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Learn About 2-Way Radios

Is there any way to boost the operating range of a 49 MHz toy Walkie Talkie?

And if there isn’t a way to boost one of these low-powered radios, then why was it made like that?

Is there any other device with that frequency but longer range? The only other devices I know are old cordless phones and R/C Toy cars.

I already have FRS/Gmrs and CB Radios that are supposed to be able to work over a distance of 10 miles. But that little 49 MHz two-way radio I bought is only a toy.

If I had the knowledge to build my own Walkie Talkie, would there be a way for me to make the range at least two miles?

I would like to learn about two way radios.

I hate the fact that the government won’t let us just do what we want to do. They expect us to buy a license for this and a license for that. It is so annoying.

I just want to learn basics of a walkie talkie, then go to the big stuff like ham radios.

I’ll be happy just to start with something simple

1 comment - What do you think?  Posted by Admin - August 6, 2009 at 03:45

Categories: Radio Q&A   Tags: cb radios, cordless phones, frs gmrs, GMRS Radio, ham radios, learn 2-way radio, learn amateur radio, toy cars, walkie talkie

How Do I Get a Ham Radio License?

What's involved in getting licensed as an FCC-certified ham radio operator.

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1 comment - What do you think?  Posted by Admin - July 29, 2009 at 00:54

Categories: amateur radio   Tags: amateur radio exams, amateur radio license, ham radios