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Status: Married
Age: 33
Sign: Cancer

City: Basingstoke
State: South
Country: UK
Signup Date: 7/27/2007

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Monday, March 10, 2008 

Hi All

We have decided to move our blog to a new home - hence the reason we have been so quiet here lately.

We have moved our blog to the blogger.com platform and we are hosting it on our website.

If you want to continue to follow our blog then you may do so here - Comm Spec Blog

Thanks to everyone here and hope we see you soon!

Tuesday, December 11, 2007 

Category: Goals, Plans, Hopes
Merry Christmas

We would like to thank all our customers for their business during 2007 and we look forward to continued success into 2008.

We wish you a Merry Christmas, Prosperous New Year and Eid!

Please note that Communication Specialists Worldwide will still be available 24 hours a day by telephone throughout the Christmas and New Year period.
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 

Category: Jobs, Work, Careers
Mobile radios fitted in cars require little maintenance if the radio and antenna are permanently installed. However our engineers find that in lots of cases when the radio is fitted in hire cars the radio/antenna has to be easily removable. This results in the use of magnetic mounted antenna and the radio fitted under one of the front seats.

Because the wiring is not fixed it is likely to get damage and become unreliable. The two main areas that cause the most problems are that aerial cable and the microphone cable.

Damage to the aerial cable will reduce the coverage area, put excessive strain on the electronics of the radio and area of radio coverage becomes unreliable. If the cable is not repaired or replaced expensive repairs to the mobile may be also required.

Unfortunately as the aerial cable is coaxial it is not simply a case of a visual inspection but needs to tested with calibrated test equipment.

Damage to the microphone cable is also hard to detect as the cable is made up of very thin flexible wire, if it is damaged it will result is intermittent communication until it fails completely.

Some customers have obtained magnetic antennas that have a small magnetic base and very thin aerial cable (coax) believing that this will solve problems with the area of coverage. Wrong an antenna that is used for two way communication needs to be adjusted to operate on the required frequency efficiently. The magnetic base is too small to keep the antenna on the roof of cars when passing under such things height restriction bars in car parks.

Two-way radios and base stations should be checked at lest once a year to ensure that the equipment is operating within manufactures specifications and licensing requirements.
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 

The Phonetic Alphabet is used by radio operators, to spell out words. It is useful when exchanging important and precize information (addresses, names, etc) especially during not clear transmission. This alphabet has been changed over the years and in different groups of radio users and different countries the alphabet varying from each other.

Please see the official phonetic alphabets list below:

..>..>..>..>
LetterNATO & Int. AviationBritish Forces 1952RAF 1942-43NY PoliceFrenchGermanItalianSpanish
AAlfaAbelAppleAdamAnatoleAntonAnconaAntonio
ÄN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AÄrgerN/AN/A
BBravoBakerBeerBoyBertheBertaBolognaBarcelona
CCharlieCharlieCharlieCharlieCélestinCäsarComoCarmen
ChN/AN/AN/AN/AN/ACharlotteN/AChocolate
DDeltaDogDogDavidDésiréDoraDomodossolaDolores
EEchoEasyEdwardEdwardEugèneEmilEmpoliEnrique
FFoxtrotFoxFreddyFrankFrançoisFriedrichFirenze
GGolfGeorgeGeorgeGeorgeGastonGustavGenovaGerona
HHotelHowHarryHarryHenriHeinrichHotelHistoria
IIndiaItemInIdaIrmaIdaImolaInés
JJulietJigJug/JohnnyJohnJosephJuliusl lungaJosé
KKiloKingKingKingKléberKaufmannKursaalKilo
LLimaLoveLoveLincolnLouisLudwigLivornoLorenzo
LIN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/ALlobregat
MMikeMikeMotherMaryMarcelMarthaMilanoMadrid
NNovemberNanNutsNoraNicolasNordpolNapoliNavarra
ÑN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AÑoño
OOscarOboeOrangeOceanOscarOttoOtrantoOviedo
ÖN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AÖkonomN/AN/A
PPapaPeterPeterPeterPierrePaulaPadovaParís
QQuebecQueenQueenQueenQuintalQuelleQuartoQuerido
RRomeoRogerRoger/RobertRobertRaoulRichardRomaRamón
SSierraSugarSugaSamSuzanneSamuelSavonaSábado
SchN/AN/AN/AN/AN/ASchuleN/AN/A
TTangoTareTommyTomThérèseTheodorTorinoTarragona
UUniformUncleUncleUnionUrsuleUlrichUdineUlises
ÜN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AÜbermutN/AN/A
VVictorVictorvic="">VictorVictorViktorVeneziaValencia
WWhiskyWilliamWilliamWilliamWilliamWilhelmWashingtonWashington
XX-RayX-RayX-RayX-RayXavierXanthippeIcsXiquena
YYankeeYokeYoke/YorkerYoungYvonneYpsilonYorkYeguna
ZZuluZebraZebraZebraZoéZeppelinZaraZaragoza
Wednesday, October 10, 2007 

Category: Jobs, Work, Careers
Many people would like to use two way radios in their business, to help cut the cost of mobile phone chargers. But, selecting the right radio can be difficult and choosing the wrong radio could become an expensive problem!

