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How to Make the Case for Two-Way Radio Systems
A frontline worker uses the push-to-talk (PTT) capabilities of the Walt Smart Radio to communicate with one of their co-workers. Countless interactions like this one can create a better frontline employee experience on your worksite.

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How to Make the Case for Two-Way Radio Systems

Key Takeaways Two-way radios facilitate real-time communication, crucial for industries like construction, hospitality, and manufacturing. Analog and digital two-way radios serve different needs, with digital radios offering better audio quality…

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Long-Range Walkie-Talkies: The Complete Guide
Frontline worker reading messages on a Walt Smart Radio by weavix

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Long-Range Walkie-Talkies: The Complete Guide

Industrial crews rely on clear communication to keep work moving, but most teams learn quickly that real-world distances rarely match what traditional radios promise. Steel structures, heavy equipment, and noisy…

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Walkie Talkie History Timeline 1937 to Present
First radio vacuum, Carl W. Mitman

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Walkie Talkie History Timeline 1937 to Present

The history of the walkie talkie spans nearly ninety years of engineering development. This timeline documents every major milestone from the earliest portable field radios through World War II deployments,…

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History of the Walkie Talkie: From Early Military Radios to Modern Communication
History of the walkie-talkie

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History of the Walkie Talkie: From Early Military Radios to Modern Communication

Before smartphones connected billions of people across the globe, before cellular towers dotted the landscape, and before the internet revolutionized human communication, there was a revolutionary device that changed how…

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What to Look for in the Best Warehouse Walkie-Talkie: A Guide
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What to Look for in the Best Warehouse Walkie-Talkie: A Guide

Warehouse teams rely on clear, instant communication — but standard radios often fail in loud, fast-moving, and physically demanding environments. Devices not built for warehouses break easily, can’t rise above…

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The Pros and Cons of Smartphone Bans in Manufacturing
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The Pros and Cons of Smartphone Bans in Manufacturing

Key Takeaways Smartphones can create safety risks in manufacturing, leading to significant incidents and even injuries. Manufacturers face challenges in balancing smartphone restrictions with operational communication needs. Policies like GM's…

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Smart Guide: How to Structure Channels for Production, Maintenance, and Quality

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Smart Guide: How to Structure Channels for Production, Maintenance, and Quality

If you're an Operations Manager in manufacturing or logistics, you know excellent communication keeps things running. Production lines, maintenance crews, and quality teams all work differently. How do you set…

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Alternatives to Two-Way Radios: Weavix vs Zello vs Voxer vs Relay Pro/RelayX vs Microsoft Teams vs Slack
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Alternatives to Two-Way Radios: Weavix vs Zello vs Voxer vs Relay Pro/RelayX vs Microsoft Teams vs Slack

Beyond Radios: The Search for Safer, Smarter Communication Publish date: October 15, 2025 Last edited: October 21, 2025 For decades, two-way radios were the backbone of frontline communication. They were…

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Why Microsoft Teams on Smartphones Fails Industrial Workers: A Data-Driven Analysis
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Why Microsoft Teams on Smartphones Fails Industrial Workers: A Data-Driven Analysis

These aren't minor incidents. When approximately 80-90% of workplace incidents are derived from human factors, and smartphone distraction is a growing contributor to that statistic, the stakes couldn't be higher.…

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The Most Effective Communication Tools for Frontline Workers in 2025
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The Most Effective Communication Tools for Frontline Workers in 2025

Frontline workers represent more than 2.7 billion people worldwide, or nearly 80 percent of the global workforce. For many years, these workers had limited access to modern communication technology. In…

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Making the Case for Universal Communication in Modern Facilities
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Making the Case for Universal Communication in Modern Facilities

Production supervisor Scott Wagner received a text message at 6:42 a.m. while at home preparing for his commute. The night shift ended almost two hours ago, but he was just…

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The Best Two-Way Radios for 2025
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The Best Two-Way Radios for 2025

The Best Two-Way Radios for Work and Play We love Wirecutter, but they only review consumer gear. Two-way radios are everywhere, from camping trips to 4.7 million square foot factories.…

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