The 3 Most Important Accessories for Hospitality
Staying Discreetly Connected In The Hospitality Sector As we gain control of COVID-19 and the hospitality industry slowly opens up, it is a great time to verify that the proper communication tools are in place for optimal operational efficiency. In hotels, communication requirements vary widely depending on the number of rooms, and staff. Whether your clients are operating in a single boutique hotel or they are part of a large international chain, ensuring customers are comfortable from check-in to check-out is essential. When hotels have the proper communication equipment in place that allows for coordination between various [...]
How to Decide Between UHF & VHF Frequencies
UHF vs VHF: How To Decide What Is Right For you For individuals who do not have a lot of experience working with two-way radios, it can be pretty easy to confuse frequency requirements during the purchase phase. One of the key questions to address when navigating two-way radio options is: Do I need a UHF or VHF two-way radio? Sometimes sellers or buyers may assume it is far too basic of a question to be asked, which can lead to costly mistakes! First and foremost it should be noted that UHF and VHF radios can’t communicate directly [...]
The Importance of Two-Way Radio
6 Reasons Two-Way Radios Have Remained Relevant You might be curious as to why two-way radio is still relevant. We encounter people on a daily basis who are curious as to why anyone would want to use what is essentially 80 year old LMR technology in an age of cellphones and portable devices. The answer is surprisingly easy: in many cases they are still the best tool for the job at hand! The core benefits of two-way radio are unchanged: they provide effective, durable communications. The more modern benefits go far beyond that: [...]
Service Tools for Two Way Radios
Service Tools for Two Way Radios When it comes to two-way radio shops there are numerous tools available that can help enhance customer service. These tools give the ability to test and trouble shoot radio equipment (both for end-user gear and infrastructure equipment), and design two-way radio systems for optimum performance and reliability. The application of these tools enhances dealer credibility, and ultimately, customer confidence. Examples of Service Tools include: Spectrum Analyzer RF spectrum analyzers are test instruments used to look at signals in the frequency [...]
How to Keep Your Communication Devices and Accessories Clean During the COVID-19 Pandemic
How to Keep Your Communication Devices and Accessories Clean During the COVID-19 Pandemic As the Coronavirus Pandemic continues across Canada, properly disinfecting your devices is critical to slowing the spread of the infection.Often times, the people utilizing two-way radios, PTTOC devices, and various accessories are on the front lines defending against the Pandemic. Individuals working in Healthcare, retail, transportation, and emergency response all play a significant role in combatting COVID-19.In order to lower the risks of spreading the infection, we recommend users consider cleaning their devices and accessories often: these devices and accessories are used in close [...]
Introduction to DMR
Let me introduce you to DMR Digital Mobile Radio, often referred to as DMR an international digital radio standard developed by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI). What makes DMR stand out from some of the other digital modes is that it utilizes TDMA (Time-Division Multiple Access) to divide a single frequency into 2 distinct “channels” or time slots. By doing this, you can have two conversations going on at the SAME TIME, using one frequency. Advantages of DMR Doubling of capacity in [...]