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K–12 Schools • Universities • School Districts

Two-Way Radio Solutions
for Education

Enhance communications and safety with cutting-edge voice, security, and data solutions. EventTone's comprehensive selection empowers administrators, teachers, and staff with instant communication — improving response times and operational efficiency across the entire campus, from classrooms and transportation to maintenance and sporting events.

Works Independently of Cell Networks
BDA-DAS Compliance Solutions
Access Control Programming
GPS for School Bus Fleets

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Keeping Every Part of Your Campus Connected

Effective communication is the foundation of a well-run school. Beyond classroom activities, our solutions facilitate seamless coordination across every aspect of school management — so your entire institution functions smoothly and cohesively, every day.

Bus Schedules Cafeteria Operations Recess Supervision Extracurricular Activities Maintenance Teams Custodial Staff Grounds Care Sporting Events

Transportation

Keep drivers connected and routes coordinated with mobile radios and GPS tracking.

Safety & Security

Instant all-staff alerts during emergencies — independent of cellular networks.

Facilities & Maintenance

Coordinate custodial, maintenance, and grounds teams across the entire campus.

Sporting Events

Manage event staff, security, and operations from a single communication channel.

School bus driver using two-way radio for transportation coordination
Mobile radios keep drivers connected to transportation coordinators
Staff member on school bus using portable two-way radio
Instant communication — independent of cellular networks

The Right Tool for Every Corner of Your Campus

From the bus yard to the gymnasium, EventTone offers a complete range of communications equipment engineered for the demanding, safety-critical environment of education.

Mobile Radios

Mobile two-way radios in school buses keep drivers in touch, help manage transportation routes, and can serve as base stations for administrators to coordinate operations and messaging across the district.

GPS tracking available — giving transportation coordinators real-time bus location visibility.

School Bus · GPS Available

Portable Radios

Portable two-way radios ensure reliable wireless communications in an emergency because they work independently of landline and cellular networks — keeping staff connected when it matters most.

Radios can be programmed as access control tools to lock and unlock doors and gates during lockdown situations.

Emergency Ready · Access Control

Accessories

The right two-way radio accessories ensure your team gets the best communications performance with the greatest ease-of-use. Earpieces, speaker microphones, remote PTT buttons, and multi-unit chargers keep your staff equipped and ready.

Hands-Free · Discreet

BDA-DAS Systems

In many localities, Bi-Directional Amplifiers are mandated in structures such as schools. BDAs boost two-way radio signal strength on Public Safety frequencies to ensure that first responders remain in contact with each other during an emergency.

EventTone provides compliant BDA-DAS installation and testing to meet your local authority's requirements.

Code Compliance · First Responder

Cellular Wide-Area Coverage

Districts can communicate with different facilities using cellular push-to-talk radios that combine two-way radio functionality with nationwide cellular coverage — keeping administrators, transportation, and facilities teams connected across every building in the district.

Multi-Site · District-Wide

Repeaters

Extend radio coverage throughout your campus and facility. Repeaters eliminate dead zones in large buildings, basements, gymnasiums, and outdoor athletic areas — ensuring clear, consistent communications everywhere staff need to be reached.

Full Campus Coverage

The Unique Communications Demands of Education

Schools and districts face safety and operational communications challenges that require purpose-built solutions — not improvised workarounds.

Emergency Preparedness

Lockdowns, evacuations, and medical emergencies require every staff member to receive instant instructions. Two-way radios broadcast simultaneously to all channels — no dialing, no waiting, no missed alerts.

Transportation Coordination

Bus drivers, transportation coordinators, and administrators need reliable communication for route changes, late arrivals, and emergency situations — across city blocks or an entire county.

Access Control During Lockdowns

Rapid door control can contain a security threat before it spreads. Radio-integrated access control allows authorized staff to lock or unlock doors from anywhere on campus — instantly.

Signal Coverage in Large Buildings

Thick concrete construction, basement areas, and large sports facilities create radio dead zones. BDA-DAS systems and repeaters eliminate coverage gaps — ensuring first responders and staff always have signal.

Multi-Building District Coordination

School districts managing multiple campuses need communications that span buildings and zip codes. Cellular push-to-talk extends your radio system to every facility without range limitations.

Sporting Events & After-School Programs

Athletic events, concerts, and after-school activities bring crowds to campus outside normal hours. Coordinating event staff, security, and operations demands a reliable, easy-to-deploy radio system.

A Radio Partner That Understands Education

EventTone delivers complete, customized radio solutions with the expertise, equipment, and service that schools and school districts depend on.

Student Safety First

Every solution EventTone recommends is chosen to support faster staff response, better campus coordination, and a safer environment for students and faculty.

Network-Independent Reliability

Portable two-way radios work when landlines and cellular fail — making them a non-negotiable part of any school emergency preparedness plan.

Fully Customizable Systems

From frequency programming to BDA-DAS installation, EventTone configures every system to your campus layout, staff structure, and safety requirements.

Flexible Rental or Purchase

EventTone offers both rental and purchase options — allowing your district to match the right financial model to your budget cycle and long-term communications plan.

Service & Repair Support

EventTone's service team keeps your radio fleet in peak condition — so your staff is never without the communications they need when it matters most.

Nationwide Reach

EventTone serves schools and districts across the United States — from single-campus schools to large multi-site districts requiring coordinated communications across every facility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the questions school administrators and safety coordinators ask most about EventTone's radio solutions.

Why do schools need two-way radios instead of cell phones?
Two-way radios provide instant, one-to-many communication across your entire staff with a single button press — no dialing, no waiting. They work independently of cellular networks, so they remain reliable during emergencies when phone networks may be congested or unavailable. They also allow administrators to broadcast to all staff simultaneously, which is critical during lockdowns or safety incidents.
What is a BDA-DAS system and does my school need one?
A Bi-Directional Amplifier (BDA) with a Distributed Antenna System (DAS) boosts two-way radio signal strength on Public Safety frequencies throughout a building. Many localities now mandate BDA-DAS installation in schools to ensure that police, fire, and EMS first responders can maintain radio contact inside the building during an emergency. EventTone can assess your facility and provide a compliant BDA-DAS solution.
Can two-way radios be used to lock and unlock school doors?
Yes. Two-way radios can be programmed as access control tools, allowing authorized staff to lock and unlock doors and gates remotely. This is especially valuable during lockdown procedures, where rapid door control can be the difference between a contained and an uncontained incident.
How does a school district communicate across multiple buildings?
Cellular push-to-talk radios combine traditional two-way radio functionality with nationwide cellular coverage — allowing district administrators, transportation coordinators, and facility managers to communicate across multiple school buildings, bus yards, and off-site locations without any range limitations.
What two-way radio solution works best for school buses?
Mobile vehicle-mounted two-way radios are ideal for school buses. They keep drivers in contact with transportation coordinators, help manage route changes, and provide a reliable communication link in emergencies. GPS is available, giving administrators real-time visibility into bus locations across the district.

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