When people hear “OSP fiber,” they tend to picture buried cable, manholes, or pole lines. That’s fair—OSP stands for Outside Plant, after all. But there’s an interesting twist that comes up in industrial and commercial infrastructure projects. Sometimes, OSP fiber optic cable has to be installed, not “outside plant”, but inside buildings. And while that […]
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The manufacturing industry has always relied on fast, reliable communication. However, as production environments grow more complex and safety demands rise, the systems supporting day-to-day communication evolve just as quickly. Across Canada, manufacturing plants are adopting new tools and strategies to streamline operations, minimize downtime, and keep workers safe. Let’s take a look at some
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In the world of mining, where every shift carries a level of risk, clear and immediate communication isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity. When an emergency strikes underground or on the surface, the difference between a near-miss and a tragic loss often comes down to how well teams stay connected. That’s where two-way radio communication systems
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September is just around the corner and that means it’s back-to-school time. Families are busy purchasing new backpacks and school supplies for their kids in preparation for the school year, but some kids will be asking for more than just pens and notepads – they’ll be asking for a smartphone. Determining the right time to
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What is AFRRCS? The Alberta First Responder Radio Communication System (AFRRCS) is a two-way radio communication network designed to provide first responders across the province with secure communications and departmental interoperability during operational activities and incident responses. AFRCCS has deployed a province-wide P25 trunked radio system: P25 is a North American public safety radio standard,
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February is Distracted Driving Awareness Month in Alberta, and more and more often, it seems that distracted driving is a factor in traffic collisions, injuries and fatalities. Since new, harsher penalties hit Alberta roads in 2011, police across the province have issued 139,579 convictions ($287 fines and 3 demerit points each) for distracted driving. As
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If you use two-way radios on the job, then you’ve probably heard rumblings about analog radios being phased out and digital taking over the market. Maybe you’ve already made the switch. But, if you haven’t, here are some of the benefits Coverage t’s better. No way around it. While analog signals degrade the closer you
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Each portable radio represents a substantial investment in your communications system. Damage could lead to your radio failing you when you can least afford it. Add to that the time and money you’ll be spending to repair a batch of radios with damage that could easily be avoided. So here are some tips on how
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Your radios are vital communication tools on the job site and, ideally, you’ll use them just as intuitively as your smartphone. That being said, you can’t exactly use them in the same way. That means some new best practices should be put into place, whether it’s you’re a first-time user or one that has developed
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Often, performance issues with a two-way radio can be resolved by swapping in a fresh battery. That’s why it’s just as important to maintain your batteries as it is the radios themselves. Not knowing how to might lead you to send your communication gear in for service, unnecessarily taking valuable and critical tools out of
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