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Bring increased productivity to your enterprise by expanding the functionality and ‘wearability’ of your two-way radios with business radio accessories. Business walkie-talkies keep your employees comfortably connected across the sales floor and into the warehouse, throughout your hotel or restaurant and all over your school campus. Your customer service gains an immediacy that can’t be beat — with no cell phone minute plans!
Naturally, every worker has their own preferences as to how they can best use and wear their portable 2-way radios on the job. The right business radio accessories ensure that critical messages are received and employees work in their comfort zone for the duration of their shift. Offering your staff their choice of headsets, mics, earpieces and holsters shows your employees you care how they experience their workday. Management studies consistently find that employees who feel they are treated fairly and with respect work smarter and harder.
To the public, two-way radio accessories for business add an air of professionalism to your retail store, hotel, restaurant or movie theater. An employee wearing a headset or using a shoulder mic shows the customer their needs are already met both by the person standing in front of them and the behind-the-scenes team implied by the business radio accessories they wear. Whether it’s the sense of safety in seeing a security guard checking in on his RDX radio shoulder mic or the smooth savvy of the hotel concierge calling for a bellhop on a CLS walkie-talkie headset; customers remember you bring your A-game.
For independent contractors competing for jobs in a tough economy, a reputation for a well-run construction crew, plumbing project or catering event is essential to building your business. High praise, word-of-mouth advertising is the best you can get in any industry. You can ensure that your rep stays squeaky clean by keeping your workers informed and connected using business radios with two-way radio accessories that increase productivity, efficiency and safety.
Certainly one of the surest ways to stay safe on any job site is to keep (both hands) focused on the task at hand. Walkie-talkie accessories help your employees make the most of your VOX capable business radios. Whether you’re speaking into a VOX enabled RDX unit via temple transducer mic under your hardhat or you’re calling for assistance with a patient in your nursing home using a simple earpice mic, two-way radio accessories can be a lifesaver! VOX capable business walkie-talkies push performance even further to deliver the high value returns you expect on your business radio investment.
Techwholesale.com offers a diverse selection of business walkie-talkie accessories that integrate seamlessly into the workaday world of your enterprise.
What is it? What will it do for me?
Earpiece mics: The combination earpiece with in-line microphone is probably the most popular way to use and wear two-way radios at work. Earpiece mics bring the business end of the walkie-talkie (its speaker) right where it needs to be: your ear. Also, the position of the inline microphone attached to the cord keeps the mic closer to your mouth without having to hold the radio. The earpiece mic combo embodies the perfect solution for loud work environments, as filtering out background noise becomes a lot easier when those distractions are truly in the background. So useful is the earpiece mic construction, that it has spawned a couple of subspecies. Depending on the model you choose, the earpiece coupled with its microphone works with VOX capable radios or the Push-to-talk (PTT) function.
Earpiece and in-line microphone: The earpiece with in-line microphone features a comfortable plastic structure that slips over the top of the ear to position the speaker right at the opening of the ear canal. Attached is a cord with a small microphone that hangs the mic in the right place to pick up speech. Everything hangs to one side, out of the way and is easily clipped to your clothing to keep the cord from flopping around. If you’re old enough to remember the pre-bluetooth cell phone earpiece mics of yesteryear, the in-line earpiece mic for walkie-talkies will feel familiar.
Discreet earpiece: What’s not to love about the cool, curly, translucent cord hidden behind your ear that evokes the look of the Secret Service or a News Anchor? Give your security team or hotel concierge the look of authority in an instant with a discreet earpiece with microphone. The translucent earpiece fits snugly and comfortably into the ear canal while a low profile microphone hangs right in range of your voice. The discreet earpiece mic creates a smooth, elegant look for your restaurant, retail or church communication needs. Form meets function for the win! Discreet earpiece mic units are available for VOX or PTT functionality.
Earpiece with boom mic: For those who prefer to place their microphone closer to their mouth, you’ll want to check out the earpiece with boom mic. The earpiece keeps the speaker at your ear via a small piece of plastic that slips over the top curve. A small boom microphone angles out from the middle of the speaker that sits at close comfortable range of your mouth next to your cheek. The earpiece boom mic’s flexible construction allows you to position the microphone exactly to your liking. It’s perfect for loud and hushed environments alike.
Earbud with mics: Slim, no nonsense handheld 2-way radio communication on the go. Pop the earbud in your ear for ease of listening to radio transmissions, but still keep an ear out for what’s happening around you. Clip the mic to your shirt, apron or collar and messages transmit loud and clear! The earbud and microphone construction is great for young employees of your restaurant, cafe, retail store or movie theater who pretty much live in their ipod earphones. The earbud mic fits right into what they’re used to. Earbud mics also make a nice discreet look for receptionists and restaurant workers who don’t want a lot of gear to get in their way.
Temple transducer: Wear a hardhat or safety helmet on your construction site, at the loading dock or in the warehouse? You don’t have to sacrifice safety to get the benefits of connecting to co-workers via business walkie-talkies. Temple transducers allow employees to listen to 2-way radio talk without compromising their ability to hear what’s going on in the work environment nearby. Keeping aware of dangerous machinery in use or hearing that forklift backing up are the keys to avoiding workplace injuries in an industrial setting. Temple transducers don’t block ambient noise because they don’t cover the ear. Instead, temple transducers convert audio to vibrations that they transmit through bone into the inner ear allowing it to be processed by the brain as language. How cool is that!
Shoulder mics: The preferred microphone and speaker system of many a police officer, the shoulder mic stays right where you need it when you need it. There’s nothing to hold. The shoulder mic is clipped right at your shoulder, so when you want to talk, simply turn your head and push the button. When you need to listen, the shoulder mic’s speaker is positioned right next to your ear. It’s a great business walkie-talkie accessory for employees who don’t want to wear a headset or dislike things actually in their ears. Employees can easily and cleanly share shoulder mics, as they would a telephone’s handset.
Headset mics: Headsets with microphones have been a part of business communication since the earliest days of Ma Bell and the telephone operator. Now that business happens on the go, we’ve got business headsets for two-way radio communication! The headset mic is perfect for creative types who want to be able to talk with their hands as they’re immersed in their work such as directors in theater productions, theater and sound techs: folks who want the secure feeling of headset placement coupled by the flexibility of a boom microphone. With the speaker right at your ear and the boom mic easy to position at your mouth, on-the-move communication becomes comfortable and easy.
