1. How to Easily Get Started in Amateur Radio by Carl Broady
   
   It has never been easier to become an Amateur Radio Operator or "Ham" Radio Operator. Ham radio once required the Ham to learn Morse code or CW "Continuous Wave" as most Hams refer to it.
   
   
2. What You Need to Know About Internet Radio by James Grand
   
   There is AM/FM, DAB and now internet. Radio is changing and in most parts for the better, but what is there to know about internet radio?
   
   
3. Advantages of Radio Contact For Police by Martynas Pupkevicius
   
   Police officers have their operation procedures very much linked to the use of radio contact between fellow member of the police force and the base of operations. This allows the up to date information to reach the policemen on where they are needed most.
   
   
4. Uses of Radio Communication by Martynas Pupkevicius
   
   Radios are one of the first types of communication to be invented that are still used in the modern age. The main reason for this is because of the ease of use and the low cost it takes to use it. They are a very important component of many businesses such as the construction industry.
   
   
5. DAB Radio - To Buy Or Not to Buy? by Alex Dalgetty
   
   There are many reasons why you should consider purchasing a portable DAB radio, the foremost being the clear PURE quality of sound and the multiple functions. You won't be getting the annoying hissing, crackling and interruptions whilst listening to your AM/FM radio as digital (DAB) radios have much improved sound quality and reception.
   
   
6. What is a Digital Trunking Scanner? by Clyde Irving
   
   Once just a tool of a reporter on the beat, now many ordinary people use scanners to listen in on public safety channels for keeping up with what is going on in their area. Depending on where you live, your jurisdiction may use a conventional system or a "trunked" system for communications for their public safety personnel. They may even use a digital trunking system. Let's take a look at these different technologies and how to choose the right scanner.
   
   
7. Discover the Power of 2 Way Radios and How They Can Save Your Life in an Emergency by Frank Zweller
   
   Two way radios are a lot less common sight than mobile phones these days especially in towns where mobile phone network coverage is good. Take this scenario into the country though and you find a very different scenario, one that can cost you your life if you are unprepared.
   
   
8. Best Uses For FRS Two-Way Radios by Daniel Delaney
   
   FRS(Family Radio Service) two-way radios have been making a bit of a comeback. Many families want to be able to get in touch with each other at any time and this seems to be a good way to do that. FRS two-way radios are simply two-ways that are specially designed for family use.
   
   
9. Who Uses GMRS Two-Way Radios? by Daniel Delaney
   
   Two-way radio use is kind of making a comeback recently. Years ago we all played around with our walkie-talkies for fun because it was simply amazing to be able to talk to someone outside, who was 2 blocks away. Cell phones kind of took over this role more recently, but they have their drawbacks.
   
   
10. Why Use a UHF Two-Way Radio? by Daniel Delaney
    
    UHF two-way radios are the Ultra High Frequency version of two-ways. Many people think that using VHF is much better because they work over a much longer distance. That is not always the case. UHF radios have a shorter frequency and therefore cover a shorter distance, but the they can penetrate obstacles much easier than VHF.
    
    
11. How to Communicate Effectively on the Radio by Pedro Sabino
    
    Working on broadcast media since 1987 has been a learning experience day after day. This has been a thrilling journey that has taken me from a local station to working at a nationwide TV news network, breaking news on satellite radio, and freelancing for a worldwide news network. What are the key elements that have helped me through this journey and have made a difference in my broadcast communication career? In this article I will explain some basic principles that could make you a better communicator.
    
    
12. How to Become a Radio Producer by Pedro Sabino
    
    Broadcast Radio is one of the most fascinating media outlets ever invented, one that brings great satisfactions. In the 22 years span of my career I've had the opportunity to share the studio with radio personalities of the highest caliber, such as former Fox Sports commentator Juan Baez.
    
    
13. Mobile CB Radio by Sam Gentry
    
    The Mobile CB Radio has been around since the FCC created the classification in 1945, but really began to gain ground when solid-state technology was developed in the early 1960's. Operating on a selection of 40 channels within the 27-MHz (11 m) band, a license by the FCC isn't required, and CB radios are fairly inexpensive to buy.
    
    
14. British Local Radio Has Been Far Behind That in America by Trevor Barrett
    
    In America local radio is often broadcast to very small communities, sometimes the smaller the better. In the UK this is not the case and the areas covered tend to be much larger. I got to wondering why the Britain never really developed in the same way.
    
    
15. How to Use a Trunking Scanner to Hear Police Chatter by Clyde Irving
    
    If you want to keep up with what is happening right now in your town or city, a trunking scanner is the best tool to have. These devices are used by radio enthusiasts and everyday people who want to be able to listen in to police and fire communications. Depending on where you live, a trunking scanner (as opposed to a standard police scanner) may be required to hear emergency channels.
    
