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If you’re asking this question, it’s likely that you’re planning a cruise and want to know if it’ll be worth it to bring your walkie talkies onboard to use for communication during the trip. Cell phones will not operate on a large cruise ship with several floors and rooms out at sea unless it is … Read more

You may have received walkie-talkies as a gift as a child for your birthday or Christmas. These devices were so much fun to use and play with when we were little. One of the defining aspects of my upbringing was pretending to be cops or secret spies. When we were younger, though, we didn’t completely … Read more

Many workers in various industries use walkie-talkies, which are also known as Two Way Radios, but how protected are these lines of communication? Some sectors don’t have to worry about being monitored or hacked, but it’s a significant concern for others. To investigate this question, we’ll need to learn a little about how these radios … Read more

Since its invention several decades ago, walkie-talkies and two-way radios have come a long way. Walkie-talkies have a wide range of applications, with many adults and children utilizing them for recreational purposes and various enterprises and organizations relying on their capabilities. There are many different colors, sizes, shapes, and features to pick from when it … Read more

Licence-free two-way radio is an important solution to many businesses that need  simple, easy to use communication solutions. Unfortunately many manufacturer’s bestselling PMR446 products for this sector have been affected by key component shortages from the AKM fire last year. As a result, from mid-August, Icom will be reintroducing their IC-F27SR model of licence-free two-way … Read more

Unlike a broadcast receiver, which only receives material, commercial two-way radio can emit and receive radio waves (a transceiver). It’s an audio (sound) transceiver that’s both a transmitter and a receiver, and it’s used for bidirectional speech communication with other people who have comparable radios. Stationary (base station), mobile (placed in vehicles), and hand-held portable … Read more

Is football coming home this year? We’ll see on Sunday! That being said, if you’re in need of walkie-talkie radios to deal with extra capacity or if you’re holding an event, an outdoor get-together or simply need a hand with communication, then don’t hesitate to get in touch with us! #ComeOnEngland #Euro2020 Photo by Mitch Rosen on Unsplash

Communication is a critical component of any ship or aircraft voyage. It assists in the communication of information to various departments to ensure efficient sailing, seamless travel, and management of the ship during the voyage. Marine communication requires an easy-to-manage device capable of transmitting audio information accurately and without static or interference. As a result, … Read more

When at sea, communication between ships and the shore is of paramount importance for a seamless voyage. Seamen’s modes of communication have evolved significantly over the course of the years. Historically, ships at sea communicated primarily through semaphores and flags. The introduction of radio communication into maritime communication resulted in a significant increase in overall … Read more

Keep customers safe, and stock on the shelves with our flexible hire options packages available. From just £1 per day per radio, communication for your festival, event or summer pop-up couldn’t be clearer.  Ring the Walkie-Talkies team 01494 853 799 or email info@walkie-talkies.com to discuss your requirements.  Photo Credit:  by Nataniel Susantoputra on Unsplash