Entel UK

What Makes a Radio Truly Commercial Grade?

For over 30 years, Entel has built a reputation for designing communications equipment that professionals can depend on, in some of the world’s toughest environments, and that reputation hasn’t happened by chance.
At Entel, we believe a truly commercial grade radio isn’t defined by a brochure or specification sheet. It’s earned through engineering, testing, manufacturing quality and long-term support.

Why Commercial Grade Costs More

At first glance, many two-way radios look remarkably similar. They all make calls, have a push-to-talk button and often share comparable specifications on paper.

What isn’t discernible from a brochure is the: 

Quality

  • Years of extensive environmental, mechanical and durability testing throughout the product’s development phase.
  • Use of high-quality components designed to withstand many years of demanding use.
  • Robust engineering to withstand prolonged exposure to salt water, chemicals, UV light, temperature extremes and accidental impacts.
  • Continuous quality control and production testing throughout manufacturing ensure every radio consistently meets Entel’s quality standards. 

Certification

  • Independently certified to ensure compliance with essential ETSI and Intrinsic Safety standards covering RF performance, EMC, SAR and product safety.

Lifetime Support

  • Readily available spare parts and fixed-price manufacturer repair services, helping maximise product life and minimise the cost of ownership.
  • Lifetime firmware updates and prompt technical support delivered from Entel’s global support service.

Naturally, all of this comes at a cost. However, when communications are business critical, performance, reliability and security are essential. 

Built for Long-Term Ownership
Commercial users don’t expect to replace their communications equipment every year.
At Entel, we design our radios with longevity in mind. Accessories, spare parts, firmware updates and global technical support, throughout the radio’s entire lifetime, all maximise the radio’s longevity and ensure the very best return on your investment. 

What We Won’t Compromise On
Our reputation has been built on a simple philosophy, no compromise. Professional radio users deserve professional equipment. 

In Conclusion
Choosing a communications solution should never be based solely on the purchase price.
A lower-cost radio may appear attractive initially, but frequent failures, poor performance, shorter product life and premature replacement quickly outweigh any upfront saving. 

In professional communications, the true cost of a radio isn’t what you pay for it. It’s what it costs when it lets you down.