Walkie talkie is a term used for two radio communicating devices: the walkie talkie and the frequency band signal walkie talkie. They are often confused with each other, but they are not the same thing. The walkie talkie can be used for both voice and data transmission. Frequencies range from two to forty kilo watt hours. There are many different types of walkie talkies available: single line, multiple line and trunk.
A walkie talkie (also called a paging radio) is a simple two way radio communication system. They are perfect for military, law enforcement and communication needs for emergency services or even for hobbyists. The basic components are: power supply, antenna, power switch and a speaker. They are used for communication by receiving or sending information either by emitting a signal or by receiving information received on a channel. For example, if you are in a rural area and have a landline phone, you can use a walkie talkie to call someone and let them know that you are not home. The talkie helps save time and money and makes it easier to communicate.
There are two-way radios available. The first type broadcasts the radio waves and receives the signals by detecting the waves. These waves are then converted into sound by a microphone. A radio receiving device then picks up the sound and converts it to an electrical signal.
In contrast, the frequency-only walkie talkie operates with radio waves and allows communication only within a certain limited area. It is ideal for military applications or other areas where two-way radios are not available. The second type is the transceiver. Transceivers are smaller than a walkie talkie and are ideal for hobbyists. They receive and transmit electromagnetic pulses at a much lower frequency. Because of this low frequency, transceivers are less expensive than the larger ones.
Each radio has its own specific uses. Most modern day walkie talkies are DSC compliant, which means they can be used with most cell phones. This is because all cells come with a programming chip that determines what frequencies are available. When a phone presses a particular frequency, the chip sends a radio signal to the walkie talkie to initiate communication. The most basic model of this system is a simple push-to-talk button.
Today’s walkie talkie offers more options than ever before. While some people still use the same basic units, there are several choices now including different frequency bands, hands-free options, and battery powered models. The cost of these new products is still much less than what one would pay for a two way radio. Many new models offer additional features such as data transferring capacity and data storage capabilities.