Last week we addressed what two-way radio trunking is and how it can improve communications in your network. It was surmised that trunking improves the efficiency of your network through the efficient allocation of channels using talk groups rather than having allocated channels that experience different levels of chatter. This week we are addressing how [...]
Trunking is a term often referred to in the two-way radio business, but what does it mean and how does it work? Lets cut to the chase and start by what it does for your communication network and then we can get into the basic ins and outs. When you've finished reading this you will [...]
The Motorola brand is synonymous with quality in the two-way radio industry. We came across this video that shows just how tough the Tetra MTP 3000 series radio is. You wont believe what they throw at them... If you're after a tough two-way radio be sure to look at the Ingress Protection (IP) rating or [...]
It’s almost the weekend! It’s the perfect time of year to check over your CB, amateur and marine radio equipment before the holiday season or the weekend getaway. However, there is one device most of us overlook and that is the EPIRB. An EPIRB is essentially an emergency beacon designed to call for help when [...]
The weekend is almost here so what better time to look back. This weeks throwback Thursday goes to Motorola. Our channel partner is quiet the innovator and pioneer of the communications industry. Most of us can remember the first Motorola mobile phone however; their history goes well beyond that point to a beginning in radio. [...]
Vertex Standard has recently announced the launch of the new EVX-Link, which allows users to connect outside of the standard realms of two-way radio communications. Instead of utilising numerous repeater systems to communicate between sites or over long distances the EVX-Link uses the Internet to expand communication coverage worldwide. This is achieved through IP connect [...]
Christmas Holidays Closing Wednesday 23rd December 2015 and re-opening Monday 11th January 2016 It's that time of year again when Christmas roles in. Many of the staff at BTW will be taking a well-deserved break over the Christmas/New Year holiday period. If you have any concerns over this period please contact your sales account manager [...]
Motorola is world renowned for innovation with a history of introducing world firsts. When we came across the latest Motorola tech being released at Critical Comms in Spain our minds were blown by Motorola’s latest pre-crime technology. I know it sounds like something from that Tom Cruise film Minority Report; well it’s not exactly far [...]
Tough working conditions found on the construction site to the retail floor require smarter communications to work effectively in fast moving, dynamic environments. Communication is often critical, which is why you need radios and audio accessories that adapt to changes in your environment. Motorola have developed MOTOTRBO intelligent audio that adapts to the noise levels [...]
