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Choosing the right two-way radio in 2026 can dramatically improve communication, safety and productivity across your organisation. Whether you operate a manufacturing plant, warehouse, construction site, transport fleet or hospitality venue, modern digital radios offer far more than simple push-to-talk communication.

This guide compares the three most common radio earpiece types: G-shape, D-shape and acoustic tube. It offers tips on choosing the most comfortable option for your role.

We compare three of Motorola’s most trusted repeater models: the SLR 1000, SLR 5500, and SLR 8000 to help you find the best fit for your communication needs.

With similar-looking models and configurations, choosing between the Motorola R2, R5, R7, and R7Ex can be a little overwhelming! We’ll help you understand the differences and make the right choice.

We look at a range of communication technologies with various safety features to help organisations reduce risk and meet their health and safety obligations.

For the many customers who ask us about a radio's range, this simple guide to long range-radios answers your questions and helps you decide on the right radio solution.

Revolutionising Taxi Operations with Push-to-Talk over Cellular: a case study using the Hytera MNC360 and RadioTrader's Connect Plus PoC platform.

RadioTrader helped a public sector organisation with a mobile workforce adopt a push-to-talk over cellular communication solution, using the Siyata SD7 PoC radio.

We helped an NHS hospital enhance efficiency and communication in various departments using our Connect Plus PoC platform with the RugGear RG360.

Our best-buy recommendations for radios in the hotel and hospitality sector, with a guide to the ways they improve a hotel's communication, security and access.

How two-way radios contribute to the efficiency, safety and coordination of your construction teams on-site.... Read More

A PoC radio or PoC phone combines all the features of a digital two-way radio, with the communication technology of a mobile phone, in one useful device. Find out more.

In areas where electrical sparks or heat from a two way radio could ignite an explosion,  ATEX approved equipment is the key to a safe worker environment.

Updated 2025 - UK guidance on Ofcom radio licences: who needs one, licence-free vs licensed radios, available licence types, costs, and PoC alternatives.