http://pce-exeter.com/news/ Latest product and company news from Premier Communication Electronics Ltd http://www.pce-exeter.com/ Copyright 2010, Premier Communication Electronics Ltd bemoreinteractive.com Content Management System v0.98 http://pce-exeter.com/news/premier-communication-electronics-scoops-small-business-of-the-year-2012-award/ Premier Communication Electronics (PCE) is celebrating its win of the Small Business of the Year award at the 2012 Express & Echo Business Awards. PCE beat off competition from fellow finalists Crowdcube and Simpleware to collect the award at a glittering ceremony attended by 300 local businessmen and women at Sandy Park in Exeter on Friday, April 27. PCE had submitted an entry based on a profitable year that had seen the Sowton-based radio experts grow contracts with existing customers while securing new deals, including digital radio solutions for Stagecoach South West and Torbay Hospital. In addition, PCE demonstrated its use of new products, such as lone worker and vehicle tracking systems, to delve into new markets while developing a new product of its own, an electronic control module called Rite-In to operate rampsand lifts in disabled wheelchair accessible vehicles, to illustrate its innovative flair and engineering expertise. PCE’s managing director Karen Langley said: “We were so proud to win this award. I believe it is testament to the collective hard work and talent of our small but perfectly formed team that has enabled us to survive and thrive in the current economic climate and to obviously catch the eye of the award judges.” Mrs Langley added: “The awards evening was not only thoroughly enjoyable but was also a clear illustration of the quality of business expertise and innovative talent that exists in Exeter and Devon. It would be great to see these businesses and others use their success to employ more local people and to reinvest their money in South West to ensure our local economy can continue to flourish.” One of the judges, Pete Tomlinson from Eclipse Internet, said: "This is a small business that's making a big difference to some of the largest public and private sector organisations in the area."Through helping them communicate more effectively, they are growing by helping them to succeed." For more on this story, please see: Express & Echo carolinemoore@pce-exeter.co.uk (Caroline Moore) Tue, 01 May 2012 09:01:41 +0000 http://pce-exeter.com/news/pce-donates-rugby-sponsorship-benefit-to-devon-primary-school/ Exeter Chiefs Academy player Henry Slade passed on his skills to youngsters at West Hill Primary School thanks to the generosity of Premier Communication Electronics (PCE). Sowton-based in-vehicle and digital radio experts PCE sponsored Slade for the 2011/12 season and Managing Director and West Hill school governor Karen Langley donated the player appearance, which is included in the sponsorship package, to the school. The result was an afternoon of rugby training led by the promising England U20 fly-half for year five pupils from the school in Ottery St Mary, Devon. Mrs Langley said: “We decided the school would benefit a lot more from a coaching session than us using Henry for a commercial purpose. The children all seemed to enjoy the session and Henry was a credit to Exeter Chiefs in the way he delivered the session.” For more on this story, please see: Express & Echo carolinemoore@pce-exeter.co.uk (Caroline Moore) Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:21:41 +0000 http://pce-exeter.com/news/pce-develops-new-product-to-ease-access-into-wheelchair-accessible-vehicles/ PCE’s engineers have developed Rite-In as a revolutionary new electronic control module to be used within the disabled wheelchair accessible vehicle market in place of unreliable hydraulic systems that do not operate in cold weather. Rite-In enables the opening of vehicle doors and the deployment of passenger tail-lifts or ramps on an automated and remote controlled basis to allow access to the vehicle. It is activated using a simple key fob that connects to the control module. Rite-In has been programmed to ensure the whole process of accessing vehicles designed for wheelchair users is a much swifter and smoother process. A hydraulic system may take around 25 seconds to open and 30 seconds to close. Rite-In takes 15 seconds for the completion of both functions. More importantly, this electronic control module is not affected by cold weather and is reliable element of a vehicle modified for use by a disabled person. PCE also paid particular attention to the safety aspects of Rite-In. It will not activate if the doors are locked or if the vehicle is moving. Furthermore, Rite-In monitors the current, and hence the force, being used to open or close the door or ramp which stops the motor when it comes under too much load, so stops the motor when it comes into contact with an object or person, and therefore avoiding injury. The Rite-In prototype has won admiration from UK and European disabled mobility experts. Karen Langley, managing director of PCE, said: “We are now in a position to bring Rite-In product to market. We feel we may be on the brink of a revolution in the way disabled people can access and exit their wheelchair accessible vehicles. This is a reliable and safe product that is swifter and easier to use. It may be just one element of a disabled person’s life but if it can guarantee them enhanced independence then it is a worthwhile element.” Call PCE today for more information on Rite-In. carolinemoore@pce-exeter.co.uk (Caroline Moore) Tue, 24 Apr 2012 08:18:48 +0000 http://pce-exeter.com/news/pce-supports-devon-and-cornwall-police-three-peaks-challenge/ Premier Communication Electronics (PCE) has helped six policemen from the Devon & Cornwall force stay in touch while they completed the National Three Peaks Challenge. Exeter’s Sergeant Mark Bond and his constabulary colleagues recently scaled the three highest mountain peaks in England, Scotland and Wales within 24 hours to try to raise £4,000 for the Devon Community Foundation. This gruelling challenge saw the team walk to the peaks of Scafell Pike in England, Ben Nevis in Scotland and Snowdon in Wales to climb 11,179 feet in just one day. This tested both their endurance and stamina as they braved the potential extreme weather conditions and steep mountain faces. The team, which was known as ‘Six and a Half Men', was joined by 5ft 6ins Shane Knight, a Tae Kwondo instructor from Mid Devon. PCE, based in Osprey Road on Exeter’s Sowton Industrial Estate, loaned the team three Motorola analogue two-way radios and a fixed mobile as a base unit to enable the team to remain in contact in often challenging conditions. Karen Langley, managing director of PCE, said: “A challenge like this is a perfect example of where radios are more reliable and robust than mobile phones. It is imperative that the members of the team could contact each other and their team on the ground at all times to ensure their safety was protected at all times. There is no room for a loss of signal or a lack of voice quality or battery life when tackling a challenge like this and we were more than happy to support Mark and his team. We congratulate them on their efforts.” Sgt Bond said: "This was a great challenge for all involved but it was made easier knowing that so many people were supporting us.  