Modern cell phones can be used not only for its intended purpose – for calls. Due to preloaded on the device operating system have the opportunity to expand the list of possible gadgets almost indefinitely. So you can even make cell phone full radio.

How to turn a phone into a walkie-talkie?



To radio on phone worked, you will need an Internet connection. That pleases, for the radio it is quite usual mobile Internet is working on 2G technology.


First, the radio on the phone you need to download. One of the most common applications for modern radios cell phones is considered to be Zello. Download and install Zello you can directly through the Google Play Market.

Further, when the program is installed on your phone, you can proceed with the registration. It takes a few minutes. You need to come up with a nickname, which will also be the username to log into the program, and password. Wish you can specify a phone number, email address and other information about yourself. It will be fixed in the profile application.

To communicate via walkie-talkie Zello with all mobile or computer your application is installed. Moreover, to contact the interviewees by means of the common channels or directly in the channels or closed.

Why and who can use the walkie-talkie cell?



A vivid example of the use of radio, cell phone connection password through a closed channel between the participants of one team in search game. Zello is also suitable for communication within a tour group if the group in the campaign will have to split up. 2G Internet works on most suburban areas, allowing you to seamlessly connect to the radio and send messages. To send a message over the radio needs to hold down the round button on the display and speak. As soon as the button is released, the message will start to broadcast.

It is worth considering that, despite the convenience and ease of use of the app the radios, it may not serve as the main communication channel. The fact that the application work-the radio, and especially his work coupled with the connection to the mobile data network, quickly drains the phone battery. Therefore, if communication by radio is required continuously for long periods of time, and the ability to constantly recharge the battery is not provided, it will be easier to use a conventional radio tuned to a common frequency for all participants of the communication.