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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 […]

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,

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

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

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

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

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

Dummy’s Guide to Radio Terminology: Basic Jargon In two-way radio communication, clarity is key. Regardless of how clear the transmission is, you don’t want to have to repeat yourself and you don’t want miscommunication. This is true in regular use and critical in an emergency. So, if you’re new to radio communication, or you just

Be Aware of Road Glare: Driving Safely as Seasons Change The snow is starting to melt and the sun is starting to shine through the grey.  Spring is here and all is finally right with the world, at least when it comes to weather. The heavy snow, rapid melt-offs, and high winds can all contribute

Tough as your radio is – and it is rugged – there are some common issues that they all face. The repair technicians here at Tridon hear about them all the time. They know how they happen, and how to avoid them. First off, – Antennae The fact that they are flexible means that they