Category Archives: Radio

Wireless walkie talkie is ultimate choices of walkie talkie devices that you need to consider if you are going to purchase it today. By using this device, you will be able to have a mobile communication. You can have your conversation when you move. This device is operated by setting the frequency and also channels to your electronic devices. You can choose them in large variations of version and also types that will help you transfer your data in quick and also clear condition. Continue reading

Listening device is certain device that you can use to spy or monitor other conversation by using the walkie talkie devices. It is a perfect idea if you want to hear other conversation that you can have in wireless mode that you can hide easily in certain spot or location. Here, you will need to find some great method and also steps that you can have by following some steps below. Continue reading

Spread-spectrum radio communications, a long favorite technology of the military, is in the midst of explosive commercial development. Driving cost down has always been a top goal of any wireless system designer. Continue reading

Over the years I have spent a lot of time working out in my own mind what makes a radio station successful. It is a difficult question to answer because you first to have a clear vision of what a successful radio station is. Continue reading

Having your homemade walkie talkies will be a great solution you need to find today that you can create in some simple and also quick ways. It is wrong if you say that only an engineering that are able to create an electrical devices that you can use for your great solution of communications. You do not need complicated devices in composing great walkie talkies. Continue reading

When you are looking at the Evoke Flow you will notice that there are several different competitor radios that are available for you to use. The main competitor to Pure has to be Logitech’s Squeezebox which has some of the same features, but there are some major differences that you will find from one radio to the next that you will want to know about. By taking the time to compare these two internet radios you will know which one is the best for you to buy. Continue reading

What is an amateur radio repeater? How do amateur radio operators utilize radio repeaters? Continue reading

Push to talk or PTT is commonly called as walkie talkie. This device will help you to have two way communications that you can have while you are mobile. This radio service will help you to stay connect and also communicate with others trough the push button before you are going to talk. You will have a simple and also quick process of communication in the worldwide nation range. Continue reading

A major advancement in radio broadcasting since the days when it first came out, HD radio offers AM and FM stations to broadcast all of their programs through digital means whereas before it was done through analog means. This means that you will get the same quality of music with your radio as you do when you pop in a CD or listen to your mp3 player. Continue reading

There are times when a mobile phone simply doesn’t give you the communication tool you need. When that happens, you need to invest in quality walkie talkies. Continue reading

Unlike Television or broadcast radio waves, with a CB radio we can talk back. Always meant for short range communications, Citizens Band radio has still fended off the test of time and technological innovation. Continue reading

Since radio began the business of distant, wireless communication has bewildered the people and it didn’t take long before groups of amateur radio operators were formed. Ham radio differs from CB radio as an amateur radio can have up to 1000 watts. Continue reading

When it comes to outfitting your boat with electronics there are so many options on the market today. There is no limit to how you can sup your boat up. There are stereo systems, surround sound systems, televisions, etc. You name it, they make it. While all of these items make your boating experiences more fun, you would be remiss to overlook the importance of one kind of radio, the Marine VHF radio. Continue reading

Radio, as we know it, could blow up today in a fiery quake of programming, and when the dust had settled and the last blazes were flickering, Don Imps would be standing in the middle of it and muttering to himself, “What punk did this?” Earlier this year, major radio players were forced to cut back employees to trim expenses during a downturn in marketing revenues…. Continue reading

We do not intend to delve deeply into the two-way Radio, only a bird’s eye view. We would want to accept the fact that it is one of the developmental stages of the mobile cell phone as we know it today especially in the form of the hand held Walkie Talkies. While a broadcast receiver (Receiver Radio) can only receive broadcast content only, the two-way Radio can receive and also transmit content. Continue reading

Clients who look to advertise on the radio are spending money for airtime because they believe in the medium of radio. However, local radio stations don’t always have the luxury of time, the personnel or the advertising expertise necessary to provide the special attention the client needs and deserves. That’s why companies who specialize in radio commercials are your best bet. Continue reading

