Chinese-made Baofeng radios have gained widespread popularity among amateur radio enthusiasts worldwide due to their versatile features, ease of use, and affordability. Popular models include the Baofeng UV-5R, Baofeng , UV-82, and BF-88E. However, what is allowed in China is not necessarily legal elsewhere. In this article, we’ll examine whether these popular radios can be […]
PMR (Personal Mobile Radio) – is a standard for unlicensed radio communications, used in Europe, but prohibited in the United States and Canada. Depending on the country, the number of channels and terms of use may vary. PMR channels Since 2018 this communication standard includes 16 channels (before there were only 8) with a step […]
The LPD (Low Power Device) channels are dedicated for civilian communication within the UHF frequencies, as much as PMR446, another free band. LPD channels are located in the frequency range 433.075–434.775 MHz and include 69 channels with a step of 25 kHz. You can see them in the table below 👇 Many countries allow the channels to be used […]
Morse Code Tables For more than a century, Morse code — a technique for sending messages using a series of dots and dashes — has been a crucial part of communication. Even though there are speedier ways to communicate these days, Morse code is still useful for walkie-talkies, amateur radio, and emergency communications. Its history, […]
Radio stations became widespread during World War II when the need for fast communications over long distances increased. In those days, a stationary radio was used, but it was huge, and communications men carried such 2-way radios after their officers. Walkie-talkies also already existed, but they were far from a modern compact walkie-talkie we have […]
What is a portable device that can transmit your voice through the air, but is not a mobile phone? It seems you’ve heard something about an outdated appliance called “radio”… wait a minute! Does it still exist? Oh, yeah! It exists and it’s not going to die anytime soon! Walkie-talkies versus cell phones Two-way radios […]
Picking up a two-way radio for the first time? it’s quite tricky to figure out how to talk through this device. I hope you purchased a walkie-talkie that does not require a license to use, or you already have this permission. Otherwise, men in black may knock on your door and report that you have […]
Jump to LPD 433 MHz Jump to PMR 446 MHz A walkie-talkie is a remarkable way to communicate through the globe. As we know, radio waves spread throughout the Earth and even in space if only don’t meet any obstacle. However, we should use them legally, and the laws in different countries are different too. A […]
At the beginning of a conversation on the radio, you need to name the person you are contacting and introduce yourself. Also, at the end of your phrase, you must mark its end. For this, use the word: “Over”. Here’s an example of a simple and clear conversation start: Mike to Daisy. Do you copy? […]
The police, military, air traffic controllers, and their affiliated services use portable radios as the main communication channel. And the technology of radio communication is imperfect – often the conversation is wedged in by interference created by various devices or natural phenomena. Therefore, to make sure that the interlocutors understand each other correctly, special Walkie-talkie Lingo have […]
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