Made by China’s Fujian Baofeng Electronics Co., huge numbers of these walkie talkie sets have been seized wherever there is insurgency. They are inexpensive, hardy, easy to use, and have a range of 5 ...

The Baofeng GT-18 is a remarkably budget-friendly walkie-talkie set that comes with not two, but three radios, making it perfect for families or group outings. Unlike Baofeng’s famous ham radios, the ...

Many popular “walkie-talkie” handheld radios sold by major online retailers in South Africa are completely illegal or require ...

There was a time when just about every ham had a pricey VHF or UHF transceiver in their vehicle or on their belt. It was great to talk to friends while driving. You could even make phone calls from ...

Back in the day, it was a rite of passage for a kid to have at least one pair of walkie-talkies while growing up. Although recent generations have moved on to smartphones, tablets, or maybe using an ...

As Russia continues its assault deep inside Ukraine, bombing civilian areas in two of its biggest cities — Kyiv and Kharkiv — social media is abuzz with reports of low morale among its soldiers and ...

[KP4TR] connected a Raspberry Pi to a small, cheap handheld radio, allowing anyone within a few miles of his house to connect to amateur radio operators all around the world. For the hardware, [KP4TR] ...

Baofeng walkie talkie sets are common among Maoists, insurgent groups, and anti-military forces in India and Myanmar, aiding communication in remote areas. What is common to Maoists in Chhattisgarh ...