A Two Way Radio Supplier Can Help You Choose the Right Radio for Your Needs

Two way radios allow you to improve team productivity and efficiency. From resolving plant floor problems to coordinating truck and warehouse loading, they are an essential tool for manufacturing operations.

Unlike consumer walkie talkies, industrial radios are made to last. They are designed to withstand harsh weather conditions and significant usage.

Repeaters

Repeaters are essential in modern telecommunications for improving the performance of networks, whether they are wireless or wired. They amplify a signal to boost its strength and then retransmit it so that it can travel farther and more reliably than would be possible without them. They are commonly used in cellular and Wi-Fi networks, but they can also be applied to other types of communication networks, as well.

The radio signals that two-way radios use are weak, and they fade as they travel farther from their source. A repeater receives the fading signal and amplifies it, then retransmits it so that other radios or devices can hear it clearly. They can be two way radio suppliers installed in places where the signal is strongest, such as near a building or in a room that is free of obstructions like walls and furniture.

Mobile two-way radios are ideal for communication solutions that involve moving around a fixed location, such as a worksite or vehicle. CommUSA offers a complete selection of Motorola mobile two-way radios, including portable handheld radios that are great for construction sites and office environments and vehicle mounted solutions for law enforcement and security applications. We also carry a wide range of mobile accessories, like headsets for hands-free operation and noise cancelling microphones to help your team stay productive even in noisy environments.

Antennas

Antennas are essential parts of two way radio equipment for receiving and transmitting information. Their directive gain—which measures how focused the antenna’s coverage pattern is in a given direction—helps the user communicate effectively over long distances without interference.

The most common form of antenna is the dipole, consisting of two linear conductors connected end-to-end at a length equal to one half wavelength (?/2) at the operating frequency. When the antenna is fed at its resonant frequency, the transmitter or receiver sees an equivalent resistance of 73 at this point, which provides the energy that radiates as radio waves.

Other types of antennas include the loop, a continuous circular loop of wire or PCB trace that is a full half-wavelength in radius. This type is popular on lower frequencies, including MF and HF. It has higher gains than a dipole but less than a monopole, and requires a ground plane for RF stability.

Also popular in the lower HF bands are handheld two-way radios, often known as walkie-talkies. These are lightweight, portable push-to-talk devices that provide real-time voice communication to collaborate on projects and share important information in the field. They operate on the industrial, scientific and medical (ISM) band for communication in flat outdoor areas where cellular signal coverage is limited and offer more privacy than cellular phones.

Batteries

Two-way radios are portable devices that operate on battery power. Most of them use rechargeable batteries, but some are also capable of using AA or AAA type non-rechargeable throwaway batteries. The rechargeable batteries used in most of today’s radios are typically of Nickel Cadmium (NiCad), Nickel Metal Hydride battery (NiMH) or Lithium Ion battery (LiION) type.

NiCad cells are known for their enormous energy density and use a liquid electrolyte to store the charge. NiMH cells are lighter and less expensive than NiCad cells, but they suffer from a memory effect. Lithium ion batteries don’t have the memory effect, are much faster to recharge than other types of batteries and perform well in deep discharge applications. Lithium ion batteries are also environmentally safer to dispose of than NiCad or NiMH batteries as they do not taint water supplies.

To get the most out of your two-way radio batteries, drain them to about 30 percent capacity before recharging them. This will condition the battery, ensuring it will be ready for another day of work. It’s important to keep the place where your radio batteries are stored clean of combustible dust. It’s also recommended to remove the batteries from the charger when charging is complete. Overcharging will reduce the life cycle of your batteries. You should also avoid unnecessary conversation that will deplete the battery even faster.

Programming

Two-way radios are integrated into the operations of many large organizations. Getting them programmed correctly is important. Using the wrong software or trying to program them yourself can cause many problems. This is something that a two way radio supplier will be able to MOTOROLA SLR5300 REPEATER help you with because they have access to the programming cables and software required to do so. They can also assist you in choosing the right type of radio for your needs.

Some radio services such as FRS, GMRS and CB require that you have a licence to use them. These licences are regulated by ISED (Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, formerly Industry Canada) and come at a cost. Generally, the radios used to run these services are pre-packaged and hard programmed at the factory to comply with these regulations. However, some radios such as those from Wouxun allow the end user to program additional memory channels and advanced features into their radios.

In retail stores, walkie talkies are invaluable tools for improving efficiency and communication. Whether it is contacting maintenance staff immediately when a spill happens, or making sure that a price check goes through in half the time as opposed to the previous method, these devices can save money and time while helping keep employees safe. In manufacturing companies, they can also be useful in reducing production time and ensuring that the process is running smoothly.