Important Features Of Walky Talky And Types Of Batteries

A walkie talkie (walky talky), also known as a handheld transceiver is a portable, two way radio transceiver which helps two or more people to communicate through radio waves. It looks like a telephone handset but is slightly bigger and comes with an antenna mounted on it. This device was first developed during the Second World War.

In earlier times, the use of this was restricted only for people working in defense services (Military, Air Force etc.) and Fire Fighters. These days, these are being used by many people for personal use too. These are available for kids and it is a great way for them to have fun. People also carry walkie-talkies with them on vacations for camping and hiking. These are rechargeable and are easy to use.

Purchasing A Walky Talky:

Before purchasing, there are certain criterions which you should look for.

Range - Till how much range can a walkie-talkie work is an important criterion to keep in mind before purchasing a one. Personal use, these are available in markets these days for ranges between 20 to 35 miles. It is ideal to carry them along if you are travelling to remote locations (may be for hunting or camping). At such places, cell phones may not be very effective due to limited signals. Keeping it can help you be in touch with other people in the group.

Durability And Longevity - If you are to use on a daily basis, then durability is the next most important criteria.

Frequency Of The Walkie-Talkie - Frequency also plays an important role. If you are going to use your walkie in open areas where there are no buildings, then a very high frequency (VHF) is the best choice. For indoor or outdoor-to-indoor usage, an ultra high frequency (UHF) walkie is the best option.

Price - Walkie-talkies in different price ranges are available in market; getting the one which suits your requirements and that too in your set budget limits, plays a vital role when you go for purchase.

Types Of Walky-Talky Batteries:

Sometimes the batteries do not come bundled in which case you need to purchase one. Various types of batteries are available in markets today. Choose the best one depending on your needs.

• Rechargeable Batteries - If you frequently use walkie-talkie then you must go for the rechargeable batteries to save the replacement costs. These types of batteries can last for eight to nine hours and can be re-charged overnight.

• Alkaline Batteries - These are much costlier than the rechargeable batteries but can be replaced at any point of time. The main advantage of alkaline batteries is that they can run for much longer time than the rechargeable ones.

• Nickel Cadmium Batteries - These are costlier than the alkaline batteries but are much more durable. These are preferably used over rechargeable batteries when there is no source of power to charge the rechargeable batteries.