TWO WAY RADIO BUYING GUIDE (TIPS)
If you are going to be purchasing two-way radios for business, personal or rescue, you will find that there are many different options available to you. In fact, it can be a bit overwhelming trying to determine which is the best professional walkie-talkie. How can you select the best two-way radios for business? Here are some questions you should ask yourself while choosing business walkie-talkies.
* Will you be using the walkie-talkies indoors, outdoors or both?
If you will be using your radios inside buildings or between indoor and outdoor environments, you are most likely shopping for UHF technology. For outdoor use, consider VHF radios.
* What range do you need?
If you are going to need to transmit across larger distances, look for walkie-talkies which have a higher wattage. Those with larger antennas can also transmit farther.
* Who will be using the walkie-talkies?
In larger organizations, a more expensive multichannel system will be worth your while. You also should make sure that they’re plenty of privacy codes which are people can use to communicate.
* What environments will the radios be used in?
For outdoor use, or use by employees who will be involved in physically demanding activities, it is important to shop for radios which are going to be durable and hold up to rough treatment.
There may be other important features for you to look for as well, including noise reduction, waterproofing, emergency alerts, and more.
What you need to buy all depends on the needs of your organization and personnel.