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Meanings of two-way radio in English

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A radio that can do both transmit and receive a signal (a transceiver), unlike a broadcast receiver which only receives content; allows the operator to have a conversation with other similar radios operating on the same radio frequency (channel)

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Usage of two-way radio in English
1
Beneath the dash, a two-way radio squawked once, briefly, and fell silent.
Bag of Bones
2
Employees also carry a two-way radio or a phone to call for help.
News.com.au
3
The car had a two-way radio-telephone as it was used for various emergencies.
The Irish Times
4
Across the room the voice droned on over the two-way radio.
The soul catcher
5
Our search was interrupted by the squelch of the two-way radio.
The ghost chronicles
6
Just then the two-way radio on the dash crackled with static.
Demon: a memoir
7
He's got a two-way radio, a crossword puzzle book, and a jelly jar.
Four to score
8
Her two-way radio was linked directly to a wireless receiver in Gregg's ear.
Wild Cards IV: Aces Abroad
9
Gazich grabbed the two-way radio and clipped it to his belt.
Act of treason
10
After some wrangling they let Erlendur talk to the governor over a two-way radio.
Tainted blood
11
Communications: A small nipa shack housed our two-way radio set up by Captain Arnold.
Blood Brothers: A Medic's Sketch Book
12
The tower is called the Walkie Talkie because it looks like a two-way radio.
News.com.au
13
She'll also hook you with a two-way radio so I can communicate with you.
The abduction
14
Perry grabbed the two-way radio from the clip where it hung on his dash.
Strong, sleek and sinful
15
It was cooler than even Dick Tracy's two-way radio watch.
Wired
16
The two-way radio, however, had been out since boarding.
The abduction