FEBRUARY 2, 2026 – NEW YORK, NEW YORK – Radiowell, the nation’s largest buyer of used two-way radio equipment, proudly announces the Radios 4 Kids Donation Program. Radiowell spokesperson, Andrew Park, explains, “As a conscience-driven company, we recognize our role in safeguarding America’s students during their critical K–12 education journey. Many public schools lack adequate resources – be they financial or material – to communicate effectively during a crisis. The Radios 4 Kids Donation Program provides used yet functional communication equipment to these institutions free of charge, so their on-campus personnel have the resources at hand when a critical situation arises.”

Two-way radios provide instant, reliable communication, permitting school administrators, teachers, and other on-campus personnel to respond quickly and discreetly at a moment’s notice. From alerting security teams about a suspicious individual on campus to requesting immediate assistance inside a classroom or outside in a common area, radios enable staff to act decisively and discretely without compromising student privacy.

“Two-way radios are a cost-effective way to increase on-campus safety,” says Park, “without putting student privacy at risk.” And unlike cell phones, “they work during emergencies, like power and cellular outages, or fire evacuations.”

Unlike traditional notification systems, such as PA systems, which broadcast information indiscriminately, two-way radios allow targeted, private communication between key parties. This discretion helps schools manage sensitive situations more effectively and can play a critical role in avoiding or minimizing potential incidents.

Recognizing that many public schools struggle with limited budgets and competing funding priorities, Radiowell developed the Radios 4 Kids Donation Program to support accredited public education institutions seeking to enhance their anti-violence and emergency response strategies. Through this program, eligible schools may receive donated two-way radio equipment to supplement existing safety measures, thus extending the communication reach of administrators and staff during all types of emergencies.

Radiowell’s Radios 4 Kids Donation Program operates on a limited-inventory basis. While equipment availability cannot be guaranteed at any given time, the Radiowell team works diligently to fulfill requests as frequently as possible. Educational institutions interested in the Radios 4 Kids Grant Program are encouraged to contact Radiowell directly via this link. Each request is reviewed and matched, when possible, with available inventory.

About Radiowell

25 years ago, we created Radiowell as a passion project. Today, Radiowell is the number one rated buyer of used radio equipment in North America. Radiowell continues to be best place to sell used radio equipment due to its commitment to environmental responsibility. By purchasing both excess and outdated equipment, we reduce the strain on America’s landfills, ensuring that equipment is repurposed as often as necessary for a more sustainable planet. Radiowell takes pride in acquiring, repairing, redistributing, or recycling unneeded two-way radio equipment to achieve the healthiest impact for all stakeholders.

For Californians living in Pacific Palisades, Alta Dena, Pasadena, and surrounding areas, January 2025 has begun with devastation, uncertainty, and displacement. At the time of this release, the Palisades Fire and the Eaton Fire have continued to burn in Los Angeles County without full containment for the 13^th consecutive day since ignition on January 7, 2025. Early reports indicate that approximately 40,603 acres have burned, 15,467 structures have been destroyed, and 27 lives have been lost. And, sadly, those numbers are expected to climb as investigators continue surveying the damage.

Radiowell has been deeply committed to providing fire safety organizations and first responders with much needed radio equipment since its inception and is a partner of One Tree Planted – a non-profit environmental organization. 

In the wake of these devastating fires, Radiowell, has vowed to replace 10,000 trees lost in these unprecedented wild fires. These trees will be planted in local parks within California.

According to Radiowell spokesperson Andrew Park, “Never has our commitment to the environment been more necessary than in the wake of California’s wild fires. Lack of trees impact wildlife, our climate, and the very air we breathe. Helping restore these lost trees is tantamount to restoring hope to California.”

About Radiowell

At Radiowell, we recognize the impact humanity has on the environment, and we strive to reduce the negative impact improperly discarded radio equipment has on our world. Our conscience-driven approach has kept decommissioned and unwanted two-way radio equipment out of landfills via appropriate recycling measures or keeping radios in service by selling and/or donating them to those who can repurpose them. If your objectives align with our dedication to long-term environmental sustainability, reach out to us for information about our services. 

JUNE 6 – NEW YORK – Radiowell is warning hospitals and healthcare administrators that transmitting private information over two-way radios ( aka walkie talkies ) could violate HIPAA and privacy laws, and pose a serious risk to patient safety.