Clips and holsters: There’s nothing like having your work radio at your side, so your shift runs smoothly and easily. Belt clips and carry holsters should be at the top of your must-have business radio accessories list. Motorola makes a belt clip especially designed for each of their business walkie-talkies. Spring loaded or swivel, Motorola makes it easy to keep your radio at the ready as you move through your workday.
For your uniquely designed Motorola CLP business walkie-talkies, we offer Motorola’s new magnetic case that lets you wear your CLP radios in sync with the way you work. You’ll present a confident, professional image with a CLP radio attached to your business suit or uniform via magnetic carrying case.
Carrying cases: Motorola business radios are made to take a bounce or two, but it’s better to be safer than sorry by keeping your business walkie-talkie in a carrying case. In addition to helping ward off the ill effects of a busy or dirty work environment, a nice leather carry case adds to the professional polish of your jobsite radio.
Radio-to-radio cloning cables: Radio-to-radio cloning cables are a big time saver for every business that relies on two-way radios for employee communication. Cloning cables allow you to reproduce radio settings and user menu programming from walkie-talkie to walkie-talkie at the mere touch of a button. Your whole fleet of business radios will all operate in harmony without having to program each one individually.
Programming cables: One of the most enterprise savvy features of Motorola’s business radios is the ease of configuring your walkie-talkies to meet your unique needs using your computer. Motorola offers their Custom Programming Software (CPS) for free download. Plug-in your programming cable and you’re ready to set up your user menus, radio frequencies and customize your walkie-talkie’s features to the way you do business.
Stubby antennas: For business walkie-talkies such as the RDU4100, RDU4160, RDV5100 and the older AX radios; the stubby antenna allows more flexibility in wearing your walkie-talkie at work. Stubby antennas give you the signal push you need with the advantages a short walkie-talkie antenna.
Multi-unit chargers: Rally the troops, at once! All at once! Multi-unit chargers organize while they revitalize. You’ll never have to wander around worrying where those walkie-talkies went after the last shift and you won’t have to wonder, if they’re charged and ready for the next one. They’ll be sitting fully charged in your multi-unit charger. You also free up a lot of wall-outlets when you put all of your business’ radios in one multi-unit charger that can handle several radios. Cloning settings is breeze too. Need we say more?
Rapid chargers: Businesses that require flexibility and quick turnaround are wise to invest in a two-way radio rapid charger kit. When employees are used to the instant communication walkie-talkies provide the team, no one will want to work without it when business demands extra innings. Rapid chargers allow your enterprise the agility to scale up operations for that extra shipment, off-hours event, surprise project or the holidays.
Wall adapter chargers: Every business radio ships with one of these, but when you leave yours at the last jobs site… You can order another one from us at Techwholesale.com! When you order on a business day, your new wall adapter charger goes out that same day. Order in the off-hours and your new wall adapter charger ships the next business day.
Drop-in charging trays: Drop your business walkie-talkies in, plug-in the wall adapter and a few hours later your enterprise is abuzz with communication and customer service. Drop-in charging trays ship with every new business radio. Should you lose yours, a new drop-in charging tray will arrive at your door in a flash when you order from Techwholesale.com
High capacity batteries: When opportunity knocks be sure your business is ready to answer the call with the communication capability you get from a high capacity battery. It never hurts to have an extra battery around. Why not make your standard battery the spare and keep your high capacity battery in the game on a daily basis. Overtime is not a problem when you’ve got the extra juice of a high capacity battery.
Standard batteries: Standard batteries arrive in the box with every handheld 2-way business radio we ship. Each standard battery provides hours of talk-time to keep your enterprise flexible on the go. When you need to replace your standard walkie-talkie battery, be sure to get it quick with the rapid customer service we guarantee here at Techwholesale.com. Our secret? Why our warehouses work with the efficiency of two-way radio communication, of course!
AAA battery adapters: Don’t you just love the flexibility of being able to pop some AAA batteries into your CLS business walkie-talkies when you need a bit more breath in your radios? Grab a pack at the convenient store, snap in your AAA battery adapter and your CLS radios are ready for more. We recommend the default lithium-ion chemistry, but in a pinch when you need to roll that extra mile in between regular battery chargings, your AAA battery adapter makes it happen.
Battery doors: Want to add a bit of extra oomph to your Motorola CLP two-way radio? Your Motorola CLP high capacity walkie-talkie batteries keep you and your work team connected longer. Seal the deal with a Motorola CLP battery door. Should you just need to replace your standard battery default door, no worries. Techwholesale.com can send your replacement standard battery default door that business day, or if you order in the off-hours, we’ll send it the next business day. We committed to fast and accurate customer service for all of our valued clients.
February 7th, 2012
It’s a little difficult to imagine a world without drive thru restaurants, isn’t it? After all, restaurants (of one kind or another) have been around for the better part of human civilization in an effort to serve food to people that had some reason to be away from home. In fact, as far back as ancient Greece and Rome, inns and taverns specifically catered to travelers. The world has been on the go ever since! That’s why we have the perfect Klear Order drive thru speaker systems for your business. The Klear Order system has been trusted by big-time restaurant chains like McDonald’s, Wendy’s, KFC, Taco Bell, Subway, and more. Whether your business is big or small, a clean, clear connection to your customers really makes all the difference.
Get the food to your customers... fast!
Background on the Drive Thru
Drive thru restaurants existed in the 1930s… but they didn’t have speaker systems. These early drive thru restaurants simply used a drive up window. By the 1950s, drive thru speaker systems became commonplace. It’s this simple innovation that allowed people across America (and the world!) to conveniently eat on the go. Whether traveling on vacation, or simply going from activity to activity, restaurants with drive thru speakers allow us to live life more conveniently.
Klear Order system speakers from Tech Wholesale
So why should you choose your drive thru speakers from us? Our Kenwood-based drive thru speaker systems can provide durable and long-lasting communications for your business. Make your customers’ lives easier and more convenient by offering them a drive thru option.