Devon Community Foundation is Devon's local charity for local people. Through our work across Devon and Cornwall, we are aware of the fantastic support that hundreds of voluntary and community groups on the frontline get from Devon Community Foundation. They help local people in need to build better and more inclusive communities for everyone." Donations can still be made to http://www.justgiving.com/sixandahalfmen. For more on this story, please see: Express & Echo carolinemoore@pce-exeter.co.uk (Caroline Moore) Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:42:05 +0000 http://pce-exeter.com/news/premier-communication-electronics-shortlisted-for-brace-of-express-and-echo-business-awards/ Premier Communication Electronics (PCE) has been shortlisted in two categories in the Express & Echo Business Awards. PCE are among the finalists for the Small Business of the Year Award and the ExIST Innovation Award.It is the second year in a row PCE has made the shortlist for the Small Business of the Year Award and the first year it has entered the innovation category.Radio-experts PCE has had a successful year in challenging economic times by not only growing contracts with existing customers but also securing new deals, including digital radio solutions for Stagecoach South West and Torbay Hospital.In addition, PCE has used new products, such as lone worker and vehicle tracking systems, to delve into new markets while developing new products of their own to illustrate their innovative flair and engineering expertise.PCE’s Managing Director Karen Langley said: “PCE is proud to be shortlisted for two awards. We have worked hard this year to not only survive but truly thrive in the current economic climate. We have not been afraid to use new products to embrace new markets and we have also used our talented team of engineers to develop a brand new product that we hope will become an aid to disabled vehicle drivers worldwide.”The winners of the Express & Echo Business Awards 2012 will be announced at a gala awards ceremony at Sandy Park on Friday, April 27. For more on this story, please see: Express & Echo carolinemoore@pce-exeter.co.uk (Caroline Moore) Thu, 05 Apr 2012 11:24:27 +0000 http://pce-exeter.com/news/stagecoach-south-west-invests-in-digital-radio-solution-from-premier-communication-electronics/ PCE will provide digital radios & despatcher software for Stagecoach South West’s 300 buses in the Exeter, Exmouth, Torquay and Barnstaple areas.Exeter’s two-way radio experts PCE will start rolling out the new Motorola MOTOTRBO system in April to completely modernise Stagecoach South West’s in-bus communications system.PCE, based on Sowton Industrial Estate, Exeter, designed this bespoke solution that includes 300 fixed mobile radios, three strategically placed repeaters and a new very high frequency (VHF) OFCOM licence that together will give the bus company clearer audio quality and improved coverage.The Motorola MOTOTRBO digital solution will replace an aging analogue legacy system. A digital radio solution offers privacy from potential scanners, as well as extended battery life and the ability to deliver enhanced coverage and voice clarity. Stagecoach South West customers can be safe in the knowledge that staff can summon back up and have emergency call capability in response to incidents or unplanned situations as they happen.Karen Langley, managing director for PCE, said: “Stagecoach South West has committed to an investment to migrate to a digital radio system that will enable its employees to benefit from improved communications between its buses and depots.“Our skilled engineers will deploy the new solution during a three month period to fit in with the day to day requirements of Stagecoach South West’s busy schedule. We look forward to working closely with them to achieve a modern two-way radio communications system that befits the level of investment Stagecoach South West has made in its Devon bus network.”The radio solution includes TRBOnet software to help the despatch depot managers monitor all calls to its radios. It is also primed for the future with data platform capabilities and the potential to integrate with advanced features, such as IT-enabled applications.PCE, who currently service Stagecoach’s legacy analogue system, will provide an ongoing maintenance contract to service, repair and ensure service availability is maximised for this key requirement. Mike Bishop, Stagecoach South West’s engineering director, said: “The implementation of this state-of-the-art digital radio system will benefit both our staff and our customers. I’m very pleased to be working in partnership with this locally-based organisation.” For more on this story, please see: Comms Business This is Bristol carolinemoore@pce-exeter.co.uk (Caroline Moore) Thu, 15 Mar 2012 16:23:26 +0000 http://pce-exeter.com/news/pce-adds-lone-worker-solution-to-its-product-portfolio/ Premier Communication Electronics (PCE) Ltd has launched a new lone worker solution to complement its existing range of communications products and services. PCE, based in Exeter, is an award-winning expert in the design and installation of digital radio systems, but also provides, installs and maintains asset and vehicle tracking systems, and now a lone worker solution. This solution from Guardian24 can be used with a range of equipment: a standard mobile, a Smartphone, such as a BlackBerry, or applications including Android or Windows PDA. Alternatively, an identity card fob or a ruggedized Sonim mobile unit is also available. It allows users to log their whereabouts, daily tasks and appointments and any other important information, and should the user’s safety be compromised, they can easily summon emergency help by pressing a panic button on their chosen device. This service can be used to protect staff, such as health visitors, estate agents, cleaners, security staff and others from attack, abuse, accidents and robbery when lone working, travelling to and from work, visiting client in their homes and business, and when working on remote sites.Doug Smith, PCE’s technical sales manager, said: “Some of our existing customers expressed a need for a solution for their workers that are working on their own at times, such as hospital porters or cleaners, and are therefore more vulnerable. These days, many organisations and businesses have to consider the duty of care and safety of their staff as part of their corporate health and safety responsibilities. “We chose Guardian24 as the solution we wished to provide due to its proven track record and the fact more than 32,000 people are currently using its lone worker system. We believe this solution may be of use to existing PCE customers and potential new customers.”For more information on this lone worker solution, please call PCE on 01392 445040. carolinemoore@pce-exeter.co.uk (Caroline Moore) Fri, 11 Nov 2011 12:15:21 +0000 http://pce-exeter.com/news/pce-heads-to-business-south-west-2011/ Premier Communication Electronics (PCE) Ltd will be showcasing a range of business communications products and services when it returns to Business South West at Exeter’s Westpoint next week. The Sowton-based two-way radio specialists will have Motorola’s cutting edge MOTOTRBO digital radio solution on display along with the latest in asset & vehicle tracking and lone worker systems from BOX Telematics and Guardian24 respectively. PCE’s technical sales manager Doug Smith said: “We already provide a blend of robust and reliable communications services that can cope with the varied topography of the South West to a range of businesses in and around Exeter and across the region. “We are confident these products and many others will also be suitable for many more business and organisations to help them streamline everyday tasks, protect expensive assets and responsibly adhere to health and safety requirements. “We are looking forward to meeting our peers at Business South West and all of the show’s visitors to share our expertise in the hope of providing or enhancing their communication systems.”    