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📺 Learn the basics of portable two-way radios, including key parts, how to operate them, and tips for clear communication.

New to portable two-way radios? This video is a very basic introduction to the parts of a portable push-to-talk (PTT) radio and how to use it properly.

David Johnson explains how to identify the main parts of the radio, such as the power and volume k**b, channel selector, antenna, battery, and push-to-talk button. He also covers how to operate the radio clearly and effectively.

🎧 This guide is perfect for beginners, school staff, facilities teams, or anyone learning to use radios in a professional setting.

🛠️ In this video:
• Overview of radio parts and controls
• How to power on and select a channel
• Using the push-to-talk button correctly
• Antenna positioning for best signal
• Tips for clear and effective communication
• When to use call signs or phonetic spelling

David's experiences before joining the sales and consulting team at Warner Communications include six years as a 9-1-1 police dispatcher, as well as four years as a certified training officer.

Learn more about the Hytera BD612i radio and HR1062 repeater used in the video, as well as other quality Hytera US Inc. products:
warnerfb.com/vendors/hytera

See more examples of available portable radios:
warnerfb.com/portables

See some examples of available repeaters:
warnerfb.com/repeaters

Watch to learn what makes police, fire, and EMS radios automatically work together when they're all responding to the same scene.

Learn more at warnerfb.com.

Watch as Sean Miller of BK Technologies Inc. shows host Mark how to get communications established quickly on the scene between out-of-area public safety agencies and communities.

Learn more: https://www.warnerfamilybrands.com/article/problem-solved-s3-e3-getting-communications-set-up-rapidly-for-mutual-aid-situations

All six of our locations will be closed this coming Monday, September 1st in observance of Labor Day.

Solving unique challenges when it comes to things like two-way communications and security tech (access control, cameras, AI gun detection, etc.) is what we do. And partnering with some of the best names in the industry helps make that happen consistently for our customers.

Once in a while, we’ll add a new trusted name to the lineup, and team members from all sides will get right to work, building relationships and collaborating for years to come.

And we’re pleased to announce just that: An exciting new partnership with BK Technologies Inc.

Watch now to learn a little bit about this nearly 80 year old company, whose story includes a historical Texas Instruments collaboration in the early 1950s.

Learn more about some of our offerings from BK Technologies:
https://warnerfb.com/bk

Contact our experts at https://warnerfamilybrands.com to discuss custom two-way communications and wireless security-technology solutions in St. Louis, Southeastern Missouri, Southern Illinois, Chicago, San Antonio, and Houston.

Watch as Brent from ZeroEyes shows host Mark how to use existing security cameras for modern A.I.-powered gun detection that's also verified by trained human eyes. Learn more at https://warnerfb.com.

Most of us send our kids off to school on buses throughout the year without giving much thought to who's making sure current standards are upheld among the bus drivers and the dispatchers supporting them.

Thankfully, organizations like the Missouri Association for Pupil Transportation (MOAPT) play a huge part in doing just that.

Watch host Mark Heinz join up with MOAPT executive director Keith Henry at the MOAPT 60th Annual Conference and Trade Show recently, where Keith and Jacob Goslin of Warner Communications offer some great insights into what goes on behind the scenes to keep students and drivers are safe.

Learn more about Missouri Association for Pupil Transportation (MOAPT):
https://moapt.org

Check out this recent exclusive interview from School BUSRide Magazine with Keith Henry to learn more about him and his history in the world of pupil transportation:
https://school-busride.com/exclusive-interview-keith-henry-cdpt/

Contact our experts at https://warnerfamilybrands.com to discuss custom two-way communications and wireless security-technology solutions in St. Louis, Southeastern Missouri, Southern Illinois, Chicago, San Antonio, and Houston.