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SMR (Specialized Mobile Radio)

SMR is a type of two-way radio system used by many industries. It's an alternative to standard cell phone communication. Two or more receivers are linked on a single network. This allows secure communication between members of a team, or different members of a particular organization. This type of communication system can be either digital or analog. Users may have special dialing codes for additional security.

What Small and Midsize Businesses Need to Know About SMR (Specialized Mobile Radio)

Familiar examples of SMR use include emergency services such as the police and ambulance service. Other business examples include taxicabs, delivery drivers, heavy good vehicle operatives, and security services.

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