Industry Canada

Canada’s radio frequency (RF) spectrum is regulated by the federal government through ISED (formerly known as Industry Canada) because the spectrum is a valuable resource. Businesses all over Alberta rely on it to maintain communications, productivity, and safety on the job and, by regulating the spectrum, ISED helps ensure fair access to frequencies across industries. Getting a license for your frequencies may seem like a regulatory hoop you have to jump through, but it goes a long way towards the integrity of your communications system.

Why Security System Maintenance is Important

In Western Canada, keeping your homes, businesses, and public spaces safe and secure is incredibly important. Reliable and efficient security systems are key to this, as they protect your assets and give you the peace of mind you need to go about your daily activities. However, like any technology, these systems need regular check-ups to […]

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How Do Thermal Cameras Work?

In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, particularly in the industrious expanses of Western Canada, devices like thermal cameras are becoming increasingly integral. But what is a thermal camera, and how does it differentiate from its infrared counterpart? Discover the mysteries behind these innovative tools and read on to explore their significance in regions like Edmonton

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Choosing the Right Two-Way Radios for Farming

In the sprawling expanses of agricultural operations in Western Canada, effective communication is essential. Farm radio communication systems in Alberta have become a fundamental component of modern agricultural management, facilitating coordination, enhancing safety protocols, and driving efficiency across operations. Two-way radios, in particular, have emerged as the preferred choice for their robustness, reliability, and straightforward

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Security Cameras: The Different Types and When You Should Use Them

Trying to pick the right security camera? Contact Us.  We can help.       Your site and facility securities are top priorities for the clients we support.  Security cameras are one of the first tools they mention, and with good reason: they’re everywhere.  You can find them in major cities, like Calgary and Alberta,

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Why It’s Time to Upgrade to the XPR 7000e Series

Ready to upgrade to the XPR 7000e series? View the specs on available models, or Contact Us.   The XPR 6000 series of portable two-way radios can be found in industries all over Alberta.  Take a tour of the oil and gas, manufacturing, or forestry operations dotted around Edmonton, Calgary, and Fort McMurray, and you’ll

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Shutting Down for Maintenance? Here’s Your Communications Checklist.

Getting ready for a shutdown? Contact Us, and we’ll take care of your communications needs.     When large facilities shut down for maintenance in Alberta, it can be one of the busiest times of the year.  There are dozens if not hundreds of employees and contractors working on-site, and it should come as no

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Two-Way Radios and Distracted Driving in Alberta

  Alberta’s distracted driving laws are strict and increasingly comprehensive.  While there are exceptions for hands-free calls and emergency communications, the list of prohibited activities is long.  Just take a look at this excerpt: talking on a hand-held cell phone texting/e-mailing using electronic devices like laptop computers, video games, cameras, video entertainment displays and programming

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Rental Radios, and 6 Problems They Solve for Event Organizers

    There are a lot of moving parts to keep track of when planning and running large-scale events.  Just think about annual events like the Heritage Festival or ITU World Triathlon in Edmonton, or Winter PLAY in Fort McMurray.  There are vendors, caterers, security staff, entertainers, volunteers, and a litany of other participants and

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Five Reasons Why You Need (And Want) A Frequency License

  If you use two-way radios, point-to-point links or any other piece of equipment that relies on the RF spectrum, you’re probably aware that you need a frequency license.  Even the smartphone in your pocket needs a frequency license to operate; it’s a cost of doing business cellular providers like TELUS factor into their day-to-day

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Questions to Ask Yourself Before Choosing Your Two-Way Radios

  Two-way radios can be relied on to provide loud and clear communication at the push of a button.  That is one of the core reasons businesses all over Edmonton, the Oil Sands, and the Fort McMurray area turn to them time and again. Hold the Push-to-Talk button and you can transmit critical information to

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