The election is finally over and it’s time to Make America SAFE Again!
Save 5% On All TERA TR-505, TR-590 or TR-500 Emergency Radios during our Post-Election Sale.
Pre-programmed with the frequencies you need for safety, recreation, emergencies or SHTF, these commercial-grade, rugged handheld two-way radios will provide years of ReadySafeGo™ service, whenever you need it.
Checkout with Coupon Code: BSR
Happy Veterans Day from BetterSafeRadio.com!
For some, it’s almost a conflict of conscience spending any time thinking about a SHTF (S#it Hits The Fan) situation, but borrowing from our slogan and the common intuition of careful thinkers everywhere, it’s always prudent to be “Better Safe Than Sorry!” To that end, we’re happy to introduce our latest custom pre-programmed radio offering, the TERA TR-590 emergency radio. It’s the ultimate survivalist prepper SHTF two-way radio!
Utilizing the same solid commercial-grade build quality and ease of use that has made the TERA TR-505 GMRS/MURS radio so popular for recreational and local safety/emergency use, the TR-590 makes for the perfect handheld in times of every day emergencies, natural disasters, civil unrest, or even U.S. elections! 
With an IP54 Dust & Water (splash) Resistance rating, True Dual Receive, Front Panel Programming & VFO Mode, 3 Tx Power Levels, Scanning and everything else you would expect in a compact, affordable Part 90 commercial radio, this signature BSR ReadySafeGo™ offering comes charged, programmed and tested so you can use it right out of the box.
Some customers have programmed this radio for SHTF, packed with just about every emergency frequency you can think of that individual preppers, survivalists, businesses, government, public service agencies and organizations like CERT, Neighborhood Watch, ARES & RACES use during emergencies. While not “type-accepted” for some of these bands (as is the case with all prepper/SHTF radios), it has been used with all the standard VHF/UHF services, such as GMRS, FRS, MURS, LMR (land mobile/business), MMS (marine), WX (NOAA “All-Hazards” Weather), CAP (civil air patrol), HAM (amateur radio), PMR446 (UK/Euro FRS) and 20 FM Broadcast Radio Stations. The Part 90 TR-590 is only FCC certified for use on the LMR band.
Special Rx-only emergency service frequencies include FEMA, USCG, FIRE Inter-Department, LAW Intersystem, Urban S&R, VLAW, CALAW, USNG, USMIL, USICE, USFED Law, USG Civil Agencies, NIRS Cache, NIFC, USDOS, and the ISS (International Space Station Ham Downlink), adding a vast array of sources for information and intel to your BOB (bug-out bag). The customer-submitted TR-590-SHTF channel programming chart PDF can be downloaded on the TR-590 product page.
Don’t need all of these bands and just want the basic emergency frequencies or want something totally custom? We can custom radio programming for you!
The TR-590 is compatible with all the great TERA 500-Series Accessories, including a battery case, nylon radio case, extra battery packs, 12V battery eliminator (cigarette lighter adapter), speaker mics, covert earpieces, external antennas and cloning/programming cables. As well, free programming (or advanced premium) software is available for access to internal settings not available in the front panel LCD/Keypad menu system.
Each radio comes with a lithium-ion battery, desk charger, dual-band flexible whip antenna, sturdy belt clip w/ screws, user manual & wrist strap.
The TR-590 also makes for a great Ham HT (handle-talkie), with advanced features like PL Tone Scanning, VFO Tuning, Repeater Offset, Keypad Lock, Single or Dual Receive and even Split-Band Channel programming. Narrow-Band compliance is also provided for commercial and public service Land Mobile users, and a handy built-in flashlight (with optional flashing alarm mode) comes standard.
When you’re ready to get serious about EmComm (emergency communications) and move up from the unreliable throw-away blister-pack GMRS/FRS radios you find at the superstore, and the Chinese budget Baofeng radios that have a lower build-quality, less reliability and are known to emit spurious radiation that can disrupt adjacent services and draw unnecessary attention to your radio operations, make the investment your conscience deserves by picking up a TR-590 today! – Only available at BetterSafeRadio.com
Check out the TR-590 and be prepared!
You work hard. Protect Your Stuff!
Save 10% On Two TERA TR-505 Radios*
Labor Day SALE 2016
Pre-programmed with the frequencies you need for safety, recreation or emergencies, this commercial-grade, rugged handheld two-way radio will provide years of at-the-ready service, whenever you need it.
*Good for Labor Day 2016 Only on the TR-505 – One Coupon Per Order.
Checkout with Coupon Code: LD16
Happy Labor Day from BetterSafeRadio.com!
We’re thrilled to present our unique Long Beach, California Neighborhood Safety Two-Way Radio!
Based on the tried and true TERA TR-505 dual-band 16 channel emergency two-way radio and custom programmed with everything you need in a local Long Beach safety radio, the LBCA5 provides a solid, commercial-grade 2-5 Watt radio with IP54 dust & water (splash) resistance.
