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March 10, 2015Golf courses need a sturdy, dependable radio that’s just as handy for the groundskeepers trimming the greens as it is for the clubhouse staff serving the steaks. For years, the simplest choice for golf course managers was the CP200 portable two-way radio (walkie-talkie) from Motorola Solutions. A workhorse of business communications worldwide, the CP200 offered a basic, easy-to-learn set of controls and industrial-strength construction. As the wave of digital technology washed over the radio industry in recent years, Motorola introduced the CP200d, a digital upgrade of the stalwart CP200. The CP200d is a good match for any business that needs a nothing-fancy, just-get-the-job-done digital radio. Golf courses and other businesses that have significant indoor and outdoor components to their work are an even better fit. That’s because the CP200d has a water- and dust-resistance rating of IP54, which means it’s built to
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March 03, 2015Rapid advances in mobile devices and wireless networking technology are changing the communications landscape. Companies can install temporary wireless networks and beam Internet connectivity to every nook and cranny of a designated area. That capability comes in especially handy on construction sites, where two-way radios (walkie-talkies) have long been commonplace. Is there still a need for two-way radios in a time when construction professionals can bring their laptops, tablets and smartphones to work and communicate with colleagues around the world in real time? The answer is an emphatic yes, as long as it's the right radio.
Integrating Digital Two-way Radios into wireless networks
Motorola Solutions designed its MOTOTRBO line of digital two-way radios, repeaters and software to tap these rapid changes in networking technologies. Its XPR6350 and CP200d portable radios leverage the inherent advantages of digital technology, which translates the human voice into packets -
February 17, 2015A venue manager looking for the best two-way radios (walkie-talkies) for events has two realities to deal with: large crowds and loud performers. People numbering in the thousands mean security staff, concessionaires and maintenance staff all need to be able to communicate with each other quickly and efficiently no matter where they might be in the venue. Loud performances mean the radios need to be designed with noise-control technologies. Both of these realities create complex communications challenges that require radios packed with capabilities often missing from less-advanced models designed for smaller settings like retail stores and restaurants.
What to look for in a two-way radio
If you’re in the market for radios, it’s helpful to scroll through the feature list of a model on the market and see what each feature does. The HT1250 two-way radio from Motorola Solutions is designed for more complex -
February 10, 2015It’s a fact of life in schools these days: Kids text each other on their smartphones when they should be working on their algebra. But if a school has some kind of serious emergency, those phones suddenly become a lifeline for concerned parents. Tap in one number and they can be reassured their children are safe. That works fine until a whole school’s worth of parents tries to call in at the same time, overwhelming the local cell network. Cellphone shortcomings are one of the key reasons why so many schools rely on two-way radios (walkie-talkies), which operate on assigned frequencies so school staff can talk to each other quickly and easily without colliding with other wireless networks. Radios also have one-to-many capability, so the principal can say the same thing once to the entire school staff. That can’t happen with cellphones.
Economical two-way radios for schools
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May 28, 2014Cell phone service providers aren’t the only businesses that can tout their coverage. BearCom has expanded its digital two-way radio wide area network to provide uninterrupted two way radio connectivity from north of Sacramento, all along the west coast and across to most of Arizona. It’s the largest digital radio network of its kind. The TeamTalk Network is a wide area network offered by Fisher Wireless Services, the largest provider of local and regional two-way radio networking services in the country. Built on the Motorola Solutions ConnectPlus platform, the digital radio network boosts communications performance, adds flexibility, and increases range. This network is designed for businesses whose employees travel across California, into Arizona and Northern Baja. These include organizations involved in transportation, contract services, utilities, private security, and agriculture. They all