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New Features of the VP8000 and VM8000

Discover how VP8000 portable and VM8000 mobile radios add NXDN trunking and WiFi ESChat PTT for broader coverage and interoperability.

Verizon Outage Jan 14 2026 and Radio Backups

Verizon outage Jan 15, 2026: why radios matter

The Need to Train

Lessons from the Palisades Fire highlight radio coverage gaps, emergency communication challenges, training needs, and resilient system planning.

Unlock the World of Communication: Free Amateur Radio Class

Discover the world of amateur (ham) radio! Join our free Technician License class in Paramount, CA to explore radio communication and connect globally.

A Practical Guide to Two Way Radio Choices for IT Admins

A clear guide for IT admins navigating two way radio options.

Comparing Team Communication Cell Phones vs Two Way Radios

Discover the key differences between cell phones and two-way radios for team communication, covering features, benefits, and ideal use cases.

The AI dilemma

The pros and cons of Artificial Intelligence, its current capabilities, and its role in reshaping business customer service interactions.

AT&T Phone Outage

The nationwide AT&T phone outage that occurred early this morning, its potential causes, and the importance of alternative communication methods.

Communications Security

In 2023, a school’s radio frequency was maliciously hijacked highlighting the urgent need for better communication security measures.

Radio Specifications

Discover the truth behind marketing claims of walkie-talkies and learn more about the specifications that matter, like range, duty cycle, bandwidth, and output power.

Radio Articles

  • New Features of the VP8000 and VM8000
    Discover how VP8000 portable and VM8000 mobile radios add NXDN trunking and WiFi ESChat PTT for broader coverage and interoperability.
  • The Need to Train
    Lessons from the Palisades Fire highlight radio coverage gaps, emergency communication challenges, training needs, and resilient system planning.
  • Unlock the World of Communication: Free Amateur Radio Class
    Discover the world of amateur (ham) radio! Join our free Technician License class in Paramount, CA to explore radio communication and connect globally.
  • A Practical Guide to Two Way Radio Choices for IT Admins
    A clear guide for IT admins navigating two way radio options.
  • Comparing Team Communication Cell Phones vs Two Way Radios
    Discover the key differences between cell phones and two-way radios for team communication, covering features, benefits, and ideal use cases.
  • The AI dilemma
    The pros and cons of Artificial Intelligence, its current capabilities, and its role in reshaping business customer service interactions.
  • AT&T Phone Outage
    The nationwide AT&T phone outage that occurred early this morning, its potential causes, and the importance of alternative communication methods.
  • Communications Security
    In 2023, a school's radio frequency was maliciously hijacked highlighting the urgent need for better communication security measures.
  • Radio Specifications
    Discover the truth behind marketing claims of walkie-talkies and learn more about the specifications that matter, like range, duty cycle, bandwidth, and output power.
  • Troubleshooting
    Dive into this fascinating exploration of problem-solving methodologies utilized on social media in response to a posed analog television problem.
  • RF Pollution
    Explore the growing issue of RF pollution, and its impact on wireless technologies due to excess radio frequency signals interfering with transmissions.
  • Tracking Radio Interference
    tracking and elminating radio interference.
  • Hiking Safely
    If you’re planning a mountain hike, follow these essential safety tips to stay prepared, avoid dehydration, and prevent getting lost on the trail.
  • The History of JVCKenwood
    No other name is more synonymous with high fidelity audio electronics than Kenwood.  JVC is well known as in the video camera business and also in audio electronics.  By the merger of the …
  • Cellular Phones and Brain Tumors
    Explore whether cell phone RF emissions may affect brain health, what studies and FCC safety limits say, and practical tips to reduce exposure.
  • Cellular Phones vs. Two-Way Radio
    Compare two-way radios vs. cell phones for business communication, coverage, reliability, safety, and group efficiency in demanding work environments.
  • The History of Motorola
    Explore Motorola’s two-way radio history, major innovations, market dominance, and the controversial sales tactics behind its lasting industry power.
  • Mark Abrams on KPVM News in Pahrump Nevada
    Mark Abrams discussed the expansion of our digital network in a recent interview on KPVM, highlighting the progress we have made in bringing reliable connectivity to desert communities and remote …
  • The NEXEDGE Generation II System
    MRA completes its Kenwood Gen II NEXEDGE radio system upgrade, expanding coverage, capacity, reliability, and advanced features for customers.
  • Adjacent Channel Interference
    Learn how adjacent channel interference affects AM, VHF, UHF, TV, and Wi-Fi signals, and how frequency spacing helps reduce radio disruptions.
  • Family Radio (Walkie Talkie) Communications
    A discussion of radio communications equipment for personal and family use
  • Which Frequency Band is Best For You?
    Compare VHF, UHF, 800MHz and 900MHz radio bands to choose the best system for coverage, terrain, licensing, costs and reliability.
  • Exclusive vs. Shared Channels
    Learn why exclusive radio channels are essential for trunked radio systems, reducing interference and improving legal compliance and performance.
  • Radio Interference From Multiple Users On The Same Channel
    Learn how overlapping radio coverage causes co-channel interference and how exclusive UHF frequencies help deliver clearer LMR communications.
  • Methods of Data Transport
    Explore GPS data network design, from cellular and conventional radio to digital systems, with key pros, limits, and tracking options.
  • Signaling Methods for Radio Systems
    Explore the evolution of radio signaling methods, from burst tones and CTCSS to advanced digital paging and remote control standards.
  • Controlling Antenna Site Interference
    Antenna site interference is a problem that has plagued the Land Mobile Radio communications business since the inception of two-way radio.  There are techniques for operating a clean antenna site so that each radio operates with little to no interference from each other at the site.  When properly implemented, these techniques can also reduce or eliminate interference from other radio sites.
  • Conventional Radio
    Explore the evolution of land mobile radio systems, from simplex and repeaters to CTCSS, simulcast, scanning, and interference solutions.
  • LTR Trunking
    Learn how LTR trunked radio systems work, from channel pooling and reduced blocking to repeater architecture, history, coverage, and features.
  • The NEXEDGE Digital Advantage
    NEXEDGE Digital was developed by Kenwood in 2008 and is based on NXDN technology, which was jointly created by Kenwood and ICOM. The two companies collaborated to develop NXDN as an open digital …
  • Why You Should Use MRA for Baker to Vegas Race
    Radio Coverage We have more coverage of the race course than anyone else.  We cover 98% of the race course, far more than anyone else.  Our coverage is better than anyone else because our system …
  • Spectrum Issues for High Technology Radio Systems
    Explanation of shared frequencies. Shared frequencies are like the old party line phones.  When you would want to make a call, you would have to pick up the phone and listen to find out if some else …
  • Tips for Getting Better Performance from Your Radio
    Keep all transmissions brief and to the point so that everyone can use the radio. Avoid “radio checks’ with other persons unless you have a specific message to pass. Hold the portable radio by the …
  • How far will my radio talk?
    Discover the intricacies of radio wave propagation and the numerous factors affecting the range of radio systems, from signal frequency and transmitting power to atmospheric conditions and physical obstructions.
  • Battery Care
    The proper care of batteries in portable handheld radio system is typically the most significant problem experienced by the users of two-way radio systems.  Proper procedures with significantly …