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Thanks to Thomas Witherspoon I was very much inspired by a post you put out a little over a week ago about using a Cricket Android (no-contract) phone as a web radio. It developed into a two part post on…
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Controversy: Is the RCA SRIII an Inferior Clone of the GE SRIII?
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Someone recently wrote me to say they were identical but Paul gives us this Amazon review: See this review: http://www.amazon.com/review/R9JLURRWUJFEZ/ref=cm_cr_pr_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B00000J061&nodeID=&tag=&linkCode= Although advertised as GE, this is the RCA model.
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TWRS-31 – Farming With Radios
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We discuss how two way radios are used for farming. We also review the Icom IC-F5021 and IC-F6021 Base Station Radios.
Intro :00
Billboard 1:17
Topic Discussion 1:32
We talk about two way radios for farmers. We’ll learn how two way radios are used on farms, some of the advantages of using two way radios over cell phones, and recommend some radios for farms. Radios discussed include the Motorola RDU2020 and Motorola RDV2020, Icom IC-F50V and Icom IC-F60V, and Vertex Standard Business Radios.
Commercial Break 16:04
buytwowayradios.com 1:00
Product Review 17:03
Today we review the Icom IC-F5021 and Icom IC-F6021 Base Station radios.
Questions and Answers 22:01
Questions from readers of our Two Way Radio Blog and members of the Two Way Radio Forum. The Two Way Radio Show is now on Stitcher! Listen to us on your iPhone, Android Phone, BlackBerry and WebOS phones. Find it in your app store or at stitcher.com.
Wrap up and Close 29:02
Send in your comments and questions for Danny, Anthony and Rick to show@buytwowayradios.com. Feedback on this and other topics will be read by the hosts and included in future episodes of the show. Visit us at www.twowayradioshow.com!
© 2012 Cricket Ventures, LLC. All rights reserved.
ICOM 2 Way Radios on Aviation
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ICOM or ICOM Incorporated, make of the ICOM 2 way radio, was founded in 1954 in Osaka, Japan. It was founded by Tokuzo Inoue. ICOM primarily designs and manufactures radio equipment and devices. As years went by, ICOM has expanded to incorporate communication equipment into its line of manufactured products. It included communication products for [...]
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TWRS-30 – New Products For 2012
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We preview some new products coming out this year in the world of two way radio technology. We also review the Uniden Bearcat 880 CB radio.
Intro :00
Billboard 1:16
Topic Discussion 1:30
We talk about new two way radios launching in 2012. We’ll look at a new lineup of consumer FRS/GMRS radios, some of the latest business radios, and find out what’s new in CB and marine radios. For a sneak peek at the new line of Midland consumer radios read Midland’s 2012 FRS/GMRS Two Way Radio Lineup.
Commercial Break 28:26
buytwowayradios.com 1:00
Product Review 29:24
Today we review the Uniden Bearcat 880 CB radio.
Questions and Answers 37:49
Questions from readers of our Two Way Radio Blog and members of the Two Way Radio Forum. The Two Way Radio Show is now on Stitcher! Listen to us on your iPhone, Android Phone, BlackBerry and WebOS phones. Find it in your app store or at stitcher.com.
Wrap up and Close 42:06
Send in your comments and questions for Danny, Anthony and Rick to show@buytwowayradios.com. Feedback on this and other topics will be read by the hosts and included in future episodes of the show. Visit us at www.twowayradioshow.com!
© 2012 Cricket Ventures, LLC. All rights reserved.
If There’s a Weak Link to the CCRadio-SW, It’s Indoor Interference . . . And Possibly AM Overall
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This morning I looked at the reception meter on my CCRadio-SW while toggling between 570 and 710 and it was on the lowest level no matter how I rotated the radio. Like my Grundig S350DL, the CCRadio-SW is very vulnerable…
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ICOMs Featured Radio Equipment
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ICOM America is part of ICOM incorporated’s (maker of ICOM radio equipment) many ICOM offices around the world, with its headquarters in Japan. ICOM has been part of the electronic communications industry since the 1970s. The company produced different gadgets and communication equipment suitable for any situation and used at any time. There are many [...]
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Two Way Radios For Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities
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Nursing homes are one environment where efficient communication is especially important. The ability to have instant communication between nurses, administrators, physicians and maintenance staff is key. It will help create a much safer environment by allowing staff to respond quickly to any accidents or emergencies.
Nursing homes and assisted living facilities are usually relatively small, so when it comes to two-way radio use, range is not necessarily a big concern. Most of our nursing home customers tend to choose a small, lightweight radio. Some facilities like to use single channel radios, where everyone with a radio will hear all transmissions between staff. Others prefer multi-channel radios so they can keep different departments on separate channels (nurses on channel 1, maintenance on channel 2, etc.) This will keep your multiple groups on their own line of communication, but can still always be accessed by a simple turn of the channel knob.
Because of the fact that range is not usually a factor, some assisted living facilities often consider using less expensive, consumer-grade radios. However, we recommend using business grade radios as they are designed to withstand everyday use in a caregiving environment and they use more exclusive business frequencies that will help eliminate interference.
Here are some radios that are popular within nursing homes:
Kenwood ProTalk XLS (TK-3230) – A very small, very lightweight UHF business radio. Offers 1.5 watts of power, 6 channels and 56 selectable business frequencies. This radio is built to military specs for durability and comes standard with an 18 hour lithium-ion battery, as well as a 2 year manufacturer warranty from Kenwood. Also gives you the capability to use an earpiece or speaker microphone for hands-free use.
Motorola CLS1110 – This is the smallest business radio that we carry. Offers 1 watt of power, 1 channel and 56 selectable business frequencies. Also comes with a 12 hour lithium-ion battery, is built to military specs for durability, and comes with a 1 year manufacturer warranty from Motorola. Hands-free capable. This radio also comes in a 4 channel model, the CLS1410.
Vertex Standard VX-231-AG7B – This radio is a bit bigger than the previous two that were listed, but will also give you much better range. The VX-231 would be ideal for bigger properties where more coverage is needed. Offers 5 watts of power and 16 different channels. This is one of the most durable radios that we carry, and even comes with a 3 year warranty from Vertex Standard. Still fairly small and lightweight, this radio offers excellent battery life and maximum range. It also offers hands-free capability with the use of an earpiece or speaker microphone.
As nursing homes struggle to find ways to improve efficiency and safety within their facilities, many are finding two way radios to be the ideal tool. We have many other options for you to choose from as well. Please feel free to contact our sales staff at 1-800-584-1445 if you have any questions!
Critical Look at the Most Recent Red Meat Study
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Responding to yesteday’s post about the most recent red meat study, Andrea writes: I was researching the news about the recent red meat findings the Harvard study found and came across your site. I had a good laugh at the…
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Marine Radios Make Ocean Voyages More Safer Than Ever
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A marine radio, as it’s called is a special kind of radio gadget used on a marine craft. It has different purposes like contacting for rescue and other marine-based communications. A marine radio is a two-way radio which has a transmitter and receiver combined. Like any other radio, it operates on channels. Marine radios with [...]
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