2 Way Radios

A walkie-talkie or 2 way radio is a battery-powered transceiver (meaning that it can both transmit and receive radio signals). Walkie-talkies receive radio waves via an antenna and can also broadcast return signals (on the same frequency) via the same device.A 2 way radio essentially converts incoming signal into sound and outgoing sound into signal.The antenna on a walkie-talkie is home to various groups of electrons. These electrons respond to specific, pre-set channels (different groups respond to different channels). When the walkie-talkie antenna intercepts radio waves, the electrons translate those radio waves into electrical impulses, which then pass through the device and into a small processor, housed within the radio itself.The processor, in turn, converts the impulses into a sig...

One of the biggest selling points for 2 way radios is their simplicity. Radios are extremely easy both to initially set up and to use.The average two way comes equipped with a PTT (or Push To Talk) button. This button is held down when you want to speak into the device and released when you wish to hear the reply. It is important to say "over" after you have finished talking, this way the person receiving your message knows that you have finished speaking and aren't simply distracted or taking a breath. If you both try to talk at the same time, neither signal will come through.Most 2 way radios will operate at a decent distance, but as we discussed earlier this month, there are many variables that can affect a radio signal. Obstacles, be they man-made or naturally occurring, can seriously ...

Citizens' Band radio, or CB radio, is a system which allows simple, short distance radio wave communications. It operates within the 27 MHz band. Communications can be exchanged on one of 40 different channels. This type of radio is different from other types of personal radio services such as amateur or "ham" radio. Communication by this method in America no longer requires a license, as was the case in the 1960's. It can be used for both personal and business communications. The Citizens' Band radio service began in the USA in 1945 as an FCC regulated personal radio service. Citizens were permitted to conduct short distance radio communications for family or individual purposes. Today semi truck drivers and individuals living in rural America, as well as hobbyists in other countries prim...