Walkie Talkies

For quick, easy communication, walkie-talkies are perfect for many people. Often referred to as "two-way radios", they use radio waves to transmit sound. Depending upon the type, walkie-talkies are capable of working miles apart.

Walkie-talkies work in a very simple, yet reliable method. They work through the use of radio frequencies. These devices are called "transceivers" because one acts a transmitter while the other is a receiver. Walkie-talkies receive radio waves the same way that a regular radio does. But unlike a radio, walkie-talkies are able to create radio waves. In a sense, a walkie-talkie acts as a mini- radio station. Learn more about "How Walkie-Talkies Work".

Walkie-talkies continually keep their presence by serving many purposes. As you probably know; police, firefighters, and paramedics rely on them for vital communication. Many other jobs have begun using walkie-talkies for the convenience-factor. Although, well before they left their mark in today's world, they first began use over 65 years ago! Learn more about their creation and original use by reading "Walkie-Talkie History".

While cell phones may have replaced walkie-talkies for some, walkie-talkies are still important and cost-effective. If you have ever visited the likes of Disney World or any other amusement park, many families use walkie-talkies to communicate throughout the day. Areas such as the wilderness may not provide cell phone service. It is places such as this that make walkie-talkies such a valuable commodity.