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Push to talk over cellular (PoC) turns any cell phone into a two-way radio providing a new and enhanced way to communicate. These PoC apps give companies or individuals the opportunity to talk wherever you are in the country. These apps are available for anyone with a cell phone and can be downloaded in the app store and google play. 

Waveband Communications has over 20 years of industry experience in critical communication accessories. We strive to serve and deliver products that better serve the communication needs for government users. We have accessories that are compatible with popular radio models including,

Two-way portable radios are always altering in both technical and overall design meaning they are continuously changing. This is leaving popular manufacturers like Motorola, Kenwood, and Harris to stop manufacturing older radio models and focus on the production of newer models.

The transition from LMR, Land Mobile Radio to LTE, a 4G mobile communication standard, has been in the works for quite some time. Public safety officials are thinking of transitioning from your traditional two-way radio to a PTT feature on an LTE smartphone brought to you by FirstNet and AT&T.

The differences are apparent! Waveband Communications designs & manufactures various batteries for all major two-way portable radios. This includes, but is not limited to: Motorola, Kenwood, Harris, ICOM, & Relm models. We'll be discussing the differences between Nickel Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride, Lithium Ion, & Lithium Ion Polymer batteries in the table below.

Earpieces are one of the most effective and widely used two-way radio accessories available, allowing users to holster their two-way radio and communicate with their team in a hands-free manner. When owning an earpiece however, it is vital that you take appropriate measures of care and maintenance in order to get the best possible performance out of your accessory. 

Here at Waveband Communications, we hear your questions and want to help the best we can. We have compiled a list of commonly asked questions and provided detailed solution to help you solve them.

• Where is my invoice?
• How do I find Waveband Products that are compatible with my two-way radio?
• Where can I find NSN's for Waveband Communications part numbers?
• I need to purchase GSA approved products. Which products are GSA certified?
• "I can't hear out of my earpiece" or "My earpiece has decreased in volume"
• What are some ways to help my battery..

There is a wide variety of industries that use both a remote speaker microphone or a surveillance kit to communicate across departments. Both have very distinct features that deter people from using one over the other. Depending on what you plan on using each communication accessory for, will help you determine which device is right for you and your job.

What is APCO?

APCO (Association of Public-Safety Communication Officials) 2019 is the premier event for public safety communications officials and industry professionals. Over the course of 4 days, APCO 2019 will host educational sessions, committee meetings, and special events along with a slew of exhibits from various organizations specializing in the communications industry.

What is a GSA-Approved Vendor?

GSA approval is a status awarded to organizations which have been approved to sell to the United States Government through the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). The GSA Multiple Award Schedule Program is the number one acquisition