A walkie-talkie is a handheld gadget that allows two-way communication via radio signals and frequencies. For two-way radio communication, walkie-talkie frequencies fall into a specified range. The Federal Communications Commission has designated many radio bands for various applications. They include private, public, and commercial walkie-talkie uses. Each type of walkie-talkie has its own set of […]

You have no idea what you’ve missed out on if you’ve never used a walkie-talkie to communicate! Walkie-talkies were the most effective means to communicate over short to medium ranges before cellphones became widespread in the 1980s and 1990s. They’re still frequently used by the military, police officers, and event organizers. So what exactly are those, and […]

In wireless communication, you must have heard the terms VHF vs. UHF. But how do they differ from each other? What are the differences between them? And which one is suitable for whom. Let’s know about their differences by answering some questions. And before you understand the differences, you must learn how all wireless communications […]

The Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System (also known as CTCSS) makes use of continuous tones with a frequency below 300 Hz. On the other hand, the Digital-Coded System (also known as DCS) makes use of digital data or encoded words that are very distinctive and can all be used on the same channel without causing […]