It’s not just for restaurants anymore! Drive thru pharmacies, coffee shops, and other establishments can make use of this technology, too. Choose your Klear Order drive thru speakers from Tech Wholesale today.
February 6th, 2012
Streamline your image and your workflow with Motorola’s sleek and professional, powerhouse walkie-talkie, the new CLP series two-way radio.
Always moving toward the future with their clients’ industries in mind, Motorola asked restaurateurs, hospitality and retail professionals what they would want from their ‘dream walkie-talkie’. Motorola’s two-way radio designers listened and took notes in dialogue with managers and entry-level workers who use their walkie-talkies daily, to get down to the nitty gritty of what they really need from their on-site business radios. Being that restaurants, hotels and retail stores are all public-facing, customer service driven industries, they all said the same thing: we want style; easy, flexible wearability; and loud, clear audio in noisy environments.
Motorola’s CLP series walkie-talkies deliver everything on your wish list.
The Motorola CLP two-way radio clips just about anywhere using its newly designed magnetic clip or the old school belt-clip holster. Dress codes and uniforms vary widely in retail, restaurants and hotels, so your CLP walkie-talkie makes it easy to wear your radio to fit the way you work. Clip it to a lapel, a dress shirt pocket or wear it at your waist, the CLP’s sleek design attaches the radio securely to your person while making it look as if it’s magically suspended right where you want it.
Motorola’s trademark Push-to-talk button is large and textured, so you don’t even have to take your eyes off of what you’re doing to use it. Taking that a step further, CLP walkie-talkie features menus are voice driven with audio prompts that indicate radio status. If you do want to see it with your own eyes, Motorola makes that easy too. The color-coded status glow light, just above the PTT button, shows active channel, transmit and receive, scan and battery level in a mere glance. Managers will love how little training it takes to get new employees up to speed on the CLP walkie-talkie. Motorola knows restaurants, hotels, and retail stores are all fast-paced, high turnover industries. The simplicity of use built-in to the CLP series means, you save time and money on new employee orientation. Motorola’s CLP radios enable your new team members to jump right in and get to work.
The Motorola CLP walkie-talkie combines sleek curves and usability with no protruding antennas to get in the way or get caught on things. There’s no external speaker, so CLP walkie-talkies deliver the discretion and worry-free guest experience your business strives to provide. Who wants their business to sound like a crime scene? With the CLP series two-way radios all audio routes through the earpiece and mic that come with every CLP radio unit. Your customers are none the wiser as to what’s going on behind the scenes to meet their needs. All they see and hear is the can-do, professional image your business intends to convey.
What you hear is the message your team members intend to communicate. Crowded hotel lobbies, busy restaurants, your store on Black Friday can get intense. Your walkie-talkie needs to deliver your messages amidst the din of your thriving business. Motorola’s two-way radio sound engineers heard that message loud and clear when they sat down with professionals in the service industries. So, they want back to the lab and came back with a small, stylish polycarbonate housed radio that filters out background noise to transmit and receive crystal clear audio. The Motorola CLP’s 16 adjustable volume settings let you choose how loud you like it. Adjustable audio through an earpiece speaker keeps your team connected and productive and your business communications private.
In addition to its good looks and superior sound quality, the CLP walkie-talkie’s outer shell comes with anti-microbial protection that prohibits the growth of viruses and bacteria on the radio unit*. Not that you would want to, but your Motorola CLP two-way radios are built to take a beating. They’re built to military specifications even (Mil Spec 810 C, D, E, F, G). Because sometimes the hectic pace of customer service work feels almost like a war-zone. Things drop and there is dirt.
Hard to break, but easy to program, CLP two-way radios offer two flexible ways to interact with your business radios. Voice assisted menus walk you through set-up and use via audio prompts. Or, if you prefer, Motorola provides free downloadable software that lets you configure your walkie-talkies to your liking (Customer Programming Software, CPS). Attach a cloning cable or use a multi-unit charger and your walkie-talkie settings duplicate across your whole fleet of radios. Programming made simple, you can DIY it or we at Techwholesale welcome your two-way radio configuration questions. We’re always happy to help!
So let’s talk tech! Motorola’s CLP two-way radios cover a lot of ground — up to 100,000 sq. ft of it actually. When you need more, or your business’ terrain contains dead spots, you can easily add in two-way radio repeaters to increase your coverage area. CLP walkie-talkies operate on 99 UHF business exclusive frequencies. 219 interference elimination codes work to provide confidential and chatter free communication via a diverse assortment of PL and DPL codes (39 standard + 6 custom PL codes; 84 standard + 84 inverted + 6 custom DPL codes).
Some Motorola CLP series walkie-talkies allow users to monitor radio activity using a scan feature (applies to multi-channel two-way radio units). Conversations happen faster and are more efficient, enabling managers and employees to increase question and request response time. Faster responses mean your customers leave your business smiling and satisfied with plans to return soon.
All Motorola CLP radios put out up to 1-Watt of power with selectable options for high and low settings available via your free customer programming software. Lower power usage means longer battery duration per shift. The Motorola CLP series walkie-talkies come standard with Lithium-ion battery smart technology for 9-12 hours on a single charge. If your team works longer hours, you might want to consider the High Capacity battery for up to 14 hours of two-way radio communication per charge. Naturally, we’ll send a stand-up, single unit charger with each walkie-talkie you purchase. An added bonus to the multi-unit charger, besides cloning capability, is the organizational edge that comes with charging your walkie-talkies all in one spot. A multi-unit charger keeps ‘em from going walkabout and includes a little back pocket to store that unit’s earpiece/mic, so no one’s hunting around for their walkie-talkie or earpiece and mic. Your accountant will stop giving you the evil eye when you’re not having to replace lost walkie-talkies all the time.
Techwholesale.com offers two models to help you improve your business’ bottom line by boosting your reputation for fast and friendly customer service. The CLP1010 and the CLP1040. There’s really only one difference between these two two-way radio models. The CLP 1010 is a single channel walkie-talkie; whereas, the CLP 1040 utilizes 4 channels. So if you run a small crew and don’t have a need to divide out your communications into different people or groups on separate channels, you’ll save money buying the CLP 1010, as it’s priced a bit lower than the CLP1040.
