Walkie Talkie

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:radio_station
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs Handheld transceiver
gptkbp:category Wireless communication device
gptkbp:frequency gptkb:UHF
gptkb:VHF
gptkbp:hasComponent gptkb:public_speaker
audio recordings
Antenna
Push-to-talk button
gptkbp:hasFeature gptkb:FRS
gptkb:GMRS
gptkb:MURS
gptkb:PMR446
Channel selection
Headset compatibility
Privacy codes
LCD display (in some models)
Rechargeable battery (in some models)
VOX (voice-activated transmission)
Weather alerts (in some models)
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Walkie Talkie
gptkbp:introducedIn Military during World War II
gptkbp:inventedBy gptkb:Alfred_J._Gross
gptkb:Donald_L._Hings
1937
gptkbp:license Sometimes (depending on frequency and power)
gptkbp:limitation Interference from obstacles
Limited battery life
Line-of-sight range
gptkbp:marketedAs gptkb:Motorola
gptkb:Cobra_Electronics
gptkb:Midland_Radio
gptkb:Kenwood
gptkbp:provides gptkb:battery
gptkbp:range Typically 1-2 miles (consumer models)
Up to 20 miles (professional models)
gptkbp:regulates FCC (in the United States)
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:smartphone
gptkb:CB_radio
gptkb:Amateur_radio
Satellite phone
gptkbp:supportsProtocol Half-duplex
gptkbp:transmittedBy Voice
Data (in some models)
gptkbp:usedBy Military
Police
Outdoor enthusiasts
Security personnel
gptkbp:usedFor gptkb:communication
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Walkie_Talkie_Sky_Garden
gptkb:Walkie_Talkie_(20_Fenchurch_Street)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6