Delivering a major sporting event takes teamwork, careful planning and communications that can keep pace with a busy programme. At the Commonwealth Games Fanzone in Kelvingrove Park, Caltta technology helped connect the people working behind the scenes to bring the visitor experience to life.
Working through our dealer partner Scotia Radio, the communications solution combined Caltta PH660 portable radios, PM790 mobile radios and PR900 repeaters operating in ECS Trunking Mode. Scotia Radio designed and supplied the system to support the Live Site’s production operation, bringing together Caltta equipment and practical event communications expertise.
The result was a coordinated radio network that helped operational teams stay connected while visitors enjoyed the sporting action, live entertainment and “Have-A-Go” activities.
The challenge: connecting teams across a busy outdoor venue
The Kelvingrove Park Fanzone gave supporters and the local community somewhere to gather, celebrate sporting achievements and share the excitement of the Commonwealth Games.
Behind the scenes, production crews, event managers, security personnel, stewards and technical teams needed to work together across a large outdoor environment. Crowds, temporary structures, entertainment and changing schedules all added to the demands on communication.
The requirement went beyond providing individual staff members with a radio. Teams needed a communications system that supported immediate conversations within departments and effective coordination across the wider operation.
Key requirements included:
- Fast, one-button communication between personnel.
- Reliable coverage throughout the operational area.
- Clear audio in a noisy event environment.
- Separate talk groups for different departments.
- Equipment suited to demanding daily use.
- System planning and support from an experienced radio partner.
Scotia Radio selected a Caltta solution to meet these operational needs.
The solution: Caltta technology, delivered by Scotia Radio
Caltta PH660 portable radios formed the core of the deployment, giving personnel a practical way to stay connected as they moved around the site.
Push-to-talk operation allowed users to contact colleagues without dialling numbers or waiting for a telephone call to connect. Group communication meant relevant team members could receive the same information together, helping departments coordinate activity and respond to operational requests.
For an event with multiple teams working simultaneously, that shared flow of information helped keep everyone focused on the tasks that mattered to their role.
Caltta PM790 mobile radios complemented the handheld equipment, providing radio access at key operational locations and in vehicles. These units helped connect control personnel with colleagues working throughout the Fanzone, bringing fixed and mobile users into the same communications system.
The above equipment operated through Caltta PR900 repeaters operating in ECS Trunking Mode. The repeaters extended the reach of radio communications across the operational area, helping address the coverage challenges associated with distance and temporary site infrastructure.
The ECS trunking solution supported a network that could be organised around departmental talk groups. This allowed teams to manage their own communications while retaining the ability to coordinate with the wider event operation when required.
The partnership: combining equipment with event expertise
For Caltta UK, this deployment illustrates the value of experienced dealer partners in translating radio technology into a practical customer solution.
Scotia Radio took responsibility for designing and supplying the communications system, matching the equipment and network arrangement to the needs of the Live Site. Caltta provided the technology at the heart of that solution.
This combination connected the capabilities of the PH660, PM790 and PR900 with Scotia Radio’s understanding of event operations and two way radio hire requirements.
The outcome: supporting a connected event operation
Throughout the Fanzone, the radio network helped information move between the people responsible for delivering the event. Production coordination, operational requests and programme updates could be communicated quickly, supporting informed decisions and efficient teamwork.
The combination of portable radios, mobile units and repeater infrastructure provided a flexible communications solution for different roles and working locations.
While visitors focused on the sport and entertainment, Caltta technology and Scotia Radio’s delivery expertise helped the teams behind the experience stay connected.
For organisations exploring two way radio sales, hire or service, the project demonstrates the value of combining professional radio equipment with an experienced communications partner.
