How walkie talkies work

An early 20th-century invention, this technology was originally applied to shipping receivers and transceivers as the solution for sailors to be able to interface in real-time while out on location, but the two-way radios in this article are made especially with adventurous kids in mind!

Non-harmful Radio waves use aerials to broadcast information and enable a connection so people can communicate, the ‘waves’ are similar too and nearly as fast as light rays – pretty cool science for your young ones.

A standard walkie-talkie is a two-way battery-powered transceiver, a machine that sends and receives messages as long as they are on the same frequency/channel. This transmission system is called half-duplex. which means they can only talk to the channel they are in sync with. Check to see if the brand you are looking at includes privacy codes and channel lock, as parents we always want to keep our miniature adults safe, knowing that your child isn’t listening to or speaking to strangers is worth more than what’s on the price tag!

How to use a Motorola walkie talkie

Motorola has been a top manufacturer of telecommunications for over 20 years but even they know that sometimes life needs to be about fun!

As they offer a range of kids walkie talkies with headsets or without, some with a rechargeable battery, others with aa batteries or aaa batteries, (disposable). It’s recommended to note which is best for you in the long run as it might affect battery life and can see money being a prolonged factor, with the latter choice.

Make sure the battery is fully charged before starting to use any walkie talkies to maximize their power usage and provide audio quality with a clear sound and no background noise when speaking. Turn the device on, at first, you will hear static but once you explore the channels, (some can have up to 22 channels!), stop when the frequencies are the same and both walkie talkies get a clear reception. Depending on the design the channel number can be shown at the top just below the knob, or a LCD screen which you can scroll through.

Different walkie talkies have varied amounts of mile range, based on their size and the surroundings where they are used interference may affect the signal respectively. Long-range talkies often claim to have mile range up to many miles away, but again you would need to be in a relatively flat space without any obstructions.

Consider what situations the talkies will be best used for, outdoor activities, like camping trips or just to chat with friends in the neighborhood – now that would save cash on the phone bill! To test the range, your kids’ walkie has simple press the talk button every few steps while widening the distance until the sound quality disintegrates and becomes inaudible, this will show when the signal limit has been met.

Did you know Harvard showed why kids using walkie talkies are actually really beneficial? For more check out this article here.

Where to buy walkie talkies for Toddlers & Kids

Like any purchase during these unprecedented times online purchases are the easiest option, the added bonus with this is that the majority of sellers now offer better customer service and refund policies so if its not right for you, there is the option of replacement.

Other retailers, such as toy stores will have a selection of walkie talkie sets, yet these tend to be quite flimsy and may not stand up to the backyard antics.

Best Walkie Talky Available

Value for money is a key factor when looking at buying the best for kids, that and their durability in little hands. With this in mind, the Motorola T100 customer reviews support this design and its child-friendly features. Robust and in a range of bright colors the T100 prides itself on ease of use and also comes in a pack of three handy talkies if you want to keep an ear on the children.

It comes with a hands-free belt clip for when they are running around and can be used to encourage communication skills. Enjoyment for the whole family is an indoor or outdoor adventure.

Product reviews state that they are fun, easy to use with the auto scan to get them on the same channel options quickly, and ideal for children aged 3 -12. With a long-range, as advertised, providing the conditions are suitable. The display and function are simple to understand, however, they also report that rechargeable batteries prolong the power and increase the frequency range.