# Latest **URL:** https://www.twowayradioforum.com/latest.md [Latest](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/categories.md) --- ## [HAM licensing school errors](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/ham-licensing-school-errors/13576)
**Author:** [@David\_Smith](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/David_Smith)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 6:55pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/ham-licensing-school-errors/13576 "2026-10-22T18:55:07Z")
Here is an ad for a school offering a HAM license. It says the wattage for 11 meters in 1947 was 5 watts internally and 4 watts at the antenna. It also says the range for Citizens Band Radio is 20 to 30 miles from a ba… --- ## [Introduction from NC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/introduction-from-nc/13574)
**Author:** [@geneinnc](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/geneinnc)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2026, 8:04pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/introduction-from-nc/13574 "2026-10-18T20:04:48Z")
Afternoon. Pretty standard intro. HT as a kid. CB when you were licensed. Amateur General 16+ years. The normal addiction in NC. 73 --- ## [Citizens Band Radio Skipping](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/citizens-band-radio-skipping/13575)
**Author:** [@David\_Smith](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/David_Smith)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2026, 8:03pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/citizens-band-radio-skipping/13575 "2026-10-18T20:03:15Z")
Skipping on 27mhz/ 11-meter The 98-inch antenna is best; the 18-foot antenna is better. Angle the antenna 30° to 60°, pointing north. This may differ depending on your location. Gray line propagation on the other end, … --- ## [Hurricane Isaias](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/hurricane-isaias/13565)
**Author:** [@David\_Smith](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/David_Smith)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2026, 6:04pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/hurricane-isaias/13565 "2026-10-18T18:04:18Z")
Hurricane season a good time to have a Citizens Band or HAM Radio VHF and UHF radio is works too. I know most here has a good two way radio. Remember to have good handheld with ⅛ Wave antenna (Citizens Band is 52 inch… --- ## [CB Radio Day 2026- What is the state of CB?](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/cb-radio-day-2026-what-is-the-state-of-cb/13559)
**Author:** [@Rick](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/Rick)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 5:15pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/cb-radio-day-2026-what-is-the-state-of-cb/13559 "2026-10-12T17:15:19Z")
As you may or may not know, this coming Saturday, October 4 is National CB Radio Day, also known as 10-4 Day. Yep, it’s a real national day, proclaimed in 1978 by President Jimmy Carter. Read for more on National CB Radi… --- ## [Skipping Info on Equipment](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/skipping-info-on-equipment/13560)
**Author:** [@David\_Smith](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/David_Smith)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 12:44am UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/skipping-info-on-equipment/13560 "2026-10-08T00:44:02Z")
What best Antenna (Type & Size)for skipping on 11-meter :red\_question\_mark: In {ON & OFF years} what is the rang :red\_question\_mark: Best channel on AM & FM :red\_question\_mark: Best time of day :red\_question\_mark: Dave … --- ## [OdMaster Questions Tidradio HT-H8](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/odmaster-questions-tidradio-ht-h8/10849)
**Author:** [@Jake489](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/Jake489)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 1:48am UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/odmaster-questions-tidradio-ht-h8/10849 "2026-10-02T01:48:10Z")
I have some “noob level” Tidradio HT-H8 question that I know the crew here can set me straight on. Concerning programming the HT-H8 GMRS in OdMaster… Under the Optional Features menu, what do these selections control? … --- ## [How to find ANTENNA height over the fence](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/how-to-find-antenna-height-over-the-fence/13558)
**Author:** [@David\_Smith](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/David_Smith)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 4:13pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/how-to-find-antenna-height-over-the-fence/13558 "2026-10-01T16:13:25Z")
Have ever wondered the height of antennas , tree , buildings and power poles over a fence with big guard dog :dog\_face: . This how you get height without cross over the fence. ⁜⁜⁜⁜⁜⁜⁜⁜ The Antenna ⁜⁜⁜⁜⁜⁜⁜⁜⁜ ⁜⁜⁜⁜⁜… --- ## [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… --- ## [\* Ground Wave Propagation \*](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/ground-wave-propagation/13513)
**Author:** [@David\_Smith](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/David_Smith)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 8:08am UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/ground-wave-propagation/13513 "2026-09-28T08:08:38Z")
\*\*\*1/2 wave antenna 17 ½ feet\*\*\* A vertical 1/2-wave antenna is highly effective for local 11-meter (27 MHz) CB ground wave propagation, providing reliable local communication within a typical range to 70 miles. Typica… --- ## [Cobra HH50WXST update](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/cobra-hh50wxst-update/13555)
