The Lingo of a Walkie Talkie
A walkie talkie is a great way to keep in touch with friends and family. Whether you're out exploring the wilderness or watching Stranger Things with your kids, walkie talkies provide a convenient and fun way to stay connected. But, before you buy and hit the push-to-talk button for the first time, it's important to understand the lingo that comes with these devices. For starters, there's the privacy code. Without it, any radio that happens to be on the same channel as yours will hear your entire conversation. To prevent this, most walkie talkies feature a privacy code that requires users to precede their transmissions with a unique tone. This isn't encryption, which is only available on military-grade radios, but it can keep you from accidentally broadcasting your private conversations to...