Walkie talkies were first invented in 1938 and were large and heavy, requiring users to carry parts on their back. During World War 2 in 1942, improved designs were developed and helped with communication efforts. Over time, walkie talkies became smaller, cheaper to produce, and more accessible to the public and everyday consumers. Modern walkie talkies are compact and fit in the palm of your hand, with a variety of affordable options available from retailers like TBS Electronics.

1. Progression of Walkie Talkies
Looking in How Two way radios Have changed
By: Ben Smith

2. • Walkie Talkies were first patented in 1938 by Al Gross. They
were first used by the military only most likely because they
were so expensive and very large and heavy for the average
person to buy and use.
• In fact, someone needed to carry part of the walkie talkie on
their back because it was so large. It is not so clear who should
get credit for the invention of the device.
• Around the same time Al Gross was working on his model,
Donald Hings was working on his version of the walkie talkie
which he called a “packset”. Hings invention was used during
War World Two starting in 1942 and was very important in the
war effort.

3. • After World War Two the use of the hand held radio spread
throughout different public sectors. With more compact
designs police and fireman began to rely more on the devices
for communication. Later walkie talkie use moved from public
to private sectors and to everyday use for the average person
or even toys for children.

4. • Walkie Talkies have come long way from the giant devices
that used to be slugged around on someone’s back. Today you
can go to the store and buy a walkie talkie that fits in the palm
of your hand. Prices for the communication device has come
down because of mass manufacturing, and with the variety of
choices one can choose form, a cheap version as a toy or a
more expensive version for work needs.

5. • At TBS Electronics, Inc there is a wide variety of walkie talkies
to choose from. They have a variety of choices to choose from
with many different features and prices. Even if they do not
have what you want in stock they will work hard to find it,
either by ordering it or pointing you in the right direction. So
go to tbselectronics.com and look through all the types of
walkie talkies they sell. If you find something you like or have
a question just email or call them. They are very helpful and
will have what you want ship to you in no time.