**Author:** [@David\_Smith](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/David_Smith)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 4:00pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/cobra-hh50wxst-update/13555 "2026-09-27T16:00:18Z")
I have use my Cobra HH50WXST fir over a year . It is great mobile & handheld Citizens Band radio. The only downside from factory was Rubber Ducky antenna. I Replaced with telescoping 51 inch antenna made a very good C… --- ## [3D printing? Wanting to know if anyone does this here?](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/3d-printing-wanting-to-know-if-anyone-does-this-here/13551)
**Author:** [@JT1960](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/JT1960)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 11:14am UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/3d-printing-wanting-to-know-if-anyone-does-this-here/13551 "2026-09-26T11:14:41Z")
Anyone here do 3D printing? File is free. For TYT antenna base. I’d really like to try one of these. Or send me in to the right direction. Thx --- ## [TYT MD 2017. Ned help please ](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/tyt-md-2017-ned-help-please/13545)
**Author:** [@JT1960](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/JT1960)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 11:11am UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/tyt-md-2017-ned-help-please/13545 "2026-09-26T11:11:49Z")
I bought a used MD 2017 and it looks like the firmware is no longer supported by TYT. Does anybody program these? And I’m also looking for a sleeve usually available from 3 D printer folks for the antenna connector. Than… --- ## [Wouxun hand held](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/wouxun-hand-held/13548)
**Author:** [@W6DEX](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/W6DEX)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 8:43pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/wouxun-hand-held/13548 "2026-09-16T20:43:51Z")
What is the latest Wouxun Hand Held Ham Radio? --- ## [ Just bought a new Wouxun 945G](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/just-bought-a-new-wouxun-945g/13544)
**Author:** [@W6DEX](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/W6DEX)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 4:14pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/just-bought-a-new-wouxun-945g/13544 "2026-09-14T16:14:27Z")
Radio functions great but could I get out a little further with something like a Nogoya 771G? The factory antenna is only about 8” tall. --- ## [Baofeng BF-F8HP PRO](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/baofeng-bf-f8hp-pro/12689)
**Author:** [@Matthew\_Rapaport](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/Matthew_Rapaport)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 1:13pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/baofeng-bf-f8hp-pro/12689 "2026-09-14T13:13:56Z")
I bought this radio from Amazon a few days ago. Have programmed a half dozen repeaters and simplex stations (comes with 2M, 1.25M, and 70cm call channels in memories 1-3) thru its keyboard. Happy to discuss and review a… --- ## [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… --- ## [Monitor for Generator](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/monitor-for-generator/13533)
**Author:** [@David\_Smith](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/David_Smith)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2026, 3:50am UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/monitor-for-generator/13533 "2026-09-11T03:50:16Z")
Here item great for emergency generator for a indoor monitor Dave --- ## [Will the TYT 390 PLUS display full radioID full information or just the number?](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/will-the-tyt-390-plus-display-full-radioid-full-information-or-just-the-number/13525)
**Author:** [@Glenn\_Fontaine](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/Glenn_Fontaine)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 2:34pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/will-the-tyt-390-plus-display-full-radioid-full-information-or-just-the-number/13525 "2026-09-10T14:34:48Z")
I want to know if my TYT 390 PLUS can display radioID’s contact full information on screen or just there contacts radioID’s number? --- ## [LY4A DX Reminder](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/ly4a-dx-reminder/13531)
**Author:** [@ly4a](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/ly4a)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 5:40pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/ly4a-dx-reminder/13531 "2026-09-09T17:40:26Z")
LY4A DX Reminder watches the DX clusters so you do not have to. Free DX cluster alarm: enter a callsign, pick bands and modes, get alerted when it is spotted. Download from https://ly4a.com You are waiting for one par… --- ## [What I hear along the way](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/what-i-hear-along-the-way/13514)
