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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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Is the weavix Walt Smart Radio Really the Only True Industrial System of Record for Frontline Communications?
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Is the weavix Walt Smart Radio Really the Only True Industrial System of Record for Frontline Communications?

TL;DR Traditional radios forget everything once you release the button, creating hidden costs in downtime, safety, and compliance. Walt Smart Radio System acts as a frontline System of Record, preserving…

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What Is an Intrinsically Safe Radio?
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What Is an Intrinsically Safe Radio?

Frontline teams in oil refineries, chemical plants, and other hazardous environments face more than just tough conditions — they risk disaster when electrical equipment sparks or overheats near flammable substances.…

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Radio Etiquette: 11 Rules for Frontline Teams
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Radio Etiquette: 11 Rules for Frontline Teams

What happens if your workers have to deal with misunderstandings on the frontline? The rules of radio etiquette were developed to prevent the consequences of missing even a single message.…

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How to Improve Communication in Manufacturing: A 10-Step Guide
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How to Improve Communication in Manufacturing: A 10-Step Guide

Miscommunication on the factory floor leads to costly delays, safety risks, and wasted effort — problems no manufacturer can afford. When departments operate in silos or updates do not reach…

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How Far Can Walkie-Talkies Reach?
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How Far Can Walkie-Talkies Reach?

How far walkie-talkies can reach depends on several factors, including transmission power, antenna quality, frequency band, and environmental obstacles. Range limitations create frustration for teams relying on walkie-talkies. Obstacles like…

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The Manufacturing Iceberg: Why Traditional Communication Systems Can’t See What’s Sinking Your Operations
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The Manufacturing Iceberg: Why Traditional Communication Systems Can’t See What’s Sinking Your Operations

At this very moment, somewhere on your plant floor, a disengaged worker is going through the motions, a near-miss is going unreported, and critical tribal knowledge just walked out the…

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10 Reasons to Give Every Worker an Industrial Radio
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10 Reasons to Give Every Worker an Industrial Radio

Most industrial radios suffer from a fatal flaw: they don’t come with the needed functionality or support to justify giving every worker a device. That means workers don’t have a…

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The Best Walkie-Talkies for Businesses
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The Best Walkie-Talkies for Businesses

Choosing the best walkie-talkies for business use can be overwhelming, especially with so many options available on the market today. To help you make an informed decision, we've outlined the…

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