Communication Specialists have established several levels of professional support to help current and potential two way radio users get the proper radios for their situations, with 34 years of two way radio experience under their belt they can help you choose the right radio for your business or pleasure!

We can advise you which two way radios will serve you better in some of the following situations:



Family Use
Camping
Boating
Shopping
Parks
Skiing
Travelling - Motorbikes, Cars
Golf

Associations
Clubs
Churches
Theatres

Business Use
Restaurant
Hotel
School
Car Dealership
Farm
Warehouse

Industrial Use
Large buildings
Construction
Military
Air Force
Navy

For more personalised, detailed information and instruction, visit our communications website and talk to a technician on our live chat. Our experts will answer specific questions and will make specific recommendations as to which communication tools will work best in a variety of applications.

You may also request a visit to your site for a free review.
Thursday, October 04, 2007 

Category: Jobs, Work, Careers

PMR446 radio are short-range radios, there for there is only a small chance that someone else will be on the same channel. PMR446 have only 8 channels, but Manufactures of PMR446 include privacy codes (CTCSS tones) This is intended to reduce handsets picking up other people or your conversations being overheard.

Getting a Licence and commercial radios means that there are a larger number of channels available to be assigned by the licensing authority (Ofcom), this should reduce the possibility of interference to-or-from other radio users (grater privacy) commercial radios are more durable, reliable and have a grater range.

Commercial grade PMR446 radio are not normally any cheaper than normal Commercial two-way radios but are more durable and reliable.

PMR 446 Radios from Communication Specialists

Thursday, October 04, 2007 

Category: Fashion, Style, Shopping

One of our clients, a security service at a large shopping centaur last week asked us to service/repair one of their hand held radios. When it arrived in the workshop it was in a sorry state the plastic case was smashed the rear aluminium case was also destroyed along with the microphone and speaker. It should have been consigned to the scrap bin, but we put in the test bench after removing all the damaged components and to amazingly it still worked.

After cheerfully replacing all the broken parts and re-assembling it looked like new, after a 24 Hr soak test on the bench, every thing was re-tested and found to be well within manufacture specification. Our client had his radio back at a cost of less than half the cost of a new radio.

On delivery it transpired that the security team with the help of the police had to subdue someone in the shopping centre and as a result the radio had been thrown hard on the floor, smashing it to pieces. In a lot of instances hand held radios are subjected to a hash life and the cost of replacing damaged radios with new ones can be a significant cost overhead. Quality repairs and regular servicing will prolong a radios serviceable life and keep you communicating.

Repair your radio with Communication Specialists

Thursday, September 13, 2007 

Current mood:  chipper
Category: Jobs, Work, Careers

Our walkie talkie radios are also supplied by Motorola, Kenwood, Icom, Barrett, Tait, Vertex Standard, Entel and Codan.

Two way radios are very useful in many situations, hence they are very popular. Otherwise known as walkie talkies these devices are being used by many households worldwide, they are an excellent way of keeping in contact while our hunting or camping and not to mention - great fun!

Many families are now using them when they are out in the park, amusement parks or in the shopping centres.

First Walkie Talkie
First Walkie Talkie

Keeping in contact with your employees and colleagues is an important role in any business, by using a two way radio you can do this cost effectively, that is good news for your business, especially if you compare two way radio costs against mobile phone bills.

Due to the cost effectiveness of two way radios, they are considered to be a very handy alternative to the mobile phone in various situations. As many of us are aware the mobile phone can be costly and getting a signal in some places or areas can be quite a challenge, this puts the walkie talkie in high regard with many organisations.

Two way radios can prove invaluable if your job requires communication between on-field workers and in-house office workers, using these radios you can always remain in the loop as to what is required to continue business proceedings in an informed manner.

Therefore, two way radio communications offer you a cost-effective method for supporting easy accessibility within your organisation and co-workers, allowing your operations to remain smooth, enhancing productivity and effective handling of projects.

Despite the undeniable benefits these communications provide, two way radios give you a durable and efficient solution to manage your business better. The Police and Fire-Fighting departments find these devices to be invalubale assets through which they can communicate on a regular basis and resolve emergency situations immediately.

The service of two way monitors for the radios appear to be priceless. To meet the need of rising demand of these radios, various manufacturers are producing them in bulks. However, the ones that receive kudos from consumers and expert reviewers alike are made by Motorola. Users and reviewers are impressed by the reception, range and features of the radios made by this company.

With 14 channels, 500 Mw of full power, voice-activation (VOX) capability, and synthesized voice verification, two way radios from Motorola are among the choicest few. They include a "push to talk" button that's easy for kids to use. The most expensive of these baby monitors include a compass, clock, stopwatch, thermometer and barometer.

