With the advancements in technology, especially in the smartphone industry, you may be surprised to hear that two-way radios are still in demand. The reality is though, that a variety of industries in the Edmonton area rely on two-way radios in order to operate at their best. It’s reliable communication that leads to smoother, improved day-to-day operations. This article explores why two-way radios are still so important, as well as what industries rely on a two-way radio. WHY ARE TWO-WAY RADIOS STILL IN DEMAND? Despite their popularity and use throughout the business world, smartphones have their faults: Relatively fragile. [...]

With the deadline for the ELD (electronic logging device) mandate approaching quickly, requests for ELD related mounting products are increasing exponentially. In 2019, we published an in-depth article discussing all of the details of the upcoming mandate, as well as showcasing products that could help your clients become fully compliant. This article, ELD Mandate 101, can be found here.  For those already familiar with the ELD mandate, we have compiled a list of products that have emerged as front-runners for our dealer networks and their customers. The following products exhibit rugged durability, functionality, and quality of manufacturing. 5 [...]

Do you have a smart hub for your rural home internet? Is the performance of your smart hub not up to your expectations? Look no further than Allcan’s smart hub improvement solution. With remote work and distanced schooling becoming the ‘new normal’, reliable home internet is more important than ever. Where previously users could make do with poor connections, now they need to connect multiple devices for streaming, video chats, and calling.  Connection to the internet has become vital for our ability to get things done. Many rural internet users may have gone to their internet provider and received [...]

In 2022, Allcan will be celebrating its 45th year of serving the wireless industry in Canada. In reflecting upon this achievement in an age of technological proliferation and rapid change, we have to ask the question "...What makes Allcan resilient and a market force?" On the one hand, we have kept pace with the times. Our products and services have evolved to keep your clients on the forefront of technology hardware and related services. On the other hand, we have worked hard to retain an old fashioned level of personal service and connection with our Dealers, which is [...]

STAY CONNECTED WITH TRENDING RCA RADIOS AND ACCESSORIES! Whether you're traveling remote logging roads, operating heavy equipment in construction, or working in transportation and logistics, staying connected with your team while you're on the road helps ensure safety and efficiency. To ensure your clients are getting the best equipment, we've compiled a list of trending two-way radios and accessories from RCA Communications Systems! RCA devices and accessories are known for their durability and affordable price points, making them perfect for the open road. Let's Talk Popular Products! THE BRM300/350D (32-1000 Channel) [...]

Antennas 101 A critical yet sometimes overlooked accessory in two-way radios and two-way radio systems are antennas.  There are a wide variety of antenna types designed to provide various levels of coverage (how far the RF signal will receive or propagate), gain (expressed in dB), frequency band (ranging from land mobile radios, to cellular phones, and GPS and WiFi systems) and functionality (fixed versus mobile, single band versus multiband).  Here is an overview of the antenna applications, categories and manufacturers that Allcan Distributers distributes across Canada to their dealer and integrator network. Frequency Bands/Applications [...]