Radios to Go!

Getting the Most from your Handheld Transceiver

Modern technology has allowed manufacturers to pack a wealth of features into handheld transceivers. With so many features, however, it isn t always easy to get the full benefit from your investment. Even the user manuals don t tell the whole story. Your radio may have hidden capabilities that aren t described in the manual at all. For example, did you know that a dual-band 2-meter/70 cm handheld transceiver can be used to communicate through Amateur Radio satellites? It s true, but you usually won t see this discussion in your average user manual.


If you own a handheld transceiver, or if you re trying to decide which transceiver to buy, Radios to Go! is the essential guide.

Helpful topics include: Why Are They Called HTs? (And Which One Should I Buy?)

The Care and Feeding of Batteries

Memories

Scanning

Alphabet Soup: CTCSS, DTMF and DCS

IRLP and EchoLink

Antennas

Microphones and Headsets

Software Management

Expanding Your Horizons: APRS and Satellites