Radio 101

One frustration that is often experienced when mixing the same type of radio from different manufacturers is trying to match the CTCSS tones and DCS codes between them. Are there standard CTCSS tones and DCS codes?

In this episode of Radio 101, Tommy explains why CTCSS tones and DCS codes may be different between manufacturers and how to resolve them.

If you need a UHF radio for general purpose use with greater power, range and versatility than FRS, consider the GMRS. But what is GMRS?

In this episode of Radio 101, Tommy explains what a GMRS two way radio is and the advantages of using one. Check out our complete selection of GMRS radios!

If you need a UHF two way radio for business, home or recreational use that's license-free, FRS may be a way to go. But what is FRS?

In this episode of Radio 101, Tommy explains what a FRS two way radio is and the advantages of using one. Check out our complete selection of FRS radios!

If you need a VHF two way radio for business, home or recreational use that's license-free, MURS may be a way to go. But what is MURS?

In this episode of Radio 101, Tommy explains what a MURS two way radio is and the advantages of using one. Check out our complete selection of license-free MURS radios!

CTCSS tones and DCS Codes help reduce interference by filtering out transmissions from others who are using the same channel or frequency. When used with repeaters, these tones and codes serve as sort of an “access key” to allow communications by radio operators who are granted permission to use the repeater system. So, what is the difference between them?

In this episode of Radio 101, Tommy explains the difference between CTCSS tones and DCS codes in a two way radio and how they work.

The Wouxun KG-1000G Plus GMRS mobile two way radio is pre-configured with 22 simplex and 8 GMRS repeater channels. Since it can be programmed with up to 999 total channels, you can add additional repeater channels to the radio with customized tones and codes. How do you do it?

In this episode of Radio 101, Tommy shows you how to add a repeater channel to the KG-1000G Plus directly from the radio itself.
This procedure works on the original Wouxun KG-1000G and KG-1000G Plus.

The Wouxun KG-1000 Series mobile radios have a built-in NOAA weather mode with 7 NOAA weather channels. NOAA Weather Mode allows you to quickly access weather information from a local NOAA broadcast station.

In this episode of Radio 101, Tommy shows you how to access NOA weather channels on the Wouxun KG-1000G, KG-1000G Plus and KG-1000M mobile two way radio.

The Wouxun KG-XS20G Plus is a GMRS radio pre-configured with 22 simplex and 8 GMRS repeater channels. Since it has a total of 999 customizable channels, you can enter additional repeater channels to the radio with customized tones and codes.

In this episode of Radio 101, Tommy shows you how to add a repeater channel quickly and easily, directly from the radio itself. This procedure works on the original Wouxun KG-XS20G and KG-XS20G Plus.

Some Wouxun radios have a feature called Tone Scan. When activated, the radio scans an incoming signal for CTCSS tones or DCS codes to identify or confirm the correct tone or code. How do you do it?

In this episode of Radio 101, Tommy shows how to properly activate and use the SC-CTCSS and SC-DCS scan function. This procedure works on Wouxun portable handheld and mobile radios that support the tone scan feature.

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Many two way radios require you to obtain an FCC license to legally transmit on them, but there are some that don't. These radios are considered Licensed by Rule.

In this episode of Radio 101, Tommy explains what the term means and which types of radios are considered license free.

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