Practical radio talk for real-world operators.
The Two Way Radio Show is a practical guide to everyday and enthusiast two-way radio use. Its episodes mix FCC rule changes, GMRS product talk, antenna-system basics, and listener questions from radio forums and blogs.
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The Two Way Radio Show sits at the practical end of technology podcasting. Its subject is two-way communication in the places people actually need it: businesses, families, off-road groups, preparedness setups, hams, CB users, and even kart racing teams. The show spends real time on GMRS. It follows the service through product changes, user adoption, FCC petitions, and debates such as whether low-band VHF should have a place in GMRS or FRS. That gives the conversations a grounded feel. A rule change is not treated as trivia; it becomes a question about antennas, handheld design, terrain, signal behavior, cost, and whether manufacturers could build something useful around it. Product episodes are similarly concrete. A radio such as the KG-Q10G is discussed through features like GPS, IP67 protection, multiband receive capability, and how GMRS and ham users might actually operate it. Accessory topics get serious attention too. An episode on coaxial cable treats the feed line as a critical part of the antenna system, not an afterthought. The show also tracks FCC Part 95 changes, including FM on CB and digital data transmission on FRS and GMRS. It can move from policy to retail reality quickly. Tariffs, manufacturing, customer feedback, and model updates all show up as part of the same communications ecosystem. Listener questions from the blog, email, and TwoWayRadioForum.com keep the format anchored in common confusion and buying decisions. The style is direct. It favors explanation over polish, with enough back-and-forth to make technical tradeoffs feel approachable. Racing With Radios broadens the frame by showing how teams and officials use communications during kart racing events. Year-in-review episodes collect developments across news, earlier episodes, videos, and products introduced through BuyTwoWayRadios. The show is best for listeners who want radio knowledge with practical purchasing and setup context. It is also useful for people moving from FRS into GMRS, or from casual radio use toward more capable systems. Its clearest strength is the connection between regulation, hardware, and everyday operation.
Made for: For GMRS, FRS, CB, ham-adjacent, business, off-road, preparedness, and hobby radio users who want clear gear and regulation context. It also suits buyers comparing radios, antennas, cables, and accessories before committing to a setup.
What sets it apart: The show connects FCC changes, product launches, customer questions, and field use in the same conversation. Its BuyTwoWayRadios perspective keeps technical discussion tied to what people can actually buy, configure, and operate.
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 discussion.
This is where antenna law meets HOA politics, and your radio-shopping question gets a shoe-fitting.
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A practical 2025 review of tariffs, GMRS growth, customer questions, and new two-way radio models.
The Two Way Radio Show ends 2025 with a focused look at two-way radio as a buying and product story. It stays close to the pressures customers actually felt, from tariff changes that could affect selling prices to GMRS moving further into the mainstream and a busy year for the…
Ham radio, life, and signal reports.
Ground rods to graphene: amateur radio's technical side.
This episode discusses a petition to the FCC to allocate low-band VHF frequencies to GMRS and FRS users for better outdoor communication over rough terrain.
The Two-Way Radio Show closes out 2025 by recapping its own year of coverage, starting with the FCC leadership change from outgoing chairwoman Jessica to Brendan Carr and host Rick Savoia's list of seven reforms he'd want, including removing the GMRS age restriction and building an FCC API for license applications.
Rick and Tommy Savoia discuss holiday discounts and deals on two-way radios at BuyTwoWayRadios.com for the 2025 season.
Rick and Danny discuss the new VGC VR-N7600 mobile amateur radio, an upgrade to the popular VRN7500 with enhanced features and smartphone control.
Discussion of the reintroduced bill to allow ham radio antennas in HOAs and the grassroots campaign to pass it.
Rick and Danny discuss the new Baofeng DM-32UV multi-band DMR handheld radio and its features.
Rick Savoia and Danny Feimster argue that legal multi-service radios could improve compliance with GMRS, MURS, and amateur rules.
Rick Savoia and Danny Feimster examine H.R.
Rick Savoia challenges the search for one universally best two-way radio by comparing Baofeng UV-5R, Motorola, and Midland recommendations.
Rick Savoia and Danny Feimster introduce the new Wouxun KG-Q10G GMRS radio with GPS and IP67 protection on The Two-Way Radio Show.
An interview with a kart racing driver about how two-way radios are used in the sport for team and official communications.
The Two Way Radio Show reviews the KG-XS20G Plus, a 20-watt compact mobile GMRS radio that retains the original model's $199.99 price.
The Two Way Radio Show examines the Wouxun KG1000G Plus, a 50-watt GMRS mobile radio with changes based on customer feedback.
MellowWave says its GMRS antennas should outperform same-price competitors, using a $40 antenna as an example of its target.
This episode discusses how to choose the best coaxial cable for a radio antenna, covering cable types, selection criteria, and recommended brands.
The hosts discuss new FCC rule changes allowing FM and digital data on CB and GMRS radios, their potential impact, and when new radios might appear.