Students heading off to college in the fall expect to be safe as they settle into their dorms and navigate their way through new campuses. With that expectation comes a need for colleges and universities to continually improve tactics for campus communucation, security and emergency response to ensure students remain safe during day-to-day activities, sporting events, and other school functions.
Tags: Two Way Radios, MOTOTRBO, Education, Safety Solutions, Digital Two-Way Radios
Read MoreWhen you first start researching ways to improve your communication across your business or organization, you will typically learn that digital two-way radios are often the best answer. Whether you are looking for reliability, durability, or just a more integrated way to communicate with your staff, two-way radios offer many great benefits (read more about those here).
One of the most useful and relevant benefits offered is the ability to choose from a robust selection of customized, integrated data applications to use on your MOTOTRBO radio. These applications give you the ability to expand your communications beyond just voice and audio, and offer the convenience of having data directly on your radio device. MOTOTRBO applications span a variety of use-cases, but range from GPS tracking to alarm monitoring to SMS communication (texting). Here are just some of the areas data applications can help in:
Tags: Interoperability, MOTOTRBO, Digital Two-Way Radios
Read MoreFor school campuses to run safely and efficiently, communication is incredibly important. While aconnected administration can lead to a better learning environment for students, it can also help in the case of emergency preparedness. This is why leveraging technologies like radio communication is such a great idea for those in the education sector, specifically the IT and administration areas: it helps everywhere.
Whether you are looking to improve student safety, emergency response procedures, faculty communication, or any other element of your campus, implementing a radio communication strategy will help keep your entire campus stay connected, informed, and safe.
True connection occurs when the school faculty can communicate with each other freely, regardless of their campus location. For example, when communicating with each other through cell phones, it is difficult to remain connected when your staff encounters various "dead spots" throughout campus (common areas include parking garages, boiler rooms, and even gymnasiums). These areas prevent your staff from communicating potentially important or urgent information in a timely manner. They are also simple inconveniences, which can cause conversations to be disrupted.
By implementing a two-way radio communications solution, such as MotoTRBO, the entire faculty on your campus can remain connected regardless of the time of day or campus location. You can learn more here.
Tags: MOTOTRBO, Education, Digital Two-Way Radios
Read MoreHow many of you received a local trade flier indicating “Hi Power Radio, Built for Heavy Duty Use” or “Feature-Packed, and Promises Uncompromising Performance.” Or maybe you purchased some radios from your Industrial Supply Company who carries them in their catalog. You buy a handful and they suit your needs. You buy more and then more and then more. Now you have over 70 low cost radios all working against each other and your solution just became your problem. We see it day in and day out. People buy the cheap inexpensive FRS (Family Radio Service) radios for commercial use. It solves an immediate need, but creates a headache in the long term.
Tags: Tech Talk, MOTOTRBO, Digital Two-Way Radios
Read MoreThose charged with maintaining or upgrading the communications system of a busy hotel have their work cut out for them. They're charged with both keeping up with increasing guest expectations when it comes to wireless, and making sure critical staff communications run smoothly. Depending on the size, prior communication equipment, and budget you have to work with, some options may be aesthetically more appealing than others. For example, in a smaller hotel, the upfront cost of using cellular devices can be more appealing than putting down a lot of money for two way radios and other communication devices. Or if you’re in need of a quick fix, ordering communication equipment (two way radios and cellular devices alike) from a website may seem to be the answer.
Tags: Two Way Radios, MOTOTRBO, Hospitality, Customer Service, Digital Two-Way Radios
Read MoreWe all know that two way radios are essential for communication on the go, across a long distance, or in places where cell phone coverage might be obsolete. But what happens when you need radio communication in a temporary place, where your normal equipment can’t be set up?
Have no fear, that’s what a portable radio system is for! A few of my clients here at Chicago Communications have already taken advantage of the many benefits of having an entire radio system at the palm of their hands, wherever they go. Now, this isn’t a system to replace your current radio communications, nor is it for a new one. Think of it as an extension to your current radio system. These portable systems are designed to enhance your already seamless radio communication, adding a portable system to take off site for a job or special event with clients.
Tags: Chicago Communications, MOTOTRBO, FREQ Squad
Read MoreWe all know that two way radios are highly beneficial in keeping everyone connected when it comes to communication. They’re reliable, and much more cost efficient than cell phones.
But do you know how to optimize your radios for even more benefits, features, and connectivity? Simply having a two way radio is a start to great communication, but there are a few ways to get the most of your radio.
Apps, for example. I know your mind shoots to the Angry Birds game on your smart phone you probably have in your pocket or purse. Even for two way radios…there’s an app for that.
With a little more importance than that of Angry Birds, applications that are added to your two way radio enhance the capabilities and performance of said two way radio . MOTOTRBO radios have applications to augment fleet management, dispatch consoles, work order management, system management, alarm management, personal tracking, email/text gateway, and interoperability. Whew! So many ways to use a two way radio for more than just communicating.
Tags: Two Way Radios, Chicago Communications, Two Way Radio Accessories, MOTOTRBO
Read MoreIt’s crazy to think that in about 2 weeks we will be kissing 2013 goodbye and welcoming in 2014 with open arms. One great thing about the end of the year is all of the sales and specials … even for your two way communication needs!
With so many different deals in place, it’s hard to keep track what will be ending when the clock strikes midnight on the 31st.Here’s a checklist from Chicago Communications to make sure you get the most out of your communication purchases through 2013!
Tags: Two Way Radios, Chicago Communications, Public Safety Communications, Motorola Solutions, Wireless Communication, Radio System, MOTOTRBO, Vertex, Maintenance/Installation/Service
Read MoreWhat are the first things you think of when given the slogan ‘Are you ready for some football?!” Many ideas such as food, tailgating, friends and team rivalries are the first to pop into our minds. But what if we didn’t have our Sunday afternoon/nights of football, or what would we have to look forward to on Monday nights after a day at work if the NFL ceased to exist? Fault proof communication is one of the silent, yet very important aspects of running not only a successful game, but a stellar season.
Tags: Two Way Radios, Chicago Communications, Motorola Solutions, Two Way Radio Accessories, Technology, MOTOTRBO, Safety Solutions
Read MoreGetting the right information to the right person at the right time can mean the difference between a returning guest and a dissatisfied customer; that’s why guest satisfaction is at the top of the priority list for any organization in the Hospitality sector. Rapid response, attention to detail and well-informed staff are key to ensuring the experience is memorable for all the right reasons.
Hotel staff often uses a variety of disjointed independent communication tools such as cell phones, pagers, WiFi phones, paper work tickets and email to stay on top of customer requests. Large facilities and remote areas result in poor coverage, missed notifications and delayed responses to guest requests when it matters most. Furthermore recurring monthly fees and a constant desire to reduce operational expenses has pushed more and more hotels to explore the benefits of two-way radios.
Guaranteed coverage on a private network, durable portable devices, and integration to current building infrastructure systems and guest management systems via data applications make Motorola’s MOTOTRBO an excellent option for hotels of all sizes.
Tags: Two Way Radios, Chicago Communications, Motorola Solutions, Wireless Communication, MOTOTRBO, Hospitality, Cellular Technology
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