Walkie talkies are a great way to stay connected with friends and family when you’re on the go. They don’t rely on cell networks, and they’re available for a wide range of budgets.
A walkie talkie works by transmitting radio waves to a receiving radio, which then sends them back to the transmitter. These radios are designed to work in specific frequencies, so a group of people can communicate on the same channel without interference.
Typical walkie talkies are made to look like telephone handsets with a speaker and microphone built into one end. Some low-cost units resemble toy models, but others are more sophisticated and feature manual controls and higher-quality audio.
Most walkie talkies use a continuous tone-coded squelch system (CTCSS) or digital-coded squelch (DCS) to prevent other users from hearing your transmissions when they’re in range of yours. Some also come with privacy codes, which limit the amount of information you can communicate through a single channel.
Some walkie talkies, however, are not as private, so you should still be aware of your surroundings when talking to other people. This is especially true when you’re chatting to other people in the same band.
You should also be aware that the range of a walkie talkie is limited by a variety of factors, including weather conditions, obstructions in the landscape, noise from other radio signals, and elevation. It’s important to invest in a walkie talkie that has more than enough range for your group to communicate safely, regardless of the environment.
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