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Since 1930, when push-to-talk communications were first introduced as a means of communicating with dispatch and other mobile workers, it has been a critical component of communication for businesses and industries of all shapes and sizes.

Initially, the only option available was two-way radio communication via land mobile radio (LMR) systems. While this type of system offered the opportunity for critical communication, it was not without its limitations and drawbacks, including those listed below.

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Today’s shopping outlets draw large crowds from across the country and around the world with one goal in mind. They want to save money. Fortunately for shopping outlet owners, the news is good. It means they’re all visiting with the intention of spending money, which is good for business.

But, the sheer size of the average shopping outlet mall or retail area, combined with large volumes of people, can make communication both critical and challenging. Push to talk two-way radios offer a sensible, cost-effective, and easy to operate solution for your communication concerns. These are just a few reasons push to talk two-way radios are ideal for shopping outlets.

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Dispatchers have a lot of responsibility on any given day. Whether you are responsible for dispatching emergency vehicles and services, trucks for delivery routes, service trucks, or field services, there is a lot the push to talk two-way radio has to offer you and the organization you work for. These are just a few reasons why dispatchers of all types love push to talk two-way radios.

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Distilleries need fast access to communication on the fly for a wide range of reasons. There’s often a lot of square footage cover, storing aging whiskey barrels for example, with many moving people who need to remain in the loop at all times.

Push to talk two-way radios make it possible for the essential people, in crucial places, to communicate at all times to aid with critical decisions and to stay informed about the progress of various spirits.

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Hotels, like any other business, rely on effective communication to create positive customer experiences and keep the operation running optimally at all hours of the day and night. These hotel communication obstacles can create true problems for the communication process.

1. Unnecessary Communication Delays

Whether by phone tag or waiting for a lull in the action on busy check-in or check out hours, communication delays can present massive communication challenges, including messages that are forgotten altogether. Two-way radios, combined with headsets and microphones that allow for discrete communication between hotel staff, management, maintenance, and even security can clear the air and ensure that no messages get lost in translation due to communication delays.

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Shooting ranges are often large facilities, sometimes in excess of 50,000 square feet. In addition, they are spread out with many different rooms and ranges to meet a wide range of purposes, including:

• Defensive training classes and studios.
• Gun safety classrooms and training studios.
• Retail shops.
• Event rooms.

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Winter, spring, summer, and fall, air duct cleaning fleets need to operate at maximum efficiency just as the ducts you are cleaning. Effective communication is critical for the efficiency you need. Push to talk two-way radios can be instrumental in providing you with the tools you need to communicate better with your people in the field and on the road.

These are just a few of ways push-to-talk two-way radios can benefit air duct cleaning fleets.

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The way the world works is increasingly remote. This means teams are working out of the office and out of sight. That doesn’t mean they have to work less efficiently or less effectively. In fact, with the right tools, managing remote teams can be easier than anyone would have ever imagined ten or even five years ago.

Consider these things when managing remote teams in your business.

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The world is changing at the speed of light these days and businesses that rely on old school communication solutions, like email, as a primary form of communication are likely to get left behind. The five reasons listed below are just a few reasons why email is one of the more ineffective tools for communication today.

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The world is changing for car dealerships. Customers expect so much more from modern car dealerships than they expected only a few short years ago. One of the most cost-effective tools you can invest in for your car dealership is push-to-talk (PTT) two-way radios.

These are just a few of the benefits push-to-talk two-way radios offer your car dealership.

Kick Your Customer Service Up a Notch or Two

Effective communication between all departments allows your dealership to offer greater access to assistance faster. This means fewer delays and better communication to the people who need it most and value it best.

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