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Business 2 Way Radio

Given the success of technology in the battlefield in World War II, the U.S. federal government began to rethink the idea of personal, non-licensed use of radio frequencies, something that would affect a business 2 way radio someday.

FCC Sets the Stage for a Business 2 Way Radio

Specifically, the FCC introduced a plan in 1945 called The Citizens' Band (CB) radio service, in advance of a business 2 way radio, which was designed to permit citizens a short-distance radio band for personal communication (e.g., radio-controlled models, family communications, and individual businesses). There were delays, however, when it came to certifying equipment. Seven years after it was enacted, only 1,401 people had CB operating licenses, most using converted A.M. military Handie-Talkies.

Car Phones to a Business 2 Way Radio

On a parallel course, Motorola was exploring opportunities in the car radio telephone field, which would lead to a business 2 way radio. Beginning in 1946, when radio telephone service originated in the U.S., the company began producing mobile telephones in cars, or “car phones" as they came to be known. Radio telephones essentially were two-way radios connected to the landline telephone system.

Frustration Fuels Answers for a Business 2 Way Radio

Problems with car radio telephone systems emerged as their popularity grew. Due to the limited number of available frequencies, car phone systems allowed only a few calls at one time. Frustrated callers often experienced long waits. In addition, radio channels could not be reused in nearby areas because of interference from the high-powered base stations.