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At TwoWayRadiosFor.com, we pride ourselves on providing highly innovative and effective communications products. That’s why we partner with Motorola, one of the nation’s oldest and most successful communications equipment manufacturers. You might think two-way radio technology is relatively new. Fact is, it’s been around for nearly a century.
Motorola (originally called Galvin Manufacturing Corp.) was founded in 1928 and two years later, introduced what would become one of the world’s first commercially successful car radios. He came about the moniker “Motorola” by linking the word “motor” (for motorcar) with “ola,” which implies sound (as in viola, pianola or Victrola). Ergo, the word quite literally means “sound in motion.”
Galvin quickly saw an untapped market in the nation’s police force. At the time, field patrol officers communicated with headquarters via telephone call boxes on the street. Galvin and his team of engineers developed a solution initially by customizing commercial radio receivers specifically for patrol cars. Then in 1939, the company introduced the Motorola Police Cruiser radio receiver, a totally redesigned car radio that allowed patrol officers to both transmit and receive messages to and from police headquarters. The receiver was the company’s first entry into the emerging field of wireless mobile communications.
As the company grew, it would claim a string of industry firsts and major innovations. In 1943, the company debuted the world’s first FM portable two-way radio, a backpack model made for the U.S. Army Signal Corps. Dubbed the “walkie-talkie,” it weighed 35 pounds, had a range of up to 20 miles and became a World War II icon.
In October 1946, the company’s communications equipment carried the first calls on Illinois Bell Telephone Company’s new car radiophone service in Chicago. Nearly four decades later, Motorola would introduce the world’s first commercial handheld cellular phone, the Motorola DynaTAC phone.
In 1958, (a decade after officially becoming Motorola, Inc.) the company introduced the Motrac radio, the world’s first vehicular two-way radio with a fully transistorized power supply and receiver. Its low power use enabled the radio to transmit without running the vehicle’s engine.
In 1969, it was a Motorola transponder aboard Apollo 11 that relayed the first words from the moon to the earth. Two years later, NASA’s lunar roving vehicle used a 1.5-pound Motorola FM radio receiver that became known as “the first car radio on the moon.”
1994 saw the launch of the iDEN digital radio, the world’s first commercial digital radio system that combined voice dispatch, cellular, paging and data communications in a single radio network and handset. The world’s first two-way pager came along the next year. Motorola’s Tango allowed users to receive text messages and e-mail, and reply with a standard response. And in 1999, the iDEN i1000plus handset was the world’s first to combine a digital phone, two-way radio, alphanumeric pager, Internet microbrowser, e-mail, fax and two-way messaging.
Motorola is certain to have many more firsts in two-way radio technology. Check TwoWayRadiosFor.com for the latest and best Motorola two-way radio products and accessories.
The breakup of the iconic Motorola continues to be discussed worldwide, particularly among investors who have watched Motorola climb over the years, reaching success with the Razr phone in its cell phone business in 2007, then hitting a slump while continuing to steadily provide two-way radios to businesses.
Motorola announced its split into two separate companies earlier this year. This summer, Nokia Siemens Networks announced it would acquire the wireless network infrastructure of Motorola, opening their presence in the global market and combining their innovative technologies in communications. This also frees the Enterprise Mobility division of Motorola to advance without being held back by the cell phone division’s struggling profits. Investors will be much less hesitant in their ventures with Motorola, because the profits are driven by the needs of government, retailers and large corporations.
Morgan Keegan analyst Tavis McCourt calls the Enterprise Mobility business Motorola’s “crown jewel.” Police departments, government agencies and big retailers are much unlike the pernickety consumers in the cell phone market. It is also the branch of Motorola whose product has stood the test of time. Two-way radios have been selling for more than 70 years.
Choosing a two-way radio system that’s right for you and your family, business or other group can seem a daunting task. Whether you’re a manager looking for a way to better communicate with your staff working in a large warehousing or retail facility; a parent looking to keep in close contact with your kids on a mountain hiking trip; a volunteer coordinating an emergency response operation; or a ski instructor looking to communicate with students and fellow skiers all over the slopes, TwoWayRadiosFor.com offers a two way radio system with features that perfectly meet your needs.