**Author:** [@ipokebadgers](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/ipokebadgers)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 8:12pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/what-i-hear-along-the-way/13514 "2026-09-01T20:12:33Z")
I took another annual trip from California to Southeast Texas. As in the past I had my KG-935G+ on and scanning the whole way. I mainly scan to hear train traffic as most of my route runs parallel to a major rail line co… --- ## [Radio 101 - What is SSB?](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/radio-101-what-is-ssb/13521)
**Author:** [@Rick](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/Rick)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2026, 3:43pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/radio-101-what-is-ssb/13521 "2026-08-29T15:43:56Z")
In this episode of Radio 101, Tommy explains what SSB is, how it works and how it is used in amateur and CB radio communications. --- ## [Does anyone make Tone Squelch](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/does-anyone-make-tone-squelch/13487)
**Author:** [@David\_Smith](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/David_Smith)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 10:27pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/does-anyone-make-tone-squelch/13487 "2026-08-24T22:27:42Z")
Is the Tone Squelch made for CB and HAMradio. Nice have for friends , family and business . Here one made by Heathkit GD-162A Tone Squelch in 1960’s Dave --- ## [My stuff is so old, like Me](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/my-stuff-is-so-old-like-me/13519)
**Author:** [@Flying\_Fudpucker](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/Flying_Fudpucker)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 1:16pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/my-stuff-is-so-old-like-me/13519 "2026-08-24T13:16:06Z")
Howdy All, Fred here. I retired, my birthday is today, so I pulled out all my radio stuff from the 70s and 80s. I have two Uniden radios, a Grant and One no one seems to know what it was. My masting and rotor are from R… --- ## [Galaxy DX959 Radio](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/galaxy-dx959-radio/13379)
**Author:** [@IdahoPatriots](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/IdahoPatriots)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 1:15pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/galaxy-dx959-radio/13379 "2026-08-24T13:15:49Z")
I have an unused Galaxy DX959 that has been tuned and calibrated when purchased new. Is there a market for these radios? --- ## [FCC on business CB vs HAM](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/fcc-on-business-cb-vs-ham/13431)
**Author:** [@David\_Smith](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/David_Smith)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 1:14pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/fcc-on-business-cb-vs-ham/13431 "2026-08-24T13:14:34Z")
CB is for business and HAM is Hobby HAM is only hobby Dave --- ## [Getting a QYT 8900 to talk to baofeng 888s](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/getting-a-qyt-8900-to-talk-to-baofeng-888s/13503)
**Author:** [@Les\_Vosloo](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/Les_Vosloo)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 10:01am UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/getting-a-qyt-8900-to-talk-to-baofeng-888s/13503 "2026-08-18T10:01:47Z")
Hi All, Some background 1st. We have a small Radio network for the farms in my area, (South Africa so licences are not the problem) using Baofeng 888s, because they are cheap. Problem is the terrain and the power output… --- ## [Baofeng 5RH PRO - Stun function](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/baofeng-5rh-pro-stun-function/13299)
**Author:** [@Swartkat](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/Swartkat)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 6:14am UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/baofeng-5rh-pro-stun-function/13299 "2026-08-18T06:14:25Z")
Has anyone tried this on the 5RH PRO? I am experimenting with the settings for this but I keep stumbling into what appears uncrossable obstacle involving the fact that I cannot assign a key to execute this command. Wou… --- ## [I'm lost! New to GMRS/HAM but licensed](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/im-lost-new-to-gmrsham-but-licensed/13021)
**Author:** [@Papitocano](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/Papitocano)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 3:52pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/im-lost-new-to-gmrsham-but-licensed/13021 "2026-08-17T15:52:50Z")
I’m lost, I have never tried anything like this, but tried to do it the right way. Got licensed first and then bought the radios. I have a couple of UV-5R’s and a couple of Tidradio H8’s.. I can get them to talk to each … --- ## [Weather forecast via Morse code](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/weather-forecast-via-morse-code/13508)
**Author:** [@David\_Smith](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/David_Smith)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 12:23am UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/weather-forecast-via-morse-code/13508 "2026-08-13T00:23:25Z")
\*\*One biggest was weather via radio morse code and Sextant at sea. When the telegraph cam out the found weather tracking for west to east . Simple basic information was used Like this format Later add temperature a… [Next page](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/latest.md?page=1)