The Two Way Radio Show

By The Two Way Radio Show

We discuss all things related to two way radios, including business radios, FRS and GMRS consumer radios, ham radios, and accessories. Our goal is to help educate consumers and provide entertaining d... more

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How many episodes does The Two Way Radio Show have?

The podcast currently has 209 episodes available.

The Two Way Radio Show episodes:

May 20, 2020 TWRS-149 – Is the TYT TH-UV88 a Baofeng UV-5R Killer?

We discuss the rising popularity of the TYT TH-UV88 dual band amateur radio and provide an update on the Wouxun GK-805G GMRS radio. Plus CB and ham radios, power supplies and China shipping delays. We also take some of your comments and questions from our blog and our forum.
Intro :00
Billboard 1:28
Is the TYT-TH-UV88 a Baofeng UV-5R Killer? 1:47
We discuss the rising profile of the TYT TH-UV88 dual band analog two way radio and whether or not it really is a top contender to replace the Baofeng UV-5R as the world's most popular portable.
KG-805G Update 27:28
We provide an update on the Wouxun KG-805G GMRS radio.
President CB and Ham Radios 40:55
We tell you about the entire line of President CB and amateur radios.
Power Supplies 46:47
We look at power supplies from Pyramid and Samlex. Read about Choosing the right size power supply for your radio!
China Shipping Issue 50:26
We discuss the China shipping situation and why products from China are costing more.
Questions and Answers 52:27
Comments and questions from readers of our Two Way Radio Blog and members of the Two Way Radio Forum. Check out and join the new and improved forum! It's free!
Wrap up and Close 59:31
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! Visit us at www.twowayradioshow.com!
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1h 2min
March 28, 2020 TWRS-148 – The COVID-19 Pandemic and Two Way Radios

We discuss the current national emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic and how it relates to two way radios. We also tell you how to properly disinfect your radios and take some of your comments and questions from our blog and our forum.
Intro :00
Billboard 1:23
How we're dealing the COVID-19 pandemic 1:43
We discuss the current national emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic and how we’re dealing with it at Buy Two Way Radios.
Using radios for social distancing 18:57
We discuss the importance of having radios during this national emergency and some ways they can be used to assist both small businesses and families with instant, effective communications for social distancing.
Radios with antimicrobial properties 32:03
We tell you which radios have antimicrobial properties that can be useful during the current situation and what the term antimicrobial really means. For more information, read Motorola radios with antimicrobial protection.
How to clean and disinfect two way radios 43:46
We explain how to properly clean and disinfect your radios for maximum personal protection.
Questions and Answers 51:32
Comments and questions from readers of our Two Way Radio Blog and members of the Two Way Radio Forum. Check out and join the new and improved forum! It's free!
Wrap up and Close 1:01:06
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! Visit us at www.twowayradioshow.com!
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1h 3min
February 29, 2020 TWRS-147 – New Smartphone Controlled Mobile Amateur Radio

We talk about a new Bluetooth enabled, smartphone controlled and programmable mobile amateur radio from VGC. We also tell you about a TYT radio that rivals the Baofeng UV-5R in features, performance, and price and take some of your comments and questions from our blog and our forum.
Intro :00
Billboard 1:11
The new VGC VR-N7500 Mobile Amateur Radio 1:31
We tell you about the new VGC VR-N7500 50W Dual Band Mobile Radio With APP Programming. We tell you about some of its cool smartphone controlled and programmable features, what we liked and didn't like about it, and whether or not this could be the next generation ham radio. Want to see it up close and in action? watch our new VR-N7500 YouTube video!
The TYT TH-UV88 Dual Band Radio 34:03
We tell you about the TYT TH-UV88 Dual Band Analog Radio and speculate whether or not it could become a serious competitor of the ever popular Baofeng UV-5R.
Questions and Answers 48:13
Comments and questions from readers of our Two Way Radio Blog and members of the Two Way Radio Forum. Check out and join the new and improved forum! It's free!
Wrap up and Close 53:38
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! Visit us at www.twowayradioshow.com!
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55min
January 18, 2020 TWRS-146 – FRS is Open for Business

We discuss the recent proliferation of FRS radios designed for use in small business applications. We’ll also tell you about changes to some Midland MXT radio accessories, give you an update on the tariffs on Chinese import radios and take some of your comments and questions from our blog and our forum.
Intro :00
Billboard 1:27
Discussion Topic 1:47
We talk about the proliferation of FRS radios for use in small business applications. We'll discuss how one specific rule change to the Family Radio Service inspired radio manufacturers to design FRS radios for business use, the types of businesses that stand to benefit the most from using these FRS radios, and the new DeWALT Series FRS two way radios that may drive some onsite businesses to use the FRS over other radio services for their onsite communications.
Changes to Midland MXT accessories 24:14
Midland is discontinuing some accessories for their MXT series radios and replacing them with new and improved products.
Update on Chinese Tariffs 36:21
We discuss recent developments in the US-China trade deal and how it may or may not affect the tariffs on Chinese two way radios.
Questions and Answers 30:29
Comments and questions from readers of our Two Way Radio Blog and members of the Two Way Radio Forum. Check out and join the new and improved forum! It's free!
Wrap up and Close 45:31
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! Visit us at www.twowayradioshow.com!
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47min
December 21, 2019 TWRS-145 – New GMRS and MURS Radios