PCE provides its award-winning installation and maintenance services to both private and public sector clients, including Exeter Chiefs, Crealy Adventure Park, SCS Utilities, South Western Ambulance Service, Torbay Hospital, Bicton College and Petroc. carolinemoore@pce-exeter.co.uk (Caroline Moore) Mon, 03 Oct 2011 11:23:56 +0000 http://pce-exeter.com/news/scs-utilities/ SCS Utilities was set up in 2005 as specialists in gas mains laying. SCS now works across the electricity, gas, telecommunications, waste and water sectors, providing a range of services to develop, install, replace and maintain essential utility assets. SCS’s headquarters are located Loughgall, Armagh, supporting a number of geographically diverse business units across the UK.SCS were existing users of the Box Telematics’ vehicle and asset tracking system, which utilises the BOX-tracker and BOX-solo products. SCS needed to equip its site in Plymouth, Devon, to extend its tracking capability for use on its company vehicles and plant equipment. SCS uses its existing tracking devices to ensure its vehicles can be immediately located and immobilised in the event of a theft and to ensure its drivers are not exceeding the speed limit. Download a full case study here carolinemoore@pce-exeter.co.uk (Caroline Moore) Tue, 27 Sep 2011 10:39:47 +0000 http://pce-exeter.com/news/pce-sponsored-player-selected-for-england-u20s-rugby-squad/ Fresh from his successful tour of Australia with the U18s, PCE’s Exeter Chiefs Academy sponsored player Henry Slade has been named in England U20s squad for the season. Fly-half Slade has been selected along with fellow Chiefs youngsters prop Luke Cowan-Dickie, Sam Hill and Jack Nowell. All four helped England win their three matches Down Under last month. The U20s squad will compete in this season’s U20s Six Nations and the Junior World Championship due to be held in South Africa in June. Two-way radio, asset tracking and lone worker solutions supplier PCE also sponsors Gloucester Academy lock Rob Langley as part of its commitment to supporting young rugby players. carolinemoore@pce-exeter.co.uk (Caroline Moore) Mon, 26 Sep 2011 11:03:53 +0000 http://pce-exeter.com/news/pce-backs-exeter-chiefs-and-england-u18-star/ Premier Communication Electronics (PCE) has sponsored Exeter Chiefs fly-half Henry Slade to further its dedication to supporting young rugby players. Having already sponsored Exeter-born Robert Langley, an academy player at Gloucester Rugby Football Club, for the 2010/11 season and for 2011/12, PCE has also opted to support one of Chiefs’ brightest stars for the upcoming season. Slade was among six young Chiefs players called up for England U18s’ three-game tour in Australia at the end of this month. The 18-year-old has already pulled on a Chiefs shirt having played a major part in Exeter’s run-out in the JP Morgan Asset Management Sevens Series by scoring one converted try and converting all four of his team mates’ tries too. Born in Plymouth and a former Plymouth College student, Slade has made the move up to full-time Academy status and hopes to combine training with studying at Exeter University from September. He is also dual registered for Plymouth Albion this season, where Chiefs hope he will glean a lot of senior rugby experience at Championship level, while also playing for Chiefs in the Aviva ‘A’ League. Karen Langley, PCE’s Managing Director, said: “We have supplied and maintained radios for Exeter Chiefs for many years and have also purchased board advertising too, but this year we decided we would do something different and actually show our support for one of the Chiefs’ young players. Having already sponsored Rob at Gloucester, it felt appropriate to invest in a youngster at our local club too and everyone at PCE wishes Henry all the best for his upcoming tour and, of course, for the 2011/12 season.” And Slade was the hero for England U18s as they kicked off their summer tour Down Under with a 19-8 victory over an Australian Academy U19s side. He kicked 14 points for the tourists, which included four penalties and the conversion to a try from London Irish scrum-half James Lightfoot-Brown's try.PCE, in Osprey Road, Sowton Industrial Estate, Exeter, specialises in radio and mobile communications, including the radio equipment used by Chiefs’ coaches and medical staff and match day referees, stewards, car park attendants and catering staff at Sandy Park. carolinemoore@pce-exeter.co.uk (Caroline Moore) Tue, 16 Aug 2011 07:50:44 +0000 http://pce-exeter.com/news/hytera-md785/ This is a modern product of remarkable quality that will enable you to increase your management efficiency and enable you to be responsive to emergency situations. The Hytera MD785 can be used in either analogue or digital mode. It is compatible with an existing analogue system, therefore ensuring a smooth analogue-to-digital transition. It supports 10 languages (English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Polish, Russian and Turkish), allowing you to select as per your needs. The MD785G model supports viewing of GPS positioning information and sending of GPS text messages.   Large-size color display allows good visibility Outstanding performance even under harsh environments Superior voice in noisy environments or at the edge of the coverage area Secure communication Twice the channels based on the same spectrum resource Rich data services and selectable functions also available Can operate in either analogue or digital mode Intelligent signalling supports various voice call types, including private call, group call and all call Allows multiple IP functions if connected with a PC via IP address Ability to upgrade software to enjoy further features without buying a new machine     carolinemoore@pce-exeter.co.uk (Caroline Moore) Tue, 19 Jul 2011 12:01:12 +0000 http://pce-exeter.com/news/hytera-pd705-pd785/ The Hytera portable two-way radio is endowed with ergonomic design, all-round digital functions and remarkable quality to refresh your experience and enable you to be responsive to emergency situations. Outstanding performance even under harsh environments Superior voice in noisy environmentsor & at the edge of the coverage area Durable battery Higher channel capacity Benefits from TDMA technology Secure communication Data services Lone worker options Emergency man down ability Submersible in water with an IP57 rating     carolinemoore@pce-exeter.co.uk (Caroline Moore) Mon, 18 Jul 2011 11:43:59 +0000 http://pce-exeter.com/news/petroc/ Petroc, a dual-site college in Tiverton and Barnstaple, Devon, initially invited Premier Communication Electronics to visit its Barnstaple site as it was struggling with its existing radio solution. Meanwhile, the Tiverton site’s caretakers and other estates staff were using a licence-free radio system. Neither system was efficiently meeting the college’s needs.Latterly, Petroc organised a motorsport event attended by 4,000 people at nearby RMB Chivenor. This event required a radio system to assist with vital communications on the day. Download full case study here carolinemoore@pce-exeter.co.uk (Caroline Moore) Mon, 11 Jul 2011 12:29:09 +0000 http://pce-exeter.com/news/box-tracker-vehicle-tracking-solutions/ The BOX-tracker range of products enables users to manage and monitor assets and mobile resources of all types while guaranteeing a swfit return on investment. Robust and compact, the BOX-tracker system can be installed in any vehicle to provide total visibility of movement and behaviour.BOX-tracker operates through the installation of a tracking device that utilises the Global Positioning System (GPS) to determine location, speed, direction and time. This information is then logged and transmitted to the tracking server via General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) The resulting data is then presented on an extremely user friendly, Windows-based application. carolinemoore@pce-exeter.co.uk (Caroline Moore) Mon, 11 Jul 2011 11:43:46 +0000 http://pce-exeter.com/news/south-devon-healthcare-invests-in-lone-worker-solution/ South Devon Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has invested in a new digital radio solution that includes a lone worker alarm system for its hotel services cleaning team. Premier Communication Electronics (PCE) Ltd, based on the Sowton Industrial Estate in Exeter, has recently supplied the new radio system to the Trust’s large general hospital, Torbay Hospital. The Hospital’s staff had been using licence-free radios to accommodate the communications needs of its security, environment, hotel and porter services departments. PCE