Choosing the right Push-to-Talk over Cellular (PoC) radio involves considering several factors to ensure that it meets your specific communication needs and requirements. Here is a step-by-step guide:
1. Define Your Needs
Determine the purpose of using PoC radios. That is usage application, such as public safety, security, rescue, reception, transportation, logistics etc.
2. Select Radio Type and OS
Choose handheld radios or vehicle-mounted mobile radios depending on the usage. Factors such as size, weight, battery life, and protection rating should also be considered.
On the other hand, the operating system of the PoC radio is critical. Linux OS is generally preferred for its security, stability and efficiency. Besides, another significant advantage of Linux-based PoC radio over Android-based PoC radio is the low data consumption, which can save lots of cost.
3. Evaluate Network Coverage and Priority
Learn about the available networks in local area where you'll use the PoC radios, such as 2G, 3G, 4G, LTE, Wi-Fi. And the network operator's servers should ideally cover the area of use. Radio frequency bands should be better to comply with those covered by local popular operators.
It is important to note that operator cards from different network operators have different work priorities. The rank of priority is: the running operator's cards, the IoT cards cooperating with the running operator, and the IoT roaming cards. Based on this principle, you are encouraged to cooperate with local operators. Pity that some suppliers pursuing cost saving while ignoring delay caused by IoT cards. It is not a smart idea because PoC walkie talkie is an instant response tool.
4. List Required Features
Make a list of essential features that are important to you: indoor positioning, GPS tracking, dispatcher message, man down alarms, emergency alarms, private call, group call, user capacity and group capacity, etc. Moreover, you can also customize features to meet your specific needs. Tesunho Electronics embraces radios with functions mentioned above and supports ODM for unique industrial demands based on Linux OS.
5. Understand Radio Certificates
Ensure your PoC radios comply with local national technical standards, and obtain the necessary certificates from the regulatory authorities. You can verify the authenticity of certificates on the official website of the corresponding agency.
6. Research Radio Suppliers
Research and compare suppliers based on their reputation, experience, product reliability and customer support services. Choose a reliable supplier who has a good business model, and the ability to provide technical support such as device maintenance, continuous software updates, secondary development solutions, etc. As a new technology, PoC walkie talkie is running on the way to be mature. So device maintenance and continuous software updates are the most important elements to your business success.
Tesunho Electronics obtains good reputation on its quick response for technical support and device stability, with 11 years of experience on PoC radios. Welcome to enquire with us about it.
By following the 6 steps above, and based on your specific communications needs, technology requirements, and budget, you can find the right PoC radio solution to improve productivity and security, within your organization or for your clients.
