In Feb 2009, the predicted London snow caused mobile phone network congestion due to the volume of calls being made. Commuters were calling work to say they couldn't get in - and one operator said that a site was down due to 'sheer weight of traffic'. Another network reported 'pockets of congestion' due to the level of calls being made. In the London Tube bombings, GSM network availability was severely affected, even in the Surrey suburbs. The 9/11 New York attack caused huge infrastructure damage to the mobile networks. At one point in the day over 90% of mobile calls in New York were blocked. A major incident can cause create an unpredictable local demand for channel space For reliability and resilience a dedicated two way radio system is the best choice. You can have complete control. In most circumstances this eliminates the main causes of failure in a crisis. System overload, loss of power, or damaged infrastructure. Radios can talk through a central repeater & can have fallback set-to-set communication. We supply Townlink and city centre CCTV rooms with the Icom RMSNET system.
This easy-to-use Windows software package instantly logs who has switched their radio on and when it is used, has on screen panic alarms, a text messaging facility (useful for discreet alerting) and a keeps backup log of all traffic. It also cuts down radio traffic, reducing operator stress. Icom RMSNET has huge Health & Safety benefits for staff and lone workers at low cost. We install two way radio systems for HQ and large building use. Coverage is tailored to allow communications from sub-basement to roof and outside assembly points. Aerials and repeaters are discreetly placed in hidden locations. Independent power supplies are available to switch over in event of total power loss, allowing staff to maintain control. Consider upgrading to the latest digital equipment. This has many benefits, including clear speech, total security, better coverage and a potential reduction in channel and licence costs. Why not ask us to discuss your existing system & carry out an analysis of what could be done to improve or update it, or to find out about your own two way radio system for security and safety? Call 08456 120007 or submit our contact form. | 
