National Communications Magazine

National Communications Magazine America's Hobby Radio Magazine is the only media covering all aspects of hobby radio -- since 1988! First. Fast. Fair. We're America's Hobby Radio Magazine!

National Communications Magazine is published online by SCAN Media LLC and deals with the hobby of scanner radio monitoring as well as CB, basic ham radio, GMRS/FRS, MURS, shortwave listening, Part 15 broadcasting and AM/FM/TV DXing. An annual subscription includes access to all our web articles. ISSN: 2475-5478.

30 years ago in front of our then-offices in Kettering, Ohio, National Communications Magazine (then National Scanning R...
10/06/2025

30 years ago in front of our then-offices in Kettering, Ohio, National Communications Magazine (then National Scanning Report) conducted a cover photo shoot with five different police agencies. It was so realistic that two TV stations covered it. See the end of this video at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvMnMOMA9bw. The video is raw and features our former editor and publisher Norm Schrein directing the shoot.

How many radios do you really own? 🤣
10/06/2025

How many radios do you really own? 🤣

10/02/2025

🌾 It's time! Tune in on your as gather their . Celebrate with America’s Magazine and catch the passion of the hardest workers in the land on the airwaves. Learn where to listen at NatComMag.com 🎉

10/02/2025

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09/30/2025

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After 34 years, AOL is shutting down its dialup Internet service today. RIP brrrrrrreeeeppppp! Were you an America Onlin...
09/30/2025

After 34 years, AOL is shutting down its dialup Internet service today. RIP brrrrrrreeeeppppp! Were you an America Online user? How many floppy discs or CDs did you have for AOL? You've got mail!

It's time and that means you can listen to operations on your . We tell you where to tune in to hear working in t...
09/29/2025

It's time and that means you can listen to operations on your . We tell you where to tune in to hear working in their fields until late night to ensure their are harvested this fall. We're America's Magazine!

09/28/2025

🚨 The has cited a operator for reportedly transmitting on a federal radio frequency. With limited details surfacing, we ask: Was this move justified? Read America's Magazine's insights now at NatComMag.com and share your thoughts! 🗣️

09/26/2025

🚨 The has cited a operator for allegedly using a federal frequency. With limited details surfacing, the question remains: Was this move justified? Read America's Magazine's take on the matter at NatComMag.com and form your opinion. 📡

The has cited a operator for allegedly transmitting on a federal radio frequency. Few details are available, so wa...
09/25/2025

The has cited a operator for allegedly transmitting on a federal radio frequency. Few details are available, so was the action warranted by the agency? Read America's Magazine's opinion now at NatComMag.com and then you decide.

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National Communications magazine was founded in 1988 and is published bi-monthly. We cover the hobbies of scanner radio monitoring as well as citizens band (CB) and the Family (FRS), General Mobile (GMRS) and Multi-Use (MURS) radio services and two-way radio in general. An online access account includes all current issues and every past issue of NatCom online in PDF format.

We welcome newcomers to the hobby of scanning, CB, GMRS, FRS and MURS -- and all two-way radio -- and develop a forum for all those who are radio enthusiasts where they can share ideas or make suggestions for manufacturers.

NatCom, our nickname, covers all aspects of the radio hobby from beginner to advanced. We're America's Hobby Radio Magazine! ISSN: 2475-5478.