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This page explains all that you need to know about what kind of licence you may need to use most professional radio equipment in the UK.

A brief explanation of how far radio signals will travel in different locations and types of terrain.

A summary of the different frequency bands used for radio communication, also includes details of frequencies used for specific purposes.

An explanation of the rules affecting the use of radio equilment in different parts of the world.

Different makes and models of radio use many different sizes and shapes of sockets for connecting to earpieces and headsets. This handy guide with clear photos helps you make sure that you order the right accessories for your walkie-talkies.

We have compiled a handy glossary to act as a "jargon-buster" and explain what various technical terms used about radios actually mean in "Plain English".

Here you will find specification sheets and manuals for various radios that we sell or have previously sold, together with useful "how to" guides etc.

There is a "trick" to making generic replacement AAA batteries work with the Cobra walkie-talkie radios that we sell - we explain it all here.

We have summarised the pros and cons of buying radios outright v. hiring them here.

Analogue walkie-talkie radios have been around since the 1940s - although they have improved and got a lot smaller, lighter and have longer-lasting batteries than the early models.

Radio users need always to imagine themselves as the intended recipient of their transmission, and think about what they say, and how they say it.

When you are spelling out a name, location, code, car registration number, postcode etc, over a noisy or faint radio or phone link, it is easy for letters and numbers to be misheard.

The IP rating of a walkie-talkie radio or other device is made up of two numbers. The first number indicates the level of protection against ingress of solid objects including dust etc.

The Talkpod A50P digital walkie talkie has an advanced "meshing" feature enabling the creation of an instant network to expand radio coverage