Modern Businesses Still Need Radio Technology
Many people think that mobile phones have eliminated the need for 2-way radio systems. However, those who think of radios as an old now defunct technology are rarely the people who are responsible for managing big worksites. Many think that mobile phones are the answer for communication. However, they simply do not understand the inefficiency of staying in contact with personnel across the site using mobile phones.
Take a hospital as an example. Security personnel will report to a gatehouse or control room. Whilst porters will report to various points throughout the hospital, their services may be required by A&E as well as surgery and the wards. Their workload will be co-ordinated overall by hospital services, but all departments will be able to get updates from individual porters to prepare for individual patients. Two-way radios allow communication at the touch of a button. Firms like Purcell Radio are used to providing radio hardware, auditing software and communication platforms to complex sites like hospitals, power plants and colleges.
Why Radio Systems Rather Than Mobile Phones
Of course, in theory mobile phones could be used for communication across sites. However, in practice a properly programmed, modern two-way radio system is a far more efficient way to keep people in touch across a large site. Modern radio communication systems allow some messages to be relayed simultaneously to all members of the team.
With a radio system there is no searching for the appropriate number and calling the person concerned. You just click and speak. The person you want to speak to can hear you without fumbling around to answer the call. All they need to do is to click a button to respond.
Best of all two way radio’s are far cheaper than mobile phones. Once set up there is very little maintenance and no call charges.
Other Uses for Two way Radio Systems
Modern two way radio systems can be coupled with task management software. They can provide a way of confirming at the click of a button that important checks have been carried out on schedule. In a quality assured environment monitoring and recording the fact that key actions have taken place on time is very important. It is essential to maintaining certification.
There really is an important place for two-way radios in modern businesses. Using them can improve communication, reduce overheads, and make people safer as well as more productive.
Purcell Radio are a good place to go for further reading, with information about communication platforms and working in a quality assured environment.
