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We hear what some of our listeners and viewers had to say about our previous episode, discuss what could be next for the GMRS and where the service may be headed in the future. We’ll take these comments from our blog, YouTube channel and our forum at twowayradioforum dot com. Intro :00 Billboard 1:14 What is Next for the GMRS? 1:28 In Episode 214 we discussed whether GMRS was growing, declining, or simply changing. Many of you responded with your own experiences and opinions, and they were quite varied. Some said GMRS is very active where they live, while others said activity has dropped considerably. Repeater linking, new radios, digital modes, additional frequencies and even the purpose of GMRS itself all came up in the discussion. So today we’re going to read some of those comments, respond to them, and take the conversation one step further as we look at what may be next for the GMRS. Wrap up and Close 54:09 Send in your comments and questions for Danny and Rick to show[at]buytwowayradios.com. Feedback on this and other topics will be read by the hosts and included in future episodes of the show. If we read your comment about this episode on a future episode, we may send you a free t-shirt or some swag! Visit us at www.twowayradioshow.com! © 2026 Cricket Ventures, LLC. All rights reserved.

We discuss a comment from one of our viewers regarding certain radio manufacturers and the state of GMRS from his point of view. We’ll also take some of your comments and questions from our blog, YouTube channel and our forum at twowayradioforum dot com. Intro :00 Billboard 1:05 The State of the GMRS 1:20 Recently we received a comment from a viewer about one of the newer GMRS radios. However, it wasn’t just about the radio. It was about the state of the GMRS community and service overall. It was from his perspective, of course, but we thought it was a compelling point of view. So today we’re going to respond to it and give our thoughts on the state of the GMRS in 2026. Questions and Answers 19:57 Comments and questions from our blog, our YouTube channel and members of the Two Way Radio Forum. Check out and join the forum! It’s free! Wrap up and Close 25:34 Send in your comments and questions for Danny and Rick to show[at]buytwowayradios.com. Feedback on this and other topics will be read by the hosts and included in future episodes of the show. If we read your comment about this episode on a future episode, we may send you a free t-shirt or some swag! Visit us at www.twowayradioshow.com! © 2026 Cricket Ventures, LLC. All rights reserved.

We introduce a new version of one of the most popular Wouxun GMRS radios on the market and talk about its features. We’ll also take some of your comments and questions from our blog, YouTube channel and our forum at twowayradioforum dot com. Intro :00 Billboard 1:05 The Wouxun KG-XS30G Mobile GMRS Radio 1:21 In August 2021, the Wouxun KG-935G arrived and it was an instant hit with the GMRS community. Eighteen months later, the KG-935G Plus was introduced, bringing with it what many considered to be the ultimate Wouxun GMRS experience. Now there is a new version of this iconic GMRS portable handheld radio. We’re talking about the new KG-945G! Questions and Answers 18:02 Comments and questions from our blog, our YouTube channel and members of the Two Way Radio Forum. Check out and join the forum! It’s free! Wrap up and Close 23:08 Send in your comments and questions for Danny and Rick to show[at]buytwowayradios.com. Feedback on this and other topics will be read by the hosts and included in future episodes of the show. If we read your comment about this episode on a future episode, we may send you a free t-shirt or some swag! Visit us at www.twowayradioshow.com! © 2026 Cricket Ventures, LLC. All rights reserved.

We introduce the Wouxun KG-XS30G mobile GMRS radio, talk about its features, and compare it to the KG-XS20G Plus. We’ll also take some of your comments and questions from our blog, YouTube channel and our forum at twowayradioforum dot com. Intro :00 Billboard 1:08 The Wouxun KG-XS30G Mobile GMRS Radio 1:23 When Wouxun launched the KG-XS20G mobile radio in the summer of 2021, it quickly became quite popular. Then they released the KG-XS20G Plus, and it replaced the original in both performance and popularity. Now, Wouxun has a new model, and it adds something more to this series. It’s the KG-XS30G. Questions and Answers 20:51 Comments and questions from our blog, our YouTube channel and members of the Two Way Radio Forum. Check out and join the forum! It’s free! Wrap up and Close 25:43 Send in your comments and questions for Danny and Rick to show[at]buytwowayradios.com. Feedback on this and other topics will be read by the hosts and included in future episodes of the show. If we read your comment about this episode on a future episode, we may send you a free t-shirt or some swag! Visit us at www.twowayradioshow.com! © 2026 Cricket Ventures, LLC. All rights reserved.

