Why Two Way Radios Remain Highly Useful

By Kathleen Carter


Smartphones rule the ether, connecting people through a mostly reliable communication channel. They are handheld phones with digital functions that make them highly versatile and portable. They can access the internet with Wi Fi, can send pictures, can be used for group calls or messaging, and have that most unique text messaging function.

The older and some would say less functional cousin of the cell phone is the two way handheld radio. It is actually a transceiver, a combination of transmission instrument and receiver, that can communicate with other sets. Technology was miniaturized to create the sturdiest gadgets, the same Dallas two way radios that many businesses still look for and use.

Way back when cell phones were not even in the horizon for communication, these sets were all the rage. The same went for things like CB or ham, which aficionados often built from scratch. They shared the same technology. Even with the technology available these days, handheld radio sets are deemed better in some ways. Many places and personnel still use them, like in many businesses and official agencies, and by personnel in construction or security.

For people in the know, the reasons for having them still are many. The first thing that comes to mind is the much lower prices. And then you do not have to take out a contract to use one. It is easy to handle, you just press a button to receive or talk to another one with the same tool.

Their advantages over cell phones are often overlooked in this day and age. They are cheaper to operate, do not need a system of receivers and transmitters to broadcast their messages. And these units are very sturdy. Unlike cell phones, they can be dropped without worry of their breaking apart, plus some are really water resistant.

In the Texas metropolis, many of the most important places rely on these units. They are not likely to exchange them for phones. These areas are either malls, plants and factories, military areas or reservations, medical centers, building and other constructions and big ocean liners or transports. The people who carry these are mostly vital to daily operations and if they cannot communicate, the systems involved are likely to crash.

The following are the technical considerations. The sets could be analog or digital, and always two way. This means you can only broadcast or receive, and cannot do both at the same time. These units can either be state of the art or have different power settings, depending on whether their use is for open places or inside buildings. Some really nifty stuff can be attached to them, like sirens, lighting fixtures, light bars and even digital camera recorders.

More technical items include GPS tracking that could be applicable for transport units. They can also have GPS tracking for anything appliance or gadget that is not powered and often carried around. Enhanced service for them can often include connection to digital repeaters and other systems. They are so versatile and well loved that a well known phone company has created cellphone apps that mimic their operation. It is a concept that is still to take root.

All the cities in the US are quite familiar with their use, and there will be shops or companies that have them on display or on offer. Buying from retails outlets is easy. To reiterate, they can be had at very affordable prices, and companies prefer buying them in lots. The warranties will often have several years in them and, when all things are considered, they have even become more useful with some new digital features to keep them in pace with smartphones.




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