More efficient radio coverage of large sites and widespread areas, such as cities or regions, is achieved through use of base or repeater stations that are often installed on elevated sites. Repeaters may be needed by larger industrial concerns that find adequate radio coverage of their sprawling sites impossible by handsets alone.
On the other hand even relatively small sites benefit from base stations with hardwired to desktop controller as it eliminates the danger of radio emissions affecting delicate control and computer equipment. So called community repeaters provide wide area radio communications coverage for businesses needing to keep in touch with vehicles or individuals over larger areas, region-wide i.e. transport, utility and security operations.
Where a radio system is operating with a repeater or base station it is possible to install a telephone interface - with obvious benefits. Key personnel using radio may be contacted by telephone and vice versa which means that reporting incidents, breakdowns, or emergencies is both quick and easy.
