The “stubby” antenna on the device is to blame here; it isn’t the best for long-range communication. ... For walkie talkies for the kids to play with, these are a great option, though.

APPLE Watch users are uncovering a hidden feature that lets them chat in real time without calling or texting. The “Walkie-Talkie” function, which many didn’t even know existed, allows … ...

Cluttering rooftops, bristling from satellites and planes, protruding from walkie-talkies and TV sets, antennas are both a symbol and a necessity of the communications age. To transmit and receive ...

Completed in 2014, the 37-storey “Walkie Talkie” tower is the sixth-tallest in London, with 1.4 million square feet (130,000 square metres) of office, retail and commercial space.