Walkie Talkies

Walkie Talkies at Maplin

What is a Walkie Talkie?

A walkie-talkie is a handheld, two-way radio that lets people communicate wirelessly over short distances. Commonly used for outdoor activities, security, and events, walkie-talkies work by transmitting voice messages over radio frequencies. Each device has a speaker, microphone, and antenna, and users press a button to talk and release it to listen. Unlike phones, they don’t rely on a network service, making them useful in remote areas or during emergencies.

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FAQ

How do walkie-talkies work?


Walkie-talkies are two-way radios that transmit and receive voice signals over radio frequencies. You press a "push-to-talk" (PTT) button to speak, and release it to listen.

Are walkie-talkies secure? Can others listen in?


Basic walkie-talkies are not secure—anyone on the same frequency can hear your conversations. Some models offer privacy codes (CTCSS/DCS), but these don't encrypt the signal; they just reduce interference.