A walkie talkie like the Motorola PR860 is a great choice for the economic retailer. The large talk button and knobs can be operated by a greenhouse employee who is wearing gloves, and a dispatcher can inform him or her of which arrangements to bring up front immediately. The military specifications enable the model to work in the humid and wet environments of a flower shop, and internal power management optimizes battery life, which could be critical on a day like Valentine's Day when there is literally no time to stop.

Accessories like speaker microphones and headsets can provide hands-free communication for delivery drivers. The Motorola PR860 costs less than the average two-way radio, and is a great choice for flower shop managers on both Valentine's Day and the rest of the year.

A team of janitors could use a device like the Motorola CP200 to coordinate their efforts and respond to developing problems. If a pipe were to suddenly burst in a sub-basement a half mile from the maintenance center, a supervisor could direct someone already in the area to fix it rather than deploying a new person. The Motorola CP200's lightweight design distinguishes it from other more cumbersome models, and is the perfect compliment for someone like a highly-mobile IT professional.

MotoTRBO technology in other Motorola portable radios can allow a supervisor to keep track of employees using an integrated GPS unit, which would be extraordinarily useful when dealing with larger grounds.

A device like the Motorola HT1550XLS would be a good choice for corporations ranging from hospitals to financial analysts. A great feature is the Talkgroup option, which sets up a broadcast channel that can only be heard by authorized listeners to keep data secure. So, instead of trying to organize a last minute meeting of people spread out across several floors, a supervisor could just transmit a quick question to the appropriate team and have it answered immediately. Call stacking allows critical personnel like construction foreman to answer pages according to priority.

Motorola accessories like lightweight headsets and speaker microphones ensure that computer keyboards and other manual instruments can still be used while participating in check-ins, and VOX technology eliminates the need to physically push a transmit button.

The offshore installation manager is in charge of the operational infrastructure on an offshore oil rig, and he or she can use a portable radio like the Motorola CP200 to organize response teams in light of common problems like drill string breaks or more dangerous ones like blowouts. Crane operators can keep in touch with OTLs (operations team leaders) to unload vital cargo from nearby vessels, and can use both hands to manipulate controls while using a Motorola headset. The rugged design of the Motorola CP200 can withstand aquatic conditions and possible oil and grease droplets, and the powerful speaker can be heard over the buzz and whine of heavy machinery.

The broadcast range of portable radios can easily encompass oil platforms measuring thousands of feet wide, and drill teams can use the capabilities of devices like the Motorola CP200 to avoid failed correspondence.

Water is the single most important ingredient when laying tile – a wet saw is cooled by a water tray, thin-set mortar and cement powder are mixed with this liquid, and tools are then rinsed with hoses to ensure that glue and concrete mud do not harden on them. There is a great chance that a worker will get wet, but the Motorola XPR 6380 meets IP57 specifications that allow it to be completely submerged and still function properly. The push-to-talk button is very large to accommodate the work gloves that most tile masons use, and the front-projecting speaker ensures that commands can be heard in the loudest of environments.

A two-way radio like the Motorola XPR 6380 is readily adaptable to the hustle and bustle of the tile industry.

In golf, it is a caddy's unofficial job to track and mark the ball as it travels down the green. This often requires them to sprint ahead hundreds of yards after a drive, and a portable radio like the Motorola CP185 can ensure that nothing is missed between members of a golf team. The X-Pand technology in the radio can allow users to be heard over cheering spectators, and the multi-channel capability can relay relevant information to tournament officials if required.

Accessories like a Motorola radio earbud and belt holster can be combined to allow a golfer to keep in constant touch without interfering with his or her swing, and caddies can use Motorola radio headsets to speak when busy carrying clubs and bags to the next hole.

Proper communication is a must for efficient and safe crowd management during any attraction, from sporting events to public concerts. Although devices like way-pointing signs and rows of metal blockades can guide people in the event of an emergency, officials still need to be able to coordinate with one another over private channels to ensure that authorities can move toward problem areas at a moments notice.

For example, Major League Soccer in the United States set attendance records in 2011, and is expecting a good turnout in 2012. More fans mean a greater potential for more incidents, and a portable radio like the Motorola EX600XLS incorporates many applicable features for crowd control.

Police can use the scanning capability to monitor up to two channels for important updates on the crowd. 160 conventional channels and up to 15 trunked zones ensure that there will be no interference from sports radio broadcasts. And in the case of unruly fans getting onto the playing field, authorities can use the integrated VOX or the optional Motorola radio headsets to communicate while tracking the perpetrators down.

An official system of two-way radios can provide reliable correspondence in a durable format to crowd control authorities.

In remote areas with little to no cell phone service, fire tower staff can rely on Motorola portable radios for communication with local fire departments, law enforcement and ranger stations.

Staff and volunteers can use the radio to check in with fire department dispatch at regular intervals and find out when others will arrive for shift rotations. While on watch, they can relay updates if a fire breaks out, or more likely call in occasions of visiting hikers or campers. If lost or injured individuals arrive at the fire tower seeking help, staff can administer first aid treatment and make real-time calls to emergency services for the fastest possible response.

With the Motorola PR860, fire tower staff can stay connected while on longer shifts with adjustable power levels. The impres Energy System allows the radio to maintain battery power for optimized life, so staff can count on talk-time through the very end of shifts in case an emergency situation arise

When popular rides have separate entry and exit points, operators rely on accurate communication to safely time the start of rides. Sending groups too soon could endanger riders and over-burden the coaster's machinery, while sending groups too late can inflate wait times and lead to dissatisfied customers.

With the Motorola PR400, rollercoaster operators can communicate with the entire staff working at a ride, or use call features to reach just the operator at the other end. The radio uses Motorola X-Pand technology to improve audio quality, enabling staff to hear important messages over the screams of rollercoaster riders.

Using the call alert feature, operators can be notified with an alert tone and blinking light when they are receiving a call from a specific individual, such as the operator at the other end to let them know when a ride is cleared, or from a maintenance official who can give the green light after a repair.
 

The Motorola HT1550 portable radio would be essential for filming in hazardous conditions. The internal VOX allows for hands-free communication while operating a camera or other device, and the four-line alphanumeric display allows for longer text messages that can relay specific instructions from the director when he is unable to talk to everyone. Motorola two-way radios are all durable enough to function in extreme weather environments, and this is important because there is often only one chance to get a scene right.

For example, in the James Bond movie Goldeneye, the famous scene where Bond jumps off a mountain cliff into a nosediving plane could only be captured in one take, because the plane that was crashing was real. Cameras had to be strategically placed around the mountains in Switzerland to film it from every angle, and proper communications were critical.