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Here at DCRS we distribute two-way radio and other communication systems in the whole of the UK, with our head-offices being based in Cambridgeshire and Chesterfield. We have many years of expertise, having established our business 35 years ago and staying the UK’s market leaders for two-way radio hire and sales until this day. Our vast expertise, which we have gained throughout the years, allows us to work with businesses from many different industries, including transportation, which helped the team pin-point the correct two-way radios and repeaters to solve the issues London City Tour has been experiencing with their old communication systems.
London is well known for its tourist attractions. You can’t go far in central London without seeing one of the ubiquitous red London City Tour buses. These open-top vehicles circuit around London’s major landmarks, informing tourists and residents alike of the capital’s famous sights.
London City Tour is part of Grupo Julià, the third largest family-operated tour company in the world. In 2015 it carried more than 3.7 million passengers in 16 cities. Between its buses and trains, the group has a fleet of more than 150 vehicles on three continents and over 750 employees. London City Tour’s buses take tourists along two main routes: the Tower Loop, which (as its name suggests) includes the Tower of London, St Paul’s Cathedral and the Houses of Parliament; and the West End Loop, which allows passengers to soak in the sights of Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park, Trafalgar Square and the Horse Guards Parade. This large-scale perimeter presents a requirement of strong and reliable communication to make sure all the city tour buses stay connected and able to respond in case of emergencies or need of urgent assistance.
After assessing London City Tour team’s needs by looking into their tour bus routes and understanding their recent communication challenges, DCRS managed to find a way to provide a cost-effective, yet efficient and secure radio communication solution for the company.
“We were looking for a solution that could provide more than one channel for the operation. The obvious route was to choose a manufacturer that could give you two channels for the price of one via the repeater,” says Wood.
This meant that the Motorola Solutions MOTOTRBO range that DCRS supplies was the most appropriate to solve their communication challenges. The repeater base station uses TDMA (time division multiple access) architectures, which has two channels. The two channels can be used for two types of communication, one for everyday use between the team and one for those unwanted emergencies.
London City Tour has been equipped with two-way radio systems, a repeater and antenna at Heathrow that points to a central repeater and antenna in London, ensuring a strong and reliable signal in the city centre. This system is highly tailored to suit different roles within the business, including such qualities as:
• DM fixed mobiles that are land-based at central points, one is used as a control mobile and the other for resilience purposes.
• MOTOTRBO DM4400 UHF – mobiles with glass mounted antennas, fixed into buses.
• MOTOTRBO DP4400 UHF – non-keypad radios, for sales staff, which are allocated at the bus stops around central London.
• MOTOTRBO DP4800 UHF – full keypad radios for management – Management radios (DP4800) have access to talk to all the radios and mobiles individually or as a group.
• Radio licence – UHF Ofcom hire licence managed by DCRS. If you are looking to hire licenced radio systems, DCRS can help you get the correct licence for your needs. Get in touch with our team of experts here.
The transportation industry, be it bus tours, taxis or lorries, often has similar issues arise, such as driving long distances, often for long hours, which comes with increased risks of emergencies or the need for urgent assistance. To ensure the safety of all parties involved, it is crucial to equip drivers and management teams with stable and effective radio systems.
However, long distances, rough terrains and other geographical factors may negatively impact the signal and the efficacy of radio communication systems. Therefore it is very important to find the right solution for your business, which will suit the travel distances and working hours.
We at DCRS recommend companies in the transportation sector the Motorola DP4400 walkie-talkies, which offer strong and reliable communication within your organisation. These two-way radios are perfect for both – short-haul and long-haul drivers, because Bluetooth audio removes the need for wires, making them very user-friendly and adaptable. This communication system also offers an impressive battery life lasting up to 28 hours, making sure that on-shift staff is constantly connected.
The DP4400 series has an important driver safety improving quality – a prominent emergency button with Transmit Interrupt to prioritise the signal of anyone who needs urgent assistance. This radio system is considered military grade, so it is guaranteed to stay durable and water-resistant for a long time.
To learn more about our two-way radio offers for the transport industry, call the team on 0800 043 2688 today to talk us through your project and how we can help you establish seamless communication.