Comm Spec can help you evaluate the models that are available on today's market and match the most viable two way radio to suit your needs. You will need to analyse your business structure and its communication requirements. Choosing a two way radios involves assessing its frequency, channels, power and durability factors.

Worker using a walkie talkie

Getting connected with these two way radios is an easy affair, a push of a button is all that you need to do and you are away - talking with others. All walkie talkies have a LCD screen giving you a good visual interface, they also feature a 'vibra alert feature' bringing your attention to an incoming call through the vibration mode without disturbing anyone around.

Whether you are a businessman who wishes to accelerate the pace of his/her business, or a watchful parent wishing to track the whereabouts and the well-being of your family members, two way radio sets are a good investment for you.

 

UK Sales Email or International Sales Email alternatively you can contact us on our Live Chat helpline or call us on +44 (0)1256 76 66 00.

Thursday, September 13, 2007 

Category: Travel and Places

Communication Specialists provide two way radio for the Tour of Britain

The Tour of Britain is a blue riband cycling event that returned to the British cycling calendar in 2004 after an absence of five years. Cycling is a hugely popular sport and British cyclists are among the best in the world, winning five gold medals in the 2004 Olympics and Paralympics.

Tour of Britain map

The Tour of Britain has formerly been known as the Milk Race, the Kellogg's Tour and the Pru Tour of Britain. The aspiration of the Tour of Britain was to re-launch the event along the lines of the Tour de France, which has no title sponsor but a spectrum of public and private sector support.

The Tour of Britain has placed itself on a global platform alongside major races such as The Tour de France and Giro d'Italia by attracting a combination of national and international teams. Teams which are attracted to racing the Tour of Britain include Pro Tour Teams such as T-Mobile, Quickstep, Phonak and CSC.

The world governing body the UCI (the Union Cyclisme Internationale) granted the 2004 Tour of Britain world championship ranking status. The Tour of Britain is determined in the future to become part of the UCI's elite Pro Tour calendar.

The Tour of Britain has four founding directors:

Chief Executive, Hugh Roberts who also heads sporting marketing and events company Sweetspot
Tony Doyle MBE, twice world pursuit champion
Mick Bennett, double Olympic medallist
Peter Moore OBE, former Managing Director of Center Parc

The Tour of Britain is a not for profit organisation governed by a Board of Trustees with representatives from the sport of cycling, trade and industry and politics.

The official website for Tour Of Britain

Communication Specialists are sponsors of the Tour of Britain and installed their radio equipment, their engineers Slawosz Uznanski, Raymoond Brooks and Maciej Korneluk were there that day to help install the required equipment on Thursday 6 September 2007.

For the Tour of Britain Communication Specialists supplied the following equipment:

  • 60 + 6 car/mobile Motorola GM900 and CM140 radio units complete with fist mics, power leads and UHF 3dB collinear mag mounting antennas, installed in over 20 brand new 2007 Vauxhall Astra and Vectra cars.
  • 4 mobile units GM950 for motorcycles with autocom headset systems
  • 80 + 30 hand portable Motorola radios with spare batteries and chargers

All systems work with 2 independent repeaters, located in the organisers cars, one in front of the cyclists group other one in the middle, to provide maximum coverage for all radio users.

All equipment was prepared in our workshop (programming, testing, charging batteries) one week before installation. Installation of car/mobile units was made on Thursday 6 September and Friday 7 September (motorcycles on Saturday). Giving out all hand portable radio equipment to the users was made on Saturday and Sunday. Also instructions how to operate channels was given to all users.

So far all equipment and system works well. Comm-spec Team (Kervin Labrosse, Raymond Brooks and Slawosz Uznanski) is following the race in Tour Of Britain as a technical support for two way radio equipment and all communication system.

Stage 1: Reading to Southampton - Monday 10 September

Stage 2: Yeovilton to Taunton - Tuesday 11 September

Stage 3: Worcester to Wolverhampton - Wednesday 12 September

Stage 4: Rother Valley Country Park to Bradford - Thursday 13 September

Stage 5: Liverpool to Kendall - Friday 14 September

Stage 6: Dumfries to Glasgow - Saturday 15 September

Thursday, September 13, 2007 

Category: Travel and Places

A selection of pictures of us preparing the Tour of Britain team with their walkie talkies and equipment

Two way radios, PMR 446 and walkie talkies

Tour of Britain Convertible
Tour of Britain Convertible
Tour of Britain Vauxhall
Tour of Britain Vauxhall
Tour of Britain Vauxhall
Tour of Britain Vauxhall
Tour of Britain Vauxhall
Tour of Britain Vauxhall
Tour of Britain Vauxhall
Tour of Britain Vauxhall
Tour of Britain Cars
Tour of Britain Cars
Tour of Britain Cars
Tour of Britain Cars

To contact Communication Specialists about your walkie talkie needs email email comm spec, phone on 0044 01256 766600 or alternatively, speak with direct on our livehelp line.