Two way radios are the radios which can transmit as well as receive and help in the easy communication between the two people. They are different from the radio which is simply a broadcast receiver. Two-way radios are available in mobile, stationary base and are even hand held portable. The mobile phones are the examples of two-way radios that they can transmit and receive the signals at the same time. But walkie talkies are half duplex channel systems that are used for communication one at a time with the help of a push-to-talk button to activate the transmitter. The two way radios are small, compact, attractive and astonishingly cheap.

The features of two way radios are:

1. Range
The range of two way radios typically depends on the settings and landscapes that how many buildings, trees and mountains are there between the two way radios. Range is very important as it tells the maximum distance to communicate.

2. Charging
The two way radios come with the charging stand and rechargeable battery packs. Some of them can be even charged from the USB ports or through your PCs or USB charger. Most of the two way radios remain in the stand by mode for 90% usage.

3. Hands free
Some two way radios come with the voice calling facility. They are completely suitable for skiing but not suitable for roaming the loud cities. They come with the microphone jack and headset thus helping us in the hands free communication.

4. License-free
Some two way radios do not require any kind of licensing from the Office of communications. They function on the radio frequency for personal mobile users.

5. Privacy codes
Since the radio channels are open so there are chances that someone might listen to your communication. Thus two way radios come with the privacy codes to keep your conversations cautious by jumbling up the communication.

6. Channel savers
The latest feature coming in two way radios is the feature of channel savers as you can save time by storing and saving channels.

7. Scanning
The scanning feature is available in the two way radios to quickly search for the channels either manually or automatically.

8. Inexpensive
They are best for the occasional family use and are inexpensive with the lighter models.

9. Works for all parties
It is used for the business as well as for family personal work and fun. You can take it in your camping and other expeditions as well as be in touch with your co worker and boss in the professional department.

Thus these were the important features that are found in every two way radios. If you really need to buy them then better have a proper research in knowing the best model either through Internet or magazines.