In real life, many hams may choose to buy walkie-talkies of different brands, which may cause some problems.

3.Range and Power: Walkie-talkies have different power outputs and sensitivity levels. When used together, walkie-talkies of different brands may not have the same range or signal strength, leading to reduced communication range or weaker signals.

4.Features and Functions: Walkie-talkies from different brands may have different features and functions, such as power-saving modes, noise reduction, VOX, encryption, and more. When used together, these features may not work correctly or be fully compatible, leading to a loss of functionality.

6.Update  or  repair:  Some  walkie-talkie  brands  may  have  limited  or  no  support  for  updating  firmware  or  providing  repair  services.  This  can  leave  you  stranded  with a malfunctioning  device  if  it  becomes  obsolete  or  encounters  a  hardware  issue.

To  minimize  these  problems,  consider  purchasing  walkie-talkies  from  the  same  brand  or  ensuring  that  the  devices  are  compatible  with  each  other.  Additionally,  research  the  product  specifications  and  features  before  making  a  purchase,  and  consider  the  warranty  and  support  options  provided  by  the  manufacturer.