Two-way radios for schools are becoming a popular choice as a form of communications tools, but ensuring their use positively impacts the safety and efficient communication of staff and students is not straightforward.

Schools are environments of learning and growth, but they also need to be prepared for unexpected emergencies, such as security threats and health crises.

Updating your current communication devices is essential for maintaining the safety and wellbeing of both students and staff.

Why Hytera Radios Are the Best Two-Way Radios for Schools

When it comes to effective communication, having the right tools is essential for ensuring a safe and well-organised environment.

Here’s why you should think about updating your communication devices and investing in Hytera radios, particularly when comparing licensed and license-free radios.

Budget Friendly: Hytera radios are a great choice for the education sector due to their cost-effectiveness.

Schools often choose licensed models as they are often more affordable and budget friendly, making them an ideal choice for everyday use in educational settings

Enhanced Safety:  Modern communication devices are crucial for improving safety. Hytera radios offer clear and reliable communication, which is crucial during emergencies.

Durability and Reliability: Hytera radios are built to withstand tough conditions, making them ideal for various environments within a school setting, even in challenging situations.

 Clear Audio: These radios also deliver excellent audio quality, which is crucial for effective communication in noisy environments or during emergencies.

For day to day activities: For off-campus trips, two-way radios ensure that all staff members can remain in constant contact.

Whether it’s coordinating transportation, handling unexpected changes in plans, or ensuring student safety, instant communication helps in managing these tasks effectively.

Staff can quickly update each other about the group’s location, any delays, or emergency situations, contributing to a safer and more organized trip.

Hytera Radios We Recommend to Schools

We supply licenced two-way radios to schools all over the UK, and here’s a couple of radios we recommend daily:

Hytera BP565 (up to £141 per device)

The Hytera BP565  is a cost-effective half keypad radio that boasts impressive features despite its entry level price point.

Features include Priority Interrupt, where ongoing calls can be interrupted to start a new conversation on the same channel.

This is commonly used in emergency situations where people need to be alerted to an ongoing incident.

The device also boasts clear and loud audio thanks to a 3W high-power loudspeaker, good howling suppression, and a built-in intelligent noise reduction algorithm.

The BP5 series features a high sensitivity receiving module and high efficiency monopole antenna to achieve excellent coverage.

Available in four variations (with or without Bluetooth, and either IP54 or IP67 rated) the BP565 gives schools access to a licenced radio that won’t cost more than £141 per unit.

Hytera BP365 (up to £111 per device)

For schools who have limited budgets, there’s still good options when it comes to licenced radios. Gone are the days of there being a huge price gap between licence-free and licenced.

Now, Hytera has a portfolio of devices that suit all budgets – and the BP365 is becoming popular with schools who have limited funds to work with.

The BP365 is ultra-lightweight and supports both Digital (DMR) and Analogue functionality.

It has a Type-C USB port for fast charging, hands-free voice operation (VOX), and a professional noise cancellation algorithm.

You will struggle to find a more suitable licenced radio at this price point. And at a similar price to most licence-free radios now, it’s a no-brainer when it comes to ending the use of licence-free models.

All prices referenced in this blog were accurate at the time of publication. Prices may fluctuate over time and are calculated based on the purchase of 1-4 models.

Each device is a licenced radio, so an OFCOM licence is required to legally operate them. Typically, an OFCOM licence for a school is £75 and it lasts for five years.

We specialise in OFCOM licence management, so get in touch today if you’d like more information on this.

A Cost-Effective Solution for Improving School Communication

Investing in a modern two-way radio system is an investment in the wellbeing of students and staff.

By providing clear, reliable communication, schools can improve their operational efficiency, enhance safety, and ensure that all activities run smoothly.

The cost-effective nature of two-way radios makes them an ideal choice for schools seeking to upgrade their communication systems.

Contact 2wayradioshop about radios for your school

As the e-commerce arm of Eemits Communications, we know exactly what devices work best for schools when it comes to reliability and budget.

And we never recommend radios that don’t suit your individual needs.

So, get in touch with us today to improve safety, productivity, and efficiency at your campus or grounds.

Submit an enquiry on our website – www.2wayradioshop.co.uk/contacts or call 0800 328 0100.