What's The Best Radio Feature In LA?
Los Angeles, a city known for its glitz and glamour, sprawling cityscape, and vibrant cultural life, also excels in its radio communication infrastructure. With its vast geography and diverse popu...
What's The Best Radio Feature In London?
London, a city renowned for its historical landmarks, bustling markets, and vibrant cultural scene, also offers a unique perspective for radio enthusiasts. With its rich history in communication a...
Understanding Legal Frequencies for Two-Way Radios
Recently, I received an interesting email from a follower asking a fundamental question about the legal use of frequencies on various two-way radios. This question is common among two-way radio en...
Skydivers in California Cited for Using Ham Radio Frequencies
Recently, a group of skydivers in California was cited for using ham radio frequencies during a skydive jump. This incident caught my attention and makes for an interesting story. Let's dive into ...
Making a Simplex Call with Your Radio
Effective communication is key when using your radio. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to make a simplex call using your device. Step 1: Select Your Frequency Use the Keypad: Enter your opera...
Setting a Frequency on Your Radio
Efficiently setting a frequency on your radio is crucial for clear and effective communication. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you set and change frequencies on your radio. Select VFO Mode Fi...
Celebrate Canada Day with the Perfect Radio Communication Device!
Canada Day is a time of national pride and celebration, filled with vibrant activities that bring people together from coast to coast. Whether you're attending a local parade, enjoying a fireworks...
Essential Radios for a Smooth and Enjoyable Fourth of July!
The Fourth of July, or Independence Day, is one of the most festive holidays in the United States, marked by parades, fireworks, concerts, barbecues, and family gatherings. With so many events hap...
🗣️ Enhance Your Radio Operations with VOICE Settings!
Make your radio easier to use by managing voice prompts during menu operations. Here’s how to set it up: 🔧 VOICE - Menu Option 51 OFF: Turn off Chinese voice prompts during menu operations. ON:...
Customize Your Radio Experience with BEEP PROMPT Settings!
Enhance your user experience by managing the beep sounds for keyboard operations on your radio. Here’s how to configure it: 🔧 BEEP PROMPT - Menu Option 50 OFF: Disable the beep/buzz sound for ke...
📡 Monitor Signal Strength with Dis S-meter Table Settings!
Keep track of your received signal strength by customizing the S-meter display on your radio. Here’s how to set it up: 🔧 Dis S-meter Table - Menu Option 48 Off: Turn off the S-meter display. On...
Control Channel Switching with Unlock Sw CH Settings!
Manage how your radio handles channel switching when the keyboard is locked with the Unlock Sw CH feature. Here’s how to set it up: 🔧 Unlock Sw CH - Menu Option 47 Off: Up/down keys are disabled...
Enhance Security with AUTOLOCK Settings!
🔒 Keep your radio secure and prevent accidental key presses by setting up the AUTOLOCK feature. Here’s how to configure it: 🔧 AUTOLOCK - Menu Option 46 Off: Do not automatically lock the keyboar...
Can I Receive Others' ANI Name in A36plus (5W Version)?
A common question we receive is whether the Talkpod A36plus (5W version) can receive and display others' ANI (Automatic Number Identification) names. The short answer is no, it cannot. Currently, ...
Customize Your Display with Auto Backlight (ABR) Settings!
Enhance your radio’s usability by managing the backlight settings to suit your preferences and save battery life. Here’s how to set it up: 🔧 Auto Backlight (ABR) - Menu Option 45 Always-On: Keep...