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How to program a two way radio

KevinC

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We’re going to need a lot more info. Number 1, what brand and model of radio?
 

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It depends upon which radio you have. Not all radios program the same...
 

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It depends on what frequencies the radio was built to receive. A radio built for the 2 meter band can only be used from 144.00 to 148.00 MHz. Every radio has one or more bands with lower and higher limits.
 

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If the question is from a bot...

The answer is to use your fingers to program the radio!
 

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Looks like poster joins yesterday at 1:16 PM, posted his question at 1:18 PM and has not returned to radio reference since 1:18 PM yesterday, chances are he has not seen any of these replies.:rolleyes:
 
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