If you run a larger crew or your business would benefit from the fewer distractions native to separate channel communication for people or groups with different tasks, then you’ll want more channels than the CLP1010’s single channel. With the 4 channels you get from the CLP 1040, you have the option to allocate different channels to different user groups. For instance, if you run a restaurant, you can put your kitchen on channel 1, your wait staff on channel 2, your seaters on channel 3 and have your manager answer questions and concerns on channel 4. In this scenario, the kitchen doesn’t have to stop to filter out wait staff conversations that don’t apply to them, but the wait staff can always call them on their channel to tell them to hold the mayo. Different strokes for different folks.
Motorola’s CLP series two-way radios are a boon to every business. Their sleek style, flexible wearability and 16 level adjustable, audio technology – literally – were made for your business. Designed in tandem with professionals from all corners of the retail, restaurant and hospitality industries, Motorola delivers the professional image and high performance your business deserves.
November 6th, 2011
Light as a feather.
Easy to use.
Broad coverage.
Check. Check. And, Check. The Motorola CLS series two-way radio delivers everything you need in a light-duty, business walkie-talkie.
Up to 5 miles range outdoors, 200,000 sq. ft. inside and 15 floors up in a high rise**; the UHF band CLS two-way radio keeps you and your employees on the same page no matter where you are on the job. Close knit communication between management and employees or amongst employees themselves has proven crucial to providing the kind of customer service that closes the deal. Whether its quick and friction-free delivery of products or timely and accurate information, your business builds confidence in the hearts and minds of your customers when your supply chain respond to their needs, fast.
When your customers get a good deal or a business makes their life easier, they tell a friend. Or, nowadays, they tell their whole network of friends on Facebook and twitter. Or maybe the whole world with sites like yelp and google places. If customers don’t get what they want when they want it, they talk about that too, online. Today’s social networking portals are here to stay for better and worse. Make all the forms in which word-of-mouth advertising manifests these days, work to your advantage by delivering the fast and efficient customer service you provide with a Motorola CLS 1110 or a Motorola CLS 1410 two-way radio. Old school radio frequency technology can help you succeed in the new cyber-driven marketplace.
And when it comes to usability, Motorola CLS walkie-talkies keep it simple. Both the CLS 1110 and the CLS 1410 feature a front panel programmable display. You always know where you are in function menus, key-pad lockout status, where you stand on battery power and what channel or interference eliminator code your using. Everything you need to know displays right there on the screen.
For simplicity’s sake, CLS series walkie-talkies are a great solution for businesses that see a high turnover of employees because it takes so little training to use them. Industries involved in seasonal jobs for the summer or holidays, fast food, movie theaters, retail, nursing homes, kennels etc. will love how quickly they can get their employees up to speed and ready to work using their Motorola CLS handheld radio.
Walkie-talkie settings are just as easy to configure from radio to radio using a multi-unit charger. Just drop it in the charging tray and select copy settings! Another bonus to the multi-unit charger lies at the end of the day, when you always know where your radios are. The CLS multi-unit charger helps reduce back office clutter when you don’t have to plug-in a bunch of separate single-charger units.
Of course you have to charge them — they don’t eat grass — but the CLS series two-way radio is not a beast on battery power. CLS walkie-talkies work on just 1-Watt of power, so one full charge will last you up to 12 hours. Just that 1-Watt of power provides twice as much reach as a FRS family radio. For extra flexibility on the fly, the CLS series radios are made to be compatible with AAA batteries when used with an AAA adapter (sold separately). Lithium-ion batteries are the recommended battery chemistry, but for times when you’re out on a longer haul and need your two-way radio to keep on truckin’ a AAA battery can jump in as a pinch hitter you can grab at any convenience store.
Standing slightly over 4 inches tall and weighing in at just under 5 ounces, the Motorola CLS series two-way radio comes feature fat. 121 interference eliminator codes (also called privacy codes) comprised of 83 digital and 38 analogue codes await at your service for cross-chatter free and private conversations on 56 business exclusive frequencies (464.5 – 469.5MHz). Both the CLS1110 and the CLS1410 offer key-pad lockout, a battery meter, a channel code indicator, an audible low battery alert tone and 3 audible call tones. So what sets them apart?
Honestly, there’s a little bit of a price difference because the CLS 1110 is a one-channel walkie-talkie. The CLS 1110 makes for a great, affordable solution for businesses that don’t need to separate out their job communications among different groups. The CLS 1410 model offers everything you get with the CLS 1110; plus the CLS 1410 offers 4-channel communication with channel scan, VOX and Vibracall. In addition to the 3 audible call alert tones, Vibracall alerts you to an incoming transmission via vibration. VOX lets you transmit hands free (when used with an optional accessory, sold separately) simply by speaking in the direction of the mic. The VOX feature senses your intention to transmit and broadcasts your message over the channel/code to which your 2-way radio is tuned.
The 4-channel communication you get when you go with a Motorola CLS 1410 lets you separate conversations among different user groups. Huh? OK. Let’s pretend your name is Jerry and you own and operate a movie theater. You’ve got ticket-takers who do double duty as clean-up in between shows, concessions and projectionists. You want to reduce the running around when employees need to talk to you or each other, so you’re looking at buying some user-friendly, walkie-talkies to end asking of the eternal question, “Do you know where Jerry is?” Here’s how the CLS 1410 can make that happen using 4-channel communication.
You, Jerry, are available on Channel 1 to answer all questions, unlock doors for supplies, pick-up drawers, provide change, listen to sob stories, you name it. You put the ticket/clean-up kids on Channel 2 — no need to track ‘em down when someone’s puked in the bathroom again and they can’t hide. Put your concessions folk on Channel 3 where they can radio for back-up, card machine flare-up or more of whatever that is that goes on popcorn. The projectionists, you assign to Channel 4, so they never have to leave their post during a movie – they can just signal a technical or a security issue right over the air. Done. Everyone knows where to find you and each other and you know where to reach them. The benefit of separating communication over the 4 separate channels is that no one gets distracted by or has to filter out calls that aren’t intended for them. In other words, the projectionists don’t need to know when the coke tap needs more syrup, but you do. The CLS1410 makes it happen and keeps it simple.