First, choose the configuration. Two way radios come in two basic configurations: FRS (Family Radio Service) and GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service). FRS models operate with a half-watt of power and can transmit on seven FRS channels and seven shared FRS/GMRS channels for a total of 14 channels. GMRS models are higher-power radios that operate on one or two watts of power and can transmit and receive signals on any GMRS or FRS bands – a total of 22 channels. GMRS models work better for outdoor recreation (such as hiking, skiing and boating), but are pricier and require a five-year FCC license for use.
Next, consider the range of coverage you’ll need. Higher powered models boast range claims of up to 25 miles. And they’re perfectly capable of this kind of range in “optimal conditions,” meaning an unobstructed line of sight between two radio operators, preferably from a high vantage point in clear weather. A ski resort on a sunny day is a great example of these optimal conditions where even lower-powered two way radio systems should work well.
A densely wooded hiking trail or work facility where employees are separated by walls, buildings and machinery obviously will have less optimal conditions. Depending upon these conditions, even a higher powered GMRS radio may be limited to a coverage area of a few miles but is much more likely to be effective than is a lower powered FRS model. A helpful tip to maximize possible reach is to choose a two-way radio with antenna and radio bodies of equal or near-equal lengths.
Also consider the number of channels you many need. If your radio will be used only in areas where two-way radio usage is low, such as on your family farm or estate, the seven to 14 channels on an FRS or FRS/GMRS system should suffice. However, in high-traveled areas such as vacation resorts, shopping malls and business facilities, even the 22 channels offered on a GMRS system can fill up quickly. Radios with CTCSS or CDCSS systems allow you to subdivide main channels by using privacy codes (also called interference-eliminator codes). These codes allow two-way radio users to connect via a combination of channel and code.
Other features to consider are size, shape and weight. Lighter, less bulky two way radios fit better in backpacks and also are better for restaurant wait staff and others working in high-traffic areas. Skiers, mountaineers and workers who wear protective gloves will want an ergonomic design. Hands-free features, such as VOX (voice activated broadcasting), are important for many situations, as is a noise filter for crowded or noisy environments.
For safety, a Garmin RINO radio (Radios Integrated with Navigation for the Outdoors) allows users to broadcast their location coordinates – a potentially life-saving feature in, for instance, an emergency on the hiking trails, ski slopes or large work facilities where dangerous machinery is used. And a weather radio taps into the NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) weather band stations for local forecasts and weather conditions.
TwoWayRadiosFor.com offers a full array of systems designed for various professions and environments. If you need help finding one that’s perfect for you call 888-560-0758 or email us to talk with a two way radio specialist today.
Many factors should be considered in finding the right two-way radio for you and your company, family or group.
Vertex Standard radios are designed to meet a school’s cost and product performance requirements. Many school customers have recognized the value and performance they can achieve using Vertex Standard radios to effectively coordinate campus communications and save money.
For more information, view our education product guide.
Communication is paramount in the aviation industry. Pilots need reliable communication devices on board to guarantee interruption-free communication. It is essential that radios and transceivers are made to the highest standards and specifications for optimal safety and security. Pilots attest that the best radios you can find are Vertex Standard two-way radios.
In an article about aircraft ownership and the importance of top quality equipment, one blogger writes: “Vertex is one of the leading manufacturers of two way radios. The company has an unblemished reputation for excellence. Vertex products meet the US Dept. Of Defense MIL810 standard, the IS standard for use during emergencies as well as Europe’s ETIS standard.”
Vertex Standard radios are indeed designed to withstand years of abuse. Most private pilots prefer Vertex handheld radios because they are rugged and simple. Many of them are also waterproof, have back-lit keypads and displays, built-in battery savers and one-touch emergency access.
“You certainly do not want to have to refer to a user’s manual when in flight. Many pilots love being able to talk to fellow fliers on the ground when in flight. Vertex radios provide this service with 100% reliability.”
See the full article at gulfstreamjetcharter.blogspot.com.
