{"id":575,"date":"2026-06-01T13:38:43","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T13:38:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sugarmarketing.uk\/pmr26\/?p=575"},"modified":"2026-06-01T13:44:50","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T13:44:50","slug":"critical-communications-for-london-array-windfarm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sugarmarketing.uk\/pmr26\/critical-communications-for-london-array-windfarm\/","title":{"rendered":"Critical communications for London Array Windfarm"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"575\" class=\"elementor elementor-575\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a89d8f7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a89d8f7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f96823 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1f96823\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"187\" src=\"https:\/\/sugarmarketing.uk\/pmr26\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/substation_1500x350-1024x239.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-576\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sugarmarketing.uk\/pmr26\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/substation_1500x350-1024x239.png 1024w, https:\/\/sugarmarketing.uk\/pmr26\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/substation_1500x350-300x70.png 300w, https:\/\/sugarmarketing.uk\/pmr26\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/substation_1500x350-768x179.png 768w, https:\/\/sugarmarketing.uk\/pmr26\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/substation_1500x350.png 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6fc9ec8 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"6fc9ec8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58bf656 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"58bf656\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>PMR products deployed clear and safety critical communications for the 100km2 London Array windfarm, located twelve miles from the Kent coast. Providing reliable communications is pivotal in facilitating the seamless interaction of the many personnel as they move around the vicinity.<br \/><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33a41e8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"33a41e8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>We were tasked with facilitating three pivotal elements:<\/p><ul><li>Reachability<\/li><li>Response<\/li><li>Robustness<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7349cd8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7349cd8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">THE CHALLENGES\n\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a87939 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5a87939\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>RS Hill\u2019s Radio Communications initially operated with a basic analogue system, catering to clients with fundamental call stack capabilities. Expanding its services, they secured contracts with some of the major public transport groups, including First Group.<\/p><p>When RS Hill secured a contract with First Bus in 2017 for a DMR tier three network, it marked a significant milestone in their trajectory. However, it was not without its challenges. The required frequency crucial for the implementation of the network was unavailable within the existing range, presenting an obstacle that would only be overcome through innovative solutions and strategic partnerships.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-767e7b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"767e7b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">SOLUTION<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1723ac8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1723ac8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Collaboration with PMR and Tait Radio<\/p><p>Facing the frequency challenge, RS Hill sought collaboration with Tait Radio and PMR to develop a customised solution. Tait Radio were the only manufacturer willing to undertake the task, and collaborated with RS Hill and PMR to build the network from scratch.<\/p><p>Technical excellence with user-friendly interface<\/p><p>PMR adapted its SafetyNet solution to replicate the functionality of the previous BCX Vigilant system, ensuring a smooth transition for users.<\/p><p>Despite the technical superiority of the new system, PMR ensured that it closely resembled the old system\u2019s interface to facilitate ease of use for drivers and operators during the changeover. This strategic decision minimised training requirements and operational disruptions.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b716ef9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b716ef9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">THE RESULT<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-20ba084 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"20ba084\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Deployment and expansion<\/p><p>PMR\u2019s collaboration with Tait and RS Hill\u2019s Communications resulted in the successful deployment of six regional linked sites offering coverage through southern and central England, resilient DMR mobile voice and data capabilities, superb SafetyNet PC despatch and a Mobile POC App (Tait radio, Team PTT). This marks a significant milestone in the project\u2019s journey. The continuous evolution of the system reflects RS Hill\u2019s commitment to innovation and excellence in meeting the evolving needs of its clients, with PMR playing a crucial role in enabling this growth.<\/p><p>Barry Turner, RS Hills\u2019 Operations Manager, praised the invaluable contribution of PMR and Tait Radio to the project\u2019s success.<\/p><p>\u201cThe system is continuously evolving and getting bigger. RS Hill and Sons could not have done that without PMR and Tait\u2019s working relationship, which is solid and sound. It\u2019s a great project to work on.\u201d<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e2a7f4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8e2a7f4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">THE CONCLUSION<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d3511d5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d3511d5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The power of collaboration<\/p><p>PMR\u2019s collaboration with RS Hill\u2019s Radio Communications exemplifies the transformative power of innovation and alliance in overcoming challenges and driving progress. By leveraging its expertise in communication solutions and aligning closely with RS Hill\u2019s objectives, PMR played a crucial role in revolutionising transportation communication. As the system continues to evolve, PMR remains committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions that meet the ever-changing demands of its clients, ensuring sustained growth and success in the marketplace.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27d4ca7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"27d4ca7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b713ce3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b713ce3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>PMR Products has considerable experience in designing, installing and maintaining communication solutions. 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