conducted a site investigation to ascertain whether the use of digital radio would be a more appropriate and efficient form of communication between mobile members of staff and advised the Hospital to invest in a 16-radio Motorola MOTOTRBO solution. Karen Langley, PCE’s Managing Director, said: “By investing in a state-of-the art digital system, the Trust provided a plethora of communications services to these four departments. The members of staff that work for these departments can now talk to each other without being overheard by other departments, thus ensuring the right information is being shared with the right people. More importantly, by choosing digital radios, conversations remain private and cannot be overheard by external parties.” The switch from analogue to digital radio created other immediate benefits for the Trust in that its new handsets provide extended battery life, clearer voice quality and the ability to utilise data sharing applications, such as texting. The in-built lone worker solution was also appealing to the Trust. This feature sounds an alert to each relevant member of the hotel service cleaning team to answer at regular intervals. If a member of staff does not respond to an alert, the radio gives out an emergency alert which is automatically followed by a 20-second interval in which the worker can call out their location and/or their situation. Each radio is programmed with a staff username from the hospital’s contacts lists and during an emergency transmission, the username is automatically sent out to all available users to alert them to potential situation and to help locate the distressed user. Mrs Langley added: “Lone worker solutions are becoming a standard health and safety requirement for many businesses and organisations, and as a result, we have seen an increase in interest for products like these. We are pleased that we have been able to supply with a South Devon Healthcare with an efficient, private and safety-conscious communications solution.” PCE’s team of highly certified engineers not only installed the solution but also provided the training to department managers and supervisors to enable them to pass on further training to their members of staff. For more on this story, please see: Express & Echo carolinemoore@pce-exeter.co.uk (Caroline Moore) Mon, 04 Jul 2011 10:27:10 +0000 http://pce-exeter.com/news/pce-takes-runner-up-spot-in-industry-radio-awards/ Premier Communication Electronics (PCE) in Exeter was named runner up in the installer category at a national radio industry awards ceremony.PCE, in Osprey Road, Sowton, has made the finalists’ shortlist of the Federation of Communication Services (FCS) installers’ award for the past four years, winning in 2008, 2009 and 2010, and named as runner up this year.FCS is the trade association for the communication services sector representing companies delivering products and services by means of radio, mobile, fixed and IP telephony. The installers’ category is officially known as the FITAS (FCS Installer Training & Accreditation Scheme) Installer of the Year award in recognition of good workmanship, proven knowledge and practical ability in providing quality and safe installations of electrical communications equipment into vehicles. PCE’s entry this year surrounded its work installing covert lights and sirens, and hands-free radio and mobile phone equipment into ambulance officers’ vehicles.  PCE’s Managing Director Karen Langley collected the runner-up certificate at an award ceremony held in London, which was presided over by former broadcast journalist John Sergeant.  Jacqui Brookes, FCS chief executive officer, said: “Many congratulations to all the award winners and runners up who in their diverse ways have demonstrated innovation and customer service in the competitive world of UK communications services. Each of the awards was judged by a panel of industry players and representatives from the regulator or academia.” carolinemoore@pce-exeter.co.uk (Caroline Moore) Mon, 27 Jun 2011 11:31:39 +0000 http://pce-exeter.com/news/pce-engineer-heads-towards-full-installation-accreditation/ One of Premier Communication Electronics (PCE) Ltd’s engineers has passed the second stage of his mobile communications installation accreditation exams with a distinction.Stephen Blythe, who has worked for the Exeter-based business radio and mobile communication specialists for five years, now just has his practical FCS 1362 test to complete to become a fully accredited FITAS installer. FITAS is an accreditation scheme for the installers of electrical communications equipment into vehicles and is presided over by the Federation of Communication Services (FCS). The scheme is designed to promote good workmanship, proven knowledge and practical ability to provide a quality, safe install. PCE was the first business of its type to train an engineer to full FITAS accreditation and Ben Stubbe remains the only engineer in the UK to have attained this status.  Karen Langley, Managing Director of PCE said: "We are dedicated to adhering to the best practice guidelines set out by our industry to ensure our customers benefit from this training and expertise. We are very proud of Ben’s achievements and would dearly like to see Stephen become the second engineer to gain full accreditation.” PCE, based In Osprey Road, Sowton, specialises in radio and mobile communications. It designs, installs, services and maintains every aspect of its customers’ communication systems. Its portfolio includes health authorities, police authorities and other public and private sector factors. For more on this story, please see: This Is Devon carolinemoore@pce-exeter.co.uk (Caroline Moore) Mon, 20 Jun 2011 11:55:29 +0000 http://pce-exeter.com/news/pce-supports-petroc-motorsport-day/ Premier Communication Electronics (PCE) Ltd lent its expertise to support the Petroc Motorsport Day held at RMB Chivenor. Now in its second year, the event is organised by Petroc and held at the Royal Marines Base near Barnstaple, North Devon, to raise funds for The C Group and the RMB Chivenor Community fund, which supports the on-going needs of Marine Commandos. More than 4,000 people attended the event to watch displays from the RAF Falcons Parachute Display Team, Ken Fox Wall of Death Troupe and Russ Swift Stunt Display to name but a few. PCE lent its support to the event by cost-effectively reprogramming nine radios usually used by Petroc  to eliminate the need of hiring or purchasing a separate radio system. PCE also provided one of its engineers for the day to install the radio base station, antenna and power supply required to run the radios on and to ensure the radio communications ran smoothly. Karen Langley, Managing Director of PCE, said: “Radio communication is the most efficient form of communication at an event such as this and we have been involved in a number of large public events like this, such as the Commando Challenge and Sidmouth Folk Festival. “Radios provide the ability to immediately contact an entire group simultaneously which is paramount in an emergency situation. Thankfully, there were no emergencies at the Petroc Motorsport Day; it was a great day out and we were delighted to help support the College and  some worthy charities.” PCE, based on the Sowton Industrial Estate in Exeter, specialises in the provision and maintenance of two-way radio systems, as well as satellite navigation, hands-free mobile and asset tracking solutions. carolinemoore@pce-exeter.co.uk (Caroline Moore) Mon, 20 Jun 2011 09:40:56 +0000 http://pce-exeter.com/news/pce-shortlisted-for-national-industry-award-for-the-fourth-year-in-a-row/ Premier Communication Electronics (PCE) has been shortlisted for a national industry award for the fourth year running. The Exeter-based radio and mobile communications specialist has been named as one of three finalists in the installers’ category of the Federation of Communication Services’ 2011 FCS Industry Awards. FCS is the trade association for the communication services sector representing companies delivering products and services by means of radio, mobile, fixed and IP telephony. Each year, the FCS presents awards to its members and for the last three years, PCE has won the FITAS (FCS Installer Training & Accreditation Scheme) Installer of the Year award in recognition of its adherence to good workmanship, proven knowledge and practical ability in providing quality and safe installations of electrical communications equipment into vehicles. PCE’s entry this year surrounded its work in installing covert lights and sirens, and hands-free radio and mobile phone equipment into ambulance officers’ vehicles.   