Motorola DTR410 Models Discontinued ** BREAKING NEWS!**

Motorola has recently discontinued the DTR410 two way radio models. These models were unique in that they operated in 900 MHZ band and were license free. No worries though, the Motorola DTR650  is offered as a replacement to the DTR410. The DTR 650 offers over the air programming built in, a feature that the 410 model did not included. The software for programming the DTR 650 is different than the 410, but it is a free download from Motorola's website.

MagOne Motorola BPR 20 Two Way Radios***New Product Announcement***

This just in, Motorola just announced a new line of analog radios called the BPR 20 radios and you heard the news first at Talktwoway.com. These new radios are not repeater capable, but they do pack a lot of punch into a small radio that is only 4.21 inches high. These MagOne models come with 16 channels and are powered at 2 watts. They are ideal for smaller areas less than 200,000 sq ft. Motorola also offers a full line of accessories for them at Talktwoway.com.  More news to come soon as soon as details are released!

**Top 3 Reasons Why Two Way Radios Are Still Better than Cell Phones for Business**

        Many of our first time customers do not know the benefits of two way radios of cell phones, so we thought we would share our thoughts on the matter. Here are the top reasons why we think two way radios are better than cellular for business. 1)Simply put, they are more economical. In the cell world users usually have to pay for the phone. On top of that there is a monthly service fee of anywhere from 50 to 100 bucks per phone. With radio, there are no monthly fees, once you buy the radio you own it and do not have to pay anything further. Users can get a basic business radio for under 200.00.
        Reason 2) Two way radios last longer than cell phones. Have you ever dropped your phone? Most of them end up with a cracked screen or broken housing after a few drops. Radios are drop tested from three feet on concrete. This makes them more durable and longer lasing than cellular. 
        Reason 3) Safety, Most Commercial drivers do not need to operate an Iphone while driving a truck. Phones are small and have too many distracting features to keep the driver occupied. Two way Radios are simple, just press a large button and transmit. Not to mention the national transportation law that went into affect awhile back prohibits commercial drivers from using cell phones due to safety reasons.
         Durability, Safety and Cost Efficient sums up why two way radios are still a better business choice over cell phones. In a world where complexity is driving the market, sometimes it makes sense to take a step back and keep it simple.

VERTEX VX-261 NEW RADIO EARPIECE OPTIONS**TALKTWOWAY.COM**

With the recent release of the Vertex VX-261 Radios we decided that it was time to offer a large assortment of earpiece options. Talktwoway.com has recently teamed up with a manufacturer to offer the latest in earpiece technology. There are many options for the VX-261 Earpieces  including a brand new cloth designed wire kit. The new cloth wire kits offer tangle free technology and comfort over the old school wires that most earpieces use. These earpieces are our house brand and we stnad behind them with a no hassle warranty swap. That means if it quits working on you all you have to do is mail in to us and we send you a new one. No questions asked.

Vertex VX-264 Radios**Analog is still in Style**

With all the new digital radios coming out recently Vertex decided to release an all new analog VX-264 Radio. While this radio is analog it seems to fit into a market that keeps customers on the coming back for more. This model we found is perfect for education, especially schools that are working with a very limited budget. The Alphanumeric Display makes it easy to label departments by name and the voice encryption adds an extra layer of security. The VX-264 also comes equipped with a high capacity lith-ion battery, designed to withstand longer shifts. UHF models come with 5 watts of power which is 1 watt more than most other brands offer. The analog radios have some benefits over digital, the main one being the signal loss signs. With analog when you are losing signal you usually get some warnings, static, scratch sounds and then nothing. With digital radios there is no warning, when the signal is gone it is gone. Purist can rest easy knowing that analog is still around, at least for a little while. With all the features it makes sense to us why some users prefer to stick with analog. Basic, Affordable  and Reliable, it is no wonder why these radios are still a popular favorite. Thanks for following us. 

New To Talktwoway.com, The New Vertex VX261 Two Way Radios!

