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How-to and Educational Videos

Looking to get started with your new radio? Curious to learn more about the range you can expect or how to install your Carabiner Loop Attachment? We cover that and more in these short videos to get you ready for your next adventure!

How to use the Mountain Radio

Here we'll cover all of the basic functions of the radio including how to select your channel, locking and unlocking the radio, silencing the Roger Beep, enabling and setting privacy codes, and more! You can check out the complete user manual here. I

Mountain Radio Case/Battery Replacement

Replacing the case or battery on your Mountain Radio is a quick and easy process that should only take a couple of minutes. We used a plastic spoon in this video, but a bike tire lever would do the trick too!.

How to use the 5 Watt Radio

This video will walk you through all of the basic and advanced features of the radio, including how to enable and program repeater channels, NOAA Weather Monitoring, and Dual Channel Watch. Picked up a Carabiner Loop to go along with your 5 Watt Radi

5 Watt Radio Carabiner Loop Installation

Swapping out the Gator Clip for the Carabiner Loop Attachment is a quick and easy process, allowing you to customize your attachment system for overlanding, whitewater rafting, canyoneering, or whatever your adventure may be!.

How to connect to GMRS repeaters

One of the biggest perks of a GMRS radio like the 5 Watt Radio is its ability to connect to repeaters. There may be times when terrain obstructions impact the range and clarity of your transmissions, and where available, repeaters can greatly improve

FRS and GMRS Range Comparison

This video breaks down some of the key factors and considerations to help you maximize the range of your radios. In it, we demonstrate some real-world testing scenarios to help you get a sense for how a variety of terrain scenarios will impact transm