If you are living in the modern world, it is likely that you have heard of a device called a walkie talkie. Some people think that these devices were invented decades ago when technology was still new. However, this would not be true. In fact, the first ever walkie talkies were invented by Dr. Fred Terman and Al Gross in 1929! The idea for these clever little devices came from a previous invention which Drs. Terman and Gross had created—a device called the telegraphone. The telegraphone was a machine which allowed people to record sound onto records. Drs. Terman and Gross then realized that there was yet another way to use these sound recordings—they could be used as Morse code!Â
The first walkie talkies were invented using this idea. The walkie talkies are like cell phones in that they rely on radio waves, but also like a telephone in that people can hear each other talking through the device. As you may imagine, these clever little devices became very popular during times of war, because they allow soldiers to communicate with each other without being seen by the enemy.Â
Walkie talkies are a type of two-way radio that uses wireless communications to transmit voice messages, giving the receiver the ability to hear what the sender says. This was an enormously important technology for people in emergency and military situations, as it allowed people on different sides of a mountain or across an ocean to stay in touch. Though it has been replaced by more advanced methods of long-distance communication, walkie-talkies are still useful for certain situations.Â
Walkie talkies were an important part of the 20th century and a staple for many professionals. But as time marches on, has walkie talkie demand decreased and what are some challenges with this technology?Â
In our fast-paced, high-tech world of today, it can be hard to believe that there are still businesses relying on walkie talkies for their communication needs. And yet it's true! This technology was an integral part of the 20th century and is still used in various industries today.Â
The main use of walkie talkies is for communication. They're great for a variety of tasks including sending signals, coordinating activities, and giving directions. In the military and in law enforcement, they're used for high-risk communication among officers, pilots, and others. In construction sites and mines they can be used to issue warnings to workers or alert them to dangerous conditions.  Walkie talkies also have many outdoor uses including hunting, hiking, boating and kayaking.Â
But walkie talkies aren't without their downsides. One problem with walkie talkies is that with so many products on the market today that are similar in design or performance there's a tremendous amount of competition. Because of this, walkie talkies are often more expensive than their competitors. Also walkie talkies are not waterproof and can easily be damaged.Â
Another problem is that a lot of the newer models have limited range, meaning that you can't communicate with far-off objects or locations. For communication in buildings it's a problem because you can't receive signals from any other room unless you're within range of the unit itself. In some cases the product may be too powerful for the intended use and could damage or even destroy something if it was used improperly.Â
While these are all problems for many walkie talkies, there are also upsides to their use as well. One of the biggest advantages is that walkie talkies are compact and lightweight. And because they have simple and straightforward designs, they're easy to use. If you're in a remote area without phone service or other forms of communication the walkie talkie is a great way to get in contact with anyone who's within range of your unit.Â
As technology continues to advance, there's no telling if walkie talkies will be replaced by newer technologies or if they'll continue to be used where technology can't reach. Until then, their popularity may hold steady or it may even grow as these units become more accessible and affordable for everyone.
