How Far Do Two-Way Radios Actually Work?
The range of a two-way radio or walkie-talkie actually depends on a multitude of factors. These prohibitive issues can be things like the radio's transmit power, the quality of the in-built antenna and even the amount of potential obstacles to block signal.
As we will discuss further in this article different types of radios work better in certain environments. UHF (Ultra-High Frequency is any radio frequency range between 300 MHz and 3GHz) radios, tend to work better in urban or indoor environments than their VHF (Very High Frequency is any radio frequency range between 30 MHz and 300MHz) counterparts. Using the right kind of radio in the right kind of situation can be a major factor in your radio's performance.
A good general guide is to expect a business walkie talkie working in simpl...