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**Author:** [@system](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0
Topics related to radios that don’t fit in other categories of the Forum. Testimonials Reviews and feedback from customers of our site The Two Way Radio Show Listen to the library of episodes from our award nomin… --- ## [The State of the GMRS in 2026](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/the-state-of-the-gmrs-in-2026/13554)
**Author:** [@Rick](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/Rick)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 4:14pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/the-state-of-the-gmrs-in-2026/13554 "2026-09-30T16:14:37Z")
The latest episode of The Two Way Radio Show Podcast is out! We discuss a comment from one of our viewers regarding certain radio manufacturers and the state of GMRS from his point of view. As always, comments and feedb… --- ## [The Wouxun KG-945G Portable Handheld GMRS Radio](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/the-wouxun-kg-945g-portable-handheld-gmrs-radio/13520)
**Author:** [@Rick](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/Rick)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2026, 2:16pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/the-wouxun-kg-945g-portable-handheld-gmrs-radio/13520 "2026-09-13T14:16:21Z")
Episode 213 of The Two Way Radio Show Podcast is all about the new Wouxun KG-945G. We introduce a new version of one of the most popular Wouxun GMRS radios on the market and talk about its features. Comments and feedbac… --- ## [The New Wouxun Q10H Quad Band Handheld Radio](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/the-new-wouxun-q10h-quad-band-handheld-radio/10508)
**Author:** [@Rick](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/Rick)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2026, 7:28pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/the-new-wouxun-q10h-quad-band-handheld-radio/10508 "2026-07-17T19:28:33Z")
Episode 180 of The Two Way Radio Show Podcast is all about the new Wouxun Q10H. In this episode we announce a new quad band amateur two way radio from Wouxun with GPS capability and review its features. Comments and fee… --- ## [Tone scan problem ](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/tone-scan-problem/13483)
**Author:** [@Hydroswift](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/Hydroswift)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2026, 7:09pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/tone-scan-problem/13483 "2026-07-06T19:09:59Z")
Continuing the discussion from New Wouxun KG-XS30G Mobile GMRS Radio: Having problem with the tone scan o. This radio followed the manual to the t and still not can’t get it to work. I have one radio set with dcs tone a… --- ## [Divers for Mac OS](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/divers-for-mac-os/13327)
**Author:** [@Jimmylostcozz](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/Jimmylostcozz)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2026, 3:48pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/divers-for-mac-os/13327 "2026-07-01T15:48:06Z")
can anyone help me find where to download the drivers so chirp will recognize my radio when I plug in the cable. thank you in advance. running Mac OS Monterey 12.7.6 --- ## [New Wouxun KG-XS30G Mobile GMRS Radio](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/new-wouxun-kg-xs30g-mobile-gmrs-radio/13471)
**Author:** [@Rick](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/Rick)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2026, 4:46pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/new-wouxun-kg-xs30g-mobile-gmrs-radio/13471 "2026-06-29T16:46:52Z")
Episode 212 of The Two Way Radio Show Podcast is out! We announce a new GMRS mobie radio from Wouxun and talk about its features. TWRS-212 - The Wouxun KG-XS30G Mobile GMRS Radio Show Notes: TWRS-212 - T… --- ## [The US losing Chinese radio products](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/the-us-losing-chinese-radio-products/12811)
**Author:** [@paulears](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/paulears)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2026, 7:13am UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/the-us-losing-chinese-radio-products/12811 "2026-06-12T07:13:23Z")
Its been reported Hong Kong postal services are no longer accepting parcels destined for the US. Letters are fine, but no parcels. Freight forwarders are losing their shipping routes at a frightening rate. This is going … --- ## [New Wouxun KG-905G Plus and KG-915G GMRS Radios](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/new-wouxun-kg-905g-plus-and-kg-915g-gmrs-radios/12989)
**Author:** [@Rick](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/Rick)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2026, 4:22pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/new-wouxun-kg-905g-plus-and-kg-915g-gmrs-radios/12989 "2026-05-17T16:22:52Z")
Episode 204 of The Two Way Radio Show Podcast is online. We announce two new GMRS two way radios from Wouxun and talk about their features. TWRS-204 - New Wouxun KG-905G Plus and KG-915G GMRS Radios Show N… --- ## [The Biggest Mistakes New Radio Users Make](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/the-biggest-mistakes-new-radio-users-make/13399)
**Author:** [@Rick](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/Rick)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2026, 5:36pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/the-biggest-mistakes-new-radio-users-make/13399 "2026-05-12T17:36:47Z")
The latest episode of the Two Way Radio Show podcast is online. We discuss the most common mistakes new two way radio users make, why they happen, and how to fix them for better performance and clearer communication. TW… --- ## [Will Ham Radio Antennas soon be allowed in an HOA? | TWRS-189 Podcast Video](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/will-ham-radio-antennas-soon-be-allowed-in-an-hoa-twrs-189-podcast-video/11427)
