Walkie talkies

Discover our range of Walkie Talkies

We’ve all gone for a hike or a long walk in the middle of nowhere and struggled to get any connection on our phone. And if you need to contact someone in an emergency, then getting through to them might be nearly impossible. This is where walkie talkies have your back — giving you a solid, long-distance connection in even the most remote areas. Roger that!

Walkie talkies might seem simple and old-fashioned, but they’re used by explorers and emergency services for a reason. They provide instant communication and don’t need mobile networks or Wi-Fi to work properly. There’s no call charges or monthly plans with these! They can even offer up to several miles of reliable range. In fact, some of the best long-range walkie talkies can reach one another from 20-35 miles away. Impressive stuff.

Walkie talkies let you coordinate straight away too, which can be critical in dicey situations where rapid communication is important. You’ll also find that most walkie talkies are built like tanks and can resist water, dust, vibrations, and even big shocks. So, whether you’re gearing up for your next big camping trip or working in construction — a walkie talkie won’t be shouting “mayday” anytime soon!

What other great features do walkie talkies have? Well, their battery life is impressive as they don’t have big power-sapping screens like smartphones. They also use designated frequencies, so they’re not affected by network congestion or the signal interference you sometimes get with phones at peak times. Plus, some also let you set up private channels to make sure that your conversations aren’t heard by anyone else. GPS tracking, weather alerts, flashlight functions, and built-in emergency sirens can be found on some of the high-end options too.

Motorola walkie talkies are popular as they’re affordable but still cover most of the basics. Cobra walkie talkies come kitted out with some extras features — offering greater range and a ‘VOX’ mode for hands-free chatting (the walkie talkie starts transmitting at the sound of your voice).

Like we’ve already mentioned, walkie talkies are popular with hikers and campers who love to explore remote areas — where mobile phones probably won’t cut the mustard! Construction workers and search and rescue teams swear by them too, as they provide instant communication when coordinating on complicated tasks. You’ll also see security at events speaking into walkie talkies, as well as people working in retail and hospitality. Over and out.