How Schools Can Earn Grants for Emergency Communications
New threats to schools hit the headlines far too frequently. If it’s not a gunman with a grudge, it’s a hurricane spreading havoc. Many schools are meeting these threats by upgrading their emergency-response communications. Creating lockdown procedures and designating safe spaces are good starts, but these measures cannot be effective if schools don’t have the ability to communicate immediately with police and rescue personnel in an emergency. Manufacturers like Motorola Solutions and dealers like BearCom have the technology to make this happen. In addition to two-way radios (walkie-
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The Audio Quality Advantages of Digital Radios
Improved audio quality is one of the best reasons to use digital two-way radios (walkie-talkies) in commercial settings. Particularly in environments where radios are used by mobile work teams who move around a lot over large distances and need to stay in instant communication with other people in their organizations. Plus, when work operations are particularly noisy, digital radios really prove their value. Picture construction sites with equipment and vehicles running in the background, or factory floors with manufacturing lines rumbling all around. Any location where you have to sho
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Hotel Workers Have Diverse Needs -- And There's a Wireless Communications Option to Serve All of Them
Two-way radios (walkie-talkies) for hotel workers are critical communications solutions designed to drive customer service benefits and increase day-to-day staff productivity. Every hotel or resort has to be ready with an effective communication system that increases productivity and streamlines operations -- whether it's guest services, front desk operations, housekeeping, food services, security, executive staff or maintenance. Why Hotel Workers need Two-Way Radios As occupancy levels and daily rates rise to their highest levels in the past 30 years, the hospitality industry will rely even m
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The Safest Ways to Use Two-Way Radios While Driving
One touch, no reach. Those are the two fundamentals for using two-way radios (walkie-talkies) safely while driving. Federal regulations forbid the use of cellphones and sending text messages while driving commercial vehicles. However, these statutes do not prohibit the use of two-way radios, but they do offer guidelines for keeping radio users safe while driving on company business. According to federal regulators, the two greatest risks of using a cell phone while driving are reaching to grab one and using more than one button to operate it. Commercial drivers are allowed to use hands-free
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Why You Should Rent Two-Way Radios For Event Security
Event security can be a substantial logistical challenge with dozens of things happening at once and people gathering by the thousands. Whether it’s a sporting event, a music series, a trade show, an art festival or a corporate event, it’s all about coordination. And coordination comes down to communication. Are the right people getting the right information in a timely manner? Is everyone able to respond quickly to unforeseen events? Those involved need to have clear direction, the ability to ask questions and solve problems, and access up-to-date information. That’s why event organiz
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