FCS chief executive officer Jacqui Brookes said: “The FCS awards have been growing in popularity reflecting the competitive nature of the market. The purpose of the FCS Awards is to foster excellence and reward achievement by companies of all types and sizes in the competitive communications industry.” PCE’s managing director Karen Langley said: “We are dedicated to excellent installation practice at PCE and we were the first, and remain the only, company in the UK to train one of our engineers to full FITAS accreditation status. As a result, he is now mentoring his colleagues with another of our engineers already on his way to achieving full status too. “The project our award entry is based on required all of this specialist expertise to ensure such critical equipment is installed properly and meets our client’s potentially life-saving needs. We have a long history of providing in-vehicle communications solutions and this has meant we have been able to foster long-term relationships with a wide range of customers who now depend on our advice and skills.”     The winners will be announced at the FCS 30th Anniversary and Awards Ceremony on June 16 in London. carolinemoore@pce-exeter.co.uk (Caroline Moore) Mon, 06 Jun 2011 12:06:03 +0000 http://pce-exeter.com/news/south-devon-healthcare-nhs-foundation-trust/ South Devon Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust runs a large general hospital, Torbay Hospital, to serve a catchment area that covers 300 square miles and a resident population of approaching 300,000 people, plus about 100,000 visitors at any one time during the summer holiday season. The main thrust of the Trust's work is emergency treatment. More than 70,000 patients come through Torbay Hospital's accident & emergency department every year. South Devon Healthcare is one of Devon's biggest employers with more than 3,500 paid staff, as well as hundreds of volunteers. Established in 1991, South Devon Healthcare was one of the first NHS trusts and was authorised as one of the early NHS foundation trusts in 2007, and has a large public membership. Torbay Hospital staff had been using licence-free radios to accommodate the communications needs of some its departments. Premier Communication Electronics offered to conduct a site investigation to ascertain whether the use of digital radio would be a more appropriate and efficient form of communication between mobile members of staff. Download full case study here carolinemoore@pce-exeter.co.uk (Caroline Moore) Mon, 09 May 2011 12:43:42 +0000 http://pce-exeter.com/news/crealy-great-adventure-park/ Crealy Great Adventure Parks are based in Cornwall and Devon in the South West of England. The Devon park is on the outskirts of Exeter on a 100-acre site that encompasses 10 theme park rides, three indoor play areas, and numerous outdoor activities, including sandpits and pony paddocks, plus an adjoining campsite. Crealy Great Adventure Park had been using a mix of base stations and handheld analogue radios as its main form of on-site communications. The company that had provided these, however, was not a radio specialist, so when some of the equipment started not performing as well as Crealy wanted it to, the adventure park turned to PCE for advice. Download full case study here carolinemoore@pce-exeter.co.uk (Caroline Moore) Mon, 11 Apr 2011 09:29:26 +0000 http://pce-exeter.com/news/second-pce-engineer-achieves-installation-accrediataiton/ Premier Communication Electronics (PCE) Ltd, has helped a second engineer to pass the first part of the FITAS accreditation scheme.In fact, Stephen Blythe passed with distinction to match the previous achievement of fellow PCE engineer and mentor Ben Stubbe. FITAS is the industry-recognised accreditation scheme for the installers of electrical communications equipment into vehicles and is presided over by the Federation of Communication Services (FCS). The examinations are overseen and marked by the Mobile Electronics & Security Federation (MESF), which is an association of businesses that markets products and services to enhance the vehicle-owning and driving experience, such as hands-free mobile kits and satellite navigation systems. The FITAS FCS1362 training module shows an engineer has demonstrated a basic electronics and installation knowledge and how this knowledge can be used for the benefit of vehicle enhancement installations. This applies to both new installations and trouble-shooting issues with existing installations. Stephen will now be able to work towards his full accreditation installation exam Karen Langley, Managing Director of PCE said: "We pride ourselves on the fact that our engineers get all the support and training they need to accumulate as many relevant qualifications as they wish to. Ben led the way by becoming the first engineer in the country to gain this FITAS accreditation and has willingly mentored his colleague to help him achieve this examination too. Ben was also the first engineer to gain the full FITAS accreditation and is the only engineer in the country that currently holds this qualification.“However, it’s not just about collecting certificates. We hope that by achieving these industry-recognised standards of excellence, our customers will benefit from receiving the very best in installation practice."PCE, based In Osprey Road, Sowton, specialises in radio and mobile communications. It designs, installs, services and maintains every aspect of its customers’ communication systems. Its portfolio includes health authorities, police authorities and other public and private sector factors. carolinemoore@pce-exeter.co.uk (Caroline Moore) Tue, 29 Mar 2011 18:54:42 +0000 http://pce-exeter.com/news/bicton-college/ Bicton College is a leading land-based college set within an area of outstanding natural beauty in the heart of Devon. The grounds comprise 200 hectares of open parkland and rolling countryside. A majestic Georgian manor house overlooks the beautiful lake and sits alongside the latest in modern facilities and equipment. Bicton College is the perfect setting for the range of land-based courses that are available from entry level to higher education, including agriculture, animal care and countryside management & arboriculture.Bicton College had been using radios for many years due to the extensive size of its grounds. The College had decided to upgrade to a more comprehensive and secure system and had decided to explore the use of digital radio. Download full case study carolinemoore@pce-exeter.co.uk (Caroline Moore) Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:03:51 +0000 http://pce-exeter.com/news/bicton-college-goes-digital/ Bicton College has embraced digital radio technology with the assistance of Premier Communication Electronics (PCE) in Exeter.The leading land-based College, which is set in 200 hectares of open parkland and rolling Devon countryside, had been using radios for many years due to the extensive size of its grounds.The College had decided to upgrade to a more comprehensive and secure system and had decided to explore the use of digital radio.PCE, in Osprey Road, Sowton Industrial Estate, provided Bicton College with a mix of digital Motorola DP3400 and DP3600 radios and a repeater as the core of a new site-wide radio solution.The radios were supplied for use by a variety of staff members, including the Principal and ground, maintenance and housekeeping staff. The repeater was used to boost the signal of the radios to ensure their range was efficient in all areas of the College grounds.Karen Langley, Managing Director for PCE, said: “We realised that radio communication was crucial to Bicton College due to the huge area its estate covers. The College had decided to upgrade its existing system as it was struggling to achieve complete coverage and its staff also wanted to enjoy better voice clarity.