A portable two-way radio is a (hand-held) radio that can both
transmit and receive (a
transceiver), unlike a
broadcast receiver which only receives content. A
push-to-talk or "Press To Transmit" (PTT) button is often present
to activate the transmitter. Additionally, Hand-held radios are often
called
walkie-talkies or handie-talkies. Portable Two Way Radio also fit in your hand.
Portable two-way Radios are differentiated from Mobile Radios in that
they have a
battery (power source), and
antenna system built in to the casing of the radio.
Low Band VHF Portable Two-Way Radios are available from 29.9 MHz - 54 MHz radio frequencies.
