Did you know that in hospitals, miscommunication is one of the top causes of preventable deaths? That's in more of a controlled environment. Imagine how miscommunication can affect someone's chance of life during a natural disaster or emergency situation in a less controlled environment. Wildland fire radios help to reduce the chances of miscommunication. They also [...]
When you hear the radio conversations between dispatchers and firefighters, do you understand what they’re saying? Have you ever wondered what all the jargon and lingo mean? If you’re interested in becoming a firefighter it’s something you need to know. The first radio transmission happened in 1906. Since then, an entire language of codes and phrases [...]
The market for land mobile radios is worth $8.24 billion and is expected to reach $20.82 by 2022. They help professionals communicate during emergencies, making them an essential tool for any fire department. The high demand for quality mobile radios has lead to an influx of providers, and it can be difficult to choose among all [...]
Is your police department running into communication problems? A police radio is one of the most important pieces of equipment an officer can have. It lets them communicate with other officers so that they can report to crime scenes. They can also let other officers know what's going on whenever they're visiting a scene by themselves. [...]
Have you ever thought about how your antenna affects your radio’s performance? More than likely, you accept those blind spots as a part of using your radio, but what if you could improve reception? More often than not, radio operators don’t think about their base station antenna. Typically, people think of antennas as an inexpensive commodity [...]
Choosing radios for a police department is one of the most important decisions Command Staff can make. Radios are a lifeline for the officers as well as a very important communication tool. Eighty-nine officers died in the line of duty in 2019. That number could have been much higher without a properly functioning radio system. In [...]
Fire department communication has to be quick, efficient, and advanced. When it comes to learning the ins and outs of fire department radios there's a lot to learn. So let's start with the basics. In this article, we will cover radio communications, the needs of a fire department, and how to choose a proper radio. Keep reading [...]
Modern communication has developed light years beyond our wildest imagination. Even still there is a demand for higher levels of outreach and an increasing need for communication. A radio repeater has been the answer to communication across the world for decades. Also known as a two-way radio repeater, this piece of technology receives a radio signal and [...]
It may surprise you to find out that Bendix King (BK) Technology radios are the best public service communication devices around. For instance, The U.S. Forest Service demands the best for its rangers and wildland firefighters. It’s common for forest services across the United States to choose BK Radios to protect wildlands and fight fires. BK [...]
Being a cop is a noble career choice. You'll face disrespect, resentment, disdain, and unfortunately, danger. As a police officer on patrol, you never know what you're going to experience on any given shift. However, good training and the proper gear go a long way towards keeping you safe and ahead of the curve on the [...]
