What is a long range walkie talkie?
A long-range walkie talkie is a portable two-way radio that lets a user communicate over a long distance. It is commonly used in industries such as construction, security, transportation, large outdoor events and emergency services. Unlike FRS (Family Radio Service) walkie talkies, which have limited range, long-range walkie talkies are designed to transmit and receive over much greater distances. FRS radios typically transmit at half a watt, whereas long-range walkie talkies are typically 5 watts and have more sophisticated receivers.
How do long-range walkie talkies work?
Long-range walkie talkies typically have two distinct features that let them talk over long distances: increased power and repeater infrastructure. The higher power allows the radio to transmit over a longer distance, and repeater infrastructure greatly increases the distance the communication can travel while letting users work around large obstacles that would otherwise disperse radio waves.
What are the benefits of long-range walkie talkies?
- Extended range: As the name suggests, long-range walkie talkies have significantly greater range. This allows communication over larger areas, making them ideal for non-local industries or situations where the transmitter is far from the receiver.
- Clearer communication: Instead of communication dropping off or attenuating, long-range walkie talkies give users more power to reach further receivers, or connect to repeaters that re-transmit the signal and preserve the quality.
- Durability and quality: Many long-range walkie talkies are higher grade. They withstand demanding environmental conditions better and transmit clearer signals that are less vulnerable to interference. They can be water resistant, dust proof and shock proof, making them suitable for rugged environments.
- Additional features: Some long-range walkie talkies come with built-in GPS, lone worker alerts and encryption, which can enhance safety and security during operation.
Long-range two-way radio solutions from B.C. Communications
B.C. Communications is proud to use a Capacity Plus trunking system for long-range radio communication in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. Our repeater system has connected thousands of users who would otherwise not be able to communicate over radio. It allows users to move freely throughout Greater Vancouver while staying in touch with the rest of their fleet.
We can provide rental repeaters for coverage in a remote location, permanent installations at your facility with full coverage, and radios configured with multiple channels for a range of different talk groups.
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