WALKIE-TALKIE BASICS • RANGE & COVERAGE • RETURN ON INVESTMENT
| RANGE & COVERAGE |
Which is better UHF or VHF? UHF offers the best coverage and penetration inside buildings or outdoors. VHF is fine in flat open areas or around wood structures.
How much power do I need? Power is a major factor in achieving the range and coverage in a particular structure as well as providing a clear, crisp signal that is easy to understand. Coverage is improved when power is increased.
How many channels do I need? One channel per work group is typical. Use
Do current Motorola models talk to older models and other brands?
Yes, as long as the frequencies and codes match.
How many
How rugged are Motorola
Can they be used with repeaters and base stations? Repeaters are special transmitters that provide wide area coverage (up to 50 miles). There is often a monthly fee per
What is the warranty? Motorola Business
•UHF provides the best coverage indoors and out, especially in steel and concrete structures and large industrial or
•VHF is good for outdoor “line of sight” applications and inside wood structures
•Power More power provides greater coverage and penetration
•Obstructions Structures, metal, steel and concrete reduce range and coverage
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UHF 1 Watt | Up to | Up to | |
200,000 sq. ft. | 10 Floors | ||
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UHF 2 Watt | Up to | Up to | |
250,000 sq. ft. | 20 Floors | ||
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UHF 4 Watt | Up to | Up to | |
300,000 sq. ft. | 30 Floors | ||
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DTR Digital | Up to | Up to | |
350,000 sq. ft. | 30 Floors | ||
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VHF 1 Watt | Up to | Up to | |
150,000 sq. ft. | 8 Floors | ||
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VHF 2 Watt | Up to | Up to | |
180,000 sq. ft. | 10 Floors | ||
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VHF 5 Watt | Up to | Up to | |
250,000 sq. ft. | 15 Floors | ||
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Watch your savings multiply
when each worker saves just 5 minutes per hour
Hourly rate | Each radio pays | Annual savings | |
for itself in... | for 10 workers | ||
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$8 per hour | 59 days | $14,000 | |
$12 per hour | 40 days | $21,000 | |
$24 per hour | 20 days | $42,000 | |
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
pg 5 | CLS SERIES BUSINESS | pg 9 | DTR410 DIGITAL BUSINESS | |
Compact and ultra light weight 4.5 oz. makes this unit | The first all digital | |||
| highly desirable in retail stores as well as health care |
| voice quality with extraordinary range and coverage in | |
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| facilities and many businesses. |
| large steel or concrete buildings. | |
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Extremely rugged and compact, making these |
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| models great for contractors, manufacturing, warehouse, |
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| etc. Low and high power models, to cover large industrial |
| access any line, transfer calls, etc. Instantly talk to all | |
| buildings. Model available with repeater capability. |
| workers. Phone and |
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Rugged for everyday business users such as contrac- tors, manufacturing, warehouse, nurseries and more.
AX SERIES BUSINESSPowerful to cover most large industrial and commercial buildings.
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Place around your facility to send customized messages to all
Extra batteries,
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