Please read our two way radio buyers guide for help on choosing on the right radios for you Please read our education case study
Brentwood Communications has recently seen a large increase in enquiries from a range of educational establishments, which in the age of hi-tech telecommunications and almost universal mobile phone usage, may seem strange.
Back to the future for two-way radio
"Not so", says James Miller, MD of Brentwood Communications: "Certainly with the advent of mobile phones, there was a concern within the two-way radio industry that there would be a decrease in demand for its services, but in fact the opposite has happened. Mobile phone users have increasingly become disillusioned at their complexity and lack of coverage.
"Therefore we're seeing a steady but sure return to radio usage across a range of markets - and none more so than from schools, colleges and universities."
Uses of Radio - Education
These organisations require two-way radio communications for a variety of different uses:
- In the event of emergencies
- Internal communication between departments
- Health & Safety
- Facilities management – even small primary schools require radios for their caretakers
Digital vs. Analogue Radio
With the advent of digital technology, many schools are now choosing to upgrade their systems from traditional analogue radios. These new generation of two-way radios are extremely secure, making eavesdropping into conversations become practically impossible. Not only that but users can make 1-2-1 calls plus utilise GPS on the digital radios.
Communication strategies.
An increasing amount of educational establishments need more than just equipment but assistance with their communication strategies, particularly with regard to health & safety.
For instance one such college required sophisticated programming to enable users to contact individuals and user groups in the event of an emergency. Such is the potential complexity of new technology that we use a consultative approach for customers with a high number of users.
Radios used in the Education sector
Users of Radio – Education
- Sir George Monoux College
- Roger Ascham Primary School
- Tabor Science College
- Alleyn Court Preparatory School
- Anglia Ruskin University
- Canterbury University
- Battersea Technical College
- Essex University
- Birch CoE Primary School
