This episode of the SXS Guys Offroad Podcast brings you into the Rugged Radios VIP Trailer at UTV Takeover Sand Hollow! We sit down with Steve Bechard from Rugged Radios and talk about his history, radio tech and terminology, company culture, pranks, and philanthropy! Steve is a genuinely happy person and his smile and laugh infect everybody around him; enjoy!
Short link: sxsguys.link/episode28
Rundown
00:00 – We’re STILL at UTV Takeover Sand Hollow!
01:41 – Introduction
03:16 – Importance of a Radio
06:15 – Steve’s History/Toys
08:42 – From Mills to Clean Rooms
10:22 – Getting into UTV
16:10 – Pranksters
18:17 – Rugged Lifestyle
19:35 – Investing in Community
22:49 – New Rugged Radios Complex
27:00 – Going Digital
29:55 – UHF, VHF, GMRS What?
33:45 – What is a Repeater?
35:04 – Easy vs. Features
36:54 – Digital Transition
38:15 – Handheld vs. In-Car
40:38 – Supporting the Events
42:42 – What is Squelch?
43:10 – Keeping Analog Around
45:57 – Online Resources
47:02 – Not Just Offroad Handhelds
48:38 – Wrapping Up
49:53 – Pink Radios for Breast Cancer Awareness
53:17 – Actually Wrapping Up
Applicable Links
UTV Takeover
Rugged Radios (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube)
Steve Bechard (Facebook, Instagram)
Yamaha TW200 Dual Sport Bike
The Mint 400
Destination Polaris Project X Episode 9
Steve’s War Wagon X3
Rugged Radios V3 Dual Band Handheld
Rugged Radios RDH16-V Handheld Radio
Rugged Radios RDH16-U Handheld Radio
InReach Mini
Cancer Association of Havasu
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