What an analog system is
Analog radio is the traditional FM two-way radio most people know. Everyone on a channel hears everyone else, and radios from almost any manufacturer can talk to each other.
Since the FCC's narrowbanding rule took effect in 2013, business and public safety VHF and UHF systems run on 12.5 kHz channels. Older radios that only do 25 kHz need to be replaced or reprogrammed.
Simplex or repeater
A small site, such as a single building, a campus or a job site, can often work radio to radio on simplex with no infrastructure. When you need more range or coverage inside large buildings, a repeater on a tower or rooftop extends every radio's reach.
Good fit for
- Warehouses, manufacturing plants and distribution centers
- Schools and campuses
- Hospitals and facilities teams
- Property management, hotels and event venues
- Agencies keeping a backup or mutual-aid channel
What we do
- Repeater and base station installation
- Portable and mobile radio sales and programming
- Privacy tones (CTCSS and DCS) and channel planning
- Antenna systems and coverage checks
- Interference and intermod troubleshooting
- FCC license applications and renewals
Moving to digital later
Most DMR and P25 radios also run in analog mode. If you replace radios now, buying digital-capable models lets you switch the system to digital later without buying radios twice. See DMR and P25.
Call 484-341-KATA or send us a request.