2-Way Radio Feature Guide

Below are features commonly found on two-way radios. Each manufacturer may have different names for the same feature so we've included all the different feature names we could find. Just click on a link to learn more about how the feature works.

Base Station Two-Way Radio
Handheld Two-Way Radio
Mobile Two-Way Radio
Cell Phones versus 2-Way Radios
2-Way Radio Range: How Far Can Two-Way Radios Communicate?
MURS Radio...Multi-Use Radio Service Technology Guide
No License Two-Way Radio
FCC Licenses 2-Way Radios
Two-Way Radio Power Output
2-Way Radio Antennas
Two-Way Radio Channels
Voice Activated Transmit (VOX)
Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System (CTCSS)
Privacy Codes
Digital Coded Squelch (DCS)
Time Out Timer
Noise Filtering
Call Tones - Unique Call Tones
2-Way Radio Repeaters: How to Choose and Install
Voice Scramble
Direct Call
Scan Channel Delete
Priority Channel Scan

These articles were written by David Onslow

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Two-Way Radio Power Output
2-Way Radio Antennas
Two-Way Radio Channels
Voice Activated Transmit (VOX)
Military Specification Standards
Two-Way Radio Audio Accessories
Battery Technology
Battery Chargers
Battery Saver Mode
Low Battery Alert
Military Specification Standards
Two-Way Radio Audio Accessories
Why is there such a price difference in two-way radio models?
Push-to-Talk (PTT)
Keypad Lock
Squelch - Auto Squelch
Silent or Audible Alert
Lone Worker Mode
Emergency Alert
Stun - Kill - Revive
Companding
Encryption
DTMF