    
16. Radio Frequency Identification Technology by Steven S Wood
    
    What is Radio frequency identification (RFID) technology? RFID is a wireless communication technology that enables users to uniquely identify tagged objects or people.
    
    
17. An Introduction to HD Radio by Thomas Ajava
    
    The letters "HD" held no real significance to any of us a mere ten years ago. My, how things have changed. Mention HD now, and everyone knows that it refers to high definition television, which is an incredibly clear picture. Well, HD is not just about televisions. It also applies to radios.
    
    
18. Radio and War - Military and Government Propaganda on the Airwaves by Lance Winslow
    
    We all know the media plays a big part in wartime, much more than ever has in the past. Although, I was recently reminded by an acquaintance of mine, about how much radio influenced American opinion during the Second World War. It seems that our government used radio, and war propaganda to get the United States and all of her citizenry on the same page to go fight and win.
    
    
19. Radio Frequency Identification - RFID - Applications by Steven S Wood
    
    There are popular beliefs that RFID is best suited to supply-chain management or consumer packaged goods industries, the range of current RFID applications goes far beyond these areas. In fact, a variety of established RFID applications have already been deployed successfully in real-world environments.
    
    
20. Radio Frequency Identification - RFID - Advantages by Steven S Wood
    
    RFID instantly offers several benefits just by being contact-less. In addition, this is clearly a current advantage of the technology.
    
    
21. Understanding RG-58 by Matt M Gray
    
    RG-58 is a very special variety of cable that is generally utilized for wiring functions. It is utilized to run a low power signal in conjunction with Radio Frequency (RF) connectors.
    
    
22. Writing by Radio by Billy Richards
    
    If the current and speed are the most relevant information, it is clear that simultaneity and immediacy provided a great service to the information. Radio will be the first to provide 'the first notice' of an event and this is one of the main characteristics of radio journalism.
    
    
23. How to Start a Voiceover Career by Pedro Sabino
    
    You can hear their voices on the radio, television, and Internet commercials; you can also listen to their versatility and acting capabilities in video game characters, and phone messages. Finally, one that many people overlook, but that requires voiceover talents to be experts in their craft is the cartoon voices. Just imagine any cartoon you ever watched on television. Did you ever stop to think who are the voices behind the cartoons? Voiceover talents, versatile artists who act with their voices. In this article I will explain to you How to Start your Voiceover Career.
    
    
24. What I Think Makes a Good Radio Presenter by Trevor S Barrett
    
    When I was younger I used to listen to the music stations on the radio a lot. I had my favourite DJs, the ones who seemed to play the kind of music that I liked most of the time. Now I prefer talk stations and that got me wondering what makes a good presenter as opposed to a good disc jockey.
    
    
25. The BBC's 5 Major Broadcasting Stations by Trevor S Barrett
    
    We are very lucky in the UK in that we have lots of radio stations to listen to. The advent of Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) has meant that a lot more can be catered for. In an average week probably around 55% of all listening time will be to BBC stations.
    
    
26. Why I Love to Listen to a Good Radio Interview by Trevor Barrett
    
    When I am listening to a presenter interviewing some on the radio, sometimes I want them to ask much more searching questions. Other times I think that they are being too harsh on the interviewee. It must be a very challenging situation to do an interview with someone that you have never met before.
    
    
27. People Seem to Be Able to Say Whatever They Want on the Radio by Trevor S Barrett
    
    I was listening to a phone in program last night and the listener that came on was having a real go at a politician. He was calling him all the nasty names ever invented. It made me wonder what the law is when this happens.
    
    
28. What I Dislike Most About Radio Phone in Programs by Trevor S Barrett
    
    You cannot avoid listening to phone in programs if you turn on the radio these days. Most programs seem to have some means of the presenter interacting with the listeners. Some of them I cannot stop listening to while others drive me nuts.
    
    
29. Why Are Phone Ins So Important to Radio Stations? by Trevor S Barrett
    
    It seems that nowadays whenever you turn on the radio there is a phone in happening with people expressing many sides of the subject of the day. The very first phone in was in 1967 at BBC Radio Leicester which was the first local radio station to broadcast. The producer of the gardening program thought that it would be a good idea if listeners could ask direct questions of the expert gardener.
    
    
30. GMRS Radio Vs FRS Radio by Mick Mack
    
    Many people have heard of the GMRS Radio and FRS Radio. If you haven't, then this article could clarify some things for you. GMRS stands for "General Mobile Radio Service" and FRS stands for "Family Radio Service."
    
    

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