To order your Motorola CLS series two-way radio, just add the model you like to your shopping cart and Techwholesale.com will ship it to you on the same or the first business day after you place your order, for free!
October 11th, 2011
Motorola, the first name in rugged, ready to rumble two-way radios presents their roughest and toughest yet: The Motorola RDX series.
Your business puts a beat down on equipment. You run a wet, dirty construction site, farm or campground. You operate a busy warehouse, manufacturing plant, hotel, restaurant, hospital or retail store. You’re an independent contractor with employees and assistants working jobs of all stripes and sizes in plumbing, photography, catering, electricity, insert-your-business-here. To get the job done, you work hard.
You need a walkie-talkie that can take it and keep up.
Motorola’s RDX series two-way radios do all that and more. The RDX walkie-talkie runs on a metal die-cast chassis housed in a polycarbonate overmold. Made to military specifications 810 C, D, E, F and IP 54/55 for moisture, shock, vibration, dust and temperature extremes as high as 140F and lows of -22F — how shall we put this delicately — this walkie-talkie works under conditions that will kill you.
Not only are they built to last, Motorola RDX two-way radios are finely tuned for high performance with a speaker output that boasts 2000 milli-watts of power. Whether it’s the loud environment of a high volume production floor or your business’ high-energy event, your messages come through loud and clear. Always ahead of the curve in Radio Frequency technology, the Motorola RDX two-way radio brings the latest in RF specifications plus enhanced noise and magnetic field interruption reduction to your business transmissions.
Techwholesale.com offers the Motorola RDX series walkie-talkie in both the UHF and VHF bands, in a variety of models with just the right set of features at the right price for your business’ budget. When you use a Motorola two-way radio, you don’t pay cell phone bills. You don’t sweat minutes, contracts or roaming. You invest once and the pay off continues for years. Motorola’s RDX walkie-talkies transmit and receive a clear, strong signal across a broad range of terrains and weather conditions. All RDX models feature both digital and analogue privacy/interference elimination codes that serve to keep your conversations uncrowded and confidential.
Not just hearty and high performance, Motorola RDX series two-way radios are dead easy to use too. Advanced Voice Activation (VOX) lets you use your radio without using your hands. Just talk in the direction of your mic and the VOX technology senses your intention to transmit and delivers your message (requires accessories, sold separately). Several models feature a programmable front panel with a back-lit display. All RDX walkie-talkies come compatible with free for download, Customer Programming Software (CPS) that allows consumers to program their radio’s features and frequencies using their own PC. With CPS, you don’t have to rely on a dealer to configure your RDX two-way radios. Of course, here at Techwholesale.com we’re always here to help!
CPS software adds even more usability to your RDX walkie-talkie! Packed full of features, CPS gives you access to business savvy functionality like Power Select to conserve battery, Manager Lock, PL/DL Defeat, Radio Reporting for profiles and cloning settings and Reverse Burst (to eliminate unwanted noise). Add in two time-out timers, three audible alert tones, autoscan, scan list, accessory and radio mic gain, battery save and scan channel delete and you’re looking at a full-featured, business ready radio.
The RDX series offers radios that work on either the UHF or VHF band. You can tell which is which by the model number: RDU is UHF, RDV for VHF. Because the Motorola RDX series handheld radios broadcast and receive on frequencies set aside for the business community, 438-470MHz for UHF and 146-174 for VHF, an FCC business license is required to use them.
Motorola’s RDX series two-way radios are compatible with Motorola XTN, CLS or Spirit radios.
Now that we’ve gone over a bit of what’s the same across the Motorola RDX series. Let’s take a look at the individual models Techwholesale.com offers and what sets them apart one from the other.
Motorola RDU2020 Two-way UHF Radio
The RDU 2020 is a sweet little handheld radio. It works on the UHF band, which is the right choice if you’re working inside, inside and outside, or you’re looking to match up with other UHF walkie-talkies you have in service. The RDU 2020 uses 2-Watts of power to broadcast and receive transmissions on its 2 channels. You’ll be able to communicate across 250,000 square feet or up to 20 floors using 89 business exclusive frequencies from 450-470MHz. To help you and your employees access a clear and uncrowded channel, the RDU 2020 provides 122 interference elimination codes (sometimes called privacy codes) that include 83 digital and 39 analogue codes. It ships with a standard issue battery, the RLN6352 lithium-ion battery, which lasts 12 hours on one full charge. An upgrade to the RLN6308 Ultra-Capacity lithium-ion battery will bring you 26 hours on a full charge when used with one of the 2-Watt model walkie-talkies.
In our experience, a Motorola RDU2020 becomes a big asset to small business caterers, electricians, plumbers, photographers, event planners and entrepreneurs of all stripes…
Motorola RDU2080d Two-way UHF Radio
The RDU 2080d is basically an RDU 2020, but with a front panel programmable, back-lit display and 8 channels instead of 2. The RDU 2080d provides 2-Watts of power, 8 channels, 89 business exclusive frequencies between 450-470MHz on the UHF band and offers 122 interference elimination codes (83 digital, 39 analogue). Coverage extends as far and wide as 250,000 square feet and up to 20 floors! The programmable front panel display adds a little extra ease in usability, if you need to tweak on the fly and like to see things on a display. It comes standard with the RLN 6352 lithium-ion battery that provides 12 hours usage on one charge. Upgrade to the RLN 6308, Ultra-Capacity battery for 26 hours on one charge when used with a 2-Watt model walkie-talkie.
Businesses with more groups of employees engaged in different, unrelated tasks should look to the 2080d for the 8 channel capacity to separate out communications into individual channels. Say, if you’re running a restaurant, you’d put the wait staff on one channel, the bus staff on another, cooks on their own, valets on theirs, seating staff, prep cooks etc.. and have the manager on duty scan them all to trouble-shoot anything that goes down. Vet clinics, medical and dental offices, videographers, retailers, warehouses all love the 2080d for its broad reach, channel separation and low power usage.
