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ArticlesMay 26, 2011

More Than Just a Radio

Digital two-way radios for the school bus industry offer messaging capabilities, increased capacity, interoperability and GPS tracking, all while remaining affordable.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 20, 2011

Kentucky district to spend $1.5M on new bus radios

Jefferson County Public Schools opts to replace its outdated school bus radios with ones that will meet new FCC guidelines. The new radio system will reduce the number of buses on each channel from 300 to 100.

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Newsby StaffNovember 23, 2010

Missouri school district overcomes coverage gaps

Communications coverage gaps frustrated school bus drivers and compromised student safety, prompting Dallas County R-1 School District to look for a better solution. Their results are covered in a new case study from Motorola.

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Newsby StaffNovember 16, 2010

Transportation cooperative to outfit fleet with digital radio network

Kenwood NEXEDGE radios will be installed on the operation’s buses in December. The radios are part of Mobile Relay Associates’ NEXEDGE Two-Way Radio Repeater Digital Network system, which provides voice, data and GPS capabilities.

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ArticlesJune 15, 2010

FCC’s Radio Mandate: Getting Tuned In

Although the 2013 deadline is a few years away, now is the time to begin planning and budgeting. Here’s an overview of the mandate and how it may affect your radio system.

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Newsby StaffNovember 17, 2009

Illinois bus drivers must perform child-check inspections

Under a new law, school bus drivers statewide are required to conduct end-of-route inspections to ensure that passengers are not left unattended. Failure to do so can result in a driver’s permit being suspended. The law also requires all school buses to be equipped with two-way radios.

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ArticlesJune 1, 2005

Keying in to Radio Communications Systems

Sound radio communication is an essential component of pupil transportation. Ensuring the safety of children is a priority, and staff must always have...

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ArticlesMarch 1, 2005

10 Tips for Efficient Radio Conduct

Ray Crystal, the Fairport (N.Y.) Central School District bus radio dispatcher, recalled a day when the district’s radio waves were filled with unneces...

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