4 Must-Have Features for Your Two-Way Radios

Whether your industry is manufacturing products, protecting lives, educating the next generation, or tending to the ill, Motorola’s two-way radio models are tailored to work flawlessly in any situation or work condition. Each radio model variation is designed with industry-specific needs in mind, but fundamentally, every device is functional, durable, portable, and dependable.

Before you say “yes” to a line of Motorola portable radios for your team, get your checklist ready: You’ll want to make sure that your two-way radio model of choice includes each of the following must-have features.

Coverage & Range

First and foremost, you need to hear and be heard when you use your two-way radio. Enhancing your line of communication is the very reason you invest in Motorola Solutions equipment; their two-way radio product line aims to deliver and exceed your expectations for sound quality.

Motorola radios deliver the loudest, clearest audio in any environment, with frequency ranges covering any perimeter and contest troublesome areas such as old buildings or spotty coverage zones. Depending on the requirements of your industry, Motorola has a solution that’s crafted just for you.

Working in mission-critical operations? The APX™ 8000 P25 Two-Way Radios are your best match. These radios dynamically adjust the noise suppression level, microphone gain, wind porting, and speaker equalization on the fly to consistently produce the loudest, clearest audio in any environment. And, with the all-band operation, you can use your radio across 7/800 MHz, VHF, and UHF Range 1 and Range 2 bands, ensuring the best connectivity for your environment. For industries that must overcome unfavorable building conditions and spotty zones, the Motorola XPR 3000e Series is designed for everyday workers who need effective communication. With systems support and loud, clear audio, these next-generation radios deliver cost-effective connectivity to organizations in education, healthcare, and beyond.

Durability

Built tough and rugged, these devices are tested to the extremes to be ready for anything and everything your work environment throws at them.

All industry types share one commonality: Accidents happen. With integral and durable casing, all Motorola models are built to withstand run-of-the-mill drop damage, even upon the most unforgiving surfaces such as gravel and concrete. Motorola radios can endure extreme temperature shocks, blowing dust, and heavy wind and rain for roles often exposed to harsh work conditions, from public safety and EMS to manufacturing and construction. Durable radios are with you for the long run. Rugged design means you’ll be replacing your equipment less and communicating seamlessly for years to come. APX portable radios are built to survive everything from falls to floods, with a water-tight seal, drop-resistant dual battery latch, pressure-tested tempered glass display, and a shock-absorbing aluminum alloy endoskeleton.

Interoperability

These days, you can’t depend on one type of device to connect your entire team. With radios, smartphones, tablets, computers, and a myriad of other communication devices at your disposal, having the ability to unify them is crucial to your everyday efforts.

Interoperability makes it possible to tackle this challenge, connecting your organization across different devices, networks, and locations. It opens the gates to a nationwide push-to-talk network that provides instant communication at the touch of a button. With WAVE™ Push-To-Talk, you can connect your entire organization through multiple devices, from smartphones and other broadband devices to two-way radios. Using the WAVE™ App, your entire team has the speed and simplicity of PTT through whichever device is most convenient for them. The app turns your smartphone into a multi-channel communication device that interoperates within your network. Working for both Android and iOS phones and tablets, it connects seamlessly to the WAVE™ TLK100 two-way radio.

WiFi & Bluetooth

Integrated WiFi is no longer a want — it’s a need. With software upgrades being pushed regularly to enhance your two-way radio performance, internet connectivity ensures that your device is functioning at its highest potential. WiFi also provides consistent communication even when you leave your coverage area. Motorola Solutions is prioritizing this feature in its new product lines.

For example, all next-generation MOTOTRBO radios have WiFi capabilities, enabling remote software upgrades and indoor and outdoor location-tracking capabilities to give you total visibility of your resources. Built-in WAVE OnCloud support keeps you connected over WiFi when you leave your MOTOTRBO coverage area. In the same vein, Bluetooth^® functionality permits the use of wireless accessories, posing a huge advantage to the hands-free operation of your communication devices. The MOTOTRBO XPR series features Bluetooth^® 4.0 audio, allowing you to talk without wires plus enhanced audio quality.

Finding Your Two-Way Radio

Ready to find your perfect two-way radio solution? With an extensive catalog of solutions for all industries, paired with the dedication and expertise of our certified technicians, CyberComm is the #1 Wireless Solutions Provider in the New England area. Shop now. For assistance selecting the best radio solution for you, contact us today.