Vertex Standard is introducing a new series of portable two-way radios, the VX-450. Keeping in line with its other radios, Vertex Standard’s new series will be compact, feature-rich and competitively priced. You can also expect the VX-450 to have expanded safety and security functions.
“Safety compliance remains a top priority for construction jobsites, industrial plants and commercial facilities where the key foundation to safety is effective communications,” said Mike Gray, North America LMR Sales Vice President. “For communication to be effective, employees must be equipped with the right tools to ensure safety and security on the job. Vertex Standard is introducing the VX-450 Series of portable radios to help meet these needs in the market.”
The new series will feature Emergency and Lone Worker safety alerts as well as the options of Man Down alerts and intrinsically safe radios. Channel announcement, 700 mW audio output and voice-operated transmission are also included for increased reception and efficiency.
The series will include models with a full keypad or a four-key display, both with 8-character alphanumeric display, a non-display option, and 512 and 256 channel capacity respectively. Additional features offered will include voice inversion encryption, MDC-1200® encode/decode and 2-tone/5-tone encode/decode. Frequency ranges include 134-174 MHz, 400 – 470 MHz and 450 – 512 MHz.
Vertex Standard will announce additions to this new platform including LTR/Passport trunking models later in 2010.
Motorola, Inc. is scheduled to report second-quarter 2010 earnings around 6 a.m. U.S. Central Time this Thursday. A quarterly conference call with financial analysts at 7 a.m. will follow. The conference call will be webcast live with audio and slides at www.motorola.com/investor. A replay of the conference call will be available online at www.motorola.com/investor around three hours later.
Vertex Standard plans to offer a new series of digital land mobile radio communications based on two-slot Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) 6.25 kHz efficient digital technology. The new series is designed to maximize bandwidth and increase audio clarity and range.
You can expect the new Vertex Standard digital radio series, including a portable, mobile and repeater, later in 2010. The series will include a portable, mobile and repeater. The radios will operate in analog or digital mode—and the best part—they will not require future software upgrades! The flexibility to operate in both analog and digital mode will allow users to adjust their platform of two-way radios one at a time or one channel at a time if their functional and fiscal needs cannot switch their entire system at once.
Vertex Standard is a founding member of the Digital Mobile Radio (DMR) Association and offers digital radio technology based on the DMR protocol, which is the most widely adopted digital two-way radio system actively used in over 100 countries. This protocol assures long-term stability and provides end users with a choice of interchangeable digital equipment. This, in turn, optimizes productivity and ROI.
Nokia Siemens Networks, a joint venture between Nokia and German industrial group Siemens, recently announced the acquisition of the majority of Motorola’s wireless network infrastructure assets for $1.2 billion. The deal is expected to close by the end of this year following regulatory approval.
The deal is expected to connect Nokia Siemens Networks with more than 50 operators and strengthen its position with China Mobile, Clearwire, KDDI, Sprint, Verizon Wireless and Vodafone. The deal would make it the number one foreign wireless seller in Japan and strengthen its position as the number two telecom infrastructure maker in the world. NSN and Motorola are also looking into a global relationship in the public safety arena that would combine Motorola’s command in delivering solutions to public safety organizations with NSN’s commercial LTE solutions.
Motorola likewise prepares to undergo the separation into two independently traded businesses—the Enterprise Mobility Solutions and Networks Businesses and the Mobile Devices and Home businesses. Until the transition, Motorola’s Networks business will continue to operate as usual. Around 7,500 Motorola Networks employees are expected to transfer to NSN. These include personnel at research and development sites in the US, China and India. Upon completion of the transitions, Motorola will be one fortified company providing next-generation communications for its government, public safety and enterprise customers.
Co-CEO of Motorola Greg Brown comments on the acquisition: “Motorola is very proud of the operational and financial performance of our Networks business and its employees, who will now become a valuable addition to Nokia Siemens Networks. We are excited to have reached this agreement to combine our Networks team with such an industry leader. This is great news for our customers, our investors and our people and will allow us to sharpen our strategic focus on providing mission and business critical solutions for our government, public safety, and enterprise customers.”