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. We’ll also take some of your comments and questions from our blog, YouTube channel and our forum at twowayradioforum dot com. Intro :00 Billboard 1:10 The Biggest Mistakes New Radio Users Make 1:25 A lot of people get their first two-way radio, take it out of the box, start using it, and quickly come to the conclusion that something isn’t working the way it’s supposed to. Maybe the range isn’t what they thought it would be, maybe the audio doesn’t sound right, or maybe it just didn’t meet their overall expectations. However, in many cases, the issue isn’t the radio at all. It’s the misconception about how they think radios should operate versus how the technology actually works. Here are some of the different types of Two Way Radios. New GMRS Caps Now Available! 41:28 The Superhet Apparel GMRS Low Profile Unisex Brushed Cotton Twill Cap is now available exclusively from Buy Two Way Radios! Get yours now. Questions and Answers 42:17 Comments and questions from our blog and members of the Two Way Radio Forum. Check out and join the forum! It’s free! Wrap up and Close 52:55 Send in your comments and questions for Danny and Rick to show[at]buytwowayradios.com. Feedback on this and other topics will be read by the hosts and included in future episodes of the show. If we read your comment about this episode on a future episode, we may send you a free t-shirt or some swag! Visit us at www.twowayradioshow.com! © 2026 Cricket Ventures, LLC. All rights reserved.

We discuss a petition submitted to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) proposing the allocation of low band VHF frequencies to the GMRS and potentially FRS users. Plus, a shout out to President Radio for exceptional customer service! We’ll also take some of your comments and questions from our blog and our forum at twowayradioforum dot com. Intro :00 Billboard 1:11 VHF Frequencies on the GMRS? 1:25 Recently, a petition was submitted to the Federal Communications Commission to change that. It proposes allocating portions of this low-band spectrum to GMRS and potentially FRS users. Could such a change be made, and if so, is it a viable solution? Shout Out to President Radio 26:25 This is why we are proud to be an Authorized President Dealer. Questions and Answers 29:08 Comments and questions from our blog and members of the Two Way Radio Forum. Check out and join the forum! It’s free! Wrap up and Close 35:12 Send in your comments and questions for Danny and Rick to show[at]buytwowayradios.com. Feedback on this and other topics will be read by the hosts and included in future episodes of the show. If we read your comment about this episode on a future episode, we may send you a free t-shirt or some swag! Visit us at www.twowayradioshow.com! © 2026 Cricket Ventures, LLC. All rights reserved.

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 history and some of the new products launched during the year. We’ll also take some of your comments and questions from our blog and our forum at twowayradioforum dot com. Intro :00 Billboard 1:11 The Year in Review 1:25 The year 2025 is coming to an end. It’s been another interesting year for two way radios, and in this episode we’re closing out 2025 with The Year in Review. Questions and Answers 49:39 Comments and questions from our blog and members of the Two Way Radio Forum. Check out and join the forum! It’s free! Wrap up and Close 52:43 Send in your comments and questions for Danny and Rick to show[at]buytwowayradios.com. Feedback on this and other topics will be read by the hosts and included in future episodes of the show. If we read your comment about this episode on a future episode, we may send you a free t-shirt or some swag! Visit us at www.twowayradioshow.com! © 2025 Cricket Ventures, LLC. All rights reserved.

