{"id":1948,"date":"2019-01-30T09:00:12","date_gmt":"2019-01-30T17:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.impactcomms.com\/?p=1948"},"modified":"2020-09-28T21:58:32","modified_gmt":"2020-09-28T21:58:32","slug":"upgrade-from-analog-to-digital-radios","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.impactcomms.com\/blog\/upgrade-from-analog-to-digital-radios\/","title":{"rendered":"Why It\u2019s Time to Upgrade from Analog to Digital Radios"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Analog two-way radios have been in use since the 1930s, first by government agencies and emergency services<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-2093\" src=\"https:\/\/www.impactcomms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/impact-radio.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\">, and later adopted by businesses in the manufacturing, security, construction, and hospitality industries. Since then, technology has evolved significantly, bringing new innovations such as the digital two-way radio. If you\u2019re still using analog radios to communicate, check out some of reasons it\u2019s worth upgrading to newer digital models.<\/p>\n<h2>The Benefits of Digital Radios<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Improved Audio Quality:<\/strong> One of the most noticeable differences between analog and digital two-way radios is the audio quality. Digital radios <strong>cut down on background noise<\/strong> by turning up the human voice and filtering out other sounds, making for much clearer audio.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Longer Battery Life:<\/strong> When using portable equipment, battery life is crucial. Digital radio batteries <strong>last 40% longer<\/strong> on average than those of analog two-way radios.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enhanced Privacy Features:<\/strong> Digital radios allow a user to communicate with one, many, or all users on a channel <strong>without any privacy concerns<\/strong>. Encryption or privacy codes can be used to ensure that only permitted users can hear transmissions without sacrificing audio quality.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Better Coverage Area:<\/strong> Analog radios typically have a smaller coverage area than digital radios, and signal worsens with increased distance between users. Digital radios are better able to cut out interference, and <strong>signal quality remains clear<\/strong> even on the outer edges of the coverage zone.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Upgrades Available:<\/strong> Software and technology <strong>upgrades are continuously available<\/strong> for digital two-way radios. Other integrated features like email, work order tickets, text messaging, and GPS allow users to accomplish even more on one device.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Endless Possibilities with Digital Radios<\/h2>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve made the decision to upgrade from analog to digital, choosing the right <a href=\"https:\/\/www.impactcomms.com\/products\">radio accessories<\/a> for your needs will help you achieve the highest return on investment. Digital radios are successfully used in various industries (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.impactcomms.com\/industry\">shop accessories by your industry<\/a>) with different requirements such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.impactcomms.com\/product_filter_results?category%5B%5D=1&amp;noisefil=Yes\">noise-cancelling options<\/a> or covert <a href=\"https:\/\/www.impactcomms.com\/product_filter_results?category%5B%5D=1\">surveillance kits<\/a>. It\u2019s always a good idea to explore the accessory options available, from universal 6-bank <a href=\"https:\/\/www.impactcomms.com\/category_details\/radio-battery-chargers\">radio battery chargers<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.impactcomms.com\/category_details\/speaker-microphones\">speaker microphones<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Shopping for radio accessories? Read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.impactcomms.com\/blog\/top-reasons-to-purchase-two-way-radio-accessories-from-an-aftermarket-supplier\/\">7 Reasons to Purchase Two-Way Radio Accessories from an Aftermarket Supplier<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Like this? You might also like:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.impactcomms.com\/blog\/index.php\/2019\/01\/choosing-accessories-two-way-radios\/\">Choosing Accessories for Your Two-Way Radios<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.impactcomms.com\/blog\/index.php\/2019\/01\/common-two-way-radio-problems-fix\/\">Common Two-Way Radio Problems and How to Fix Them<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.impactcomms.com\/blog\/index.php\/2018\/11\/5-questions-before-buying-2-way-radio\/\">Before Buying 2-Way Radios, Ask Yourself These 5 Questions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<h2>About Impact Radio Accessories<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.impactcomms.com\/\">Impact Radio Accessories<\/a>&nbsp;is your #1 source for two-way radio accessories. We are a world leader in the design and manufacture of communication products including surveillance kits, speaker mics, radio battery chargers, headsets, and adapters. Impact\u2019s accessories are trusted by demanding industries and applications such as public safety, security, construction, healthcare, manufacturing, transportation, hospitality, and beyond.&nbsp;OEM quality radio accessories at aftermarket prices.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.impactcomms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/2.png\" alt=\"99% of Radio Dealers are satisfied with Impact product quality.\" class=\"wp-image-3424\" width=\"705\" height=\"591\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.impactcomms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/2.png 940w, https:\/\/www.impactcomms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/2-300x251.png 300w, https:\/\/www.impactcomms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/2-768x644.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 705px) 100vw, 705px\" \/><figcaption>Customers Satisfied with Impact Product Quality<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Analog two-way radios have been in use since the 1930s, first by government agencies and emergency services, and later adopted by businesses in the manufacturing, security, construction, and hospitality industries. 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