Tips for Choosing the Right King Radios for Your Service

For decades, Bendix King Radios have set the standard for excellence in public service and first responder communication. King Radios are the go-to choice for emergency assistance professionals in all lines of service, from +U.S. Forest Service rangers to municipal and town EMTs. Decades of experience in manufacturing, serving and innovating two-way radios and emergency communications means that King Radios offers exactly the right radios for your communication needs. Having trouble deciding which BK radios are right for your needs? These considerations will help you narrow your choices.

Portability

How portable does your installation have to be? When it comes to #Bendix King Radios, you have three basic choices: King portables, King mobile and King handhelds, as well as King radios base station and repeaters. One of your first considerations is how portable you need your radios to be. If they’ll be going with you everywhere, you’ll want the maximum portability you get with handheld BK radios like the DPHX5102X. If you’ll be communicating mostly from a vehicle, mobile King radios like the GMH5992XP may suit the bill. For more stationary applications – such as in a school setting or when setting up a base of operations at an emergency situation, you’ll want the quality and stability afforded by a mobile base like the Bendix King DMH5992X.

Range and Distance

Most novices think of radio power in terms of distance – how far apart can your radios be and still communicate with each other? Unfortunately, it’s not quite that simple. There are many factors that can affect how well your radios handle distance, including the power of the radio, the terrain you’re communicating in and possible obstacles between the two parties or the radio and the base. In general, though, a 2-watt radio will be sufficient if you’re max distance is about 2 miles or 250,000 square feet. If you need to cover a larger area, you can buy more powerful radios.

Digital or Analog

King now offers digital and analog radios, as well as radios that are capable of both digital and analog. This will matter most if you’re adding radios to an existing system and are concerned about compatibility. BK digital radios are among the best in the business.

Channels

The number of channels on 2-way radios varies by model, but the most popular King radios are capable of broadcasting on up to 400 channels, which should be enough for anyone’s needs.

Of course, the best way to determine your best choice of 2-way radio is to talk to an experienced King radios supplier who can take your particular situation into account and recommend the best models for your particular needs.