Motorola RDV2020 Two-way VHF Radio
The RDV2020 is Motorola’s 2020 for businesses who run their radios mostly outdoors. VHF waves are longer and stay close to the ground, so they travel farther outdoors and are best for penetrating forested areas; the flatter the terrain, all the better. The RDV 2020 uses 2-Watts of power to operate its two-channels across 27 business exclusive VHF frequencies, 150.8 – 160MHz. 122 interference elimination codes with 83 digital and 39 analogue codes serve to bring you clear and unfettered communication. The RDV 2020 handheld radio provides a range of 220,000 sq. ft and 13 floors. Your RDV2020 will arrive with a standard lithium-ion battery that lasts for 12 hours on a full charge. Upgrade to the Ultra High Capacity battery, RLN 6308, and you’re looking at up to 26 hours on one charge when used with a 2-Watt radio.
The RDV 2020 is a great walkie-talkie for small farms, fisherfolk, hunters, car clubbers and anyone who wants to talk about their love of the great outdoors while out in it.
Motorola RDV2080d Two-way VHF Radio
Same deal. The RDV2080d is Motorola’s 2080d for businesses that use their handheld radios primarily outside and need the outdoor reach of the long VHF wave. Or, if you’ve already got some VHF band radios you want to replace or add communication compatible radios, then you’ll need to stick with VHF. It’s important to note, VHF radios will not talk to UHF radios. Ever.
2-Watts of power, 8 channel communication and a programmable front panel with back-lit display, make this radio is a keeper. The RDV 2080d operates on 27 business only frequencies and broadcasts across 220,000 sq. ft and up 13 floors. 122 privacy codes comprised of 83 digital and 39 analogue codes work for your clear and confidential communication. Buy it with a standard lithium-ion battery and you get 12 hours of usage from a single charge. Upgrade for 26 hours of potential usage from just that one charge, when used with a 2-Watt walkie-talkie.
Outdoorsy types like campground managers and campers, boating enthusiasts, hikers, motorcyclists, paintballers should think about adding an RDV 2080d walkie-talkie to their business or pleasure.
The 2-Watt RDX series two-way radios are perfect for small business or recreational users who want an affordable walkie-talkie that doesn’t require or use up a lot of power quickly. They’re simple and easy to use, requiring little training to get up and running.
Motorola RDU4100 Two-Way UHF Radio
The Motorola RDU4100 is the next step up in the RDX series. A two-way radio with 4-Watts of power pushing 10 channels that operate on UHF band business only frequencies from 438-470MHz, the 4100 gets the job done. 4-Watts gives you extra oomph that pushes your signal 350,000 sq. feet and up to 30 floors high in a building. 213 privacy codes with 84 digital privacy codes, 84 inverted digital privacy codes and 6 customizable privacy codes go that extra mile to protect your conversations and score you a clear channel in a chatty world. Your Motorola RDU4100 comes standard with the Ultra-High Capacity lithium-ion battery to offer you up to 18.5 hours usage on a single charge. The RDU4100 also features a removable, stubby antenna.
If you need to transmit over a broader area or you’ve got multiple groups of users who don’t need to be distracted with talk that doesn’t mean anything to them, then you’ll want to consider the 4100 for its 4-Watts of power and ten channels. Many businesses such as manufacturing plants, construction sites, hotels, and warehouses make the 4100’s Push-to-talk button their main squeeze.
Motorola RDU4160d Two-Way UHF Radio
You might call the Motorola 4160d the Papa Bear of their RDX series walkie-talkies. Each unit offers the functionality of front panel programmability with a back-lit display for ease of use. Packin’ 4-Watts and 16 channels, the 4160d brings a full court press to business radio communication. The Motorola 4160d ships with an Ultra-High Capacity battery for 18.5 hours of potential usage on just one charge. Coverage is thick and spreads over 350,000 sq. ft and up to 30 floors in a building. 213 interference elimination codes (84 digital, 84 inverted digital and 6 customizable codes) work hard to find you a clear spot to talk among its business exclusive frequencies from 438-470MHz. The RDU4160d also comes with a removable, stubby antenna.
Heavy-duty two-way radio users like the US Military, large university campuses, businesses that span multiple buildings, hotels and luxury lofts depend on the 4160d for their critical communications.
Motorola RDV5100 Two-Way VHF Radio
This is the Big Daddy of VHF for the Motorola RDX series: pumpin’ 5-Watts across 10 channels over 300,000 sq. ft and up to 18 floors! The RDV 5100 is your perfect storm when it comes to outdoor business radio communication. 27 business exclusive frequencies from 146-174MHz are yours for the asking, along with 213 privacy codes stacked on 84 digital privacy codes, 84 inverted digital privacy codes and 6 customizable privacy codes. The RDV 5100 comes standard with the Ultra-High Capacity lithium-ion battery that provides up to 18.5 hours usage on a single charge. You’ll find added flexibility in the RDV 5100’s removable, stubby antenna.
Business and recreational users who need to communicate over a large area – especially those involved in marine communications – rely on the RDV5100. Broad coverage, outdoor users such as golf courses, large farms, military, boatyards and large outdoor sites know their RDV5100 will carry their signal long range.
A Motorola RDX 4100, 4160 and 5100 two-way radio is the powerhouse choice for heavy-hitters. You get powerful multi-channel communication in a flexible, really, really hard to break industrial grade walkie-talkie.
The icing on the cake? Order your Motorola RDX series two-way radio from Techwholesale.com and you get FREE shipping!
September 20th, 2011
Get the crystal clarity, portability and data dexterity of a cellular phone — minus the minutes! With a Motorola DTR series digital two-way radio there are no flaky service tower signals, no monthly bills, no per-minute charges. Plus the DTR seers operates on the eXRS 900 Mhz band, which means there’s no FCC license required, so no fee! Communication on the job just got a whole lot cheaper!
To stay on top, competitive companies need to keep costs down and customer satisfaction up. Cost effective on-site communication is key: whether you work in manufacturing, retail or a service industry; productivity means business. Motorola’s DTR series walkie-talkies increase job site coverage by 40%*. In real time, that means your employees transmit your business goals across 325,000 sq.ft. and up to 30 floors**. Motorola’s DTR series two-way radios do the legwork, so your employees can attend to the business at hand.
