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If you’re a listener of Radio Exe, keep an ear out for our advert now on air until November. We’d like to thank the Exeter Chamber of Commerce and Industry for teaming us up with Radio Exe and giving regional businesses the opportunity to get their services and products in front of customers again after a tough few months of lockdown. Listen to our advert:https://pce-uk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/PCE-Exeter-close-contact-040820.wav #Industrynews

The British summer. Festival season. Seas of swirling people, vast fields packed with tents, long hikes to the loos and multiple bands on multiple stages. A logistics exercise requiring coordination and efficiency, and that’s just for the audience! Vital communications for festival organisers If you’re running a festival, security and first aid teams require reliable communications to be able to respond to incidents promptly, while stewards and stage hands need to be able to keep operations running smoothly, whether handling audience members or bands and their support staff. Given the area over which some festivals can sprawl, unlicensed radios or walkie talkies, may not cut it, and the security of private frequency with designated channels for different teams reducing confusion, interference and unnecessary chatter is likely to be of great help. For larger festivals, a base operator with dispatcher software coordinating GPS tracked radios might not sound overly extravagant! Hire options available Of course, two-way radios needn’t be purchased to provide their benefit, with many organisations choosing to hire radios for the short period needed, reducing storage space required between events and could prove cost effective. Not just for festival organisers… So, what if you’re not running the festival? You’ve got your tickets, you’ve got your friends, you’ve got your tent, and you’ve got a list of must-see bands you absolutely cannot afford to miss. Unfortunately, it may be that your friends would rather go and see another band while you’re watching your favourite, and once you split up in that ocean of humanity, you’ll be lucky to find each other again without some serious planning. Once again, two-way radios can be your friend. Let friends know that you’re running late meeting them at the appointed location meeting place because the queue for the portaloos was longer than expected, call ahead to take food orders, or just check in to see where they are at the moment. It’s likely that secure conversations and great range will be less critical to you than the organisers, so licence-free radios are likely to suffice, but for that extra bit of range, licensed radios needn’t break the bank, and can prove useful in plenty of other scenarios where you and your friends want to communicate over distance. If you need advice on radio communication for your festival this year, or in the future years, please contact our team. #businessradio #Events #radiohire #twowayradio

Premier Communication Electronics at The Emergency Services Show 21 – 22 September NEC Birmingham. Emergency Services or Blue Light vehicles do not always fit a “standard” mould, often requiring a bespoke installation solution. When a vehicle attends a scene, it requires blue lights and a siren to reach its destination quickly, and a radio as a primary form of communication. These emergency features often need to be installed covertly to enable the vehicle to be used for private use, out of working hours. South West based Premier Communication Electronics (PCE) are Home Office approved Installers and Managed Service Providers for Airwave, Mobile Data, Patient Reporting Systems and in-vehicle solutions for the Emergency Services. They install both covert and overt solutions for the Fire and Rescue, Police (including MOD) and Ambulance Services throughout the UK. PCE has been at the forefront of adopting and maintaining best practice in the vehicle installation industry using FCS1362 as its guide. They specialise in Covert & Overt installations of Lights and Sirens, Vital Signs/ePRF (ECS), Incident Data Recorders (IDR), Mobile Data Terminals (MDT), Satellite Navigation plus user defined Dispatch Systems as well as Digital Video Recording (DVR) and Vehicle/Asset tracking. Additional bespoke solutions include Intelligent Timing Circuits, Lights and Siren Control Systems and custom interfacing equipment. This bespoke service has led PCE to become National Award Winning Installers for many of the blue light services. Karen Langley, PCE CEO added: “This year’s ESS show is about the provision of high quality products and services for the benefit and safety of the general public. The Airwave service is due to be phased out from early 2017. ESMCP is the Emergency Services Mobile Communications Programme, which will replace Airwave. PCE is offering consultancy and support to the emergency services and delivery partners for ESMCP throughout the planning and transition stages, with a view to providing quality installations and managed services. PCE is showcasing their premier installation services for covert lighting with 4G LTE cellular router. We are ESN ready……are you? You can register your interest with PCE at the Emergency Services Show (Stand R79). We look forward to meeting you. #emergencyservices #Tradeshow

During these worrying and uncertain times, we wanted to assure our customers we have resilience procedures in place to protect our staff and those we work with, so your business can continue to receive our services for supply, installation and support of emergency warning and radio communication equipment. We are here, should you need us During our third national lockdown, as you would expect, we are maintaining all the necessary practices and measures to protect the safety of colleagues, customers and suppliers. All the staff that are able, are continuing to work from home. Those that need access to our workshop or work in the field follow rigorous hygiene and sanitising procedures, and continue to maintain social distancing protocols at all times. Our engineers work remotely from different locations. They hold test equipment and configuration tools to work independently of each other to maintain resilience. In some cases, they can initially access systems remotely to provide off-site diagnosis. In our significantly changing world, although we are adapting our business procedures, we will continue provide our same high-quality services with care, honesty and professionalism. Wishing all our customers the very best during these challenging times. Solutions designed to help during the coronavirus pandemic >> #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

The Handsfree R5 is a modular, scalable solution for use in Emergency Service vehicles. Designed and built by the experts at Handsfree Group, the R5 fixed vehicle device is a leading vehicle communication, safety and security solution used by a wide range of first response clients including police, ambulance and fire services.