What is a two way radio?

With mobile phones becoming ubiquitous it’s all too easy to think two way radio has faded into history. The reality is very different with sales of two way radio at an all time high. This article aims to describe what 2 way radio is and when it’s used.
“A two way radio is a device that can both receive and transmit over radio waves.”
Two way radio is commonly used where you have groups of people performing a similar role who need to be simultaneously informed of events. For example security officers, event marshals, farm workers, transportation operators and couriers are all groups of people who need to be aware of events.
The reason two way radio has remained popular in the age of mobile phone communication is because short messages can be passed to the group very quickly. There is no dialling or answering of calls and messages are one-to-many instead of one-to-one.
There are lots of different types of two way radio available and it can sometimes be challenging to choose the right one for your needs. In most cases it’s sensible to speak to a local two way radio specialist who can advise you on the best two way radio solution. These can be found on the internet or in your business telephone directory.