Base stations are two-way radios are designed to work in one location such as a desktop and provide a single location for their operation. Base stations can be a simple compact low power radio with a fixed antenna, or they provide high power with an external antenna for extended range.

Base stations are used to communicate with portable or mobile radios users in the field, on property or remote locations and can be configured for many applications.

Mobile radios are often used as base stations and are configured with a regulated power supply and external antenna.