TWRS-63 – Two Way Radios For Weather Emergencies

We take a look at the recent trend of bundling weather channels and emergency alert features into handheld two way radios and what it means. We also review the Motorola MWR839 AM/FM Weather Alert Radio. Intro :00 Billboard 1:13 Topic Discussion 1:32 We discuss the recent uptick in the number of two way radios with weather features such as NOAA weather channels, alerts and Specific Area Message Encoding (S.A.M.E.) technology. We look at the proliferation of entry level consumer FRS and GMRS walkie talkies and new Motorola RM Series business radios with built-in NOAA weather channels and why manufacturers may now be adding these options as standard features. Commercial Break 22:26 buytwowayradios.com 1:00 Product Review 23:27 Today we review the Motorola MWR839 AM/FM Weather Alert Radio. Questions and Answers 38:51 Questions from readers of our Two Way Radio Blog and members of the Two Way Radio Forum. Wrap up and Close 43:57 Send in your comments and questions for Danny, Anthony and Rick to show[at]buytwowayradios.com. Feedback on this and other topics will be read by the hosts and included in future episodes of the show. Visit us at www.twowayradioshow.com! © 2013 Cricket Ventures, LLC. All rights reserved.