With each passing day, we are introduced to better models of two way radios, having more innovative features. Every new model introduced has a new feature accompanying it. All these innovative features have contributed to the increased usage and popularity of these radio instruments. People have started adopting it as commonly as a mobile phone.

The number of channels in two way radios differs depending upon the type of two way radios being used. The FRS (Family Radio Service) offers users 14 channels, while the GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) gives users 23 channels. Hybrid radios (a combination of FRS and GMRS radios) offers users the facility of 15 channels or more. In fact, the number of channels offered by a radio is directly proportional to its price; the more the channels the higher he price.

Other unique features available in two way radios these days are:

1. Battery Type: The battery of two way radios is designed for durability and endurance. Portability is also another factor; hence all devices have an internal battery. For users who use the radio less, there are AA and AAA alkaline batteries, but people who use the radios often can go Read the rest of this entry »

Truck drivers are the most frustrated listeners of the commercial radios. They are the ones who have tolerated commercials on local radios the most as they are counted in the listeners which listen to radio the most. Truck drivers log more than one hundred and fifty billion miles each year so they deserve better entertainment options.

As we all know that the trucking industry has a history of being the first to adopt new innovations in the vehicle and we believe truckers will play an important part in the development of satellite radio. Cost of the equipment for truck drivers is very approachable. The system comes with a digital antenna designed for satellite applications and engineered specifically for commercial trucks.

The device offers over hundred channels of revolutionary programming, nationwide coverage and superior sound quality even if there are no standard radio stations avalible. Thus we can say that XM is a truck driver’s dream come true. Satellite radio will become such an inevitable part of the truck driver’s life that they will really think how they ever lived without satellite radio.

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If you’re browsing the internet in search of a satellite radio service for the US and Canada, then you need only check two websites: Sirius and XMRadio. These two giants are your only options and yet you’ll notice striking similarities between the two websites’ design, the product pricing and the programmer’s stations.

Rumors have been flying around that Sirius and XM will form a ground-breaking merger this year, uniting all 14+ million customers under one banner. However, as of right now, you’ll need to know what makes each slightly unique.

Country Music Fans may favor the XM Radio satellite service, which provides listeners with two extra stations – one focusing on Americana Country like Robert Plant or Blackfoot, and the other focusing on Folk Country like Tim Garrison and The Nitty Gritty Band. Both stations have country music from the 80s and 90s, new country, bluegrass and classic country.

Christian Music Fans may favor XM one. This service includes one more Christian music channel than Sirius – in addition to Christian Pop / Rock and Gospel, XM also hosts a Southern Gospel channel with Gold City, Greater Vision and The McKarneys.

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Actually, the newest wave in radio technology does not use a wave at all. It uses a satellite signal that is beamed down from the sky. It seems we are getting closer all the time to living in the Star Trek age. It has not been many years ago that the only way to get a radio signal to your home or car was by a tower that emit electromagnetic waves for broadcasting.

Even though the majority of people still use this technology to receive their radio signal, many people are turning more and more to satellites to receive their radio programming. When you listen to the radio at home using the electromagnetic broadcast method, it is fairly easy to get a clear constant signal because you are in a stationary position.

This method of receiving electromagnetic broadcast radio can be and always has been a little more aggravating when you are driving down the road in your car or live in remote places where some radio waves do not easily reach. When your car is in motion, after a while you can lose the station you are listening to because you move out of range. Then Read the rest of this entry »

DAB radios give you a far superior audio quality, make it easier to find the station you are after and even offer pause and rewind features. This article is an objective review of three of the latest radios launched in the UK.

Revo Technologies has announced the launch of the first one-box DAB and DAB plus and internet radio to include full iPod docking functionality in the world.

The iBLIK RadioStation, with a bold, contemporary design, will be sold via Apple as well as online and features full DAB and DAB plus digital radio reception, FM radio coverage with RDS, Wi-Fi internet radio, MP3 media streaming from PC or Mac, full electronic alarm clock features and iPod docking station functionality.

The multi-tasking device, described by the company as the ultimate digital radio device will cost 179.95 GBP and will be on sale in the UK from 18 August.

Following on from the launch of the black high gloss retro DAB radio, Bush has launched a red version, the TR04DABRED. In luscious new lip gloss red, Bush says the sexy touch screen sensitive control panel has an instant wow factor.

