Help & Support | Nationwide Radio Supplies

7 Articles

Feature Explanations ×

Two-Way Radio Range Explained: Why More Watts Doesn’t Mean More Range

by Dale Blackman

Why More Radio Power Doesn’t Mean More Range (Two-Way Radio Explained) When people compare two-way radio range on walkie-talkies and similar radios, one assumption comes up again and again: Higher pow...

Feature Explanations Product Configuration

30 Mar 2026

Emergency Broadcast Alerts on Two-Way Radios

by Dale Blackman

Make one announcement, reach everyone: broadcast alerts across multiple radio channels In a busy school, leisure centre, warehouse or security site, people are spread out. Some are on reception, some ...

Feature Explanations Product Configuration

19 Mar 2026

Two-Way Radio Earpiece Styles

by Dale Blackman

Choosing the right earpiece for your two-way radio can dramatically improve communication clarity and comfort during long shifts. Whether you're working in security, hospitality, construction, or reta...

Feature Explanations Product Guide

9 Mar 2026

Opus D24 Contact Names

by Dale Blackman

Background Information Before updating names or adding new contacts to your radio it is important to have a basic understanding of the way the radios communicate and identify themselves. Like mobile p...

Feature Explanations How To Guides Opus D24 Product Configuration

9 Mar 2026

Opus D14 Contact Names

by Dale Blackman

Background Information Before updating names or adding new contacts to your radio it is important to have a basic understanding of the way the radios communicate and identify themselves. Like mobile p...

Feature Explanations How To Guides Opus D14 Product Configuration

9 Mar 2026

by Dale Blackman

Opus digital radios all have an Emergency Mode. This feature is used to alert other users when a radio user is experiencing difficulty or requires assistance. Emergency mode is activated when one or m...

Feature Explanations Opus D10 Opus D12 Opus D14 Opus D20 Opus D22 Opus D24

9 Mar 2026

Man Down Operation

by Dale Blackman

Man Down is an automatic alarm that can alert other users when a radio moves beyond a defined angle from vertical. It is typically used to protect staff working beyond the sight of others or in a dang...

Feature Explanations Opus D10 Opus D12 Opus D14 Opus D20 Opus D22 Opus D24

9 Mar 2026

Help

This resource area is constantly growing with useful information to help and inform you. Just click an article, use the search (above) or tags (below) to find the information you need.

If you can't find what you're looking for please contact us and we'll help you. Contact Us

Follow Us

Tags

Exhibitions

The Schools & Academies Show

Information

Feature Explanations Product Guide Radio Knowledge Troubleshooting

Instructions

How To Guides

Market Sectors

Schools & Education

Specific Products

Opus D10 Opus D12 Opus D14 Opus D20 Opus D22 Opus D24

Technical

Product Configuration