We tell you about the discounts, freebies and deals on two way radios you can find online during the 2025 holiday season at Buy Two Way Radios. We’ll also take some of your comments and questions from our blog and our forum at twowayradioforum dot com. Intro :00 Billboard 1:08 Cyber Holiday Sale at Buy Two Way Radios 1:22 The holidays are here again, and with it comes the challenge of shopping for great gifts without busting your budget. Two way radios are popular holiday gifts, and with so many different radios to choose from, how do you find the radio for the best gift and get the best deal? Here are our Cyber Holiday Deals on radios and accessories for 2025 at Buy Two Way Radios. Questions and Answers 27:30 Comments and questions from our blog and members of the Two Way Radio Forum. Check out and join the forum! It’s free! Wrap up and Close 30:34 Send in your comments and questions for Danny and Rick to show[at]buytwowayradios.com. Feedback on this and other topics will be read by the hosts and included in future episodes of the show. If we read your comment about this episode on a future episode, we may send you a free t-shirt or some swag! Visit us at www.twowayradioshow.com! © 2025 Cricket Ventures, LLC. All rights reserved.

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 you to connect handheld audio accessories to a Wouxun mobile radio and take some of your comments and questions from our blog and our Forum at TwoWayRadioForum dot com. Intro :00 Billboard 1:14 New VGC-VR-N7500 Mobile Amateur Radio 1:29 A few years ago, a company called VGC introduced a mobile radio to the market called the VR-N5700. It had no display, was Bluetooth enabled, and could be fully programmed, operated and updated directly from a smartphone. It became quite popular, and now has a large following of dedicated users. Recently VGC released a new model, with more features, more options and more versatility. We’re talking about the VGC VR-N7600! New K1 Audo Adapter for Wouxun Mobile Radios 19:58 The BTWR Essentials AD-K1-KG1000G is a microphone adapter to connect a hand microphone or speaker microphone with a Kenwood (K1) style connector to a Wouxun mobile two way radio. It works with the Wouxun KG-1000G, KG-1000G Plus, KG-1000M, KG-UV920P-A and KG-UV980P Mobile/Base Station Two Way Radios. New President Randy III Product Announcement 23:02 The President RANDY III FCC Handheld CB Radio is now in stock! Questions and Answers 23:47 Comments and questions from our blog and members of the Two Way Radio Forum. Check out and join the forum! It’s free! Wrap up and Close 36:08 Send in your comments and questions for Danny and Rick to show[at]buytwowayradios.com. Feedback on this and other topics will be read by the hosts and included in future episodes of the show. If we read your comment about this episode on a future episode, we may send you a free t-shirt or some swag! Visit us at www.twowayradioshow.com! © 2025 Cricket Ventures, LLC. All rights reserved.

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 roots effort to get it passed. We’ll also take some of your comments and questions from our blog, YouTube channel and our Forum at TwoWayRadioForum dot com. Intro :00 Billboard 1:15 New Bills Introduced to Allow Ham Radio Antennas in HOAs 1:30 In 2023 a bipartisan bill Titled Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act was introduced to the US House of Representatives. This bill proposed to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit the application of certain private land use restrictions to amateur station antennas in HOAs. It didn’t pass. Now, the bill is back, and with it a grassroots effort to push it through legislation from none other than the ARRL. How You Can Help Get The Bills Passed 37:00 1. Write Congress. The most direct action right now is to send letters to your Representative and both Senators using the ARRL tool at send-a-letter.org. Personalize your note with local emergency-comms experience if you have it. The ARRL page summarizes the bills, explains the need for their passage 2. Track the bills. Bookmark the Congress.gov pages for H.R. 1094 and S. 459 to monitor cosponsors and committee movement. Momentum builds when lawmakers see sustained constituent interest. Questions and Answers 41:24 Comments and questions from our email, YouTube Channel and members of the Two Way Radio Forum. Check out and join the forum! It’s free! Wrap up and Close 56:57 Send in your comments and questions for Danny and Rick to show[at]buytwowayradios.com. Feedback on this and other topics will be read by the hosts and included in future episodes of the show. If we read your comment about this episode on a future episode, we may send you a free t-shirt or some swag! Visit us at www.twowayradioshow.com! © 2025 Cricket Ventures, LLC. All rights reserved.