- The market for portable walkie-talkies is very large! It covers:
- People working in the security business,
- People working in public safety and crowd control,
- People working in shipping and warehousing,
- People working in hospitals,
- People working in construction, mining, or excavation
All these and many more industries require their workers to be in touch with each other. This is why they need handheld two way radios. With these devices, they can operate in better coordination and thus perform at higher levels. Here is a list of some of the best portable digital walkie talkies you can buy.
- Icom – IC-F3102D / F4102D: This is an entry level device meant for first time portable radio buyers. It does not have a screen and is very rugged. The device has a Lone Worker feature to ensure security of the user. It comes with GPS capability which allows the radio to be tracked when needed. Being a very simple device, it does not require extensive employee training and can be used for long hours. This is a dual mode device and has 5 tone calling feature. It is also highly recommended for organisations who want to move from old analogue radio systems to new digital ones.
- Motorola – SL2600 Digital Portable Radio: This is an entry level device which comes with the well-established reputation of a global communication firm. It is priced slightly higher than entry level radios from other firms but you get a bevy of features with this device. The radio is built to last and has IP54 ingress protection rating. With a 4-button virtual keypad and a small screen, this device has support for Bluetooth and WiFi. One really good feature of this device is its support for indoor location tracking. You can also rely on this radio because it has basic privacy feature.
- Hytera – HYT PD405 Digital Portable Radio: For people looking to buy handheld two way radios that are cheap as chips, this Hytera device has a wide number of features for its pricing. You get one touch calling for convenient communication. With support for 3 zones and 32 channels, the device can be configured for dynamic usage scenarios. The key feature of this radio is its 16 hours of battery life which is unrivalled by many mid-range devices as well. Being very light means that device can be carried on person and can be used in hand for extended durations of time.
- Motorola – SL4010e Digital Portable Radio: For people looking for the single package of looks and power, there is no better choice than Motorola SL4010e handheld two way radios. This a 3-watt UHF band radio which provides 1000 channels. Being a new age device, this radio drops the analogue network support. With an estimated 14.3 hours battery life, this device also has colour screen, full numeric keypad and can operate in the 403 – 470 MHz frequency bands. Special features include Bluetooth voice, data and BT permanent discoverable mode. SINC+ Noise Cancellation and Acoustic Feedback Suppressor ensure that you get and transmit crystal clear voice communication.
- Hytera – HYT PD365 Digital Portable Radio: Hytera has been making waves in the two-way radio market for the last few years. Their PD365 model is extremely compact yet has a screen and multiple buttons. It can also be charged with a micro-USB charger which means you do not need to carry the charging cradle around with you. Despite its small size, it has 16 zones and 256 channels support. The device also has text messaging features.
With great choices in every range, people looking to set new wireless radio system or those looking to move from analogue to digital are spoilt for choice.
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