Comparing Two-Way Radio Communications vs. Cellular / Smartphone

Wireless Communications Explained Podcast

Comparing Two-Way Radio Communications vs. Cellular / Smartphone

What’s the difference between two-way radio communication vs. cellular/smartphone communications?

When people mention walkie-talkies, is that really just another name for a two-way radio?

When using a cell phone/smartphone to call or text someone, you don’t have to think about compatibility. Are there different kinds of two-way radios to consider with how they can communicate with each other?

From an emergency management perspective, such as following a major hurricane or tornado, which would you select? Two-way radios? Or cell phone/smartphone communications?

Under what circumstances is cellular/smartphone communications the better option as opposed to two-way radio communication?

What applications do you see organizations or enterprises need to use both two-way radio communication and cellular/smartphone communication?

What’s the biggest misconception people have about two-way radios?

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Welcome to the Wireless Communications Explained Podcast, where IT, engineering, and operations professionals learn about wireless communications. This includes how to develop true dispatch communications, implement and manage communications tools, improve one-to-many communication, keep up to date with security and customer satisfaction trends, increase coverage and range, and roll out push-to-talk technology.

Now here are your hosts Chas Elliott of EMCI Wireless and Mike Humphress of Commsult Consulting Solutions. (https://www.emciwireless.com) (https://www.linkedin.com/in/chaselliott1)
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