Radios For Schools & Colleges

Walkie Talkies For Schools

Two-way radios have become increasingly popular in schools as a reliable communication tool. These radios allow for instant and efficient communication between staff members, ensuring that important information can be shared quickly and effectively.

One of the main benefits of using two-way radios in schools is the ability to maintain a safe and secure environment. In the event of an emergency or security threat, staff members can quickly communicate with each other and coordinate a response. This can help to minimise the potential risks and ensure that everyone is aware of the situation at hand.

Additionally, two-way radios can also improve the overall efficiency of daily operations within a school. Staff members can easily communicate with each other to coordinate tasks, request assistance, or share important updates. This can help to streamline processes and ensure that everyone is on the same page.

Another advantage of using two-way radios in schools is their cost-effectiveness. Compared to other communication tools, such as cell phones or landline phones, two-way radios are often more affordable and have lower operating costs. This makes them a practical choice for schools with limited budgets.

Furthermore, two-way radios are user-friendly and easy to use. They typically have simple controls and do not require any special training to operate. This means that staff members can quickly and easily start using the radios without any complications.

In conclusion, incorporating two-way radios in schools can greatly enhance communication, safety, and efficiency. With their instant and reliable communication capabilities, these radios are an invaluable tool for staff members to stay connected and informed. Whether it's for emergency situations or daily operations, two-way radios provide a practical and cost-effective solution for schools.

The Various Applications of Two-Way Radios in Schools

Two-way radios have become an essential tool for schools to ensure proper communication among staff, especially in larger campuses. Here are some of the main uses:

• Janitorial and maintenance
• Security
• Playground control
• Car parking
• Event communications
• Plays and shows
• Incident Management, such as First Aid Response and Fire Alarm

However, selecting the right package of two-way radios for your teachers can be tricky, as there are many styles and prices available, and each school has different needs based on the size of the grounds and the purpose of wireless communications.

Using two-way radios in schools not only helps fulfill your duty of care, but also meets the requirements of many public liability insurance policies.

Factors to consider When Choosing a School Radio

• Coverage: The size and construction of the building(s) matter. If it's a small primary school, license-free radios should suffice. But for larger educational facilities, licensed radios are recommended since they are ten times more potent than their license-free counterparts.
• Display vs. Non-Display Radio: Determine whether you need a display radio that shows the caller ID or a non-display radio where you press the button and speak.
• Charging Method: Decide whether you will charge the radios centrally at reception or provide individual chargers in classrooms.
• Earpieces: Due to privacy concerns and to prevent panic in certain scenarios, more schools are requesting earpieces with their radios. Check the pricing for the earpiece that matches the radio you require.
• Battery Life: Consider the time between shifts and charging periods for the radios. Will they meet your needs, or will you need to purchase additional batteries or high-capacity batteries? Check the specification sheet on the product page for estimated usage time.
• Radio Size: Old radios are often large, clunky, and challenging to wear discreetly or clip onto clothing. Hytera radios are small, compact, and popular for this reason.

Our Experience With Radios For Schools

Our Hytera PD365 digital radios have a variety of features making them ideal for use in schools including:

• Small compact design - smaller than your average mobile phone
• Good battery - Lasts the whole day and can be charged via its USB connection
• Caller ID - You can see who is making the call, this can be specified to the teachers name or their job title.
• Panic Alarms - A silent panic alarm can be activated for teachers in need and it can be configured to notify specific individuals or groups
• Private call - you can call individual radios like a mobile phone but at no additional cost
• Group call - you can allocate radios to a group (e.g. heads of departments) and that group can talk privately
• All call - all radios can communicate at the touch of a button for site wide incidents
• Privacy - it's your own private network, no one else can hear you

Radio-Shop.UK supply the latest two way radios specifically for schools and we take the time to ensure you get the correct solution fit for your purpose. We know every project is different and we are not here to shift boxes we are here to sell solutions.

Another popular selection within colleges is the Kenwood  NX-1300DE3 Radio

The Kenwood NX-1300 UHF Digital radio is one of our most popular radios on the market. Particular popular with Schools and Universities.

The radio has an emergency lockdown feature on Channel 16 that enables you interupt all users on any of the other channels in the event of emergency saving you time when you need it most.

The Kenwood radio is incredibly user-friendly, and the corresponding accessories can be bought at a reasonable price without compromising quality.

Radio also comes with the standard Kenwood two pin connector offering you a huge selection of accessories to choose from.

Great solution for schools and universities 

We are very familar with the process for purchasing for schools and we are already registered with the majority of councils. We are more than happy to accept purchase orders and we offer free ongoing support.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss this further, please do not hesitate to contact us:

Call: 0800 774 7147
Email: sales@radio-shop.uk
www.radio-shop.uk