How Two-Way Radios Benefit Construction Construction sites are noisy and dangerous work environments. Workers must be kept safe. Deadlines must be met. Competition for bids is increasing and cost effective measures must be leveraged. Most communications devices aren’t built to withstand the harsh working conditions created by construction sites. However, two-way radios are tough and
History of Two-Way Radios The two-way radio as we know it came around 1933 when the Canadian Donald Hings created the first portable two-way radio that allowed a transmission to take place. Previous two-way radios were too big to carry and required a lot of wires and equipment. Ten years later, working for Motorola Solutions
Canadians pay some of the highest cellphone bills in the world, so many people are seeing the numerous benefits of switching to two-way radios for their business. Two-way radios have been around longer than cellphones and their capabilities are continuing to evolve every day. You may be surprised to know that today’s two-way radios have
Two-way radios are powerful devices that help your team instantly communicate while improving productivity and safety. Depending on your work environment, your radio needs to have features specific for your business, such as a safety Man Down alert in environments such as construction and manufacturing. More importantly, your two-way radio has to be able to handle
Do You Know Your Radio Codes? Ever wanted to know what it meant when someone said 10-4 on their two-way radio? 10-radio codes, or 10 signals, are used to represent common phrases. The codes were developed in 1937 and first used by the U.S. Navy. They were later expanded in 1974 by the Association of Public-Safety
Your two-way radios are designed to support your workforce. However, due to the nature of business, you man end up with a broken radio due to factors such as your working environment or normal wear and tear. This blog will examine 6 common problems that you should keep an eye out for with your radios and
A battery is a crucial part of your two-way radio. Your radio only works as long as the battery lasts – and so does your team. If your battery isn’t working, neither are you. Batteries that are properly charged and cared for will last longer and extend their service life. So, how can you get the most
Two-way radios are powerful tools that help keep your teams connected and communicating. They help increase productivity and safety and foster faster decision-making while reducing downtime. It is important for every two-way radio user to understand the basics of how these devices work. However, in the unlikely event that your investment breaks, do you know what to