The addition of a rechargeable battery is a big plus ...

Since starting his GoFundMe campaign in December, New York broadcast engineer Paul Thurst has raised more than $1,300 to send portable radios to war-torn Ukraine. “In this high tech world with all of ...

Whether your goal is to listen to music or tune in to weather forecasts, it's nice to have a radio when exploring the great outdoors. In addition to being able to withstand the elements, the best ...

Portable radios can be used in a number of different ways. Not only are they great for listening to the radio, but some even have Bluetooth capabilities or long-range reception. The latter, in ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. A reliable radio is an essential part of any emergency ...

The portable radio is the single most important device for public safety voice communications. Presently, there are more portable radios in the fire service than ever before. This increase in radio ...

An AM or FM radio that can be easily carried. In 1954, the first truly portable radio was the TR-1 because it was the first radio to use transistors. All other radios at the time used tubes and were ...

The XG-75 is a portable radio solution for public safety and mission-critical radio users communicating over Project 25 (P25) and OpenSky networks. The XG-75 supports multiple operating modes ranging ...

Portable radios can be a firefighter’s lifeline as long as planning and preparation have gone into it. When I was a captain I helped to bring several fire departments into our regional 911 center.