“The switch from analogue to digital radio created immediate benefits for the College. Digital radios provide extended battery life, clearer voice quality, the ability to utilise data sharing applications and, above all, security and privacy.”The system installed by PCE’s team of award-winning engineers provided the College with an improved communications system that has also been integrated with its alarm system; in that every time the alarm was activated, an alarm notification is sent via text to the radios too.Furthermore, individual calls can be made using the MOTOTRBO range using its extensive contact list capabilities. This allows for private calls between two users rather than having to broadcast potentially sensitive messages across the entire frequency.Ross Cooper, Campus Manager of Bicton College, said: “Our radios receive a high amount of use for many different reasons and are critical in ensuring student and staff safety, and effective communication throughout the College. We are delighted with the enhanced quality, features and coverage of the new radios and have been really pleased with the service and continued support provided by PCE.” PCE also processed the paperwork to meet the College’s new radio licence requirements and following installation, the College’s staff were trained to use the radios. PCE remains in contact with the College to ensure it is making optimum use of its radio system and to assist with any changes or maintenance issues. For more on this story, please see: Land Mobile Express & Echo South West Business carolinemoore@pce-exeter.co.uk (Caroline Moore) Tue, 08 Mar 2011 14:54:09 +0000 http://pce-exeter.com/news/pce-shortlisted-for-the-2011-express-and--echo-business-awards/ Premier Communication Electronics (PCE) has been shortlisted for the Small Business of the Year Award in the inaugural year of the Express & Echo Business Awards. More than 100 local companies entered the eight award categories and PCE has been shortlisted along with eight other businesses for the small business category. Judging panel member Hannah Ellis, director of the Really Good Recruitment Company, said: “Not only were we impressed with the overall standard of entries, but I was really pleased to see such a wide range of businesses from some very small companies, with a few employees, right up to some of the biggest names in the Exeter area. “We had manufacturing, retail, restaurants and hotels, as well as professional and business services, all represented.”PCE’s Managing Director Karen Langley said: “We are delighted to be shortlisted for this award. We have won national industry awards before but never a local award, so it is an honour to represented among our Exeter peers.” The winners will be announced at gala awards ceremony at Sandy Park on Friday, April 8. Dragon’s Den star Deborah Meaden will be the guest of honour. For more on this story, please see: Express & Echo South West Business carolinemoore@pce-exeter.co.uk (Caroline Moore) Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://pce-exeter.com/news/pce-becomes-first-south-west-supplier-of-new-digital-radio-system/ Premier Communication Electronics Ltd has become the first supplier of a new affordable and efficient digital radio system that will suit businesses of all sizes in Exeter and the South West.The new Hytera solution enables users to talk over two sub-channels at the same time. Existing systems had only allowed this technology, known as time-division multiple-access (TDMA), with the use of a separate repeater. The Hytera has a repeater built into its handsets.PCE’s communications consultant Tony Vicente said: “This product will be especially useful for smaller, single-site businesses that would not normally need to purchase a repeater to boost their radios’ signal but would like to use their system as a cost-effective way of having two conversions at the same time between different departments or members of staff.“The Hytera can also be used to transmit data, such as text messages, utilising a mobile-phone type of contacts list and large-size colour display. Such capabilities, as well as superior voice quality and secure, private communications, can only be achieved using digital radios which we have been supplying and installing for the last three years.”The Hytera solution also comes with an enhanced battery life, an integrated radio and GPS antenna for better performance, vibration alert and an automatic alarm when a radio is down. PCE, based in Osprey Road, Sowton, is an award-winning expert in the design and installation of digital radio systems.For more information on how digital radio could assist your business, please call 01392 445040. For more on this story, please see: Express & Echo South West Business carolinemoore@pce-exeter.co.uk (Caroline Moore) Tue, 25 Jan 2011 13:43:16 +0000 http://pce-exeter.com/news/pce-selected-to-provide-radio-solution-to-south-devon-healthcare-nhs-trust/ Premier Communication Electronics Ltd has been selected to provide and install a radio solution for use by South Devon Healthcare Trust at Torbay Hospital. The MotoTRBO digital radio system will be used by 16 members of staff, including the security team and porters. The solution is due to be installed later this month. carolinemoore@pce-exeter.co.uk (Caroline Moore) Mon, 17 Jan 2011 13:35:52 +0000 http://pce-exeter.com/news/sidmouth-folkweek/ Sidmouth FolkWeek takes place in a variety of venues in Sidmouth, Devon. JR Events Services erected three large-scale bespoke marquee venues for the various concerts and dances, and other events were held in churches, halls, hotel function rooms, pub gardens and schools, as well as on the streets and seafront of Sidmouth. The main concert venue was the 1,000-seat Ham Marquee along with the Bulverton Marquee, which was situated about a mile out of the town. The 25-seater Manor Pavilion and Blackmore Gardens, including the Dance Marquee, provided further venues.  JR Events Services co-ordinated the stewards for the events and required a means of communicating to the entire stewarding group. However, the hilly terrain around Sidmouth created a challenge in ensuring stewards could be both contactable in the seaside town and at the Bulverton site out of town. Previous experience of radio communication had put the organisers off using it again, so mobile phones had been utilised in recent years.   