Two-way voice communication was one of the first applications of radio technology. To this day it is still the primary need of customers in search of communication solutions. However, new developments in digital radio technology call for a re-evaluation of our communication networks and how we communicate. Radio has been re-imagined with a new market of applications being developed changing the way we interact with our devices and those in our network. There is now a whole new realm of possibilities that business and government can utilise to maximise efficiency and safety.
Analogue has long been the primary technology used for two-way radio communication. It is a tried and tested technology with the limits of its capabilities reached. Analogue is reliable and works time and time again. However, there is virtually no room for innovation left, which leads us to a paradoxical issue. Its strength is also its weakness.
Digital opens the door to innovation. Innovations that enable better solutions for today and tomorrow. The creation of applications, which are customised and built for the end user, to provide better communication solutions and safety. Technology that’s second nature to use and connects a range of operations in the palm of your hand.
What are the key benefits of digital?
• Digital radio means more efficient use of radio spectrums. As the airwaves become more and more crowded users are requiring smarter devices that can more effectively use radio frequencies.
• Better data and voice communication.
• Better sound quality. Rather than transmitting analogue speech in its entirety, digital vocoding utilises a binary system, that eliminates noise outside set parameters. In other words minimises background noise and increases voice clarity.
• Lower licensing and equipment costs. 6.25 kHz equivalent systems based on TDMA enable two virtual channels within a single 12.5 kHz licensed channel, providing twice the calling capacity for the price of one license.
• Enhanced voice communications over a greater range.
• Static and noise rejection.
• Extended range and signal strength.
• Capability to integrate with future technologies.
To find out more about how digital communication solutions can benefit your business read Motorola’s white paper and weigh up the benefits for yourself.
