Carnoustie Community Council is a group of dedicated volunteers who organise various events to benefit their local community, and the festive season is one of their busiest times of year. The Council plays a major role in organising the town’s Christmas Parade and the High Street lights switch-on, as well as other events like car boot sales and beach clean-ups. For all of these, clear and reliable communication is crucial to ensure everything runs smoothly and, most importantly, safely.

When it came to the Christmas Parade, managing such a large-scale public event across different locations posed a real challenge. Volunteers needed to be able to communicate effectively to coordinate activities, manage crowd control, and ensure safety as the procession moved through the town. In the past, the Council had to rely on borrowed radios from local companies, which often weren’t available or didn’t fully meet their needs. After a few close calls, especially during some stormy weather, they realised they needed a more permanent and reliable solution.

That’s when they turned to Radio Solutions for help. The Council explained their need for radios that could be used for both community events and emergencies, like bad weather or power cuts. After a detailed consultation, Radio Solutions recommended the Motorola Walkie Talkie T82 Extreme - Quad Pack, which turned out to be the perfect fit for their Christmas events and beyond.

Here’s how the radios made a big difference for the Christmas Parade and other festivities:

Clear Communication Across Distances: During the Christmas Parade, volunteers were spread out across the High Street and various parts of the town. With the Motorola T82 Extremes, they could communicate easily across different locations, keeping the event flowing and making sure any issues were quickly addressed.

Weatherproof and Reliable: Winter weather can be unpredictable, especially in Scotland. The T82 Extremes, with their IPx4 weatherproof rating, performed brilliantly despite the cold and wet conditions. The Council knew they could rely on the radios, no matter what the weather threw at them.

Simple to Use: With a lot of volunteers involved, many of whom weren’t familiar with radios, ease of use was essential. The T82 Extremes were straightforward, so even those without prior experience could quickly get the hang of them, allowing for smooth communication during the busy parade.

Accessories for Loud Events: With large crowds gathered for the lights switch-on, the included earpieces were a game changer, allowing volunteers to hear instructions clearly, even amidst the noise of the festivities.

Chris from Carnoustie Community Council commented on how important the radios were for making sure the Christmas events were a success:

"The Motorola T82 radios were an absolute lifesaver during our Christmas Parade and lights switch-on. They allowed us to keep in touch across the whole event, no matter where we were stationed, and we didn’t have to worry about them failing in the winter weather. We couldn’t have managed the day without them!"

Looking ahead, the Council is prepared to use these radios not only for future community events but also in case of emergencies like storms and power cuts. They are now well-equipped to handle anything, and having their own reliable radios has made a huge difference in how they operate.

With the Christmas season approaching, there’s no better time to get your radios sorted. Whether it’s for parades, light displays, or winter markets, having a reliable communication system like the Motorola T82 Extreme ensures your event runs smoothly and safely. The Carnoustie Community Council gave their radios a full 5 out of 5 and couldn’t recommend them highly enough!

If you are interested in purchasing these robust and reliable T82 Extreme Radios, get in touch today.