can i use as a walkie talkie only
580102
I use the intercom when I am in one building and want to to talk DH in another building. Yes, we have 3 phones on this and you can direct call to each other phone as needed. It does ring differently. My system is hooked up to phone line and works as regular phone too, I have been very happy with this phone. :)
580103
zeyad - Yes! The Push-to-Talk (PTT) feature can be used without a landline connection.
580104
You can use the intercom button when you are not otherwise talking on the phone, just to buzz one of the other phones... it will ask which line you want to buzz. The ring sounds different so you know it is an intercom/house call. I hope this answers your question. :)
1979080
These are great little walkie talkies and I would highly recommend them but that's a pretty long distance away. I don't know of anything that has that type of distance on it. There are cell services that offer walkie talkie type comunication that you can talk directly without ringing that are nice and even some walkie talkie apps for some of the phones that let you talk directly without ringing the phone just like a walkie talkie. With the apps you have to have it installed on both phones to work. I use one of these apps at home when I'm working to see when dinner is ready or if I'm needed for something they work pretty good. These are great little walkie talkies and I would highly recommend them but that's a pretty long distance away. I don't know of anything that has that type of distance on it. There are cell services that offer walkie talkie type comunication that you can talk directly without ringing that are nice and even some walkie talkie apps for some of the phones that let you talk directly without ringing the phone just like a walkie talkie. With the apps you have to have it installed on both phones to work. I use one of these apps at home when I'm working to see when dinner is ready or if I'm needed... » Read More These are great little walkie talkies and I would highly recommend them but that's a pretty long distance away. I don't know of anything that has that type of distance on it. There are cell services that offer walkie talkie type comunication that you can talk directly without ringing that are nice and even some walkie talkie apps for some of the phones that let you talk directly without ringing the phone just like a walkie talkie. With the apps you have to have it installed on both phones to work. I use one of these apps at home when I'm working to see when dinner is ready or if I'm needed for something they work pretty good. « Show Less
1901518
These frequencies are not supposed to be used for land to land and most are designated for "boating related discussion only." At this price I'm sure you can get some Motorola walkies for much cheaper.
1979081
These are great little walkie talkies and I would highly recommend them but that's a pretty long distance away. I don't know of anything that has that type of distance on it. There are cell services that offer walkie talkie type comunication that you can talk directly without ringing that are nice and even some walkie talkie apps for some of the phones that let you talk directly without ringing the phone just like a walkie talkie. With the apps you have to have it installed on both phones to work. I use one of these apps at home when I'm working to see when dinner is ready or if I'm needed for something they work pretty good.
82113
The only way to use the stereo bluetooth to make a phone call is through the mic that is supplied with the unit. This is the only make it truly handsfree.
1959330
Just have to make sure the channels match on each walkie talkie and it says it on the side and make sure its on. Hold the large button while talking so its pretty easy. I would think a 4.5 yr old could use it. You could set the channels on each unit then its a matter of pushing the button to talk. Hope that helps
1207722
Yes you can. It can be set to extremely loud to hear but when they speak into it they will have to back away from the transmitter as they speak back to you or it will sound garbled.
1861331
Yes, you can. I've done that with our dog when she's been left alone in the house. Depending on the internet connection, there is a bit of a lag between the time you speak and the audio is heard at the other end.
223225
Yes, they are real walkie talkie. There are 13-19 channels on most of the wakies, and you do not have to program them at all. Just make sure they are charged and powered on and on the same channels and they should work. No licensing needing on these walkies.
827481
It is listen only. You will have to still utilize the built-in mic on the actual radio unit.
2213762
i have never used it as a phone in the speaker but you are supposed to be able to do it.
1268554
It does NOT have a mic, so you aren't going to be using it as a speakerphone. You might be able to use it as the speaker part of your speakerphone with the mic from the phone, but your mileage will vary based on your phone. If you want a speakerphone accessory, look at something like the JamBox.
293286
Yes you can, but it is not the best quality as I expected. There is the same background noise as in a FM wirless transmitter.
1863831
No, you cannot. Only way is if you have several phone lines, you can call on a different line and talk that way
123589
The phraise "walkie talkie" is a lose phrase. There are walkie talkies out there, you see them by Motorola most common. Those radios have both FRS am gmrs frequencies on them. The FRS frequencies transmit at .5 watts of power and don't need a license to use. However, to use the gmrs frequencies, you do need a licence of you can get fined if you are caught by the FCC. Just keep in mind, the beofeng radio above lowest power is 1 watt. And requires a license use it no matter what frequency you select. I think the last person meant to say you don't need a license to use it as a receiver, you need one to transmit. The phraise "walkie talkie" is a lose phrase. There are walkie talkies out there, you see them by Motorola most common. Those radios have both FRS am gmrs frequencies on them. The FRS frequencies transmit at .5 watts of power and don't need a license to use. However, to use the gmrs frequencies, you do need a licence of you can get fined if you are caught by the FCC. Just keep in mind, the beofeng radio above lowest power is 1 watt. And requires a license use it no matter what frequency you select. I think the last person meant to say you don't need a license to use it as a... » Read More The phraise "walkie talkie" is a lose phrase. There are walkie talkies out there, you see them by Motorola most common. Those radios have both FRS am gmrs frequencies on them. The FRS frequencies transmit at .5 watts of power and don't need a license to use. However, to use the gmrs frequencies, you do need a licence of you can get fined if you are caught by the FCC. Just keep in mind, the beofeng radio above lowest power is 1 watt. And requires a license use it no matter what frequency you select. I think the last person meant to say you don't need a license to use it as a receiver, you need one to transmit. « Show Less
499548
an FRS approved walkie talkie, or an MURS approved walkie talkie are your only legal alternatives to use without a license. This is not one of those.
712328
Yep, as the others have said, that's what I use mine for too. Works very well. Only drawback is it's hard to get any reception for the radio feature.