Farming presents risks to workers that can threaten their lives. Heavy machinery, exposure to chemicals, slippery and uneven ground, extreme weather, and the unpredictability of animals are just some of the hazards that come with the job. Uninterrupted communication between farm workers and management is critical to ensure safety. This is where the KENWOOD NEXEDGE range of two-way radios from Global Communications help to make a difference.

SUPPORTING FARM WORKER SAFETY

Two-way radio communication remains the optimum communication tool of first and last resort that continues to work even in the event of cellular or ISP network service outages.

Quality is essential; while ‘cheapies’ might work, they are not designed to survive the rough and tumble of farming activities, usage in all weather conditions (and with gloved hands), or last a long day’s work without needing to be charged or replacing the batteries.

Typical applications include:

• Resistant to temperature extremes — between -30°C and +60°C.

• Resistant to vibration and shock.

• Fit for purpose.

• Able to achieve excellent Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) of up to 40 000 hours.

• Safety of lone workers.

• Incident reporting.

• Locating workers.

• Workflow management.

• Monitor and log workforce.

• Supervision of seasonal workers.

• Coordinating supplies.

• Evaluating efficiency.

• Safety, security, and implementation of emergency plans.

EXCEPTIONAL AUDIO QUALITY

Selected radios in the NX series boast superlative audio enhancement features:

• Ultimate noise cancellation: NX-5000 Series hand-portable radios achieve optimum noise cancellation using two integrated microphones. The processor in the radio subtracts one noise source from the other so that most of the ambient noise is cancelled, which effectively enhances the quality of the transmitted audio of the user’s voice.

• Active Noise Reduction: Both NX-5000 and NX-3000 Series radios feature Active Noise Reduction (ANR). ANR serves to cancel the noise component of the collected audio to improve the transmitted audio quality.

• Selectable Audio profiles: The received audio will sound different depending on the usage environment of the radio, characteristics of the device (such as the microphone to be combined with the radio and external devices), and the tone of voice and manner of speaking of the speaker.

All NEXEDGE NXDN digital two-way radio devices feature an Emergency Key, and Emergency Call features as standard, while more advanced models additionally offer built-in or optional GPS modules, Lone Worker, Motion Detection, and compatibility with Location services, which can be programmed to deliver automated proximity triggered prompts.

HARDWORKING RADIOS

Selected two-way radios from the Kenwood Nexedge range offered by Global Communications

come with an unprecedented five-year warranty (subject to terms and conditions). All KENWOOD

professional hand portable walkie talkies and mobile radios conform to MIL-STD-810 C/D/E/F/G for

ruggedness and durability and are IP54/55/67 Water & Dust Intrusion rated, making them suited

for use in any environment. Additionally, these radios have been tested against specific standards

that make them:

• Resistant to temperature extremes — between -30°C and +60°C.

• Resistant to vibration and shock.

• Fit for purpose.

• Able to achieve excellent Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) of up to 40 000 hours.