Radio Communication Blog
At Smye-Rumsby, we specialise in professional radio communications and two-way radio hire solutions for businesses across the UK.
Whether you need short-term radio hire, long-term communication systems, or expert technical support, our experienced engineers work with you to deliver a reliable solution tailored to your business needs.
Visit our blog for the latest industry news, radio communication tips, product updates, press releases, exclusive offers, and behind-the-scenes insights into what our engineers are working on in the field.
MOTOTRBO Ion: Smart Radio for Business
First Look: MOTOTRBO Ion - Innovative & Rugged Smart Radio Introducing MOTOTRBO Ion, the all new PTT system that's so much more than just a radio. With MOTOTRBO Ion, you can use any app in the Google Play store, including the full G-Suite-Gmail, Calendar, Maps -...
Boating Essentials: Simrad Cruise 5 Chartplotter and RS20S VHF Marine Radio Bundle
Stay safe and in touch with the Simrad Cruise 5 Chartplotter radio; a great value, easy to use, navigation and communication bundle from Simrad at our lowest ever price. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tq_jNzXk-dA&t=15s Simrad Cruise is the most intuitive,...
Why Purchase A Simrad NSS Evo3?
NSS evo3 displays let you take control your way. Switch seamlessly between intuitive touchscreen operation with multi-touch gestures, and a full-featured keypad with rotary control dial.SolarMAX™ HD display technology keeps everything in sight with ultra-wide viewing...
Why hire a two-way radio instead of purchase?
In some business environments, two way radio hire or rental has distinct advantages over purchase and can help with budgeting. Whether it is a seasonal one-off event, or long-term project. Smye Rumsby can help ensure your technical communication needs are met with the...
Icom IC-SAT100 Satellite PTT Radio Product Showcase
The Icom IC-SAT100 is a world first in radio communications. Using the Iridium® satellite network, this satellite PTT device can be used as a communication tool in remote areas where there are no mobile connection or network infrastructure.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year From Smye-Rumsby
This year has been a challenging one for us all. Businesses have needed to adapt to the new normal, and many of us going months without seeing our families. Thankfully, it hasn't all been doom and gloom! We've also seen businesses start, innovate and thrive, the...
All Aboard The Uber Boat!
For over a decade, the team at Smye-Rumsby has been maintaining the radars and marine radios on the Thames Clipper boats operating in London.
Tickling some fish…
Last week our engineers headed over to the Port of Ramsgate to work on a vessel belonging to one of our long-term clients. Our client owns a pleasure yacht (Fish Tickler III) which is used for fishing charters around the Kent coast. To better improve the experience of...
Back To Business @ Port of Dover
The Port of Dover were experiencing malfunctioning traffic light systems at the western Eastern and exit of the port. Without the lights working as they should, marine traffic was not flowing through the port as usual. Our engineers were called in to diagnose...
Engineers On The Road: National Coastwatch Institute
On Monday, our engineers were called out to assist with patchy radio communications at the National Coastwatch station in Folkestone. The aim of the National Coastwatch Institution (NCI) is to assist is preserving & protecting life at sea along the coastline of...
Top Rated Licence-Free Two Way Radios In 2020
Two-way radios allow instant communication over a distance between teams. Over the past few years, licence-free two-way radios have increased in popularity with businesses as a cost-effective and easy-to-set-up solution. While licence-free radios have been designed...
The Launch of the Motorola Wave TLK-100
Motorola have done it again with the Motorola Wave TLK-100! Combing innovative two-way radio technology with trusted mobile networks. Rugged, compact and a long battery life, the TLK-100 maximises efficiency with crisp, clear audio & location tracking....