Convenient Calling Features and Data Transmission
The DTR digital difference also provides cell phone/radio hybrid features like One-to-One and One-to-Many calling. Digital One-to-One calling offers the convenience of a cell phone in that each radio has an 11-digit ID that allows one radio to ‘call’ another individual radio’s 11-digit ID. The Caller ID feature shows the ID of the radio that’s calling (or the radio’s name, if you use the optional mini-keybaord to program contact names). Call Forwarding lets you forward your calls to another radio’s ID.
Digital One-to-Many calling is an old school radio transmission with a digital twist. One radio can transmit to your entire DTR series fleet. Or, depending on the model you choose, you can simultaneously communicate with between 15 and 25 customizable sub-groups (out of up to 25 programmable public groups in a potential 150 person shared/private contact list). So when Fred the Foreman needs to talk to John on the loading dock or when Jennifer the GM needs to meet with everyone from Maintenance, and only maintenance; productivity flows from just one call.
The convenience of the Motorola DTR series data storage and transmission features lets you scroll through lists of your most frequently used ID’s and groups and your most recent calls. When discretion or a rush requires, you can send individuals or groups an SMS text message using preset options like “I’ll call you back in 5 minutes”. Or you can create, store and send your own messages using an optional mini-keyboard. Data cloning via cloning cable programs all of your radios with just the minimal effort of attaching the cable.
With digital, it makes no difference if you’re on the fringe or the forefront of your walkie-talkie’s range. All of your communications come through loud and clear. They’re also private.
Evade Eavesdroppers
Motorola DTR series two-way radios use a snoop-proof technology called the Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS). Co-invented by one of the great Hollywood beauties of the 1940’s actress Heddy Lamarr, FHSS was first patented during World War II as a countermeasure to protect radar, beacons, navigation and communications from enemy discovery. FHSS now boasts years of service in military communications for its low probability of intercept and anti-jam features. Low power usage and ability to share crowded bandwidth without producing interference pushed FHSS into commercial markets.
FHSS protects your privacy by mixing your information with pseudo noise codes in a low power transmission over a bandwidth that is likely a 100 times wider than that needed for your information stream. Spreading signal across such a wide band renders the signal indistinguishable to wannabe listeners from other RF noise (Gaussian Noise, in technical terms). To further foil eavesdroppers, both your information and the pseudo noise codes hop from frequency to frequency. Except for about a 1 in 10 billion chance, only the designated receiver and transmitter know or can decode this sequence and reassemble your information. The odds are always in your favor when you use a Techwholesale.com offers two great models: Motorola DTR series radio to discuss confidential matters like the transfer of last night’s register or the arrival of a shipment or a VIP.
Motorola’s DTR Series
Techwholesale.com offers two great models: DTR 410 and DTR 550. Both share the common attributes of the Motorola DTR series such as digital data, privacy and clarity meet military standards for durability and reliability (US Military Specficiations 810 C, D, E, F). Both operate for approximately 14.5 hours using the standard battery on the same 3-hour charge. Neither requires an FCC license. Their differences lie in range, price and a few user-friendly features.
DTR 410, the lower priced model, may be programmed using Motorola’s free for download software that supports front panel programming. The DTR 410,may be monitored or disabled remotely and transmits and receives data and time updates over the air. It reaches members of its potential 100 unit (private/group) contact list over a range of 300,000 sq.ft. and up to 25 floors*. Up to 10 of its potential 25 public groups may scan the same channel at once. While the DTR 410, does offer private calling, it doesn’t support private groups.
DTR 550 supports private calling, 10 private groups and 20 public groups in its 150 unit contact list. Up to 5 groups may scan a channel simultaneously. The DTR 550 may be monitored, disabled or receive date and time updates remotely, but does not initiate remote controlling. The DTR 550 carries a range of 325,000 sq. ft. and up to 30 floors*.
Accessories Make Your Radio, Yours
Both models in Motorola’s Digital Two-Way Radio series offer a host of features and accessories to make your business run leaner, faster and smarter. Your employees will love the way they can wear their radios in sync with the way they work using a full range of diversely configured accessories like ear pieces with in-line mics, shoulder mics, clip-on mics; headsets and earbuds. Clip ‘em to a belt, holster ‘em cowboy style or just shove ‘em in a bag they’re always at the ready. Audio and vibration alerts for calls, alarms and reminders signal when there’s business at hand. Employees can charge them at their desks or managers can drop them all in a multi-unit charger that helps clone and keep track of each radio.
You can’t beat the performance of the digital difference for the trifecta of privacy, clarity and performance. For a full listing of attributes, bells and whistles on the DTR 410 and DTR 550 and great prices with free shipping check out Techwholesale.com’s business radio offerings.
September 20th, 2011
Nothing hustles like shooting on location! From the trailers to the lighting truck, to make-up, wardrobe and props to the set, it’s a non-stop flow of people and STUFF. “We can’t be out of gaffers tape!” “Vinny was wearing the gold tie clip in the bar scene, right?” Her majesty wants more Perrier with lime. And when you need another 10 feet of cable: you need another ten feet of cable.
Time to radio for help using a Motorola handheld radio! Because when it comes to the lines of communication between all the different departments that do, carrier pigeon ain’t gonna cut it. Film and television production is all about making things happen — Now! On screen, it’s magic. On location and on a budget, it must run like clockwork.
Cut to a shot of the crew of Law and Order Criminal Intent in Manhattan using their Motorola two-way radios while filming the episode, “Icarus”, (May 9, 2011). Each person I asked said, “Every crew member uses one.” Every crew member includes folks from props, camera scenic, art direction, grips, electrical, set scenic, editors, unit management, sound, stunt coordination, wardrobe, hair and make-up, directors and probably the hardest working people in show business: the production assistants.
Turning scripts into tape means all of these departments need to talk to one another. To make two-way radio communication work for your production company: assign each department its own dedicated channel/privacy code and issue every person on-set a list of pre-programmed channel and privacy code settings for every department. Walkie-talkies on a shoot means you keep rolling, saving time and money. You can further slim signal-to-noise by designating a special channel/privacy code for private conversations that don’t involve the larger groups. Duplicating radio settings across all units is easy using a cloning cable or multi-unit charger with cloning capabilities.
Law and Order Criminal Intent’s Paul from Set Scenic explains how they’ve used Motorola radios to produce award winning television for over ten years, “We have 16 channels and we use all of them. All shooting information is broadcast on channel 1. When discussion needs to go private we take it to channel 2. We all get a list of departments and their channels (plus privacy codes).”