**Author:** [@Tommy](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/Tommy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2026, 4:44am UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/will-ham-radio-antennas-soon-be-allowed-in-an-hoa-twrs-189-podcast-video/11427 "2026-05-02T04:44:12Z")
--- ## [Business and Consumer Radios](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/business-and-consumer-radios/5723)
**Author:** [@Rick](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/Rick)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2026, 4:49pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/business-and-consumer-radios/5723 "2026-04-29T16:49:57Z")
The Two Way Radio Show currently covers topics related to both business and consumer radios by switching between the two each week. Week 1 focuses on consumer radios and week two on business. Of course, there are some to… --- ## [The new Pennsylvania hands-free law and mobile radios](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/the-new-pennsylvania-hands-free-law-and-mobile-radios/12968)
**Author:** [@Rick](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/Rick)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2026, 4:35pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/the-new-pennsylvania-hands-free-law-and-mobile-radios/12968 "2026-04-29T16:35:25Z")
Episode 203 of The Two Way Radio Show Podcast is out. We discuss the new Pennsylvania law that bans the use of handheld mobile devices and how it may affect two way radio operators across various services. Of course, yo… --- ## [VHF For the GMRS?](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/vhf-for-the-gmrs/13380)
**Author:** [@Rick](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/Rick)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2026, 4:26pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/vhf-for-the-gmrs/13380 "2026-04-29T16:26:19Z")
After a short break, The Two Way Radio Show Podcast is back for its 16th year with Episode 210! We discuss a petition submitted to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) proposing the allocation of low band VHF freq… --- ## [Will We Have Ham Antennas in HOAs in 2025?](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/will-we-have-ham-antennas-in-hoas-in-2025/13129)
**Author:** [@Rick](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/Rick)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2026, 4:12pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/will-we-have-ham-antennas-in-hoas-in-2025/13129 "2026-04-29T16:12:48Z")
Episode 206 of The Two Way Radio Show Podcast is online. We discuss the reintroduction of a bill proposed to Congress in 2023 to allow ham radio operators to erect antennas in deed restricted communities, and the grass r… --- ## [Is the brts30k11224 will cause any interference to another nearby base stations](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/is-the-brts30k11224-will-cause-any-interference-to-another-nearby-base-stations/13288)
**Author:** [@saitcom](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/saitcom)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2026, 3:07pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/is-the-brts30k11224-will-cause-any-interference-to-another-nearby-base-stations/13288 "2026-01-08T15:07:16Z")
hello all can some help me please the brts30k11224 datasheet model is band selective but not channel selective. We are not sure if this type will cause any interference to another nearby base stations. --- ## [2025: The Year in Review for Radios](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/2025-the-year-in-review-for-radios/13272)
**Author:** [@Rick](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/Rick)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2025, 10:59pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/2025-the-year-in-review-for-radios/13272 "2025-12-24T22:59:15Z")
Episode 209 of The Two Way Radio Show Podcast is out. We take a look back at the year 2025 in the world of two way radio communications and technology. We’ll review some of the news and events that shaped two way radio h… --- ## [Baufeng MG-21 not listed in chirp](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/baufeng-mg-21-not-listed-in-chirp/13254)
**Author:** [@TXGUNGUY](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/TXGUNGUY)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2025, 11:34pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/baufeng-mg-21-not-listed-in-chirp/13254 "2025-12-20T23:34:09Z")
Im trying to use CHIRP NEXT to program some channels. Problem is that my model isnt in the drop down for models…ideas? --- ## [Topic suggestion: Itinerant Business Band](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/topic-suggestion-itinerant-business-band/13226)
**Author:** [@Luvisi](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/Luvisi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2025, 6:30pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/topic-suggestion-itinerant-business-band/13226 "2025-11-22T18:30:49Z")
I have a suggestion for a show topic. I think you should do a show on itinerant business band frequencies. You have some information on your website, but overall this is a topic that does not get much discussion and I t… --- ## [Black Friday 2025 on radios showcased in The Two Way Radio Show](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/black-friday-2025-on-radios-showcased-in-the-two-way-radio-show/13225)
**Author:** [@Rick](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/Rick)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2025, 6:44pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/black-friday-2025-on-radios-showcased-in-the-two-way-radio-show/13225 "2025-11-21T18:44:31Z")
In this full video edition of the 2x award nominated The Two Way Radio Show Podcast, Tommy and Rick take you through the entire list of deals and specials on FRS, GMRS, ham, CB radios and more during our 2025 Cyber Holid… --- ## [Radio Kit RadioBuilder](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/radio-kit-radiobuilder/13192)
