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Poclink handhelds connect the dock, parts counter and delivery team
Engine suppliers do much of their work somewhere other than the engine room. A pallet arrives at one gate, the owner is waiting at another and the person who can sign for the parts is on a pontoon. Poclink sells push-to-talk handsets that communicate over mobile networks. For a dealer with people spread around a working marina, the point is getting one short update to everyone who needs it.
Build a group around the job
A group call can tell the technician and stores staff that the delivery has arrived. A private call works better when only the service coordinator needs the order details. Hand the radio over with the job sheet when a shift changes. We like this arrangement because the team doesn't have to keep track of a new person's mobile number every time the roster changes.
Try the link at both ends
The POC-1 Lite uses 4G. The Pro adds Wi-Fi, which could suit a parts store where the internal wireless network reaches places with weak mobile reception. Before equipping a team, try a pair between the actual receiving area and the service berth. Ask Poclink about Australian coverage and service arrangements at each yard you work from.
Set a charging location at the desk and agree who collects the units in the morning. A handset that works independently of the vessel is useful during a repower, when onboard equipment may be disconnected. Keep these radios for the shore operation and the boat's marine VHF for its maritime role.