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Premier Communication Electronics (PCE) has been recognised by a new accreditation scheme that promotes professionalism in the installation of on-site radio communications systems. The new FCS1331 Site Accreditation Scheme from the Federation of Communication Services (FCS) aims “to provide customers with a selection of technically competent, high quality professional providers that install a radio communications system in a proper manner”. PCE, in Osprey Road in Sowton, Exeter, is one of just six providers to be awarded the accreditation in England and is the only accredited provider in the south west. FCS Chief Executive Chris Pateman said: “Customers who engage the services of participants in this scheme are therefore provided with a level of assurance of overall success which has never before been available in the UK. PCE is an excellent ambassador for this new accreditation scheme.” The FCS1331’s code of practice demands providers perform their work safely, check the radio system works properly  and does not affect existing solutions, and that any deployment is tailored to the needs of the site. The guidelines also address the customer’s need for suitable long-term maintenance and the need to adhere to relevant regulation and UK law, including the purchase of correct licences. PCE Director Andy Trout said: “We have installed and maintained numerous on-site radio solutions for a range of customers in the education and health sectors, tourism and transportation industries, and emergency services. We already have the experience and expertise, and are therefore delighted to have been recognised by this new scheme in addition to the FCS accreditation we already hold for the installation of communications equipment into vehicles.” #Accreditation #Industrynews

With the ski season in full flow, families and groups of friends like you will be packing their goggles, gloves and sunscreen to head to the slopes. But how are you going to stay in touch while you are out there? While roaming charges have come down, there is no guarantee that your mobile phone, or those belonging to other members of your party, is going to have any signal. And do you really want to take your shiny smartphone out on a black run with you and risk it being lost or damaged? For many skiers, licence-free two-way radios, or walkie-talkies, are the answer but you need to make sure they are both rugged and all-weather proof to cope with use in the harshest of environments. Pricing of walkie talkies will depend on the range you can use them in – between 4km and 10km are the most common. However, be warned, even the best mobile phone or licence-free radios may sometimes struggle when there are a few mountains in the way! But as a cost-free way of calling other members of your skiing party to agree a location for lunch, let them know you are heading back to your chalet, or if you should need to raise the alarm should one of you party have a small accident, then walkie talkies remain the best option as they provide superb audio quality, a long battery life and a robust casing to survive a drop or fall. We specialise in serving business customers and sell single, licence-free, radio handsets for use in hotels, schools or retail stores, but we have recently added more cost-effective twin-pack walkie talkies that are suitable for leisure use, such as a skiing holiday. See here Andy Trout PCE Director #twowayradio

Premier Communication Electronics (PCE) has been awarded ISO 27001:2013 certification to recognise the company’s best practice competence in managing assets, such as financial information and intellectual property. The ISO 27001:2013 is a family of stringent standards from UKAS that also cover employee details and any information entrusted to PCE by a third party, such as a customer. PCE has been recognised for its information security diligence when supplying, installing and maintaining communications equipment to businesses and public sector organisations, such as the blue lights services. CEO Karen Langley CEO Karen Langley said: “Not only does the ISO 27001:2013 mean that have the recognised ability to identify any potential risks within our information security management system and can put controls in place to manage or reduce them, but we can also gain the trust of potential customers in that they know their information and equipment will be safe with us. “The latter benefits means that we can demonstrate compliance, meet more tender expectations and therefore be able to gain status as a preferred supplier. This will become more critical for our growing business as we strive to deliver more communications solutions both the private and public sector.” #Accreditation #Industrynews