Ed Vaizey has announced that the UK Government is to press ahead with a switchover to dab digital radio – but has stopped short of setting an actual date. He has indicated that he believes that the FM signal should be switched off when the weight of public opinion dictates that the time is right. It seems that as more and more listeners are deciding to buy digital radio the UK public are saying that that time is fast approaching. Continue reading

Pandora Internet Radio was named after Pandora, which in Greek means “all gifted” and who received the gift of music from Apollo. Pandora’s curiosity, in the end, resulted in punishment, but the Pandora of today is dedicated to rewarding the musically curious with a never-ending opportunity for musical exploration and discovery. Continue reading

Living in a very innovative world, the creation of headset walkie talkies isn’t a great surprise. The evolution from the large and clumsy telephone handset with an antenna on the top into a radio unit the size of a deck of cards with a wireless headset still considered a small but important breakthrough in radio communication. Continue reading

When you’re in the market, there are some things to consider when buying a walkie talkie or handheld CB radio. Beginning enthusiasts often incorrectly assume that all CB walkie talkies are the same and that as long as they offer forty channels, they’ll be happy with their choice. Continue reading

Today’s date in history was the first time that Sam Spade was broadcast on the radio. On July 12, 1946, CBS radio set in motion the series as a Friday night special. When the audience heard it they enjoyed it so much and the response was so great that the network decided to make it a recurring part of their fall lineup starting September 29 of that year. Continue reading

A radio scanner is a radio receiver which is capable of scanning through a number of preprogrammed channels or frequencies. The radio scanner can also be programmed to scan or search between two given frequencies in predetermined steps. Continue reading

The VHF in marine VHF radios stands for very high frequency, which basically means you can transmit radio messages over long distances. The VHF radio you choose will either come in a fixed or portable unit, depending on the type of boat or ship you are on. Continue reading

DAB Radio is the future of broadcasting. In fact they are fast becoming the present as well. Not one person in the United Kingdom can have missed all the hype over the past few years about digital radio and television. Continue reading

Useful information and advice on two way radios. A short guide for buyers who want to know the basics. Continue reading

Recently, a lot of people have been purchasing a solar hand crank radio as a vital part of their home emergency kits for any possible natural catastrophes and disasters. The wildfires of Southern California, winter blizzards and Hurricane Katrina caused a lot of people to realize how ill-equipped they have been for such uncontrollable forces of nature. Continue reading

The news this week that a major radio brand is grouping local stations together and forming a group of bigger regional stations is just further manifestation of that fact that they are giving up on being local altogether now. I do understand what they want to achieve but I think this business decision is more about providing a better service to its shareholders that it is about providing a better service to its listeners. Continue reading

If you speak to those who may have spent a few years in radio and ask them what do they mean by providing some ‘colour’ they will tell you that it is about mood, pace and creating emotion or feeling. For example, there was a time that late night radio was the domain of soft speaking, deep voiced presenter who used a very close microphone technique and generated a very intimate ‘one to one’ relationship with the listener. There are some areas of the country where these types of shows still exist and not only that, they have a long and distinguished heritage too. The mood and feel of these shows are distinctive. Continue reading

Today people have become very conscious about being alert and prepared during the onset of disasters. Such an attitude is required as calamities and disasters can strike us at the most unknowing moments, which is why being fully prepared is considered an imperative for every person to stay alive. Continue reading

An emergency hand crank radio can really be useful most of the time, and there are stories and instances that have proved that an emergency hand crank radio can be a lifesaving tool. Although they may seem like toys and, for some, they may appear like dummy radios which do not have too much functional purpose, these radios can, in fact, be of real value. This article basically intends to discuss the nature of a hand crank radio and how useful it can be to a lot of people. Continue reading

The “Inner Sanctum Mysteries” series, was an eerie old time radio showed that aired from 1947 until 1952. The program was an anthology of suspense and mystery shows. Himan Brown was the creator and producer. It aired on Sunday nights and told a variety of macabre stories about lunatics, murders, gremlins, and ghosts. Continue reading

We all need something to keep us updated. We might want to buy a television and subscribe to a cable news channel to keep us updated however the device which most reporters or journalists use to get a news cover is the digital trunking scanner. The digital trunking scanner catches data through VHF, UHF and other types of frequency to transmit data. Continue reading

