Using a two way radio

walkie-talkies
A walkie talkie, also known as a two-way radio, is a portable device that allows two or more people to communicate while operating on the same radio frequency. Most operate on the license-free and subscription-free Personal Mobile Radio (PMR446) frequency, which operates in the UHF 446 MHz band. These radios can operate in any country that has adopted the license-free PMR446 frequency band and are compatible with any radio using the PMR446 service. Two-way radios are designed for business and personal use.


types

radios are available as handheld radios, fixed radios that use a docking station on a desk, and mobile radios that mount in vehicles. They are usually half-duplex, meaning the operator can speak or listen. All of these transceivers have a button known as PTT (push to talk). When the user presses the PTT to talk, the transmitter is activated, when the button is released, the receiver is reactivated. Waterproof radios are available in twin packs or kits that come with rechargeable batteries, adapters, charging cradle and belt clips.

Area


PMR446 radios can suggest long range (2-3 kilometres) coverage, this is just a guideline and depends on terrain and conditions. Clear, wide, open spaces in line of sight with no obstructions (hills, trees, buildings, poles, etc.)) would allow wider coverage. The range of two-way radios used in cities, offices, and factories is a bit more difficult to determine. This largely depends on the size and shape of the building, its composition and the environment. Users should expect a slightly shorter range (a few hundred meters) in most cases. Buildings with multiple floors or those containing a lot of metal could expect even less coverage.


uses
The
walkie talkie radios are extremely useful devices. It provides a convenient form of communication between two or more people at the push of a button. Radios are especially useful when the phone signal is weak or non-existent. Applications include,
• Outdoor sporting events. Communication between the departure and arrival points is crucial.
• Concerts and Festivals. Security and organizers ensure that everything runs smoothly.
• Emergency services. Respondents must be aware of the situation at all times in order to react, work around, and resolve.
• Military. The military uses radios for communication between air and ground forces. They are used by the Navy and the RNLI as a means of communication when carried at sea.

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