Last month, a Radiowell executive witnessed emergency room nurses using inexpensive Amazon-purchased radios to convey patient information in a New York hospital. Spokesperson Andrew Park explains, “ER nurses were discussing patient information via unencrypted and license-free radios. This put the facility at risk of violating HIPPA laws and also jeopardizes patient safety.”

Inexperienced buyers of radios are easily misled by “privacy” claims on Amazon from Chinese radio manufacturers that advertise their “license-free” radios as suitable for healthcare environments. But since these radios are not encrypted, their transmissions can be monitored by anyone with a $40 radio scanner. These radios might be suitable in countries with weak patient privacy and compliance laws, but they do not belong in American hospitals.

Unsecure radios also present significant safety risks to patients. Since almost anyone can interfere with their communications, the risk of fake transmissions puts lives at risk. “We’ve heard of police helicopters dispatched by fake radio transmissions, so there’s reason to believe that bad actors would cause the same havoc in a hospital,” explained Park.

Radiowell is advising hospitals and entities that use 2-way radios to transmit private information to take these immediate actions:

1. Immediately cease all two-way radio communication of private information until their radios are verified as “HIPPA compliant.”
2. Do not use equipment advertised as “license-free.” Instead, switch to commercial and encrypted equipment from major radio manufacturers.
3. If using Push-to-Talk over cellular radios, arrange for your IT administrator to perform an end-to-end audit of the software, operating systems, and web platforms managing these devices. These devices have numerous security vulnerabilities that are not yet fully understood but are a major security concern for their users.
4. Consult a professional radio dealer to determine the best options for encrypted communications over licensed and commercial frequencies.
5. Educate hospital staff on private radio communications. To support staff training, Radiowell is providing a limited supply of no cost privacy stickers and posters on its website.

About Radiowell:

Radiowell is dedicated to preventing the nation’s landfills from being the dumping grounds for end-of-life commercial and government radios. What began 25 years ago as a passion project has now become the nation’s largest buyer of obsolete, surplus, and used radio equipment. Companies, governments, and other organizations that wish to sell their used radio equipment can contact Radiowell for an offer.

NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — As part of Toyota Industries Group’s continuing effort to support sustainability, Toyota Industries Compressor Parts America (TICA) has selected Radiowell for sustainable disposition of its used communication equipment.

The “largest manufacturer of vehicle compressors for air conditioning systems,” TICA produces nearly 5 million units for the automotive industry and strives to “Make the earth a better place to live, enrich lifestyles, and promote a compassionate society,” according to its website. A spokesperson for TICA says, “Toyota has several environmental partners supporting our efforts toward environmental sustainability. Selecting Radiowell afforded us an opportunity to further minimize waste while enhancing biodiversity through reforestation.”

TICA selected Radiowell because of its ongoing commitment to engage with partners who have a shared vision of the value of sustainable solutions. Many of their surplus radios were in turn donated to the American Red Cross via the Radiowell GRANT program and will be used to support the communication needs of emergency service providers in more than 60 Pennsylvania counties. And as part of Radiowell’s “1 Radio = 1 Tree” program, TICA’s used radios will result in further support of the reforestation of the Appalachia Mountains initiative.

Radiowell covers the costs incurred to plant trees in exchange for the opportunity to recycle unwanted but usable two-way radios as well as related equipment. “The planet’s health is of utmost importance to us, and we strive to limit functional, yet unwanted communication equipment from being discarded and populating our nation’s landfills,” said Radiowell spokesperson Andrew Park.

Click here for further information about Radiowell’s GRANT to the American Red Cross. Companies and government agencies seeking solutions for their used radio equipment should complete the Sell Used Radios form to learn how their decommissioned radios can be repurposed for maximum value and minimal environmental impact. Radiowell specializes in asset disposition of end of life radios.

About Radiowell:

Founded in 1998, Radiowell began as a passion project and has continued to grow into America’s largest buyer of used two-way radio equipment. Radiowell is a conscience-driven company dedicated to repurposing decommissioned used radio equipment. Radiowell buys surplus radios or used two-way radios as well as wireless equipment, thus offering interested parties opportunities to reuse, repair, or recycle their unwanted, outdated, or unneeded equipment. Interested donation recipients may learn more about Radiowell’s GRANT program here.