The VHF radio band for a commercial VHF two way radio is between 130 – 174 MHz. FM radio, two-way radios, and television broadcasts operate in this VHF range. Both UHF and VHF radios are prone to line of sight factors, but VHF a little more so. The radio waves make it through trees and rugged landscapes, but not as well as UHF frequencies do. However, if a VHF wave and a UHF wave were transmitted over an area without barriers, the VHF wave would travel almost twice as far. This makes VHF easier Read more [...]

No matter what industry you are in the American Disabilities Act (ADA) likely has some impact on your business. Accessibility by wheelchairs is one of the more common modifications made. If you have a business that has two public entrances, in most cases, only one must be accessible. When one entrance is not accessible and another entrance is accessible, a sign must provide direction to the accessible entrance. The alternative entrance must be open during store hours. If the alternative accessible Read more [...]

Understanding Two Way Radio Frequencies There are two major formats for two-way radios.They are Ultra High Frequency (UHF) radio and Very High Frequency (VHF) radio. Neither frequency band is inherently better than the other.They each have their pluses and minuses. Both formats are effective ways to communicate with another person so deciding on the right radio for you depends on your application. Two-way radios communicate with each other through use of radio waves. Radio waves have different Read more [...]

When economic conditions get tight and businesses look for ways to cut back on costs, everything gets looked at for opportunities. One expense cutting measure is to use two-way radios for business campus usage instead of cell phones. The per minute charges on cell phones can add up quickly on long conversations between two people who aren't even that far apart. Two-way radios have some other advantages too such as no waiting for connect times, broadcasting messages to groups, reachability in Read more [...]

Choosing the best two way radio out of all the two way radios available can be a daunting task. Fortunately there is a free resource that will help choose the best two way radio for your application. The book is called Two-Way Radio Success: How to Choose Two-Way Radios, Commercial Intercoms, and Other Wireless Communication Devices for Your Business. The book covers all aspects of walkie talkie type radios including frequencies used, accessories, applications, batteries, antennas. channels, Read more [...]

Most businesses do a pretty good job of ensuring the safety of their employees within the walls of their business. But what is often neglected in employee safety in parking lots. Parking lots can be prone to accidents and other incidents. One way to improve parking lot safety is to install wireless callboxes in parking lots so employees can call for assistance. If an employee's car won't start they can use the callbox to call for jump starting. If a woman notices a van with tinted or no windows Read more [...]

There is a new type of nursing home that is being called the "Green House" nursing home. These are residences for 6 to 10 elders who require skilled nursing care, but who don't want to live in a large, traditional nursing home. A Green House nursing home has private bedrooms and bathrooms, a residential-style kitchen, and communal dining and sitting areas. Just like traditional nursing homes, they are staffed with the same staff that includes physicians, nurses, social workers, dietitians, and Read more [...]

A business needs a safety plan and part of that plan is the office building evacuation plan. If a fire, bomb threat, chemical spill, or some natural disaster occurs that requires everyone to get out of the building, then each person should go to an external checkpoint where a safety coordinator can log that person's safe arrival. In the chaos that occurs during an evacuation, there needs to be a way for the safety coordinators to let appropriate personnel know if a person is missing. The MURS Read more [...]

One of the most popular video intercoms on the market not only lets you see who is at the door, it also records a short video clip to an internal memory card.  You can use the Expandable Recording Color Video Intercom System to safely identify visitors even before answering. When someone rings the doorbell, the system sends live audio and video to the indoor 4-inch, full-color monitor. You simply press a button and you can then speak hands free. This intercom is also the first video intercom Read more [...]

There are two styles of MURS wireless intercom base stations you can choose from. The MURS Multi-Mile Intercom is a light-duty, less featured intercom. The MURS Commercial Intercom is a heavy-duty fully featured intercom. There is a big difference in price so you'll want to make sure you choose the right one for you. Both units will achieve a similar range and they can both take an external antenna to improve range. They both have all 5 of the MURS channels. For basic communication you could choose Read more [...]