Download full case study carolinemoore@pce-exeter.co.uk (Caroline Moore) Mon, 22 Nov 2010 15:23:27 +0000 http://pce-exeter.com/news/exeter-chiefs-rugby-club/ Following years’ of progression through the English league system and a gradual increase in investment by local business and larger sponsors, Exeter Chiefs’ board took the decision to cement their ambitious intentions by relocating from their historic County Ground home in Exeter, Devon, to a purpose-built stadium on the edge of the city in 2007. The move promoted a cultural shift at the club with a new director of rugby appointed to run the playing side. Extra facilities were also needed to embellish the Sandy Park experience, including radio communications. The coaching team and medical staff all needed radios on a match day, as well as a whole host of stadium staff, including key managers, stewards and car park attendants. Furthermore, the referees and touch judges also needed to remain in constant contact throughout the duration of a game. Download full case study carolinemoore@pce-exeter.co.uk (Caroline Moore) Mon, 22 Nov 2010 15:18:44 +0000 http://pce-exeter.com/news/pce-provides-first-fully-accredited-fitas-installer/ The Federation of Communication Services has announced that the first FITAS member has now successfully passed the FCS1362 training module and therefore attained full accreditation. Ben Stubbe, of Premier Communication Electronics, is the first member to attain this achievement.Ben will now be able to use the FITAS accredited logo, display a certificate of accreditation and will be listed on the FITAS website as 'accredited' rather than as 'working towards'. Karen Langley, managing director of PCE, said: "I am extremely proud that Ben has achieved this qualification. His dedication to high quality installation work and customer service is always exceptional. "Premier Communication Electronics Ltd is keen to support the FCS in their implementation of industry regulations and thus Ben will now mentor other engineers in the company through their FITAS examinations." carolinemoore@pce-exeter.co.uk (Caroline Moore) Sun, 31 Oct 2010 15:45:48 +0000 http://pce-exeter.com/news/pce-engineer-wins-mesf-accreditation/ Premier Communication Electronics engineer Ben Stubbe wins MESF (Mobile Electronics & Security Federation) accreditation. brendanmoore@pce-exeter.co.uk (Brendan Moore) Thu, 16 Sep 2010 13:45:54 +0000 http://pce-exeter.com/news/sidmouth-folkweek-enjoys-pce-radio-communications-coverage/ Sidmouth FolkWeek enjoyed efficient radio communications coverage for the first time this year thanks to Premier Communication Electronics’ (PCE) assistance. JR Events Services employed PCE to supply radios to the stewarding and management team for the oldest folk festival in England. JR Events Services was so impressed by PCE’s solution that the Exeter-based radio communications firm has already been booked for next year’s event. Sidmouth FolkWeek takes place in a variety of venues. JR Events Services erected three large-scale bespoke marquee venues for the various concerts and dances, and other events were held in churches, halls, hotel function rooms, pub gardens and schools, as well as on the streets and seafront of Sidmouth. The main concert venue was the 1,000-seat Ham Marquee along with the Bulverton Marquee, which was situated about a mile out of the town. The 25-seater Manor Pavilion and Blackmore Gardens, including the Dance Marquee, provided further venues.   JR Events Services co-ordinated the stewards for the events and required a means of communicating to the entire stewarding group and management team. However, the hilly terrain around Sidmouth created a challenge in ensuring stewards could be both contactable in the seaside town and at the Bulveton site out of town. Previous experience of radio communication had put the organisers off using it again, so mobile phones had been utilised in recent years. PCE provided 36 radios and the antenna and repeaters required to boost the radio signal between the town and Bulverton site. PCE installed the entire solution and provided training to all the radio users. John Radford, managing director of JR Events Services, said: “We needed a complete single communications set-up; we wanted venue-wide communications. The previous time the festival had used radios, it did not work and people were sceptical about using them again. “PCE came up with a solution rather than just giving us a product. Since then, they have gone away and come up with other ideas to move the solution forward again. “I cannot sing PCE’s praises enough. It’s a tough site from a topological sense, so it was never going to be easy, but PCE came up trumps. “ PCE, based In Osprey Road, Sowton, specialises in radio and mobile communications. It designs, installs, services and maintains every aspect of its customers’ communication systems. Its portfolio includes health authorities, police authorities and other public and private sector factors. Tony Vicente, PCE’s communications consultants, said: “Sidmouth FolkWeek was a tricky job but we knew we could deliver a solution that would meet the organisers’ needs. We are delighted we have been signed up for next year and we hope to deliver an even better service in 12 months’ time.” carolinemoore@pce-exeter.co.uk (Caroline Moore) Wed, 08 Sep 2010 14:47:31 +0000 http://pce-exeter.com/news/pce-backs-exeter-born-gloucester-academy-player/ Premier Communication Electronics (PCE) has chosen to widen its geographical profile by backing one of Gloucester Rugby Football Club’s new Academy players. Exeter-born Robert Langley, aged 18, who played for both Hartpury College and Exeter Chiefs Colts last season, has been announced as one of the seven Cherry & White senior academy players for the 2010/11 season. Academy players are full-time professionals who are expected to take part in the Premiership’s A League games while honing their skills in training alongside the senior Gloucester squad to prepare for potential first team selection. PCE, in Osprey Road, Sowton, Exeter, will sponsor Langley for the upcoming season with the provision of car, complete with rugby-themed number plate. Tony Vicente, PCE’s communications consultant, said: “Robert is well known to us as an Exeter lad born and bred, so we were only too pleased to offer him a vehicle for next season. We all wish him well in his first foray in the professional rugby arena.” PCE specialises in radio and mobile communications, including the radio equipment used by coaching staff, referees and stewards during rugby and football matches. PCE provide all match day radios to Exeter Chiefs with coverage extending from Sandy Park to parking facilities at Clyst St Mary. Mr Vicente added: “PCE has been involved with our new local Premiership club, Exeter Chiefs, for many years, with the provision of radio equipment and other sponsorship support, but our involvement with Robert provides us with an audience in the Gloucester area and therefore spreads our profile across a wider region.” Langley played for Exeter Chiefs from the age of 14 up through to the current colts, for Devon U15s and U16s and Gloucestershire at U18s and U20s levels. Other representative selections include the England U16s development squad, an England U19s Southern Academies side and England U19s. He also played in the JP Morgan Asset Management Sevens Series in front of the ESPN cameras at Franklin’s Gardens last Friday night where he scored a hat-trick resulting in his first television interview. carolinemoore@pce-exeter.co.uk (Caroline Moore) Tue, 03 Aug 2010 16:43:47 +0000 http://pce-exeter.com/news/pce-win-national-industry-award-for-third-year-running/ Premier Communication Electronics (PCE Ltd) has won a national industry award for the third year running for its work within the communication sector. The Exeter-based radio and mobile communications specialist was announced as the winners of the installers’ category of the Federation of Communication Services’ 2010 FCS Industry Awards in London on Thursday beating off competition from many other communication providers. FCS is the trade association for the communication services sector representing companies delivering products and services by means of radio, mobile, fixed and IP telephony. Each year, it presents awards to its members and for the last two years, PCE has won the Installer of the Year award. This year, the award is known as the FITAS Installer of the Year award to recognise a new accreditation scheme for the installers of electrical communications equipment into vehicles. The FITAS scheme aims to become the recognised industry accreditation of an installer’s good workmanship, proven knowledge and practical ability to provide a quality, safe install.  