Widely-credited with the production of the first walkie-talkie (also referred to as a handheld transceiver), Motorola have come a long way since the days of the Motorola SCR-300 - which was used in World War II.
Mounted on a backpack, the Motorola SCR-300 was operated by two people - one to carry the transmitter and the other to handle the receiver. Luckily in the modern age, walkie-talkies - many of which can be purchased from Pixmania - are handheld and far more advanced.
A number of great Motorola walkie-talkies can be found on the Pixmania website.
But which Motorola walkie-talkies, available from Pixmania, really stand out from the crowd?
Here are just three of the best sold on the Pixmania website:
Motorola TLKR T4: Relatively inexpensive, the Motorola TLKR T4 Walkie-Talkies really are fantastic - regardless of whether you use them whilst enjoying forest walks or to simply keep in contact when out enjoying the garden.
They are incredibly simple to use - meaning that even those completely unversed in technology will find using them very easy - and can operate over a 6km distance. When loaded with three AAA batteries - which can also be purchased from Pixmania - these walkie-talkies are capable of running for around 20 hours.
Offering a sense of practicality, the Motorola TLKR T4 Walkie-Talkies - featured on the Pixmania website - can be clipped to a belt - great for those on the go.
Motorola TLKR T8: A slightly more advanced option than the TLKR T4 pair, the Motorola TLKR T8s are ideal for those who explore the countryside on a regular basis.
Featuring a very convenient hands-free function, these walkie-talkies - available from Pixmania - are powered by rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries (NiMH), which when charged to an optimum level can power them for an up to 16 hours.
The Motorola TLKR T8 Walkie-Talkies offer a communication range of 10km, meaning that even the most intrepid adventurer can stay keep in touch.
Morotola XTNi: The professional's walkie-talkie of choice, the Motorola XTNi is a single two-way radio designed for use by those who're more experienced with walkie-talkie usage.
It can cover the bands of most private mobile radios, ensuring that a clear signal can be achieved with little trouble whatsoever. This factor is particularly important for those conducting important conversations over radio, in which even the smallest detail is vital.
With a generous operating distance of 9km and 32 hours of battery life - thanks to its rechargeable lithium ion battery - it isn't too difficult to see why the Motorola XTNi - which can be purchased from Pixmania - is such a renowned walkie-talkie.
Although it includes a belt clip, a case for this particular walkie-talkie is a highly recommended purchase. Compatible with XTNi, the Motorola RLN6302A Leather Case is also available from the Pixmania website.
Importantly it doesn't prevent access the walkie-talkies most important features, meaning that you can easily operate it whilst it's in the case if needed.
There are a number of great walkie-talkies available from Pixmania; this list has just compiled three of the best manufactured by Motorola.
Allowing people to communicate in areas where there are no mobile networks available, walkie-talkies are great for those who love to explore the great outdoors. This article examines three of the best Motorola walkie-talkies available from Pixmania.