University of Wolverhampton MOTOTRBO and TRBOnet Radio System

University of Wolverhampton bridges coverage gaps with MOTOTRBO digital two-way radios and TRBOnet application

Who We Are?

Founded in 1987, DCRS quickly became a major supplier in the UK’s two-way radio communication industry – and continues to provide top-notch radio sale and hire services today. Our mission is simple: ensure clients experience first-class service from start to finish. We match expert project management skills with our commitment, technical excellence, health & safety accreditations and quality assurance for product support that you can rely on. All of our engineers are highly trained and ready to provide personalised two-way radio projects. Such a tailored plan for installing the right communication solutions has been completed for Wolverhampton University, who by trusting the DCRS team managed to improve the reliability and effectiveness of their communication.

The old communication systems used by the University

Before deciding to work with the DCRS team of experienced engineers, Wolverhampton University had been using analogue two-way radio systems. They were not providing the wanted results and had made communication between campuses more difficult because of the low-quality transmission. The outdated two-way radio systems were working separately and were not able to cover the whole perimeter of each campus, which created large areas with no signal. This issue has made reporting any emergencies or needs for urgent assistance nearly impossible, putting everyone on the campus premises at a higher risk.

The needed transmission coverage was 30 miles, and although one of the campuses building is not open all the time, security teams still required a two-way radio connection, which would be available day and night, every day of the week. However, even at night time with low transmission traffic, they still experienced poor signal and no-transmission pockets. Therefore the security team members were left to use their mobile phones to stay in touch and inform each other of anything happening, which made the communication process less reliable and efficient.

The school has also made the decision to expand its already large perimeter by adding additional buildings. Which has brought on additional communication challenges for the management and staff alike. The old analogue systems used by the university had a lot of limitations, such as weak strength of a signal and poor transmission quality, so it was clear these outdated systems could not bring the wanted results once the campus expansion was finished, making the communication between reception and staff even more unreliable and sporadic.

Stephen Baggott BA (Hons), MSc (CPM), Campus Operations Manager, University of Wolverhampton:

“As with any projects it is important to not only have confidence in the product, but also in the suppliers. It was felt by the project team that DCRS had the expertise and an understanding of what the University expected and the best way of delivering this. Delivery and installation was successful in what was quite a tight timescale. Additional functions and access to radios by different departments is now a distinct possibility. Knowing that DCRS already have an understanding of our business needs allows for a collaborative approach to develop best functionality of the system and delivery.”

Concluding all the negative communication factors brought on by the old analogue system, the university decided to reach out to DCRS and have a new tailored two-way radio system installed.

After making the decision to upgrade its two-way radio systems, the university decided to team up with DCRS. Thus the radio engineers had been given a new challenge of eliminating any weak signal spots and finding the right walkie talkies, which would be reliable, help protect staff by having quick transmission, as well as a way to monitor all users throughout the school’s different sites.

Wolverhampton University

The radio solution

After investigating all of the premises and campuses, our team of engineers found a way to solve all of the communication problems within the university. The two-way radio solutions installed were MOTOTRBO and TRBOnet.

Via a MOTOTRBO™ IP Site Connect system, the Universities have been supplied with multiple repeaters which created a private network, which completely eliminated coverage gaps. All personnel are now utilising GPS-enabled MOTOTRBO™ digital two-way portable radios. Those radio solutions have been installed to work alongside the Motorola Application TRBOnet™ , which monitors communications, giving appropriate access to users.

This two-way radio solution has provided Wolverhampton University with a real boost to their operations, as well as ensuring fast response to any unpredicted events or emergencies.

Communication systems for higher education sites

Educational sites, such as universities, colleges and schools, highly benefit from having strong communication systems put in place. Reliable two-way radios and transmitters ensure high-quality transmission without cutting out or long delays. Therefore allowing everyone to stay connected, informed and warned in case of emergency.

Alongside two-way communication system recommendations, which are highly tailored to the educational site’s needs, DCRS also offers extensive support, starting from the seamless installation process, all the way to training and educating staff members on how to use the newly established communication systems effectively and easily.

DCRS also supplies body-worn cameras, mobile radios, headsets and accessories for a range of types of communication systems.

To find out more about our recommendations for universities and schools, enquire or call the team today.