Karen Langley, managing director of PCE was presented with the installer award by Jason McComb of Audit in Motion Ltd, on behalf of the award sponsor Nokia UK Ltd. John Thomson, of Panorama Antennas Ltd and chairman of the award judging panel, said: “We received a wide variety of entries this year and the three we chose to short-list represented the mobile phone car kit, vehicle tracking and public safety installations sectors. “The judging panel was looking for a commitment to maintaining technical standards and continuous installer training along with evidence of excellence in customer service. Our award winner, for the third year running, was Premier Communication Electronics Limited who provided a detailed case study on ambulance airwave radio installation.” Mrs Langley said: “I was delighted and extremely proud to receive the award this year, having won it for the last two years in a row. It is pleasing that our industry recognises the skill, expertise and commitment of our engineers. We really pride ourselves on our engineers’ outstanding installation work as many of our clients are involved in mission critical work and rely heavily on the equipment and services we provide.” PCE, in Osprey Road on the Sowton Industrial Estate, designs, installs and maintains every aspect of its customers’ radio, hands free and mobile communication systems, as well as emergency vehicle lighting and sirens, and its customer portfolio includes the emergency services as well as other public and private sector organisations. For more on this story, see: Comms Business Comms Dealer FCS This Is Exeter/Express & Echo This Is Devon/Western Morning News carolinemoore@pce-exeter.co.uk (Caroline Moore) Mon, 28 Jun 2010 08:50:52 +0000 http://pce-exeter.com/news/winners--fitas-installer-of-the-year-2010/ We win again! "The FCS is pleased to announce Premier Communication Electronics Ltd as the winner of the FITAS Installer of the Year Award 2010. Karen Langley, Managing Director of Premier Communication Electronics Ltd was presented with the Installer award by Jason McComb of Audit in Motion Ltd on behalf of the award sponsor Nokia UK Ltd. Karen commented “I am delighted and extremely proud to receive the award this year having won it for the last two years in a row. It is pleasing that our industry recognises the skill, expertise and commitment of our engineers. We really pride ourselves on our engineers’ outstanding installation work as many of our clients are involved in mission critical work and rely heavily on the equipment and services we provide.” John Thomson of Panorama Antennas Ltd and chairman of the award judging panel reflected “We received a wide variety of entries this year and the three we chose to short-list represented the mobile phone car kit, vehicle tracking and public safety installations sectors. The judging panel was looking for a commitment to maintaining technical standards and continuous installer training along with evidence of excellence in customer service. Our award winner, for the third year running, was Premier Communication Electronics Limited who provided a detailed case study on ‘ambulance airwave radio installation’. Our runner up award went to FleetMatics who showed a strong commitment to installer training and provided evidence of high levels of customer satisfaction”. The FCS FITAS Installer of the Year Award exists to highlight best practice and quality of service in the in-vehicle communication installation sector. 2010 sees the award being made for the 6th year." Quoted FROM THE FCS WEBSITE:   brendanmoore@pce-exeter.co.uk (Brendan Moore) Fri, 18 Jun 2010 10:17:41 +0000 http://pce-exeter.com/news/we-are-short-listed-for-the-fcs-installer-of-the-year-award-2010/ We have been short listed for the FCS FITAS Installer of the Year Award 2010, we have been winners for the last two years. The award ceremony will be held at IET in London on the 17/06/2010. Fingers crossed! See more at: This Is Exeter/Express & Echo This is Devon/Western Morning News South West Business @pce-exeter.co.uk () Tue, 15 Jun 2010 10:44:11 +0000 http://pce-exeter.com/news/kenwood-tk-3301e/ TK-3301E UHF PMR446 FM Transceiver The TK-3301E offers first class robustness, clear audio quality and top-of-the-range features, including audible channel recognition, using speech synthesis. 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The DP3400/3401 UHF portable radio, part of the MOTOTRBO range, are ideal for professional organisations that need a customisable, business-critical communication solution using licensed spectrum. VHF or UHF 400g with NiMH battery 32 channels Large, textured push-to-talk button for ease of use IP57 environmental sealing helps ensure continued operation in tough working conditions 3 programmable buttons to improve ease-of-use and increase operator efficiency Tri-colour LED for clear visual feedback on radio operating status Emergency button to help ensure rapid response to critical incidents Quick, easy-to-use group, individual and all-call capability Sophisticated emergency calls help ensure employee safety PTT ID helps improve communications efficiency and system discipline Remote monitor features help ensure employee safety and enable fast assessment of remote user status Elegant channel scanning schemes help ensure calls are received first time every time New accessory connector with RF port and USB interface for advanced connectivity brendanmoore@pce-exeter.co.uk (Brendan Moore) Wed, 07 Apr 2010 12:08:04 +0000 http://pce-exeter.com/news/motorola-cp040/ Designed with small and medium-sized warehousing, agriculture, security, light industry and services customers in mind, the four channel CP040 portable radio requires minimal training and keeps team members in touch without distracting them with complicated features. Management can monitor all voice traffic and get a message to the team in seconds, however large the site. VHF or UHF 375g with slim LI-ION battery Programmable channel spacing 4 channels Two channel buttons Private Line™ (PL), Quik Call II™ Variable Squelch Settings Choice of unmute/mute rules Channel free/busy monitor Busy channel lockout Repeater talkaround Receive-only Channel Time out timer High/low transmit power brendanmoore@pce-exeter.co.uk (Brendan Moore) Wed, 07 Apr 2010 10:30:12 +0000 http://pce-exeter.com/news/first-fitas-certified-engineer-in-uk/ An engineer from Premier Communication Electronics (PCE) in Exeter was the first in the country to pass new examinations set by the radio and mobile communications industry’s trade association. FITAS is a new accreditation scheme for the installers of electrical communications equipment into vehicles and is presided over by the Federation of Communication Services (FCS) Evolving from the FCS Silver Award Scheme, FITAS aims to become the recognised industry accreditation of an installer’s good workmanship, proven knowledge and practical ability to provide a quality, safe install. It provides an accreditation, which is based upon the principles of the recognised industry code of practice, and offers installers the opportunity for continued learning and development. PCE engineer Ben Stubbe was the first in the country to achieve the FITAS module one examination. PCE’s communications consultant Anthony Vicente said: “We are very proud of our engineers and Ben’s achievement in particular. His work has always been of the highest standard and this accreditation scheme proves his dedication to doing a good job. Some of our clients rely very heavily on our radio and mobile communications solutions, so it is paramount that our engineers are experts in this field.” PCE, based in Osprey Road on the Sowton Industrial Estate, designs, installs and maintains every aspect of its customers’ radio and mobile communication systems, as well as emergency vehicle lighting and sirens, and its customer portfolio includes the emergency services as well as other public and private sector organisations. For more on this story, please see: This Is Devon/Western Morning News This Is Exeter/Express & Echo karenlangley@pce-exeter.co.uk (Karen Langley) Wed, 07 Apr 2010 10:03:54 +0000 http://pce-exeter.com/news/new-website/ Premier Communication Electronics ltd have launched a new website! new features include RSS and mailing lists for our customers to stay up to date... brendanmoore@pce-exeter.co.uk (Brendan Moore) Tue, 06 Apr 2010 14:58:50 +0000