Premier Communication Electronics (PCE) Ltd launched the CBRN Communication Vest at the Ambulex event in Coventry on 10th/11th July 2013. Our representatives Natalia and Paul welcomed the attendees to their stand. PCE supplies, installs and maintains portable and vehicle mounted communications and electronic equipment for the emergency services, associated public sector departments and private sector customers. Our core areas are: Lights and Sirens, Overt and Covert Installations Two-Way Radio Equipment: Airwave and TETRA, land mobile, PMR, Business Radio Solutions both Licensed and Licence-Free Vehicle Electronics equipment: Journey Data Recorders, Bespoke Vehicle Installations, Vehicle and Asset Tracking Equipment Lone Worker Solutions Rite-in Customised CBRN Communications Vest

Premier Communication Electronics (PCE) first female installation engineer apprentice, Libby Daymond, aged 17, was chosen to represent South Devon College as an ambassador for International Women in Engineering Day 2018 (INWED18). INWED18 took place on Saturday 23 June 2018 and is an international awareness day to support, inspire, celebrate and raise the profile of women in engineering. It is an opportunity to draw attention to the careers in engineering for girls and young people and to celebrate the achievements of women engineers. Libby is currently studying an NVQ Level 2-3 Electrical Engineering and Maintenance course at South Devon College. Libby spends one day at week at college and the rest of her working week getting hands-on experience at PCE, supporting a team of engineers with installation projects for the blue and amber light sectors. South Devon College marked INWED18 on Friday 22 June with a number of events and activities to encourage girls into engineering careers. As well as being on hand to answer questions from the students, Libby presented to 60 year 9 and 10 female students about her choice of career, her apprenticeship with PCE, and her aspirations for the future. Libby said she hasn’t looked back since choosing a career in engineering: “I was very proud to have been chosen as South Devon College’s female engineering ambassador and fly the flag for all the females working in this industry. I hope my involvement motivates other girls to join me in this exciting and varied industry. We need more girls! I’ve had nothing but encouragement from my colleagues, teachers and peers on my journey so far!”. Karen Langley, PCEs Chief Executive is thrilled to have a Libby on the engineering team and hopes her role in INWED18 will encourage more female engineers to apply to PCE in the future: “I completely understand the pressures and concerns of females entering this industry and I really want to break the stereotypes. With just 11% of the engineering workforce being female and only 6% applying for apprenticeships, it’s time to address the gender imbalance. We are very proud of Libby and we look forward to seeing more female applicants from South Devon College in the future!”. #Apprenticeships

Premier Communication Electronics (PCE) has won the Federation of Communication Services’ (FCS) Installer of the Year award for the fourth time. The Exeter-based radio and mobile communications specialist won the industry award for its work in installing radio equipment and 360 degree covert lights and sirens into a South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust officer’s car. PCE has previously won the award, which recognises good workmanship, proven knowledge and practical ability in providing quality and safe installations of electrical communications equipment into vehicles, on three other occasions. PCE’s Chief Executive Director Karen Langley said: “We are delighted to have won this award again. We pride ourselves on our high level of workmanship and skill and, in this instance, our innovative approach in finding solutions to particular needs. “Ambulance officers’ cars are often dual purpose so any lights, sirens and radio equipment needs to be easily accessible to aid a swift attendance at the scene of an emergency but also hidden from view during off duty periods. Our solution successfully meets both on and off duty needs.” PCE was also shortlisted for the Apprentice of the Year Award on the first year of entering the category. Tom Virgin was named as the runner-up with BT claiming first and third place. Mrs Langley added: “We are really proud of Tom’s achievement. BT is a huge company with a comprehensive apprenticeship scheme. It is huge honour for a company of our size to have one of our apprentices chosen among the finalists.” #Industrynews

