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Whats the best radio for...
I'm often asked what's the best radio for hunting. I always smile on the inside and think, "I've never heard anyone bagging game with a radio" :) You see as...
Whats the best radio for...
I'm often asked what's the best radio for hunting. I always smile on the inside and think, "I've never heard anyone bagging game with a radio" :) You see as...

Yes! Fleetwood Digital is Open for Business
During these difficult times Fleetwood Digital wants to let all of its valued customers, past, present, and future, know we are safe, healthy, and continuing to serve the community providing...
Yes! Fleetwood Digital is Open for Business
During these difficult times Fleetwood Digital wants to let all of its valued customers, past, present, and future, know we are safe, healthy, and continuing to serve the community providing...

Understanding Radio Range
Most handheld two way radios, or walkie talkies operate on line of sight coverage. Meaning if you can see the other radio, you can "talk" to it. With no obsticles...
Understanding Radio Range
Most handheld two way radios, or walkie talkies operate on line of sight coverage. Meaning if you can see the other radio, you can "talk" to it. With no obsticles...

Get ready for Black Friday / Cyber Monday with ...
Black Friday / Cyber Monday will be here before we know it. Why not take advantage of a great feature at Fleetwood Digital and build your own WishList! With the...
Get ready for Black Friday / Cyber Monday with ...
Black Friday / Cyber Monday will be here before we know it. Why not take advantage of a great feature at Fleetwood Digital and build your own WishList! With the...

How To Use A SWR Meter To Test Antenna Standing...
A SWR (short for “standing wave ratio”) meter is a calibration tool used to measure the standing wave ratio of a two way radio, a type of short-distance radio system...
How To Use A SWR Meter To Test Antenna Standing...
A SWR (short for “standing wave ratio”) meter is a calibration tool used to measure the standing wave ratio of a two way radio, a type of short-distance radio system...

Understanding Radio Propagation
Propagation: Radio wave propagation largely depends on atmospheric conditions, the band and power used to operate the radio equipment. Ground waves are "line of sight" communication. Atmospheric conditions come...
Understanding Radio Propagation
Propagation: Radio wave propagation largely depends on atmospheric conditions, the band and power used to operate the radio equipment. Ground waves are "line of sight" communication. Atmospheric conditions come...