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Kenwood Viking VP8000S: The Slimline VP8000 Coming in 2027

Kenwood has added a new radio to its Viking lineup. The KENWOOD Viking VP8000S brings…

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Best CB Radios for Truckers in 2026: Top Picks Compared

Despite the growth of satellite communications and app based fleet management, the Citizens Band, or…

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FY2026 STOP School Violence Grant: What It Funds and Where School Radios Fit

The Bureau of Justice Assistance opened the FY2026 STOP School Violence Program on September 21,…

Two-way radios in a charging rack inside a police department dispatch room, representing JAG grant funded communications equipment upgrades

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FY2026 JAG Grant Funding: What Law Enforcement Agencies Need to Know

The FY2026 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program is now open, and it…

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Two-Way Radios for Government and Municipal Agencies

Police and fire departments tend to get most of the attention when public safety communications…

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Best CB Antenna for Trucks

Most truckers spend weeks comparing CB radio models and five minutes picking an antenna. That…

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Best Two-Way Radios for Warehouse and Manufacturing Teams

Warehouses and manufacturing floors are some of the toughest environments for radio communication. Metal racking,…

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Two Way Radios for Events: How to Equip Your Venue and Crew

An event runs on communication. When a gate opens late, a headliner is ready early,…

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Two Way Radios for Schools: A Buyer’s Guide

Ask any school administrator what keeps them up at night, and communication is almost always…

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How Much Do LTE Two-Way Radios Cost? A Real Pricing Guide for 2026

Two-way radio pricing used to be simple. You bought the radios, paid for an FCC…

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Two-Way Radios for Transportation and Logistics Fleets

Transportation and logistics operations run on communication. A driver who cannot reach dispatch during a…

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Two-Way Radios for Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities: 2026 Guide

Hospitals are among the most communication-intensive environments in any industry. At any moment, a charge…