Friday, January 30

Month: February 2023

2 Way Radios

How to Choose a Walkie Talkie

Whether you’re camping, on a cruise ship, in the mountains, or simply out and about in your neighborhood or a new city, walkie talkies can help keep you connected with everyone around you. They’re also a great way to put your kids’ minds at ease and keep them safe when they run off to play out of the campsite, mountain, or cruise line. A walkie talkie is a radio that converts your voice into radio signals. This is then transmitted to other devices using a set of frequencies that vary by band and location. Most walkie talkies operate on FRS (Family Radio Service) or GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) frequencies that are used by the general public. They can also be used for business purposes like security patrols and in construction. The frequencies that a radio uses are important because ...
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How to Use the Walkie Talkie Feature on Your Apple Watch

Walkie talkie is an Apple Watch app that allows you to chat directly with friends and family. It’s a great way to connect with loved ones without the delays that can come with texting or emailing. How to use the Walkie Talkie featureTo get started using Walkie Talkie on your Apple Watch, open the app on your watch and tap a contact you want to add as a friend. Wait for them to accept the invitation and you’ll see their contact card turn yellow — that means they’re available to talk with. How to start a conversationTo chat with your friend or family member, touch and hold the talk button on their Apple Watch screen. When you’re ready, say something, and your friend will hear what you said instantly. If they’re not audible, you can increase the volume through the Digital Crown. What to look ...
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Choosing the Best Two-Way Radio for Your Business

Two-way radios enable clear, instant communication for businesses across all industries. They help ensure the right people have the information they need at the right time to keep operations running smoothly. Choosing the Best Two-Way Radio for Your BusinessWhile two-way radios can vary by price, range and features, there are some common characteristics that will give you an idea of what to look for in your next set of business communications. Frequency and wavelength are important for transmission distance, so make sure you know what kind of frequency you need for your specific location and how far away it can be transmitted. Licensing for two-way radio:Two-way radio equipment must be licenced to operate on a given frequency. Every country has its own licensing authority to allocate two-w...