Month: February 2021

How Altech Helps Keep Stadiums Safe with Communication Solutions

There is an art to proper stadium security and crowd control. People attend events to have a good time, and security is there to ensure that time does not turn tragic. The last thing anyone wants to see is for a good time to turn bad. Security is the invisible hand, guiding crowds, ensuring the proper flow of a massive amount of people, deescalating fights, and monitoring the event for those who might have ill intent.

Through it all, communication and technology is a key component. Security officials working a large event must remain in contact and be ready to assist at a moment’s notice. Communication provides critical information that is necessary for any large event or stadium security and a two-way radio can help. 

Coordinating Security Efforts

Stadium security begins with communication. Personnel must be able to reach each other and coordinate activities. If something is seen on video, it must be communicated and response coordinated.

Reliable, clear communication and integrated technology are necessary. Many stadiums employ commercial two-way radios provided by Altech Electronics, an authorized Motorola Solutions Channel Partner and dealer. 

Protecting a Stadium

The National Center of Spectator Sports, Safety and Security recommends three circles of security. An inner circle from the main gate to inward (the playing area is considered a separate high-security area). A middle circle that encompasses everything from the gate to 100 feet outside the gate. And an outer circle that is a perimeter outside the venue. As part of establishing those security circles, routes for emergency vehicles also are established.

The circles allow layers of security and control – attendees can be screened and checked at different points. It also gives officials multiple chances to observe individuals and be on the lookout for any suspicious behavior.

If a problem arises within any security layer, security personnel can contact each other via two-way radios. Without the ability to communicate, the entire basis of a layered security system fails. Personnel has to communicate if they see something suspicious or if they have a problem and need assistance. 

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Safe Stadiums

Motorola Solutions has created the only end-to-end enterprise technology system that unifies voice, video, data, and analytics in a single platform. Many two-way radios combine video, location sharing, document sharing, text messaging, address/location searching, and individual contact lists. 

Key Takeaways

  • Stadium security is dependent on good, clear, reliable communication among personnel.
  • Altech Electronics provides high-quality two-way radios and other devices that are perfect for stadium security.
  • Layered security allows for multiple opportunities to screen patrons and keep eyes open for anything suspicious, but personnel must communicate with each other.
  • Motorola Solutions end-to-end stadium security system and two-way radios provide groundbreaking technology options for those looking to make events safe.

Contact Us

Altech Electronics has some of the best communication devices and solutions available for large event security. Contact us or call at (718) 266-7863 to find out how we can meet your needs and help keep people safe

How the TLK 100 is Helping Frontline Workers

The Motorola TLK 100 provides plenty of benefits to frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. This radio system provides convenient push-to-talk capabilities, a longer battery life, and a good volume to ensure clear communications making it perfect for frontline workers that need the ability to communicate at the push of a button.

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Cost-Effective Communication Solution

The Motorola WAVE TLK 100 separates itself from other two-way radio systems in various ways, including cost. The portables are free under a two-year agreement. The mobile radios are also inexpensive. For pricing information, give Altech Electronics a call. For frontline workers, cost always is a consideration, and the WAVE TLK 100 is a cost-effective communication solution. For a system that might need an effective communication solution for hundreds of employees, more expensive two-way radios would not be an option.

Benefits to Front-Line Workers

Despite being relatively affordable compared to other two-way radio systems, the WAVE TLK 100 provides many of the same communication benefits.

  • Group Communication: Group communication is a powerful tool, especially for security, when handling an emergency or coordinating tasks. It is crucial to make sure teams are on the same page. Additionally, the TLK 100 push-to-talk feature makes it much easier to communicate with staff on the road or traveling to their next onsite location. 
  • Reliability: Another benefit of the TLK 100 radio is reliability. Getting a signal is not difficult with the TLK 100 radio. Even if a frontline worker is in a place with a lot of machines and metal equipment the signal will not be disturbed. 
  • Cell Phone Integration: The WAVE TLK 100 can also be integrated with cell phones, combining the rugged durability and reliability of a two-radio system with many of the communication benefits of a cell phone.

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WAVE TLK 100: Great Option for Front Line Workers

The WAVE TLK 100 is a great option for frontline workers who often have to interact with one another or simply need a reliable communication option while on the move. The WAVE TLK 100 provides many of the benefits of a great two-way radio system, combined with many of the benefits of cell phone technology.

The COVID-19 pandemic impacted frontline workers tremendously. These frontline workers during coronavirus have many issues to grapple with, so effective, quick, reliable communication is imperative. You may be asking who are the frontline workers in COVID-19? They include workers at testing centers, vaccination sites, retail, food stores, security, restaurants, and more. In all of these areas, they quickly need to communicate and let people know of potential issues or needs whether it be help with a customer, a patient, or cleaning and disinfecting an area.

Key Takeaways:

  • The WAVE TLK 100 provides many of the benefits of a two-radio system at a much lower cost.
  • The WAVE TLK 100 is more reliable than cell phones – there’s no concern about having a bad signal.
  • Single-button push communication is convenient and perfect for employees who are on the move and need to communicate quickly

Contact Altech Electronics Today! 

The TLK 100 is available through Altech. For more information, contact us here or call us at

How The TLK 100 and TLK 150 Can Integrate with Cell Phones

Two-way radios offer plenty of advantages over smartphones in certain work environments. Features such as a single button for push-to-talk, louder speaker volume, better durability, and longer battery life are all benefits that lead some industries to prefer two-way radios to smartphones. Motorola’s WAVE TLK 100 and TLK 150 are two of the best two-way radio options on the market, and they can integrate with cell phone technology for improved communications. The Motorola WAVE products combine the durability and clarity of two-way radios, with many of the communication benefits of a cell phone.

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Integrating the TLK 100 and 150 with Cell Phone Technology

The TLK 100 and TLK 150 can work as a two-way radio system and provide other communication options by integrating with smartphones via an app.

The integration allows for one-on-one communication or communicating via screens. For example, the system can allow someone to listen or talk to an individual or the creation of a WAVE workgroup. Wave by Motorola also can use screen technology on phones to scroll to specific contacts or contact WAVE workgroups, providing communication options not seen with most two-radio systems.

Benefits of Integration

The app provides GPS location and tracking, allowing an organization to track and see where staff are. There also are data benefits and data backup capabilities through the WAVE on cloud Motorola system.

In a security situation, staff can coordinate and work together through the clear two-way radio system. Still, the location of staff can also be seen via GPS, providing valuable information. Another great example is if a trucking company dispatch wants to be able to see where drivers are or communicate with one specific driver. Or, if they need to reach out to an entire group all at once.

Radios tend to be channel-based, making individual communication impossible – anyone on the channel can hear the communication. The app technology can allow individual-specific contact and the integration provides benefits through the Motorola WAVE server. If a dispatcher for a hospital wants to talk to just a single ambulance crew about something specific, that is possible.

Another benefit is the ability to use the system on different devices; it allows a dispatcher to not be tied to a desk – the dispatcher could have the app on a tablet, allowing them to stay in touch with people even if they are moving around completing a variety of tasks. Essentially, the system can give users multiple facets of communication through radio, smartphones, and computers.

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Key Takeaways:

  • Radio communications are more reliable and clearer than standard cell phone communication.
  • The Motorola TLK 100 and TLK 150 can be integrated into cell phone technology via an app.
  • The technology allows for a variety of channel and non-channel levels of communication as well as GPS tracking.

Contact Altech Electronics Today!

The TLK 100 and TLK 150 are available through Altech. For more information, contact us here or call us at (718) 266-7863.