How Do 2 Way Radios Work?
A two-way radio communication is a communications system that allows two-way exchange of data, i.e. transmission. A two-way radio can receive and transmit radio waves, unlike a purely broadcast receiver that only receives information. It is also a data transceiver, a sender and receiver in a single unit, commonly used for bidirectional human-to-human voice communication for personal conversation. In some units, it is used as a personal alarm clock. The two way radio communications systems usually use the analog signal technology for transmission and reception. These days however, most 2-way radios to communicate using digital data, which provides greater efficiency, reduced cost, more channels and less power consumption. They are becoming more popular because they allow greater flexibili...