Whether you’re interested in making Long Beach safer by coordinating and reporting suspicious activity or calling for help on the Long Beach Neighborhood Safety Channels (MURS 2 or FRS/GMRS 2), or if you want an emergency radio with 5 VHF MURS or 5 UHF GMRS/FRS channels, or if you would like to monitor the Long Beach Police and Fire/EMS frequencies to know what’s going on in your area (including the helicopter) to keep you out of harm’s way, this radio has you covered. It also doubles as a scanner on the 6 UHF LBPD dispatch and Car to Car repeater channels, and the 3 VHF LB Fire/EMS dispatch and TAC channels.
Wonder what the current or future weather forecast is? We’ve included the Los Angeles/Ventura & Orange County/San Bernardino NOAA NWS (National Weather Service) “WX” weather channels, which broadcast the current conditions and forecast 24/7, and also doubles as the “All Hazards” emergency/disaster stations as part of the Emergency Broadcasting System (EBS).
The GMRS/FRS channels allow you to communicate with your kids and neighbors on their blister-pack hybrid FRS/GMRS radios, or other existing GMRS and LB Safety Radio operators. Note: Transmitting on GMRS does require a no-test license from the FCC (currently est. $70 for 10 years), but it covers the entire family and only takes a couple days to obtain online.
See the custom programming chart here and check out the TERA TR-505 product page for all the details on this rugged, high-performance radio. And don’t forget the accessories! We carry a growing list of high-quality TERA accessories such as speaker mics, covert earpieces and antennas to either go long-distance or totally stealth, so you can get the most out of your investment.
Our vision is to have at least one Long Beach Neighborhood Safety Radio user on every block, creating a grid of communication throughout the city. We believe that with some practice (including weekly or monthly training drills, called NETs), community policing can assist our Public Safety professionals and provide eyes everywhere, which can be a powerful crime deterrent. Our ultimate goal is to coordinate relays between this citizens safety radio network, and other volunteer services like CERT (Community Emergency Response Team), coordinated by LB Fire as an extension of FEMA), LB SAR (Search & Rescue), also managed by LB Fire, ARES (Amateur Radio Emergency Service), RACES (Radio Amateur Communications Emergency Service), REACT, and the Guardian Angels.
We can take back our streets, stay connected, have some fun, and make our city a friendlier, safer and more prepared community to live in… with YOUR help!
Feel free to comment below and let us know what you think, or ask any questions about the radio or our vision of safety and preparedness for Long Beach.
Be Safe Long Beach!
As we celebrate our American Independence this 4th of July, we pledge not to take our freedom for granted.
As preppers, we acknowledge that enjoying such freedom includes being prepared to protect and defend it, and to help our family and fellow citizens when disasters (or worse) strike.
To that end, we offer $4 off our TR-505 GMRS/MURS/HAM/WX Emergency Two-Way Radio, an essential part of your emergency preparedness kit or SHTF bug-out bag.
Programmable with the frequencies you need to stay safe, call for help or provide emergency assistance, this commercial-grade, full-power handheld two-way radio will provide years of at-the-ready service, whenever you need it.
Save now and until the 8th of July 2016. Make sure you checkout with Coupon Code: FourFor4th
Happy 4th from BetterSafeRadio.com!
Didn’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!
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.
This 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), MURS, Ham 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!
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.
This 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 GMRS, MURS 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!
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.
The 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!
In a SHTF scenario, with only one choice, what do you grab, your mobile/cell phone or a commercial-grade dual-band emergency two-way radio?
Many people don’t realize that in the event of a serious, extended emergency, disaster or civil unrest, it’s very likely that the mobile/cell towers will go down (or be taken down). There’s even speculation about an EMP (Electro-Magnetic Pulse) weapon being used, which could fry the cell network (but not necessarily handheld radios). As well, if the Internet goes down, then it won’t really matter much if you can find a wi-fi signal – it won’t talk to anything other than a local network, if that.
For my money, besides keeping my smartphone handy, which I keep loaded with survival information and radio frequency/band charts more so than for communications, I would make sure to grab one or more EmComm two-way radios along with as many battery packs as possible, or better yet, a solar charging rig (which we hope to carry as soon as we find a worthy system) that can power my radios and my smartphone.
An emergency handheld radio, especially a dual-band radio that can operate on VHF (MURS) and UHF (GMRS) for ideal communications in both dense urban and more rural, outdoor environments, is a must have for any SHTF bug-out bag. It also pays to invest in a robust radio with a commercial build quality, not your superstore blister-pack radios that are targeted solely towards low-end consumer use – those radios won’t likely be there when you need them (although they may be better than nothing). For not a lot more (especially when you consider a potentially life and death situation), you can own a single radio that’s type-accepted (FCC Certified) to operate on both bands, and believe me, your family, neighbors or associates will thank you for being the one guy (or gal) that had the sense to provide emergency two-way radio communications when they needed it. 🙂