We tell you about a new series of radios from Wouxun that could change the landscape for power users of both GMRS and MURS. We’ll also take some of your comments and questions from our blog and our forum.
Intro :00
Billboard 1:19
Discussion Topic 1:39
We tell you about the new Wouxun KG-805G GMRS and KG-805M MURS two way radios. We’ll explain how these radios came to be, discuss the advantages these new radios have over the typical GMRS and MURS radios already on the market, and address some of the early feedback and criticisms we’ve received about these radios so far.
Questions and Answers 46:34
Comments and questions from readers of our Two Way Radio Blog and members of the Two Way Radio Forum. Check out and join the new and improved forum! It's free!
Wrap up and Close 49:41
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! Visit us at www.twowayradioshow.com!
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52min
November 29, 2019 TWRS-144 – Two Way Radio Holiday Gift Guide 2019

We give you our recommended picks of two way radios that make great holiday gifts for young and old. We’ll also take some of your comments and questions from our blog and our forum.
Intro :00
Billboard 1:11
Discussion Topic 1:30
We discuss our recommended picks of two way radios that make great holiday gifts. We’ll break them down by category, give you our top choices, and tell you which radios we think offer the best overall value for the price. For details on some of the radios mentioned, read our article Two Way Radio Holiday Gift Guide 2019.
Questions and Answers 1:03:32
Comments and questions from readers of our Two Way Radio Blog and members of the Two Way Radio Forum. Check out and join the new and improved forum! It's free!
Wrap up and Close 1:06:27
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! Visit us at www.twowayradioshow.com!
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1h 8min
November 19, 2019 TWRS-143 – Should You Buy Used Two Way Radios?

We discuss the question of whether or not you should buy a used two way radio. We’ll also report the results of a recent poll on whether you think digital will replace analog radios and take some of your comments and questions from our blog and our forum.
Intro :00
Billboard 1:19
Discussion Topic 1:38
We discuss whether or not you should buy a used two way radio. We’ll talk about the advantages of buying used, the advantages of buying new, the risks to consider when buying used radios, and some exceptions to the rules.
Kenwood Refurbished Radios are Coming Back Soon 40:38
The Kenwood Refurbished Radios are coming back soon! Check our blog for updates.
Questions and Answers 45:46
Comments and questions from readers of our Two Way Radio Blog and members of the Two Way Radio Forum. Check out and join the new and improved forum! It's free!
Wrap up and Close 58:34
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! Visit us at www.twowayradioshow.com!
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1h 2min
October 11, 2019 TWRS-142 – Will Digital Replace the Analog Radio?

We discuss whether or not digital radio technology will completely replace analog communications. We’ll also take comments and questions from our blog and our forum.
Intro :00
Billboard 1:19
Discussion Topic 1:39
We discuss whether or not digital radio technology will completely replace analog communications. We’ll compare the advantages and disadvantages of digital and analog radios, talk about the increased use of digital radios in the field, and speculate on the possible future obsolescence of analog communications.
Motorola and Kenwood Radio Rebates 41:28
The Motorola More With Digital promotion and Kenwood's $100-$200 Gift Card Rebates on select business radios.
Questions and Answers 43:57
Comments and questions from readers of our Two Way Radio Blog and members of the Two Way Radio Forum. Check out and join the new and improved forum! It's free!
Wrap up and Close 49:10
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! Visit us at www.twowayradioshow.com!
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52min
September 13, 2019 TWRS-141 – Do Retailers Suck at Two Way Radio Support?

We explore the question of who is ultimately responsible for the warranty and support of your two way radios. We’ll also take comments and questions from our blog and our forum.
Intro :00
Billboard 1:18
Discussion Topic 1:36
We explore the question of who is ultimately responsible for the warranty and support of your two way radios. We’ll explain how and why some retailers are expected to provide product support while others are not, discuss the challenges faced by dealers who do support the products they sell, and share some of our experiences with the support of our own customers.
New Motorola and Kenwood Rebates 52:58
The Motorola More With Digital promotion and Kenwood's $100-$200 Gift Card Rebates on select business radios.
Questions and Answers 54:57
Comments and questions from readers of our Two Way Radio Blog and members of the Two Way Radio Forum. Check out and join the new and improved forum! It's free!
We are Nominated for the Podcast Awards! 1:00:02
The Two Way Radio Show Podcast was nominated for the People's Choice Podcast Awards in the Technology category! The winner will be announced on the livestream event during International Podcast Day on September 30, 2019.
Wrap up and Close 1:01:16
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! Visit us at www.twowayradioshow.com!
© 2019 Cricket Ventures, LLC. All rights reserved.
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1h 3min
August 12, 2019 TWRS-140 – Taking Two Way Radios to Another Country

We talk about using your two way radios in a foreign country. We’ll also take comments and questions from our blog and our forum.
Intro :00
Billboard 1:13
Discussion Topic 1:32
We talk about taking your two way radios to another country. We’ll discuss the compatibility challenges, the risks of using radios purchased domestically in a foreign nation, and the potential liabilities of buying radios from international retailers for use in the US.
The New Two Way Radio Forum 25:19
Why we won't read the one negative comment about the new and improved Two Way Radio Forum and how we deal with negative comments in general.
Questions and Answers 38:51
Comments and questions from readers of our Two Way Radio Blog and members of the Two Way Radio Forum. Check out and join the new and improved forum! It's free!
Wrap up and Close 48:11
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! Visit us at www.twowayradioshow.com!
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50min

FAQs about The Two Way Radio Show:

How many episodes does The Two Way Radio Show have?

The podcast currently has 209 episodes available.

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