Vertex has recently announced the all new VX261 Radios.  These radios are the replacements for the older VX231 models. There have been some minor upgrades to these new units, first off the belt clip for the radios is now located on the back of the battery instead of the radio. This makes it easier for users to change out the clips when needed, no more hassling with screw down belt clips. All the clips are a slide on style similar to Motorola. The other advantage of the new VX261 radios is the 700mW audio, the older VX231 models had 500mW audio. What does this mean to you? It equates to a louder, volume radio. For more details contact us.

New To The Portfolio- Motorola SL300 Radios

Motorola has recently introduced a brand new line of digital two way radios. The SL300 Models are designed for admin and executives that require a more slim line radio. They are only 4.95 inches high and have a newly designed scratch resistant LCD screen. The SL300 models also have your option of color antenna bands, this makes it easy for users to keep up with their own radio if they have several in the fleet. The color bands make them easy to identify, unless you are color blind. Stay tuned for more feed back on this new model from Talktwoway.com

Motorola CP200 Cancellation Effectitve Soon!

The Motorola CP200 analog, which is one of the best selling models in Motorola history is soon on its way out. Motorola announced this week that the analog models will be discontinued this fall November 2014. What does this mean for users that have this model? Full support will still be available for up to 5 years. In the meantime there are some analog models  which have the ability to be upgraded to digital now available. These new models will work will all the older CP200 accessories but are able to be flash upgraded to digital in the future. Contact us for details and replacement options.

Vertex Everge Radios Now with Intrinsically Safe Option

Hey there fans,

The Vertex Everge Series radios are now available with an Intrinsically safe option, and you heard this breaking news from Talktwoway.com Intrinsically Safe protects the radio from electrical discharge in hazardous areas. It is most popular with Chemical, Mining and Fire Departments. This new option makes Everge a perfect option for users that need a cost effective digital radio with FM approval.

Contact Talktwoway.com today for the best pricing and options on the all new Vertex EVX with Intrinsically Safe Options!

Minitor VI Pager Firmware Update Now Available Version R.01.03

 Here is an update to our previous post about the Minitor VI pager and firmware to address any receive issues you might have. You need to upgrade to version R.01.03 on the Motorola business website. Once this is updated the instructions are below to update the hardware. We hope this info helps and don't hesitate to call 866-605-8255 for more info..



After extracting and installing the Upgrade Kit
1. Connect the programmer to the computer
2. While the pager is not in the programming cradle power off the pager
3. Turn the function switch to position H

4. Power on the pager while pressing and holding the reset button.  Release the reset button after the pager bonks and the battery indicator LED turns red. This indicates the pager is in programming mode,

5. Place the pager in the programmer
6. Launch the Upgrade Kit
7. Click the upgrade icon or click File>Upgrade or press F7 on the keyboard
8. Choose to preserve or not preserve codeplug data.

Minitor VI Pager Recall Rumers**NOT TRUE**

Hey Fans,

We have received a lot of questions lately regarding Minitor VI Pagers and a possible recall from Motorola. We wanted to address them to let everyone know that this is not accurate information. The Minitor VI pagers are not being recalled. There is a minor receive issue on some of the models, we have confirmed this information with Motorola direct as of 5/19.

The receive issue is being addressed with a new firmware update which will be out soon. The update is going to correct any receive issues on the new pagers, so not to worry. There is no recall that we are aware of and you can rest easy when purchasing from Wireless Communications

We will touch base as soon as we find out what the new version of this firmware will be. Thanks for reading!

Motorola Two Way Radios, A Solution For The Zombie Apocalypse

Hey There Fans,

In recent times we have had a lot of request from users looking for disaster radios. With everything recently from weather related emergencies to power outages it seems necessary to have a plan along with some basic communications should the need arrive.

We never really know what is out there and what to be prepared for so here at Talktwoway.com we say it is always best to be prepared rather than not.

Recently some of you may have read about the outbreak of zombie sightings around us. You never know what may be lurking around the corner waiting to get you, so we thought we might explain how two way radios might benefit you in the event of a zombie apocalypse.

