-ion battery pack, antenna, belt clip, desktop charger, AC adapter, wrist strap, and owner's manual written in plain, easy to understand English. Price- $109.99.

KG-S86B
The Wouxun KG-S86B is essentially the same radio as the KG-S84B, but with two important upgrades, both of which are immediately discernable. While the KG-S84B does not have a keypad on the front of the radio, the S86B does. It's not a full DTMF keypad like the KG-S88G, but a 4-key ensemble. The keys may be few, but don't let that fool you. You can do a lot with 4 front panel keys. Added to the 2 programmable side key and the programmable top key, This limited keypad is nonetheless a powerful addition to the radio.

The second upgrade is the display. Simply put, it has one. It can display the channel name, number, or frequency. It can also display Caller ID and icons important to the operation of the radio, as well as a signal strength indicator.

Since it has a display, the S86B also has access to a menu, so you can customize many features and functions of the radio out in the field and on the fly.

But there is one other upgrade that puts the S86B at a level above the base model. The S84B has 256 custom programmable channels. The KG-S86B has up to 400!

These upgrades are in addition to all the standard features of the KG-S84B, which gives the S86B a value add, especially for the price. The Wouxun KG-S86B comes with all of the same accessories included with the S84B. Price- $129.99.

The Wouxun S-Series business radios offer a powerful, yet economical way to save hundreds or more on your radio fleet. They are also compatible with many other business class radios from other manufacturers. The chart below provides a comparison between the two models to help you decide which radio is right for you.

KG-S84B/KG-S86B Comparison Chart