https://www.apexradio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Linkedin-Post-with-Links-1.mp4 Thank you to Motorola Solutions’ Peter Eyre, Nick French and Robbie Scott for visiting Apex HQ this week for a deep-dive into the Motorola Wave products; including the TLK100, TLK110, Evolve, Mobile App and Wave PTX Dispatcher. Not to mention the latest addition to […]
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Appreciation for our Apprentices
In celebration of National Apprenticeship Week, here’s some of our favourite moments and statistics over the years from our apprenticeships schemes and our commitment to colleague learning and development: First apprentice employed – January 2008 20 apprenticeship schemes launched through Apex, including Sales, Admin, Accounts, […]
Our education guide
Education Buyers Guide You’re aware that by implementing two-way radios on-site can provide instant communications, improve site operations, increase safeguarding and enhance the overall effectiveness of day-to-day tasks – but where to start? Download the Buyers Guide Understand your needs Find out exactly what questions […]
Delegate Safety at the AI Safety Summit
Day two of the AI Safety Summit is well underway at Bletchley Park Trust, and the OSC Group security team are equipped with over 200 Radios from Apex Radio Systems. Over the course of two days, the AI Summit has welcomed some global leaders, tech […]
Hire Two-Way Radios for your Events
You’ve arranged the hire furniture, catering, entertainment, hopefully the weather will be on your side; but have you included two-way radios to your list? Ensure that your event has the correct communication system for success. At Apex Radio Systems, we have an array of rental […]
Linking Shops, Leisure, Bars and Restaurants in Darlington
New radios have been given to pubs and shops to help ensure the town centre is as a safe place to visit. Darlington council’s CCTV team has taken over the day-to-day running of the radio communications scheme in the town, which works with Pub Watch […]
Walkie Talkies for schools
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.
Icom IP501H LTE radio
How is Icom’s IP501H LTE network radio different from other offerings in the market?
The use of two way radios for upcoming events…
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?
SOLAS compliant with Two Way Radios on board your ship
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.
Hilary’s Legacy
Hilary Curry Co-Founder and Director / Company Secretary of Apex Radio Systems Ltd passed away peacefully at home on Monday 12th March, aged 71
The use of two way radios in production, film and theatres…
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.
7 Common Misunderstandings in Two Way Radio World
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.
The use of two way radios in airports
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.
The use of two way radios for festivals, outdoor events etc…
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.
The use of two way radios in amusement parks
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.
The importance of Two Way Radios for Hotels
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.
If so many Industry Sectors use Two Way Radio, how can you afford not to?
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!
Two Way Radios for Farms
Farming and farming technology are constantly developing hand in hand with the newest technology advancements, including farming communication.
Two Way Radios vs DECT Phones
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
The difference between Digital and Analogue Two Way Radios or ‘Should I go for the digital radio’?
Lone Worker and Man Down Functions Explained
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.
Difference between the licensed and unlicensed radios
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?
IP Rating Explained
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.