WHY USE RADIO? PERSONAL LEISURE USE
Whether getting active outdoors or keeping the family together, portable radio provides instant communication anywhere. It gives instant two way conversation that gets immediate action and understanding.
The possibility of radio is made easier by the advent of licence free radios that are robust and low cost.
If you've never used radio before now is a good time to start. Try two radios and see what a difference it will make to your life.
Why Radio?
Today, there are a number of technologies to consider when choosing the best way to communicate for your business.
- Cellular phones
- Paging
- Tannoy
- Two-Way Radio
Cellular phones have been the obvious choice for some time but they attract large call costs as well as cumbersome airtime contracts. This method is designed for national calling capability rather than on-site communication. In addition mobile phones are designed for one to one communications rather than one to many [groups] as with two way radio.
Paging is ideal for one way messaging but obviously doesn't allow for two way communication needed for instant results.
Two-Way Radio offers the best alternative for on site communication. Its two way communication gets immediate action and there are no excuses about not finding a phone! They are a cost effective solution as there are no call charges or contracts, so your team can use them 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 52 weeks of the year without any call costs. In addition, today's radios are small, lightweight, easy to use and extremely robust so they will last for years, proving a good investment for your business.
Talk Range
The talk range and quality of reception of your walkie talkies are critical factors in your purchasing decision. The "Leisure" radios that are available are for short range use, up to 3-5km. The exact range however, will depend on the terrain you operate in (hills, valleys, buildings etc.) and if they are to be used inside or outside of buildings. Quality of reception will differ across models in a given environment.
Most manufacturers quote that there radios will work up to 3km. At Brabourne Communications Ltd we range test all our radios and quote talk ranges that we find in practice, not lab theory! This should help you to make your decision about the right radio for your needs.