**Author:** [@islandmaples](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/islandmaples)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2025, 1:16pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/radio-kit-radiobuilder/13192 "2025-11-05T13:16:42Z")
Just purchased one of these. Great kit and learning experience. --- ## [The VGC-VR-N7600](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/the-vgc-vr-n7600/13177)
**Author:** [@Rick](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/Rick)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2025, 3:10pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/the-vgc-vr-n7600/13177 "2025-10-30T15:10:12Z")
Episode 207 of The Two Way Radio Show Podcast is released. We talk about a new version of a popular Bluetooth enabled, smartphone controlled mobile amateur radio from VGC. We’ll also tell you about an adapter that allows… --- ## [Help with Sepura STP9040](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/help-with-sepura-stp9040/9935)
**Author:** [@JamesH](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/JamesH)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2025, 7:49am UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/help-with-sepura-stp9040/9935 "2025-10-19T07:49:10Z")
Evening, I was wondering whether it was at all possible to put a Sepura STP9040 (or one of the 9000 series) onto the UK PMR446 frequencies. I know this sounds really stupid but its something I would like to do. I have… --- ## [Looking for help with maven repeater](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/looking-for-help-with-maven-repeater/13152)
**Author:** [@saitcom](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/saitcom)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2025, 7:07am UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/looking-for-help-with-maven-repeater/13152 "2025-10-09T07:07:03Z")
hello we have have a maven repeater ral00018 but we could not configure it to cover thees bandwidth hello looking for a tetra repeater that can support the fowling TX MHz 421.425 423.875 420.050 420.525 RX MHz 4… --- ## [Wouxun Goes Airband!](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/wouxun-goes-airband/10388)
**Author:** [@Rick](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/Rick)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2025, 9:35am UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/wouxun-goes-airband/10388 "2025-10-03T09:35:09Z")
Episode 177 of The Two Way Radio Show Podcast is out! Wouxun has made serious inroads into the world of FRS, GMRS, CB and business communications in just a few short years. So it should come as no surprise that they are … --- ## [The Baofeng DM-32UV Multi Band DMR Radio](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/the-baofeng-dm-32uv-multi-band-dmr-radio/13085)
**Author:** [@Rick](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/Rick)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2025, 6:36am UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/the-baofeng-dm-32uv-multi-band-dmr-radio/13085 "2025-08-26T06:36:34Z")
Episode 205 of The Two Way Radio Show Podcast is now available. We talk about Baofeng radios and check out their new DMR handheld model. We cover the history of Baofeng, our own history with the the UV-5R and share our t… --- ## [TWAYRDIO 144/430MHz SMA..."](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/twayrdio-144430mhz-sma/13054)
**Author:** [@Papitocano](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/Papitocano)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2025, 2:10pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/twayrdio-144430mhz-sma/13054 "2025-08-13T14:10:14Z")
Is TWAYRDIO 144/430MHz SMA…"compatible with tha Tidradio TD H8? Jose Cano Papitocano@gmail.com --- ## [Poor reception Scan King](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/poor-reception-scan-king/12980)
**Author:** [@Paulh](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/Paulh)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2025, 5:26am UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/poor-reception-scan-king/12980 "2025-07-06T05:26:40Z")
Hi to all, I have recentky installed a scan king on my house roof top. It is connected to my Baofeng UVR5H via a 20 meter lengh Of RG58. The problem is that the reception is no better than the standard walkie talkie … --- ## [Tariffs on Two Way Radios in 2025?](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/tariffs-on-two-way-radios-in-2025/12894)
**Author:** [@Rick](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/Rick)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2025, 9:52pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/tariffs-on-two-way-radios-in-2025/12894 "2025-05-30T21:52:10Z")
Episode 202 of The Two Way Radio Show Podcast is now available! We discuss the complex and evolving trade war between the U.S. and China, how it reignited in 2025, and how this and a future trade deal may affect the pric… --- ## [Is CB Radio Dead?](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/is-cb-radio-dead/10985)
**Author:** [@Rick](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/Rick)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2025, 2:43pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/is-cb-radio-dead/10985 "2025-05-29T14:43:05Z")
Episode 186 of The Two Way Radio Show Podcast is out! We check out two new CB radios from different manufacturers that seem to indicate CB is still alive and well. We’ll also tell you about two deals on CB radios. Comm… [Next page](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/c/other-topics/7.md?page=1)