Motorola continues to offer compact business two-way radios: the Motorola CLS Business Radio Series. Recognizing the need for a compact, easy-to-use solution, Motorola CLS Series business two-way radios provide healthcare and assisted living users the ability to instantly communicate while maintaining superior service for residents and patients.

The Motorola CLS Series radios have been designed to answer the growing demand of healthcare and assisted living users who are looking for a lightweight and affordable wireless communication solution to help maintain efficiency and increase responsiveness for residents. With an easily accessible Push-To-Talk (PTT) button on the front of the radio combined with the headset accessory, users can have instant access to co-workers and can easily manage activities like dispensing medication, coordinating meals and responding to emergencies with hands-free convenience (hands-free available on the 1410 model with optional accessory). “Our healthcare and assisted living customers continually look to us to provide the next-generation in business communication.

We developed the new CLS Series of radios to bring our customers a product that will enhance their business productivity and increase service and satisfaction for residents,” said - more- Motorola marketing communications manager, Rafael Rivera. “Motorola customers can be confident that they can now get the reliable two-way communication that they need in a compact lightweight form.” Designed for non-stop environments like healthcare and assisted living facilities, the CLS two-way radios are durable and lightweight. Weighing just under five ounces, the radios can be worn or held for long periods of time without burdening the user, allowing them to keep up with constantly changing surroundings and demands.

The rechargeable Lithium Ion batteries provide the CLS with up to 12 hours of battery life, outlasting a typical eight-hour work shift. Incorporating features designed specifically for everyday work conditions, the CLS Series is ideal for healthcare and assisted living use. Operating on 56 business exclusive frequencies and featuring 121 codes, the CLS will help ensure a clear signal is readily available (FCC license required) throughout the property. Drop-in charging (charger included standard with each radio) and optional CCS (Cloning, Charging, Storage) Station help keep CLS radios centrally located and charged. The keypad lock feature helps prevent accidental changes to settings – limiting unnecessary downtime. In addition, dual pin accessory connections help bolster product durability and longevity.

The radios are equipped with three selectable call tones and the VibraCall® Alert feature (available on the 1410 model) that silently notifies the user of incoming transmissions with a vibration. In even the busiest location, healthcare and assisted living users can rely on CLS two-way radios for continuous communication. Keeping the flow of communication open, the CLS radios are also available in single or multi-channel models allowing users to communicate one-on-one or with separate work groups. CLS Series radios are available in one-watt models, providing a range up to five miles, 200,000 square feet or up to 15 floors (range varies based on terrain and conditions.)

With a one-year U.S. limited replacement warranty, the Motorola CLS Business Two-Way Radio has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price starting at $169 with no monthly service charges, air-time fees or connection costs (FCC license required). In addition, a variety of accessories are available to further customize the CLS Series radio. About Motorola Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT) is a global leader in providing integrated communications and embedded electronic solutions. Sales in 2006 were $xxxx billion. Motorola is a global corporate citizen dedicated to ethical business practices and pioneering important technologies that make things smarter and life better for people, honored traditions that began when the company was founded 75 years ago this year. For more information, please visit www.motorola.com.

Walkie-Talkies were introduced into typical business practices decades ago. Technology and battery engineering made them cumbersome and difficult to use in everyday applications. However, 2-way radios were recently made super-affordable, more portable and were given a much improved battery life. Combine these advancements with the ability to save countless labor-hours, cost-free talk time and you have one of the most promising bottom-line tools for just about any business.

The key to getting the most out of your two-way radios is to make absolutely certain you choose the correct model the first time you buy your radios. Many small businesses make the mistake by starting off using Family-FRS radios. Typically, these will work out great for the first month. Invariably however, these radios will begin to lose the battery charge, the clips will break off, the speakers will cease to function after a few drops, and the entire radio will need to be replaced within a relatively short period of time. These FRS radios were simply not designed for regular, daily use. They were manufactured almost as toys, and are meant to be used gently a few times per year. Further, according to FCC guidelines, it is a violation to use FRS radios in a business function.

The proper two-way radio makes all the difference in the world. For the most part, any small to upper-medium sized company can benefit from the use of today’s walkie talkies. The cost will typically range from $120 per radio to about $300 each. Improvements in battery design will get a full day use after an overnight charge for as much as 2-3 years of daily use. Plus, the durability of the radios has improved so much that it is not unheard of for some radios to still work great after 10 years.

There are four basic elements to consider in choosing the right radio for your job. These may be automatically considered when selecting a radio by using the “Which Two-Way Radio is Right for Me?” tool.

VHF vs. UHF - The difference between UHF and VHF can be explained with frequency penetration. VHF waves travel about twice the distance of UHF waves on open ground, rolling hills or through foliage. However, VHF waves are very poor at penetrating walls, buildings and rugged terrain. So, if you are working exclusively outdoors with open land, rolling hills or heavy trees, VHF radios are the best. In any other situation, including indoor to outdoor use, UHF radios will be the choice. UHF and VHF radios will not communicate with each other.

Power - If the radios will be used within a single building, or outdoors in less than about 1 mile, then a 1-watt radio will be sufficient. If the 2-way radios will be used to communicate between multiple buildings or for up to 2 miles, then a 2-watt radio should be used. There are 4 and 5 watt radios that will communicate consistently at further distances, but there is a limitation to any radio-to-radio communication. Once exceeded, the only way to proceed is through the use of a repeater.

Channels - If your entire group will always be speaking on the same channel at the same time, o matter how many radios you have, you will only need a 1-channel radio. However if you manage, say, a restaurant and you want the valets to be on one channel and the wait-staff to be on another channel, then you will want a 2-channel capable radio system. This will allow each group to communicate individually, but not talk over each other. For you, as the manager, to be able to communicate with both of the groups you will want a radio that “scans”. This will allow you to speak with either group by switching to the appropriate channel automatically.

Durability - Business radios range anywhere form units that are designed for restaurant and hotel use, to radios for heavy-duty military operations. Review the specifications on each unit to determine the best fit for your needs.

Communication in restaurants, hotels, nursing homes, schools and similar environments are best achieved with models like the Motorola CLS1410 two-way radio.
More durability and power can be had with models meant for construction, manufacturing, campuses, etc.  like the Motorola XU2600 walkie-talkie.
Outdoor specific communication for farms, golf courses, surveying, etc. would be best using units similar to Motorola XV2600 radios.

By selecting the proper elements in choosing your initial radios, you will be assured of starting off on the right foot communication-wise. You will gain all of the benefits of having two-way radio communication, but will avoid the common pitfall of having to replace old radios that will not work with what should have been used in the first place.   

Tech Wholesale has established several levels of professional support to help current and potential two-way radio users get the proper radios for their situations. 

The proper type of 2-way radio can be selected by visiting the new “Which Two-Way Radio is Right for Me?“ tool. Completing the form will take less than 2 minutes, and will result in the optimal radio for each users situation.

For more personalized, detailed information and instruction, visit our Two-Way radio Forum. Here, experts will answer specific questions and will make specific recommendations as to which communication tools will work best in a variety of applications. Visitors can also review past topics and see how other radio users were helped.

Tech Wholesale will continue to develop tools to help make proper radio selections. If you have comments or suggestions please visit our Radio Forum and feel free to list your comments or questions.

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