2-Way Radios – Read This Before You Buy
A 2-way radio is simply a radio that can both receive and transmit radio waves, rather than just receiving data. It's an RF transmitter, a receiver and transmitter in a single unit, typically used for bidirectional communication with other wireless users with similar devices. The number of channels that are available will depend upon the model of the unit. There are several different types of this type of unit and some of them will operate using batteries while others need to be plugged into an electrical outlet. Generally they're smaller than walkie talkie radios, which make them suitable for smaller handsets. With these radios you can use either hands-free or voice-recognition technology depending on what product you buy. If you want your hands free option, then you'll need to go with s...