Walkie talkie specifications in details

What are walkie talkies?

Walkie talkies are handheld, portable, two way radio transmitters and receivers that are used for communication between two different places within a certain distance from each other. There are several fields that use walkie talkies including the military, armed forces, fire fighters, police department, big hotels and resorts, manufacturing industries, event management firms etc.

How to choose the right walkie talkie?

While there are several brands available in the Indian market, it is necessary to know the facts right to make an informed decision.

1. Is it alright to buy license free walkie talkies for a cheaper price?

There are products available in the frequency band of 27MHHz. Though this is a permitted free range, it interferes with the computer monitors and noise from two wheeler engines and generators. The reception is in a very limited distance and is not clear most times. TalkPRO, a popular walkie talkie model of Iconet works on the government approved band of 350 MHz and offers crystal clear communication both indoor and outdoor

1. Communication range for Indian Walkie Talkies

Do not get carried away by few products that claim a communication range of more than 10 km! Based on the power capacity of a walkie talkie, the communication range varies. Most products sold online come with a power of only around 0.5 Watt. These can cover only around 200-300 km, meaning just a couple of floors in a building.

TalkPRO comes in 4 different Watt ranges depending on where they are used. A 7 Watt model covers around 3-4 km range or 20-25 floors in a building. There are models that offer a power range of 5.5 Watt, 4 Watt and 2 Watt respectively.

1. Talk time

This is a very important feature for any walkie talkie. While most other walkie talkies have a battery life lesser than that of a regular cell phone, TalkPRO use high quality lithium-polymer batteries that stand for 48 hours strong.

1. Warranty and service offered

When a product does not offer warranty, the quality of it can be severely compromised. TalkPRO asks no questions when a product is returned up to one year! It assures a service time of just 24 hours and in case of hardware repairs, they simply change the component! This ensures quick service and perfectly repaired product is returned.

1. Other features

A walkie talkie can be intelligently built to incorporate other small, extremely useful features. A customer needs to check for these extra additions that can add value to the purchase. TalkPRO comes with an in-built torch that can be used in dark and offers strong, bright beam.

They are waterproof, dust proof and rain resistant. They are shock resistant and will withstand a drop from a height of 4 feet or a load of up to 10 tons. This means the product will work for long years in extreme work conditions and are sturdily built.

1. Choices available

When a product is used by different extremely varied sectors, it is important to offer different models with variations based on each sector’s requirement.

Check for all these features before deciding to buy a walkie talkie.

Iconet, India’s oldest radio communication company adds another feather in its bonnet with the success of TalkPro-a one if its kind walkie-talkie developed in 2010.