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At one time, people would have laughed at the idea of paying for radio. Now millions of us are happy to fork over cash each month for the pleasure of enjoying radio without interruptions by annoying commercials. But changing satellite radio providers isn’t as easy as spinning the dial. Now that you’ve got to pay for radio, you’ll want to figure out for yourself which one offers the most enjoyment for your money. In this article, we’ll compare the two most popular satellite radio companies, Sirius and XM, on several critical buying factors:

Comparing Satellite Radio Companies: Selection

With cable TV, most shows are affiliated with certain networks but are still viewable for all cable subscribers. However, with satellite radio, programs are affiliated with certain satellite providers so your programming options are dependent on the provider you choose. Both satellite radio companies offer the standard music genres; it’s the specialty programming that will most likely sway your decision.

If you have an affinity for Howard Stern, Martha Stuart, or Maxim radio, you’ll probably want to choose Sirius. If Ellen, Oprah, or the Playboy Channel seems more appealing to Read the rest of this entry »

A satellite radio is a special radio that receives signals broadcast by satellite. This allows the listener to follow a single channel no matter where they are because the signal’s reach is not limited by station power and curvature of the Earth. Satellite radio, also called digital radio, offers commercial and distortion free, CD quality music beamed to your car radio or home stereo from space.

We all have our favorite radio stations that we preset into our car radios or home stereos, flipping between stations as we drive to and from work, on errands and around town. But when you travel too far away from the source station, the signal breaks up and fades into static. Most radio signals can only travel about 30 or 40 miles from their source. On long trips passing through different cities, you might have to change radio stations every hour or so as the signals fade in and out. Obviously, it’s not much fun scanning through static trying to find something to listen to.

Imagine a radio station that can broadcast its signal from more than 22,000 miles away, and then come through on your car radio or home stereo with Read the rest of this entry »

Subscription-based satellite radio service is at the forefront of the US music market. Long gone are the days when people when the only option was in choosing from just one or two measly stations that had poor reception and overbearing, irritating disk jockeys and commercials!

However, local radio stations generally don’t fear the satellite radio revolution, predicting their survival in much the same way basic television has survived, despite the emergence of cable in the 90s. There’s a lot to love about satellite radio and it’s no surprise that Sirius Radio is ranked no. 1 Fastest Growing Company for 2007 (by Deloitte Technology).

First of all, satellite radio provide you with a high-quality digital signal that can transcend geographic borders by beaming down from three geosynchronous communications satellites orbiting around the Earth. Many channels feature CD-quality sound, static-free.

Secondly, subscribers have the choice of over 130 different satellite radio channels, ranging from various rock sub-genres to several news radio sources. This is great news for people who regularly listen to alternative sub-genres like Punk Rock, Death Metal, Christian Rock or Electronica! Satellite radio blends the best of both worlds – the specific ambiance of a CD, with Read the rest of this entry »

Ham radio has a long and important history. As society and technology continue to move on to new things, a small segment continues to enjoy the hobby as well as to educate and help during disasters.

WHAT IS HAM RADIO?

Ham radio is the the term coined for amateur radio enthusiasts who learn to operate radios as a hobby or for practical use. Hams – as operators are called – can use various methods for transmitting messages including Morse code via telegraph, voice transmission via radio or messages through a computer. New methods of transmitting television allow for images to be received around the world by hams. Some hams have contributed to the development of new technologies for other uses.

The term ‘ham’ has unknown origin although there are several theories.

WHO USES HAM RADIO?

Ham radio operators can be anyone – doctors, homemakers, truck drivers – who enjoys communicating with new friends. Hams can talk across town or around the world.

Ham radio was used by the military in the World Wars and by ships. The well known ‘SOS’ is just one of the codes that operators use to relay messages to one Read the rest of this entry »

Finding a good radio engineering and mobile radio communications tool has been a difficult task for radio engineers, network planners and marketers for a long time. This article will try to throw some light on an excellent radio engineering and communications tool called “HerTZ Mapper”.

HerTZ Mapper is a point to point radio engineering and mobile radio communications planning tool. This state of the art radio engineering tool allows the computation of coverage from radio sites, the display of path profiles from any points on the terrain with the computation of associated path budget and the calculation of intermodulation products.

HerTZ Mapper provides field engineers, planners and marketers involved with mobile radio, point to point radio engineering and private mobile radio, broadcast or fixed link systems the benefits of a powerful software tool capable of operation on a modest hardware platform.

HerTZ Mapper allows the direct generation of path profiles. During clearance surveys, terrain profiles can be modified on screen and ground clutter can be added to improve the prediction accuracy. When sites are found to be unworkable, the field engineer has the tools at hand to re-configure his system. In Read the rest of this entry »