Latest Communications News
July 2009
Brentwood supply Radio Systems for Download, Wireless and Hyde Park Festival Security
Since Download Festival began in 2003, it has become the UK's premier rock festival. This year, more than 80,000 people were in attendance, so good security and communication was imperative. Brentwood Communications were asked to provide radios for security, based on their knowledge and experience dealing with events of this magnitude.
Brentwood Communications provided 110 Motorola GP340 16-Channel Hand Portable radios which used three Base Station Repeaters to enable coverage for the entire site. We also supplied five Desk-Top Base Stations for their Control Room as well as Heavy Duty Noise Cancelling Headsets due to the noise levels, especially near the stages and fans.
A similar system was put in place for the recent music festival at Hyde Park. They were supplied with 80 Motorola GP340 16-Channel Hand Portable radios, again with three Base Station Repeaters to ensure the entire site was sufficiently covered. They were also supplied with the five Desk-Top Base Stations for their Control Room as well as the Heavy Duty Noise Cancelling Headsets due to the increased noise levels. The following link provides more details on how crucial the role of faultless communications systems and security is in the success of such events.
Both events were widely acclaimed successes.
June 2009
Brentwood win Government Agency
Radio GPS Contract
Brentwood have just designed and supplied a Hand Portable and Vehicle mobile Radio system with built in GPS for a Government Agency. This advanced system will enable the Agency control room to pinpoint the exact location of operatives and speak to them instantly (whether or not in an emergency situation) over an area of 15 square miles.
Brentwood chose digital radios from Motorola and dispatcher software with mapping which shows whether radios are turned on or off and also records and time stamps every radio conversation. The radios have an Emergency button which when pressed alerts all other radios and the control room to it's exact location.
May 2009
Brentwood Sponsor World Aerobatic
Championships 2009
Brentwood Communications are proud to have been named as official sponsors for WAC2009 for Radio Communication equipment. If you have a look at www.wac2009.com you'll see all the details of our involvement!
The World Aerobatic Championships are held every two years and bring together the best aerobatic pilots in the world. The Championships last 10 days as pilots battle it out for the top titles in air sport. Silverstone Circuit in Britain will host the 25th FAI World Aerobatic Championship in 2009.
April 2009
Brentwood supplies 75th Digital Radio System!
We have now supplied over 75 Digital Radio Systems across the UK. These systems range from University's to Government buildings and each system is designed specifically to customer requirements. Digital radio has approximately 20% enhanced coverage compared to conventional analogue which in addition to it's incredible noise cancelling makes it the best Radio Communication solution available. To find out what benefits the system has over standard two way radio communciations networks - Click here
March 2009
MOTOTRBO Radio's cutting crime at retail parks
Brentwood Communications design and supply new Digital Radio System to Combat Crime
Shops on two of Basildon's main industrial estates now have a 24-hour radio link to their local police officers. Businesses on both the Mayflower and Pipps Hill Retail Parks are now able to get hold of police within seconds thanks to the launch of the Business Watch radio links. The new link means if shoplifters and crooks are on the prowl businesses on both complexes can summon officers within seconds to make an arrest.
Shops can also exchange information with each other, such as descriptions of crooks operating in the area or details about known shoplifters, in a bid to avoid becoming victims of crime. PCSO Roger Cowland, who covers the Mayflower retail park area, said officers had already had success with the new radios.They arrested one shoplifter who targeted Mothercare shortly after receiving the call from shopworkers.
PCSO Cowland said: “These radios will allow businesses to report crimes straight away, they can circulate details of people acting suspiciously or if someone is breaking into a vehicle they can let us know immediately. Since we have had these radios we have already had at least four arrests, which is a great result and proves their worth. Hopefully criminals will get the message and realise that if they come here to commit crime, they are going to get caught.”
Read the full story here
February 2009
Brentwood Communications becomes Kenwood NEXEDGE supplier!
Kenwood have recently launched their new NEXEDGE range of Hand Portables, Fixed Mobiles and Repeater Base Stations. Kenwood is the first manufacturer to develop a digital trunked radio communication system. The NEXEDGE system uses DSP technology which allows all NEXEDGE products to communicate with existing analogue radios. This allows for an easy migration from an analogue system to the proven advantages of a digital one.
All of the NEXEDGE equipment uses state of the art digital voice processing technology to ensure clear voice quality and reliability, even in the noisiest of environments. It incorporates digital encryption to allow for complete protection from casual eavesdropping.
January 2009
Brentwood Communications exhibit
at the 'Event Show'
We had a very successful Event Show 2009 meeting many new clients and catching up with existing ones. Thank you to all who visited our stand it was a pleasure to see you.
December 2008
10th Anniversary of Certification to ISO9000!
Following another successful ISO9001:2000 quality inspection in December 2008 we are delighted to have been certified for our 10th year in succession. We gained the Quality Standard in 1998 which soon helped us gain a number of Government and MOD Contracts. Over the years we have grown but our quality of work and products have kept to the same high standards. A Big 'Well Done' to all the Brentwood team as we look forward to the next ten years!
November 2008
Our Hire Fleet Expands again!
To keep up with demand we have added 200 Motorola CP040s and 200 Kenwood TK3202 Hand Portable radios and accessories to our Hire Fleet. Both radio models are very rugged and reliable and very popular with our Hire customers. We have many accessories for these radios including Headsets, earpieces and remote speaker microphones.
October 2008
Brentwood Communications supplies 25th MOTOTRBO Digital Radio System
We have now supplied over 25 Digital Radio Systems across the UK. These systems range from University's to Government buildings and each system is designed specifically to customer requirements. Digital radio has approximately 20% enhanced coverage compared to conventional analogue which in addition to it's incredible noise cancelling makes it the best Radio Communication solution available.
September 2008
Brentwood Communications become Icom IDAS Supplier!
We are pleased to announce that Icom have confirmed Brentwood Communications as suppliers for their new IDAS ( Icom Digital Advanced System ) Hand Portables, Fixed Mobiles and Repeaters.
Icom were the first manufacturer to launch a Digital radio in the UK and we believe it has massive potential. With IDAS you have better coverage, noise cancelling and many other features along with license cost savings because with Icom Digital radio you can have two channels for the cost of one. To see the new IDAS video click here.
August 2008
New Service Manager arrives!
We are delighted to announce that Steve Hensley has been appointed as Service Manager at Brentwood Communications. Steve will look after all administration involving repairs and equipment warranty.
We welcome Steve and wish him all the best in his new role. If you wish to contact Steve you can email him at steve.h@bc-ltd.co.uk
July 2008
Brentwood Communications lends support to local business watch schemes
Brentwood Communications is proud to be involved in a number of retail crime reduction schemes including Brentwood Town Centre and Southend's Fossett Park Business Watch Partnership. Our work in supplying radio equipment and coverage to link all the businesses on the park has already lead to the arrest and imprisonment of an armed thief. For more information on the successes we are enjoying with this scheme please download the FPBWP newsletter here.
April 2008
New Suffolk Office!
Brentwood Communications have expanded into Suffolk opening an office in the centre of Ipswich. Our new office opened in April 2008 and will serve our customers in the Suffolk, Norfolk and Cambridgeshire areas. If you would like to contact our Suffolk office please call 01473 631313.
February 2008
An even Bigger Hire Fleet!
Brentwood Communications have just added over 400 Motorola CP040s to our Hire Fleet to keep up with demand. The CP040 is a very robust entry level radio available in either 4 or 16 channel models.
