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. Read More

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 HS500HM Heavy Duty Dual Muff Headset from XLT. The XLT HS500HM is designed and built specifically for use with hard hats and safety helmets.Read More

CB radio as a service has changed a lot since its creation in 1948. During this time, there have been a number of significant changes to the rules. The latest occurred in October 2021, when the FCC allowed CB radios to operate using Frequency Modulation (FM). With all these changes, one would think the radios themselves would also be up to date. Well, not exactly. With very few exceptions, the quintessential CB radio has been somewhat stuck in a time warp, somewhere between the years 1976 and 1998. For the most part, the average CB radio of today is pretty much the same as it was 20 years ago. That is, until now. Read More

There are a lot of advantages to buying Wouxun walkie talkies. Aside from the high level functionality, build quality and overall value for the price, a key advantage is in their cross compatibility with other models in the Wouxun line. It isn't often you'll find one manufacturer that offers FRS, GMRS, MURS and Business radios with core accessories that are cross compatibles between models. Yet, here they are. This reference chart provides information on power options available for Wouxun two way radios and their cross compatibility with different models. Read More

We get questions from those who are interested in GMRS repeaters and want to set up their own. Some come from hams who are familiar with the rules of using repeaters on the amateur radio service and assume that they are the same for GMRS repeater stations. While this is mostly true, there are some exceptions that make owning and operating a GMRS repeater a little different, and perhaps easier, especially if it is for private use. To clear up the confusion and separate fact from fantasy, here is the truth about GMRS repeaters.  Read More

FRS and GMRS radios have many similarities. So many, In fact, that at one time FRS and GMRS transceivers were commonly sold in the US as combo radios. This changed in the summer of 2017, when the FCC reformed the Part 95 Rules to further define the two services and end the manufacture, sale and use of these combo units. Ironically, this move created a bit of confusion for some users, both old and new, thus prompting the titular question. Read More

The Wouxun KG-S88G is a portable handheld GMRS radio designed for the those who need the most rugged and durable portable handheld possible with maximum functionality. As with all the other Wouxun GMRS radios, the KG-S88G is fully programmable, either from a PC using the Wouxun KG-S88G programming software or directly from the keypad of the radio itself. In fact, customizing the S88G from the keypad is surprisingly simple and straightforward, even for the novice. Read More

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. We also take some of your comments and questions from our blog and our forum. If we read your comment about this episode on a future episode, we may send you a free t-shirt or some swag! Listen Now!

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. Watch Now!

Let's face it, the handheld CB radio has been largely stuck in a time warp for at least the past 20 years with 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. Watch Now!

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