Ever thought of talking to people around the world? Ever wondered how much fun Amateur radio might be? Well here is what you need to get started. Continue reading

For new and aspiring Ham radio operators, knowing what physical radio to buy can be a little confusing. There are many different types of radios like 2 meter hand held units, two way radios, and 10 meter radios. Let’s explore what a 10 meter radio is and its capability. Continue reading

What is gamma match? What is beta match? And what do both have to do with tuning your base station. Continue reading

Looking for a starter’s guide to the world of Ham Radio? This article may be exactly what you are looking for. Continue reading

Successful tower collocation sites require adequate carrier ground space at the tower base, and proper access for roads and utilities. Carriers spend a good deal of A&E (architect and engineer) money to design the tower base environment, to say nothing of building it out. Expect the AM tower base and ATU to be in a separate fenced compound. Continue reading

AM radio broadcast towers are rapidly becoming the new “hot topic” in the wireless communications industry. The name of the game today for wireless carriers and tower owners alike is “colocation, collocation, co-location” on existing structures. Continue reading

Rarely is a collocation tower dressed with lines and antennas, then forgotten. Rapid technology changes in carrier systems result in almost routine changes or additions of antennas and lines. Continue reading

Planning for AM tower collocation begins with an analysis of the station facility. While all AM stations may theoretically be used for wireless collocations, practical factors may make some facilities economically or technically unattractive to develop. Continue reading

Current Technology for AM Tower Collocation Today, equipment is available from several AM antenna system manufacturers which will provide the ability to co-locate communications transmission systems on both single antenna and multiple tower AM antenna systems. Companies have equipment which once installed, insures that the wireless antenna and coaxial cable installations have virtually no effect on the host AM tower(s), and the AM signal has no effect on the wireless antenna. Moreover, additional antennas and transmission lines can be added to the tower in the future without re-engineering the AM isolation. Continue reading

With technology there are several things that have been left behind and then there are others that have continued to grow. Radios or walkie talkies have continued to progress and are needed just as much now as before. Continue reading

Have you ever had a situation where you have been driving on a dark road and your car dies? Maybe you get a flat tire or run out of gas. What do you do when this happens? Continue reading

Directional antenna systems are widely used in the medium wave (AM) frequency band for the dual purposes of increasing signal strength in desired directions, and reducing interference to other stations in undesired directions. Typically, these systems include from 2 to 12 towers, antenna coupling units at each tower, transmission lines, central power dividing and branching sections, and control and monitoring equipment. Continue reading

This weekend was a good opportunity to see how radio stations were able to seize the moment. Saturday was a day when it was very easy to gauge the feel of the country generally. Everybody was talking about the world cup, an air of expectation filled the air, St Georges flags fluttered on cars and houses and every conversation included the expression of hope that England might do well this time. The match last Saturday would be the start of something great. Continue reading

Kids these days have it pretty good. For instance, the toys available are amazing. And many of these aren’t just entertaining; they can be pretty educational too. Now, FRS radios aren’t really just toys. Continue reading

When purchasing an FRS radio, there are different features that you should to keep in mind. Here are the most important ones. Continue reading

Long before Father knew best on television, the “Father Knows Best” old time radio show was airing across the country. The show was created by writer, Ed James. On August 25, 1949, NBC aired the first episode. The show was about an average middle class family in the Midwest. It aired on Thursday evenings and was sponsored by General Foods. Continue reading

Online radio services such as AOL Radio, Pandora, Slacker and Last.fm have become rather popular lately and are even available on many portable wireless devices such as cell phones. Does this mean the end of traditional radio stations? I will look at the impact of streaming radio on the radio landscape. Continue reading

Construction delays, FCC violations, and costly penalties are all possible outcomes of constructing a wireless tower without proper protection of nearby AM broadcast stations. When a tower is constructed or modified within 3 kilometers of a directional (multi-tower) site or 1 kilometer of a non-directional (single tower) broadcast transmitter site, FCC regulations require protection of the AM patterns. The AM broadcasting stations must be notified before any construction or modification takes place. Continue reading