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Hey Dad, Buy Yourself a SHTF Two-Way Radio at 5% OFF!

Two-Way Radios Category

Two-Way Radios CategoryDidn’t get enough “Dad gear” this Father’s Day? Buy yourself a SHTF Two-Way Radio and save 5% OFF your entire order (of $100 or more).

An ultra portable dual-band, full-power VHF/UHF GMRS/MURS/WX/Ham radio is waiting for you, and of course, you’re getting this emergency radio to help protect your family. 😉

Use Coupon Code: dad

For 3 days only!

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Powerwerx WXSTB-RV Dual-Band Mini Stubby Super Flex “Duckie” Antenna Now Available

Wouxun WXSTB-RV Dual-Band Mini Stubby Super Flex Rubber Duckie Antenna

We’ve just added the Powerwerx WXSTB-RV Dual-Band Mini Stubby Super Flex “Rubber Duckie” Antenna, for use with the TERA TR-500, TR-505, TR-590, Wouxun KG-UV3D and any other Emergency Two-Way Radio that uses a reverse (female) SMA connector.

Wouxun WXSTB-RV Dual-Band Mini Stubby Super Flex Rubber Duckie AntennaThis popular antenna is priced $2 below the dealer price and offers stealthy VHF/UHF performance with a super wide receive range (118-960MHz) and a transmit range of 145-158/440-465MHz with an SWR of 2:1 or less.

At just 2.75″ and virtually indestructible, it works great on most bands such as GMRS (first 8 channels), MURSHam and some Commercial, and offers a stealth configuration for your two-way radio, without compromising performance during recreational or emergency communications. It has a super flexible, rubberized whip and sturdy metal reverse SMA connector, for years of trouble-free performance when you really need it!

Better Safe Than Sorry!

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Powerwerx WXGAT-RV 15″ High Gain Dual-Band Handheld Antenna Now Available

Wouxun WXGAT-RV High Gain Dual-Band 2m-440 Handheld Reverse SMA Antenna

We’ve just added the Powerwerx WXGAT-RV 15″ High Gain Dual-Band Handheld Antenna, for use with the TERA TR-500, TR-505, TR-590, Wouxun KG-UV3D and any other Emergency Two-Way Radio that uses a reverse (female) SMA connector.

Wouxun WXGAT-RV High Gain Dual-Band 2m-440 Handheld Reverse SMA AntennaThis popular antenna is priced $4 below the dealer price and offers high gain VHF/UHF performance with a super wide receive range (88-900MHz), 3db gain on 140-174MHz and 5db gain on 420-500MHz over the stock antenna.

It works great on most bands such as GMRSMURS and Ham, and offers improved receive and transmit to get the most out of your two-way radio for recreational or emergency communications. It has a flexible, insulated steel whip and sturdy metal reverse SMA connector, for years of trouble-free performance, especially when you really need it!

Better Safe Than Sorry!

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TERA Two-Way Radio USB Programming Cable Now Available

TERA PRG-50 USB Programming Cable

We’ve added a new TERA Handheld Radio Accessories category to our shop and have added our first accessory product, the TERA USB Programming Cable, for use with the TERA TR-500, TR-505 and TR-590 Emergency Two-Way Radios.

TERA PRG-50 USB Programming CableThe cable is priced about $2 below the dealer price and doesn’t require any special drivers (although we provide them just in case). The programming software for these 3 radios (also free to download) work on Windows 8.1, 8, 7 & Vista, and also Mac OS X running Parallels with any of the Windows OS mentioned.

This cable is a must-have if you intend to customize or change your TERA radio channels and settings, but we’re also happy to do so, and our radios each come with several custom programing options to make them usable right out of the box. Even so, it doesn’t hurt to have the cable around for future tweaks like adding a GMRS repeater offset, changing the PL on your emergency MURS channel, or setting a different NOAA NWS All Hazards Weather Channel that the stock frequency.

Better Safe Than Sorry!

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A Prepper’s Dream SHTF Radio

TERA TR-505 GMRS-MURS Two-Way Radio - Assembled Specs

“Should I have a UHF two-way GMRS radio for urban emergency communications?

How about a VHF MURS radio for more rural/outdoor situations?

I’d really like both, in the same SHTF radio, but with FCC Certification.”

This is a conversation that many peppers have in their own head, and unless you’re willing to forego the certification or carry 2 different SHTF radios, there aren’t many options.

The TERA TR-505 is a US-designed commercial-grade dual-band two-way radio ideal for emergency communications, with a warranty supported in the US and personalized support and custom programming provided by BetterSafeRadio and our ReadySafeGo™ service, so it’s ready to use the second you unpack it.

Some customers have programmed their radio as the ideal bug-out EmComm radio that has both GMRS & MURS bands (and more, like NOAA/NWS WX reception) in the same unit. Now, while the TR-505 has type certification for both of these bands, it can legally only be programmed to transmit on one band at a time. The customer-submitted “GMAX” (shown below) and “GTRV” programming charts shown on the TR-505 product page reveals all of the channels.

Custom programming is available in the TERA TR-505 and it is also PC programmable using an optional USB programming cable and the free TERA software. It’s a real commercial-grade emergency two-way “SHTF” radio with performance far superior of the cheap blister-pack GMRS/FRS radios you find at the superstore, and of course, it does GMRS & MURS (and a lot more with some custom programming).

You can learn more about the TR-505 and our custom radio programming options at BetterSafeRadio.com.

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TERA TR-505 GMRS/MURS Bulk Radio Discounts!

Buy 3+ TERA TR-505 Radios & Get Up To $9 OFF Each Radio!

Buy 3+ TERA TR-505 Radios & Get Up To $9 OFF Each Radio!While they last, when you buy 3 or more TERA TR-505 Emergency Two-Way Radios, get up to $9 OFF each radio!

This discount will be automatically applied to your cart when you add 3 or more TR-505 radios with any custom programming options.

See the offer page for details, then choose your custom programming options today – These radios won’t last long!

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Welcome to BetterSafeRadio!

Two-Way Radios Category

Introducing the new BetterSafeRadio site!

A new venture spearheaded by license Amateur Radio operator Mark Lindsey (K6LED), aims to serve peppers, families, Neighborhood Watch & CERT groups, and organizations with the latest information about emergency two-way radio communications, with the mantras: “hope for the best, prepare for the worst” and “Better Safe Than Sorry!

These words of wisdom have been borne out time and time again through history, and with a growing threat from man-made and natural disasters, it’s really just a matter of time before one might be faced with a serious or even life-threatening emergency. BetterSafeRadio will show readers just what they need in terms of portable GMRS, MURS, FRS, CB & Ham/Amateur radio gear, how to best utilize the different radio bands available, and how to program and operate emergency radios.

We’re still busy rolling out EmComm (emergency communications) info, two-way radio gear & accessories, and will be adding new features and signature BSR ReadySetGo™ kits over time. Please check out our first hot deal on the TERA TR-505 GMRS/MURS/WX Dual-Band VHF/UHF Two-Way Radio and come back and visit again soon!

73 de K6LED

(that means Best Regards or Cheers from Me (call sign), in Ham radio speak)