This week, we’d like to highlight the benefits of one of RCA’s most popular series of 2-way radios, the RDR4200s! These are some of the most durable units on the market today, designed and tested for the harshest on-the-job conditions. They’re heat and scratch resistant, built with a lightweight and rugged aluminum alloy die-cast chassis, and come with IP67 dust and water protection. But beyond all of that durability, there are plenty of ways that they can improve your daily operations, and why you should consider adding them to your network. 

3 Key Benefits

Their success can be summed up in three key benefits: ease of use, battery life, and compatibility.

These radios are designed for workers who wear a lot of protection — big, bulky gloves included! Large volume knobs and push-to-talk buttons make them easy to operate, and invaluable for workplace safety. They’re able to be preprogrammed with best-in-class safety features like man down, lone worker, and emergency alert, so make sure to let your dealer know to add them when you’re placing your next order. Plus, these units can be combined with holsters and speaker mics to keep them securely fastened to your team members’ belts while allowing them to operate practically hands-free.

RCA battery life is exceptional, and these models are proof of that. Those set to digital mode usually see a 40 percent improvement in battery performance. That’s even before we talk about the most recent ultra-high-capability battery upgrade, which offers an additional 28 percent and easily bumps a unit’s available charge over a normal, full shift.

You’ll also appreciate the fact that RCA can work with any radios you currently have. It’s true! Thanks to RadioSync, these units can communicate with any brand on the market today. This gives you flexibility when updating your current 2-way network. Instead of having to replace all of your legacy units at once, you can incrementally phase them out.

Worried this won’t work with analog radios? RCA offers a solution for that, too. Mixed mode units will help you connect with your legacy analog ones while you continue to transition to digital, which means less of a burden on your budget.

Important Features

Models

The RDR4200 series includes three different models: the RDR4220, a standard non-display unit that offers the durability, performance, and safety features touched on above; the RDR4250, upgraded with a large, 1.8-inch color display and navigation keys; and the RDR4280, which includes advanced features like a wide color display and full keypad.

Intrinsically Safe

Select models are certified intrinsically safe by meeting the requirements for use in hazardous locations where flammable gas, vapors, or combustible dust may be present. 

Advanced Options

Another way to keep your workers safe while offering secure communication is through the use of RCA’s optional GPS location tracking and advanced 40-bit ARC4-type encryption. Tracking shortens incident response times, and encryption keeps unauthorized parties from interfering with your workers’ productivity.

Improved Coverage

In areas where analog systems may be poor or impossible, the RDR4200 series shines. Select models rely on DMR digital technology, which means your transmissions stay clear of background noise. This ensures virtually no deterioration of voice quality, and increases the usable coverage area.

Ready to Add Them to Your Next Order?

We could talk your ear off about why we love the RCA4200 series, but don’t just take it from us — others have referred to these units collectively as “the only radio you’ll ever need.” And we know that once you give RCA a try, you’ll be glad you did.

For more about these radios and their performance, take a look at their features and technical specs here. If you have questions or want to place your next order, give us a call at 888.299.63.40 to speak to a member of our award-winning customer support team.