Long Range Walkie Talkies - UHF VHF Whats the Difference

The difference between UHF and VHF radio frequency is simple. UHF stands for ultra high frequency and VHF stands for very high frequency, which refer to the frequency of radio waves on which these radios transmit. Most common long range radios use the UHF frequency band. Many other devices such as cell phones, bluetooths, and televisions use some form of radio transmission. GPS is an excellent example of UHF radio in action. GPS is being transmitted directly from 6 of the 26 satellites in constant orbit on a real time basis.

Long range walkie talkies are not normally quite as long range as GPS satellites but regular store bought versions do boast ranges of up to 60 miles. Most inexpensive versions are in the range of 5 - 10 miles. For recreation and business this is normally adequate.

Many businesses use some form of long range walkie talkie. They can be very effective for warehouse communication in a fast paced environment. They can also be highly effective on constructions sites, where cell phones are not practical and real time communication is important. Most people are familiar with the fast food industries use of radio communications and most people probably also agree that they could use an upgrade. But aside from that radio communication is used by Nascar drivers to communicate with race planners and pit crews. Cycling teams use headset walkie talkies to communicate race strategy. There really are numerous uses for long range walkie talkies.

One the recreational side of things walkie talkies are highly useful for many different applications as well. Whether it be keeping track of your family at an amusement park or during a road trip. Or, coordinating the take down of a deer on a hunting trip. Or, as kids have demonstrated numerous times they are just fun to play with. Since the days of the can and the string kids have been having a good time with walkie talkies.

We often tend to think that our over equipped cell phones can handle anything these days, but the truth is that long range walkie talkies can usually handle a variety of tasks better than a cell phone. Here are some of the reasons that a long range walkie talkie can be better than a cell phone.

Longer battery life. To accomplish a similar mode of transmission you would have to leave your cell phone in the transmit mode at all times. This means that you would have an open line which tends to eat up your battery life pretty quickly. Radios transmit on an as needed basis.

Instant communications is a must in many situations. Cell phones have their place but dispatching an ambulance to the scene of an accident can happen with the push of a button instead of the dialing of a phone number. Radios do not require that the person on the other end of the transmission answer the phone. If used properly they are always on and always tuned to the right frequency.

No monthly fee is required for radio operations. Radios depend on the waves that they transmit not on a cellular booster tower. So you can talk without a monthly charge and you can talk in ares of low or nonexistent cellular coverage.

Coordinating large numbers or just more than one is a cinch with a long range walkie talkie but virtually impossible with a cell phone. You could send out a mass text message to many people at once, but again that requires the recipient to receive and be distracted. With a radio it is easy for one person to talk to many at the same time. This is why radios are popular for military and police. Not to mention many other applications.

Long range radios have developed a lot over the last couple of years in an effort to compete with the ever evolving cell phone. There are no models with GPS, weather alerts, and many other survival oriented features. Long range walkie talkies have the ability to make your life easier it just matters how you choose to use them.