Paul customizes his radio experience with accessories that accommodate his role on the set. He swears by his surveillance clip mic and earpiece, “I use my hands so much and I swear a lot, so I run the wires down the back. I hear better with the earpiece in my ear”. Some crew members, like wardrobe, keep it old school with their radios shoved in their bag or clipped to their belt for easy access. Others clip a speaker/mic to their shoulder like uniformed police officers on and off the show. Shoulder mics keep hands free and allow easy push-to-talk with a speaker right where it counts in the loud environment of the Manhattan streets — next to the ear. For editors and production assistants it’s the earbud clip mic , make-up prefers the headset boom mic, pretty much everyone tailors their accessory choices to their duties and wears ‘em like their favorite old sweatshirt. Techwholesale.com offers a diverse array of two-way radio accessories , so your crew can make choices that work for them.
On the road, Dennis, a Teamster who drives one of the big rigs for Universal Networks LLC, says “All the transportation issues are routed through walkie-talkies.” Motorola radios help the Law and Order Criminal Intent convoy keep on trucking’ using push-to-talk communication to re-route around traffic snarls, know what to haul and when to stop for bathroom breaks and crispy creme. The transportation crew communicates on their own channel; so their chatter doesn’t distract the rest of the company, yet drivers are readily reached by anyone when needed.
Frank Roth, personal driver and 10-year friend of actor Vincent “Vinny” D’Onofrio aka. ‘Detective Bobby Goren’, jokes that if it weren’t for their Motorolas, “We’d be hollering’ down the street, ‘Quiet on the set!’ with the old Rudy Valley megaphones.” He’s not kiddin’. The block at 8th street and 45th that day was alive with the sound of Push-to-Talk, as crew members shuffled production equipment between several different sets.
“5 minutes for Mr. D’Onofrio!” Whether you’re working with big name talent hounded by star-struck groupies and gossip mongers or you just prefer confidential communication, Motorola business radios protect your privacy with features like channels and privacy codes or the virtually impenetrable Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (privacy features depend on the model you purchase).
So which model should you buy? Well, that depends on your needs and your budget.
The basics start with band. Exclusively outdoor operations should stick exclusively to the VHF band. VHF waves perform best over long distances outside. If you think you’ll be working indoors or a mix of in and out, UHF band or digital radios are hands down your best bets. If you’ve already got some UHF radios knocking around that you’d like to keep in service, then you’ll want to choose a compatible UHF radio.
Digital radios took the market by storm a few years ago and have continued to gain popularity. Motorola DTR 410 and its big brother the DTR 550 offer the crystal clear quality and feature-rich usability of today’s digital technology without the budget drain of cell phone bills. Potential access to over 10 billion sub-channels with the digital’s Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum means you won’t have to worry about the tabloid’s eavesdropping on your radio communications. Also, digital radios don’t require an FCC license! For more on power, range, available features and the ins and outs of choosing the best business radio for your film and television production company, check out Techwholesale.com’s comprehensive two-way radio guide .
Clipped to a belt, shoved in a cluttered bag, hooked right on your shoulder – handheld or hands free – Motorola radios make communication among different departments on set smooth, easy and instant across broad distances over all kinds of terrain. Just Push to Talk!
To see real life photos of the shoot check out the set on Techwholesale.com’s flickr page!
September 20th, 2011
Motorola RX Radio
Ideal for use in a variety of heavy duty, industrial applications, the Motorola RDX radio is perfect for sending messages with just the push of a button. This radio offers 5 watts of power to cover up to 300,000 sq. ft. or 18 floors indoors, 10 channels, 27 VHF business exclusive frequencies, 122 privacy codes, Advance Voice Activation for hands-free use, and Customer Programming Software to allow users to perform programming functions via PC. Definitely a radio that packs a punch.
Here’s what you’ll get when you order a Motorola RDX radio from TechWholesale.com:
• One Motorola RDX Series Radio RDV5100
• Ultra-Hi capacity Li-Ion battery (up-to 18.5 hours per charge)
• Belt Clip
• Removable antenna
• Charging adapter
• Standard drop-in charging tray
• User guide
• Safety sheet
• One year limited warranty
Once you have your radio, you can use it to maximize productivity, enhance security, or keep your operations on schedule. It’s up to you. Order yours today at TechWholesale.com and save.
January 27th, 2011
If you’re part of a snow plow team or operate a small plowing business, it’s important to keep the lines of communication open. When you’re trying to coordinate snow removal, you may need to ask questions, give directions, or just provide feedback to other members of your crew. To help you do that, TechWholesale.com offers a great selection of business radios and two way walkie talkies that are designed to keep your operations running smoothly.
Able to offer clear communication over secure channels, our two way radios are just what you’ve been looking for when it comes time to communicate with others on your team. Unlike cell phones which can lose reception or be tough to operate while you’re driving the plow, our two way radios offer you a convenient way to communicate without sacrificing quality or performance. These radios are tough, durable, and long-lasting, so you can get the job done, no matter what the size of the storm.
Get two way radios to communicate with other snow plows today at TechWholesale.com.
January 20th, 2011
If you’ve taken a look at the selection at TechWholesale.com, you already know that we offer one of the net’s largest and most comprehensive showcase of Motorola two way radios. You know that our prices are much more affordable than other retailers. You know that we accomodate the needs of any order, whether it’s two radios or 200 radios. You also know that we work with you to ensure that you find the right radio for your needs, no matter what they may be.
Well, now, you can get an even sweeter deal when you shop the selection of Motorola business two way radios at TechWholesale.com. With your order of a two way business radio, Motorola will include a FREE stand-up charger and high-end lithium-ion battery. Seriously. Free. Included with your order. Now that’s something you can really appreciation.
In addition, on any Motorola business radio purchase, we also offer FREE shipping, so you can save even more on favorites like the Motorola RDX series, the CLS, the DTR, or the Motorola XTN radio line. Finally – there’s a better way to shop for Motorola two way business radios.
Get yours today, complete with FREE shipping, FREE stand-up charger, and FREE high end lithium ion battery from TechWholesale.com.
January 15th, 2011
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