PCE is warning two-way business radio users to migrate to digital solutions as manufacturers continue to phase out the production of analogue radio equipment. The Exeter-based two-way radio experts have been informed that leading manufacture Motorola is in the final stages of cancelling production of analogue radios, with the entire process due to be complete in less than six months. Motorola have already cancelled the manufacture of their GP320, ATEX GP340, GP344 and GP388 handsets with the GP340 model due to follow in February 2015. Other manufacturers will no doubt follow suit leaving many businesses and public sector organisations with obsolete analogue radio equipment. PCE’s National Account Manager Stephen Smith said: “PCE would advise business radio users to consider this as the ideal time to migrate to a digital two-way radio solution. It is not as costly or alarming as it seems and we offer a consultancy approach that will ensure your solution will guarantee best value for money. “Our expertise means we can support clients with demanding, mission-critical, real-time communication environments while offering a solution that offers enhanced coverage, sound quality, security and battery life.” PCE’s engineers can continue to support analogue solutions but it will be on a best endeavour basis as they will no longer be any escalation process as support from manufacturers will be withdrawn. If you are concerned about your analogue radio equipment, please call PCE today on 01392 445040 or email enquiries@pce-uk.com #digitalradio

Premier Communication Electronics (PCE) has given its support to a charity event held in Exmouth to raise money for the Ryan Edwards Appeal. Ryan, from Exeter, has been fighting a form of aggressive childhood cancer since he was two. Ryan needs immediate treatment to try to shrink a new tumour on his spine.  Ryan’s best chance of beating the disease is to travel to Germany for a stem cell transplant but this will cost in excess of £300,000. Exmouth hosted two fun days during the wet bank holiday weekend which included a table sale, live music, a Martial arts demonstration, BBQ and visits from Mickey Mouse and In The Night Garden’s Iggle Piggle. PCE, based in Osprey Road on Exeter’s Sowton Industrial Estate, loaned the event six two-way radios to enable the events co-ordinators to remain in contact throughout the weekend. Karen Langley, managing director of PCE, said: “Everyone in Exeter has been touched by Ryan Edwards’ story and it was our pleasure to contribute to this charity event in some way.” Event organiser Marion Baker said: “We had a fab day and we raised £1,400 with special thanks to PCE for the loan of the radios. “It was fantastic to have the radios for the event. We used them as we walked around all the shops to let others know where we were.” Donations can still be made to http://www.justgiving.com/teams/ryanedwards. #Industrynews

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We are all currently hyperaware about the critical importance of keeping our hands, homes and workspaces clean and germ free. But how do we make sure that our two-way radios and accessories aren’t harbouring dangerous germs or viruses? With two-way radios not normally being personal issue, the risk of cross contamination is high. Not only do radios get passed from colleague to colleague, but are veritable reservoirs of pathogens as they held close to faces, ears and mouths, and touched with hands of different users with different health conditions, infections and viruses. Guidelines for cleaning and disinfecting your radios Leading critical communications manufacturer, Motorola Solutions, has put together these guidelines for cleaning and disinfecting your communication equipment to reduce the risk of spreading infection: General cleaning: Apply 0.5% detergent-water solution with a cloth, then use a stiff, non-metallic, short-bristled brush to work all loose dirt away from the device. Use a soft, absorbent, lintless cloth or tissue to remove the solution and dry the device. Make sure that no solution remains entrapped near any connectors, cracks or crevices. Disinfect: Devices may be disinfected by wiping them down with over-the-counter isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) with at least 70% alcohol concentration. When cleaning with isopropyl alcohol, the alcohol should never be applied directly to the device. It should be applied to a cloth, which is then used to wipe down the device. Do not use bleach, solvents or cleaning sprays to cleanse or disinfect your device. The effects of certain chemicals and their vapours can have detrimental effects on plastics and the metal platings. It’s important to remember that the above cleaners, disinfectants and processes, although approved by Motorola Solutions, may not be effective in removing specific foreign substances (including viruses). Please consult the chemical manufacturers’ documentation for specifics on cleaning product efficacy. More important now than ever Keeping your two-way radio devices clean and hygienic is not only good practice for extending the life-span of your products, but for generally reducing workplace sickness. However, during this unprecedented pandemic, keeping your radios and accessories germ and virus-free could reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19, and keep those around you safe and healthy. #digitalradio #Industrynews #twowayradio