Jackson is our Service Technician, now Workshop Controller, has been in the radio business since 2005. Jackson takes care of the engineering side of the jobs and travels all over the country visiting our clients’ sites, completing site surveys, and installing radio equipment. Q. How […]
Apex has had a very busy and industrious 2019, Attending and exhibiting at numerous communications events throughout the UK and offering quality radio solutions to many customers both existing and new. 2019 saw a large deployment of a Shopwatch scheme in Birmingham City centre with […]
Following on from a long line of apprentices who have previously passed, Hayley has recently been awarded a distinction in ‘Customer Service Practitioner Level 2’. Starting the course in August 2017, Hayley has developed her working skills through great management and a high level of […]
With so many Walkie Talkies now in the market to choose from it is becoming increasingly difficult to know which walkie talkies are best for you. What are Walkie Talkies? You should consider buying license-free radios if you work over a smaller area and you […]
More and more schools, colleges and universities are turning to two-way radios to protect their institutions against potential threats outside and also inside the classroom walls. It is a simple form of communication and is accessible instantly to all users.
How is Icom’s IP501H LTE network radio different from other offerings in the market?
Motorola Solutions have recently signalled the discontinuation of the Motorola T80, although there is still limited available stock of the Motorola T80 radios.
With the summer coming to an end and the fast approach of Autumn and Winter – are you prepared for everything the upcoming months may throw at you?
As of 1st July 2018, the latest SOLAS regulations changed, the goal of the regulations is to enforce safety in case of an emergency on board. All ships must now have 2 two way radios on board, the radios must be explosion proof and intrinsically safe.
As one of the leading radio communication companies in the UK and Ireland, specialising in two way radio hire radio system design and installation, radio link schemes (Pubwatch & Shopwatch), and online & offline retail. We’d like to introduce the new DX400 series from Entel Whether it’s a basic […]
Hilary Curry Co-Founder and Director / Company Secretary of Apex Radio Systems Ltd passed away peacefully at home on Monday 12th March, aged 71
If you work within theatre or film production, then you’ll know that good communication is essential in order for everything to go to plan smoothly. Two Way Radios play a big part in ensuring that everything runs according to plan and enables the whole crew to communicate with those necessary quickly and clearly and allows everything to be complete on schedule.
Myth 1: Two-way radios are expensive
Fact: The cost of the digital two way radio equipment might differ according to the user’s needs. However, the initiate cost is one-off payment. There are no extra running costs or charges as compared to mobile/phone system. Therefore, in long run, two-way radios are actually cheaper option.
It doesn’t need to be highlighted that the technological developments in the current era are more than significant. Sometimes it is hard to keep up with all the gadgets currently available.
Two way radios are an excellent addition to the workplace if you’re interested in improving productivity and efficiency.
Airports often cover a large area and are extremely busy the majority of the time. Two way radios are used in a wide variety of sectors throughout an airport, such as engineering, catering, management, rail services, airlines. retail and security – but just how do the use of two way radios ensure that the all visitors and staff are kept safe and that everything runs accordingly throughout the airport? For a start, the use of modern technologies such as two way radios have enabled communication to be a lot more fluid and instant – helping staff communicate with one another regardless of the sector they are placed in.
Here in the UK , thousands of people flock to busy festivals over the summer period to watch their favourite artists. As well as this being a fantastic, enjoyable time for many – safety precautions must be taken into consideration to ensure that all events run smoothly and according to plan – preventing any danger that may occur.
Two Way Radios play a vital part in the safety and enjoyment of visiting theme parks. This is because with the use of one of our radios, we can help improve the efficiency and productivity of your staff, due to communication being possible in all areas throughout the site. Another key focus of our radios is enabling visitors to stay in contact efficiently using the touch of a button on one of our radios. Our radios also contain a number of features to help provide the most cost effective yet best solution for your theme park. This could include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Mandown, indoor and outdoor location tracking, remote software updates and many more.
Digital Two Way Radios are widely used across the hotel sector in order to operate in an efficient manner and to increase the safety and productivity of their customers and employees.
Digital Two way radios are used globally every day to help individuals, Governments and Businesses like yours to increase safety and productivity. You may wonder who uses two way radio? Is it really businesses like your own? And the answer is yes!
Farming and farming technology are constantly developing hand in hand with the newest technology advancements, including farming communication.
Many companies use DECT phones for their internal and external communication. In many scenarios DECT phones are often used to replace two-way radios / walkie talkies. That’s why we decided to investigate this matter to see the differences between these technologies and how both of these communication solutions can benefit their users.
The difference between Digital and Analogue Two Way Radios or ‘Should I go for the digital radio’?
Atex Two Way Radio Solutions – Intrinsically safe two way radios Atex radios are used in some particular industries such as oil & gas or mining where a dangerous chance of an explosion exists. This might be caused by unintentional ignition of flammable gases, mists and […]
How retail’s loss prevention is benefiting from two-way radio systems Effective and instant communication within loss prevention teams is one of the most crucial necessities. That’s why two way radios are the perfect tool for retail industry communication. Two way radios can effectively connect warehouses, […]
Digital two way radios can be a highly valuable tool for companies who employ workers that perform daily duties away from other employees often without direct supervision and in isolated spaces. These workers are often referred to as lone workers. In case of an emergency there is usually no one around and therefore companies need to provide risk assessments and ensure that these workers stay safe at all times.
But why do I need to get a license? Why should I bother to get a license? How are the licensed radios better? What are the differences?
The inside of two way radio is filled with sensitive electronics which needs to be protected from the outside environment therefore, when you are in process of choosing the most suitable two way radio you might have a look at its IP ratings.