First of all, if you do ever run across a mob of zombies your best and easiest precaution  is to be silent with your communications. Silence is going to be your best defense against a zombie attack. How do you remain silent? By using a earpice with built in push to talk switch    

A earpiece will not only make it easier to hear transmissions over the loud zombie moans, but it will also hopefully keep them from hearing you should another user call you on the radio.

Radios will keep you in the loop with your buddies. With communications you can alert each other should you see the need to run and hide from a flesh eating zombie. One radio in particular that we suggest is the VL50 model. The reason why we suggest this model is that it can be used with AAA batteries. After all, if it is in fact an apocalypse then who has time to try and charge a battery?

We hope these suggestions help and hopefully you will never need to use them. Contact us at 866-605-8255 for more zombie communication tips. 

Motorola Lith-ion Batteries, A Green Solution at Talktwoway.com

At Talktwoway.com we always aim to reduce our carbon footprint on this beautiful planet we call Earth. Did you know that Lith-ion Motorola Batteries are the most green battery offered? That's right, Motorola Lith-ion batteries are less chemically harsh to our environment and they are longer lasting than NiCD or NiMH batteries. How does longer lasting make them more green you may ask. Well, if you are replacing batteries less often you are cutting down on the chemicals that affect our environment. Here at our dealership we always recycle old batteries to help with our green effort. If you have old batteries we will even recycle them for free, all you have to do is contact us  and we will assist you in the process. Thanks for reading and doing your part to help with our overall impact on this planet.

New Post-Why use Two Way Radios?

Check out our new post on why two way communications may benefit you here.

New Product!!! Motorola Minitor VI Pagers!!!

Talktwoway.com is excited to announce a brand new Motorola line of pagers. The Motorola Minitor VI pagers were just announced this week and you heard it first from talktwoway.com. The new pagers feature standard voice recording on all models for up to 16 minutes of playback. No more non stored voice models with the new style pagers. Also new is an intrinsically safe and non intrinsically safe  model. The new Minitor 6 pagers also can operate with alkaline batteries in the event of an emergency. They are smaller and lighter that the previous Minitor V models, and we are sure these will be a hit among the fire industry. Please visit us for more details on this very new product. Thanks!!

**How To Tie In Your New Digital CP200 To Your Analog CP200**

Did you know that the new Motorola CP200D radios are capable of working with your existing analog CP200 models? Customers often ask how this is possible. The new CP200 digital models can be programmed as analog on a per channel basis making it easy to migrate over. The new CP200 D models have 16 channels which gives the users 16 options in programming digital or analog channels. If a user for example has a current analog 4 channel model of the CP200 but they are purchasing the new digital version we usually suggest setting it up as follows on the new CP200 digital:

Channel 1( analog)
Channel 2 (analog)
Channel 3 (analog)
Channel 4 (analog)
Channels 5-16 (digital)

This will insure that the users can not only tie into their existing CP200 analog models but also get the benefits of a digital signal if need be. Have questions? Visit us for further info.

***** VERTEX VX231 NEW EARPIECES *****

Hey Fans,

 Talktwoway.com is excited to announce a new line of earpieces available for the Vertex VX231 and other Vertex radios. We have received a lot of request from customers that wanted more options for the Vertex Line. If you take a look here you will see there are several new options. The AT2W 2 wire kit has been very popular. It has interchangeable eartips that come in handy for multiple shifts/users. Also the tubes are available in a variety of colors. Most of these earpiece options also have a 20LB pull strength which means they have been put to the test for durability. The earhook seen here earhook is a big seller because it is comfortable for longer shifts and can be worn in left or right ear. Thanks for reading!

Motorola CP200D ****DIGITAL ACCESSORIES*****

Hi There,

Did you know that there are now specific digital accessories made for the CP200D radios?  That is correct, Motorola recently announced a new line of these accessories that are optimized for digital. What is the difference? The advantage of these new accessories is that they have extra layers of filters put in place. These extra filters help provide greater clarity when used with a digital radio. You can see some of the new ones made for the CP200D models Here.

How do you find out if your accessories are optimized for digital? See picture, it will have this symbol on it below. The new digital accessories will also work with older analog radios so no worries there. Thanks for reading!