Great Two-Way Intercoms for the Crane/Shipyard

When a consumer is deciding on an intercom system, there is one thing that they must know and consider: intercoms are typically sold in three different formats.

Number one is the wired intercom - this is the standard intercom and the original, a simple two-way device that is linked from the outside to the inside using CAT5 cables to transmit the data. Wired intercoms are considered by some to be somewhat old, though others regard them as sturdy and reliable - either way, the introduction of new intercom technology has meant that many wired intercoms have dramatically fallen in price and are by far the most affordable intercoms available on the market.

Number 2 is the wireless intercom. A relatively new style of intercom, the wireless allows the user to be free of wires and it typically enables them to have a certain degree of flexibility in where they wish to have the intercoms placed. As with any new technology, the wireless version of intercom technology comes at a distinctly higher cost, but many will validly argue that this is a justifiable expense.

Third, there is the video intercom. The video intercom may in fact seem like an even newer piece of technology, but in actuality video intercoms have been around since the 1960s. In the modern age, most video intercoms come in wireless format, but it is still possible to find wired intercoms with video technology, as the CAT5 cable is able to transmit not just audio, but video also.

There are many uses for intercoms, in both residential terms and industrial terms. One very good example of how intercom technology is being utilized to efficient effect is the Crane/Shipyards industry. On a shipyard it is absolutely essential that the operators of heavy machinery have good contact with their fellow co-workers. This can be done using a two-way intercom radio which can be carried by many people and tuned into by everybody on the site.

However, for a slightly more advanced piece of technology in this environment, there is the duplex headset. This is extremely beneficial for workers on Crane/Shipyards as it is a headset that can be worn and allows constant communication (this means no over/out) and is in crystal clear quality with noise-canceling qualities. This industry has already benefited greatly from the wonders of expanding intercom radio technology, and will continue to grow with it in the future.