Forgive the novice question but can these radios be used as walkie talkies? Thanks.
390274
Yes. You can program the radios in simplex mode. With the transmit and receive as the same frequency.
390275
I should also add these are great little radios once you get them programmed
390276
These are probably too complex for the casual user. You might might consider good quality GMRS walkie talkies, which will have about the same range as these.
390277
They're not really designed for that used but you certainly can use them in that way if you have a license to operate a ham license
390278
Yes, they can be used as a walkie talkie, BUT they are not able to use the Citizen Band Frequencies if that is what you mean. These radios transmit on the Amateur Radio (HAM) bands VHF and UHF as well as the GMRS bands. Most of these frequencies require an FCC Amateur Radio License excepting the frequencies 8 - 14 on the GMRS band. In summary if you want a small radio set that does not require an FCC license you can get something less complicated and easier to use, Try the Midland LTX118 or a set of CB radios.
390279
If you get your ham radio licences, yes.otherwise it will be illegal for you to use these as walkie talkies.
1670592
They will not work in the skin of the ship as there's too much interference. They do work outside as they are line of sight walkie talkies.
1670593
Yes, although there are probably smaller, less expensive walkie-talkies out there that would also work. I suggest you talk to your cruise ship company. They might have some recommendations or they might tell you that walkie-talkies aren't allowed because people go on a cruise to have some peace and quiet and not be listening to beeping buttons and drunken cruisers blabbing loudly describing the margaritas or the view from the port side. Von Voyage. Edge
1637497
I haven't tried that but they plug in like a headset to a radio cell phone or mp3 player, We used them on hand held 2 way communication radios. not the CB type. I would think they would work.
917227
Yes you can have multiple radios on the same chanel and talk to each other. Range depends on conditions open water could be around 20 miles or more, on land with houses and trees, around 2 to 5 miles with the radio on high power.
374116
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2119875
They work with your phone thru Bluetooth and can be used as 2 way radio with your passenger or another bike up to a certain distance. You have a big push button to pick up a call or you can set it up so it picks up calls automatically after a certain number of rings. they are hands free to talk and come with 2 head sets. they work very nicely. My only disappointment is that battery needs to be charged if you don't use them for some time. they don't hold the charge well when not in use
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My husband uses them when hunting in the timber with his buddies. You can choose the same Freq. for all 4 radios.He can usually find a channel without a lot of static. Wouldn't be good when listening for Deer walking in leaves. Don't know if a steel building would make it act up or not. They talk over 200 acres worth of farm land and timber. Worth trying though for the price.
2181725
These are definitely not made for a phone conversation. They are more suited for use in an ipod or other MP3 player. Madce for just listening.
2005035
Yes. These radios are "channelized"..so as long as you have them on the same channel number you will be ok.
1091836
These radios transmit on 16 separate frequencies between 400-470 MHz. If that is the same frequency range as your "regular" walkie talkies, they should communicate. One of the Amazon reviews of the radios lists what they say are the specific frequencies of all 16 channels. If you can find the specific frequencies of your walkie talkies, you can compare them to see if any are the same. I am sure if you contact the Retevis customer support, they can confirm the specific frequencies.
1289340
Would work, however, a cheap pair of walkie talkies would do just fine and would have no interference and would be more secure. They can be purchased at Radio Shack.
1236638
PS: If these radios are not "type accepted" it is illegal to use them on any band, except but a licensed ham on the ham freq. Only.
1450007
I encountered one organization that was using these radios out of the box. When I did some investigating, I discovered that they were using the radios on a frequency that was licensed to a local hospital for MEDCOM! Any use of these radios (in the United States at least) REQUIRES a license!
223222
These are real walkie talkies, yes. You do not have to program them. You do not need a license for them. These are nice and simple walkie talkies.
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These radios can operate at 400 - 470 MHz. GMRS and FRS both operate at 462 - 467 MHz. So...I guess the answer would be yes. I have not tried to program these, but the little research I have done it is apparently somewhat difficult.
844398
Frank, not really any way to answer that question. Too many variables. However, they are not line of sight radios if thats what you are asking. I now own 11 of these now. I've owned the very best radios they make and these are more than sufficent in most applications.