Two-way radios provide instant communications for people on the move.  The two main reasons people use two-ways is for economic and safety reasons.

Economic Reasons:

• Cut operational and business cost
• Improve customer service
• Gain a competitive edge

 Safety Reasons

• Quick response to emergency situation
• Keep in touch with people in potentially dangerous situations
• Provide backup and support when needed

Yes, a FCC license is required before you can use a two-way radio.

First you must consider RF power output or transmission power. Most portables come with anywhere from 1 - 5 watts and some are adjustable. Mobiles can go anywhere from about 20 to 60 watts, while repeaters can go up to 100 watts. I wish there was an easy rule like 1 watt equals 1 mile of coverage but there isn't. The distance or coverage you will acheive will depend on many factors. Some things to consider are the transmission power of the radio, the frequency (certain frequencies go further) and the terrain (certain frequencies are more line of sight and some will pretty much go thru concrete). Since we will obviously not be able to cover all the real world possibilities, we recommend you call or email one our experienced sales representatives for the best possible recommendation for you. With that in mind, lets keep it general. In general, 800 mhz will have good penetration being able to go thru a certain amount of concrete for example. VHF has good distance, coverage but is more line of sight. Adding in hills, mountain ranges or buildings is going to decrease your coverage. UHF is a combination of distance and penetration. UHF will have better penetration than VHF, but will not go as far. Since this is being written with the novice who may never have had a two-way radio, we are keeping this simple. Since we realize most of you will already know your specific frequencies, this is for those who have no past experience.

A repeater is an electronic device that receives a signal and retransmits it at a higher level and/or higher power, so that the signal can cover longer distances without degradation.

Cost and dispatch capabilities.

Push a button and be connected to one or one hundred individuals.  Two-way radios are easy to use with a push-to-talk feature, which enables the user to communicate instantly with anyone on the network. Two-way radios are designed to be utilized in extreme conditions and offer rugged features. 

There is no monthly fee to use.

For two-ways we offer batteries, speaker mics, headsets, surveillance kits and many more accessories.