MOTOTRBO - the future of Two Way Radios
Motorola recently released the MOTOTRBO two way radio system. Packed with new features, the MOTOTRBO combines two-way radio functionality with improvements to digital technology. With more of a cell-phone feel, the MOTOTRBO has GPS and text messaging services, is water resistant, and will be compatible with your existing two way radio system.
Digital advantages
The MOTOTRBO is the first digital two-way radio with voice and data capabilities. Integrated data will be helpful for a variety of applications. For example:
- Security guards can send license plate information via text messaging back to the control station.
- Global positioning services will be great for finding people in the event of an emergency. You can track vehicles or portable radios. Central command will be able to locate the closest person to the scene. This will allow for increased efficiency, productivity and improved response time
You also have integrated privacy. The MOTOTRBO has a cell-phone-like feature that allows you to make one-to-one calls, or a public, one-to-many calls. Administrators and security guards will appreciate the opportunity to have a private conversation on their two-way radios.
Improved use
Another benefit of the MOTOTRBO is that it comes with a standard impress battery. The impress battery gives you 40% longer batter life. That means the night shift can work a full 12 hours instead of the standard 8 hours. Any company that has a 24-hour operation can benefit from the impress battery.
The audio quality of digital radios is superior to analog radios. Digital signals are strong throughout the whole area of reception. Analog radios, on the other hand, have a signal that tails off when you get to further distances, which results in static.
Migration
The MOTOTRBO System will be upgradeable and will be easy to migrate from analog to digital radios. If you have a fleet of 400 radios, you can slowly phase out the analog radios and add digital. You won’t have to replace your entire fleet. That is possible because the MOTOTRBO has a dual mode feature, which means you can switch from analog to digital, utilizing your current analog UHF radios. Note: the MOTOTRBO won’t work with VHF systems.
Submersible, durable
Accidents happen. But even if you work in wet environments or anywhere there is moisture, you are safe with the MOTOTRBO. It is extremely durable and it is IP57 certified. We tested it at the 2006 National Safety Council Trade Show and had it under water for more than 4 hours. If your MOTOTRBO gets dropped in a puddle, toilet, or even a tank, it’s not going to be ruined. Every janitorial and maintenance service, water park, and golf course could use a radio that is water proof.
Future of two way radios
The MOTOTRBO will release a lot of useful features in the future. These include the ability to link repeaters via an internet connection. This will enable radios to communicate over long distances. To provide an example, a company in San Diego can communicate with their warehouse in Ohio via their radios.
In conclusion, the MOTOTRBO will be a very cost-effective communication solution. You have integrated data applications, enhanced voice communications, and spectrum efficiency (2 channels on one repeater.) We are excited about its potential and look forward to the breakthroughs of digital two-way radio systems.
Written by Adam Hermsdorfer - Motorola 2 Way Radios from CommUSA