Enhancing Communication for Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life

6^th May 2015

Ninehundred’s two-way radio solution ensured seamless event coordination and safety.

The Challenge

Each Cancer Research UK Race for Life event presents unique logistical challenges due to varying locations and environments. Events take place in both built-up urban areas and open spaces, making it difficult to achieve consistent and reliable radio coverage across the entire event site. Ensuring clear communication is critical to maintaining safety and operational efficiency.

What We Delivered

Two Way Radios

Our Solutions

Ninehundred Communications recommended the MOTOTRBO digital radio system, offering superior audio quality and extended coverage. This solution enabled clear voice transmission throughout the five-kilometre course without requiring as many repeaters as the previous GP series radios. To support the large-scale events, Ninehundred Communications supplied several hundred radios per event. The enhanced battery life of MOTOTRBO radios allowed organisers to use the devices for up to 40% longer without the need for recharging. Additionally, the radios’ robust waterproof construction ensured reliable performance in all weather conditions. To further support Race for
Life, Ninehundred provided on-site engineers across multiple events to ensure seamless communication infrastructure.

How We Helped

By implementing the MOTOTRBO digital two-way radios, Cancer Research UK Race for Life now benefits from full site coverage, improved audio clarity, and a streamlined communication system. The pre-event engineer site surveys and infrastructure setup have ensured seamless integration, allowing organisers to focus on delivering well-coordinated, safe, and enjoyable events.

What They Had To Say

“Ninehundred has been our communications partner since 2002. The expertise and investment that Ninehundred Communications has made in Cancer Research UK over the years has been critical to the growing success of our fund-raising events and we look forward to working closely with them for many years to come”
Nick Wright, Cancer Research UK

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Tom Handley,
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Stephanie Wakefield,
Cancer Research UK

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