Your community depends on you. Sure, this may sound a bit dramatic at times, but the truth is that for those who work in the public safety sector or public works, this dependence is a very real thing – especially when an emergency arises.
Power outages, severe weather alerts, or even an issue with the water supply are considered community-sensitive events – meaning they impact an entire population at the same time. When these events occur, it is absolutely vital for those responsible for keeping the public safe or remedying the issue that they stay in constant contact, and their communications are dependable (regardless of the environment).
Recently, Motorola Solutions addressed critical communications with new two-way radios: the APX 1000 and its mobile version, the APX 1500. Both of these devices allow users to communicate with each other and with various public safety and emergency response units. This presents a clear set of benefits:
- Shorten the response time to an emergency
- Better control critical situations
- Ensure the safety of the public
- Handle the situation more effectively
APX 1000 and APX 1500 – The Highlights
This compact two-way radio offers simplistic controls – making it especially easy to use during a critical event. The APX 1000 also comes with advanced noise suppression technology that includes a dual microphone. This ensures that end users can clearly hear what the user is saying over the radio, even in an intense environment (think of weather sirens going off while speaking over the two-way radio). It also paris well with all sorts of accessories.
The APX 1000 also offers user programmable voice announcement, and an optional feature of global positioning. This GPS-based feature helps identify the outdoor location of the user, further ensuring safety and clear communication. The mobile counterpart, the APX 1500, is equipped with a control head featuring a built-in speaker. This makes for an easy installation.
Each of these radios comes with Advanced Digital Privacy, or, ADP. This is a software encryption that allows secure communications while communicating – ensuring that criminals, media, or curious information seekers are unable to listen, and that users can rest assured that their conversation is confidential (the last thing you would want to worry about during a critical situation is if you need to censor your conversation due to privacy issues).
When a critical situation occurs, those tasked with the responsibility of helping, need to be able to rely on their communication. Clear direction and communication can make the difference between safety and danger, and as those in this sector know, your job is to keep the community safe.
To learn more about the APX 1000 and APX 1500, contact Chicago Communications today. You can also leave a comment below with any questions or comments!
