Two Way Radios - a Few Things You Do Need to Know
The last time you were in an electrical component store, such as Radio Shack, did you happen to notice the two way radios that they have on their shelves? They were small, compact, very attractive and surprisingly cheap. Then when you stopped by a larger warehouse style store, you may have noticed that the employees were also carrying two way radios that they used to communicate with each other at the work place. Are these the same two way radios that you saw back at little electrical component shop?
Not the Same
The fact is, that while they may look quite similar at first glance, they are quite different in a number of ways. To begin with, the cute, inexpensive clip on models back at the store are manufactured to much lighter specifications for occasional family style use. Accidentally drop one on the floor and there is a good chance that that will be the end of it.
Even More Differences
Also, cheap price means cheap batteries that are going to fizzle out quickly if they are put to every day use. Still more, is that the cheaper models don't have multiple channel options, so they are extremely limmited in how thay can be used. Lastly, by federal law it is illegal for a commercial business to use off the shelf unlicensed two way radios in their business operations.
Its a Great System
Does this mean that things are stacked unfavorably, either against businesses or private citizens who wish to use two way radios? Not at all and in fact all thin s that differentiate the two types of radios are in place to protect both businesses and private citizens.
It Works for All Parties
When a business purchases and uses licensed two way radios they are assured that their communications will not be interrupted all day by two kids playing in a field with the set of two way radios that they got for Christmas. Also, by having unlicensed mass produced two way radios available for consumers the public is assured affordable prices.
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How is it possible for a new unactivated Sirius radio to pick up channels?
I know someone who purchased a never been opened Sirius Orbiter. It had never been activated, but when he put it on the dock, it started playing all the channels right away. It’s been working for over a week now.
what in the world is this song? [sirius radio new wave]?
We have sirius radio and I keep hearing this song come up on the new wave station
and unfortunately my mom’s jeep doesn’t have the capability to show us the artist information.
I want to say the lyrics are somethin’ like this…
“test 5, 5, 5 for my lonliness
test 6, 6, 6 for my sorrow
…….
test 8, that’s enough”
I wish I knew more. but if any of you know the song, I’d love to grab it!
I have Sirius satelite radio in my car but I want to buy a new CD player for my car that is iPod and satelite?
ready. The question is, Is it possible to switch the player from the one I already have to the built in CD player for free? or would I have to pay for a whole new radio? I have like 1 year already paid for, so I dont want to pay for another
conejote…wtf are you talking about lol you make no sense
do you think that it makes any difference is you are driving a pinto 1972 or a Porsche 2008 ?
maybe it is a Chrysler
you have to hack it.
I have decided to fix up my 1996 Toyota Camry. I have installed new speakers and SIRIUS radio?
Also I intend to re-do the inside as well as the outside. My significant other says I am to old for this type of behavior (I am 38 years old). Should I tell her to take a flying leap?
The name of the female singer on the new sirius radio commercial?
shes playing on piana her first name is sarah i think…then he changes it to a rap song..
How can I Change my car radio frequency to play my Sirius?
I have a 2004 Subaru Legacy. It doesn’t seem to allow me to change the radio frequency to a “dead” location. Is there anyway to over ride it to that I can tune in a dead frequency to play my new sirius radio?
I know there is a tuner. The problem is that it will only go to a station where there is a frequency.
Sara Bareilles-Love Song
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MR5xv3pt7KI
there is tuning knob
The name of the song is “Kiss Off,” and it is by Violent Femmes
how much to add a new sirius radio?????????
I currently have a subscription and a radio, but i bought a new radio for my other car, how much is it to add this to my subscription????????????????
how is portable sirius satellite radio reception in new york city?
I am considering one of those Sirius STILETTO portable radio players and I’m wondering how the reception is in New York city. Would I be able to get signal on an elevated train? Or on a bus?
Thanks for your help.
The first step that any responsible person should take when fixing up an old car is the all important stereo system. Tell your wife that your birth certificate may be 38 years old, but you have the mentality of a 19 year old. I think that in time she will take the leap without your suggestion.
About half price, something like $6.99/mnth
mines good any where its a SATELLITE radio
key word SATELLITE