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Keeping people connected, protected, and understood.

From two-way radios to smart safety and translation tech, CCTV, access control, body-worn cameras, and marine electronics — Smye-Rumsby delivers innovation that works across every sector.

12/11/2025

💭 Keeping Schools Connected and Safe.

In a busy school environment, clear communication is essential. Whether it is coordinating staff across multiple buildings, managing student movement, or responding quickly in an emergency. Two-way radios provide instant, reliable connection when it matters most.

From safeguarding to site management, our radio solutions help schools:
▪️ Communicate across large or multi-site locations.
▪️ Enhance pupil safety and staff efficiency.
▪️ Operate with no reliance on mobile networks or Wi-Fi.
▪️ Stay compliant with Ofcom licencing.

We are proud at Smye-Rumsby to support independent nurseries, primary, secondary schools and multi-academy trusts nationwide with tailored communication systems that fit your environment and budget.

🎓 Because when every second counts, your team needs to stay connected.
📞 Get in touch today to find out how we can help your school communicate smarter.

03/09/2025

🩷 ANNOUNCEMENT SMYE-RUMSBY ARE PROUD TO SPONSOR 🩷

🩷 THE PINK GLITTER BALL FOR BREAST CANCER NOW 🩷

Now is the time to support an AMAZING charity event and Showcase Your Business! Breast Cancer Now💕

They are offering three exclusive levels of sponsorship for their upcoming event – each packed with fantastic promotional opportunities for your business!🎉

🥉 Bronze Sponsor – £250

Your package includes:
• Table sponsorship with your logo displayed
• ¼ page advert in the event programme
• Your business flyers/business cards in each goody bag
• Pre & post-event promotion across all social media and press

🥈 Silver Sponsor – £500

Everything in Bronze with upgrades to:
• ½ page advert in the event programme
• Pull-up banner displayed (if supplied)
• 2 complimentary tickets to the ball

🥇 Gold Sponsor – £1000

Everything in Silver, with upgrades to:
• Full-page advert in the event programme
• 4 complimentary tickets to the ball
• Mentions in our radio publicity

📩 To discuss sponsorship or book your package:
Email: [email protected]
📞 Call: 07708 913976

Spots are limited – secure your sponsorship today and be part of something special!

01/09/2025

💥 New Team Member 💥

We would like to welcome a new member of the team Annie May.

Annie is our new Business Development Manager here at Smye-Rumsby Ltd.
If you have any business questions please give Annie a call on 01304 248900 or email her on [email protected] and she will be happy to help. 😁 ☎️ 📱

Welcome to the Team Annie. 😃 👏

22/08/2025

💥 Just a Little Reminder 💥

The office will be closed from 17.00pm today for the bank holiday weekend and we will be back in the office on Tuesday 26th.

We hope you all have a great weekend, from the Smye-Rumsby Team. 😊

19/08/2025

💥 Celebrating Growth and Safety Leadership! 💥

A huge congratulations to our team of engineers who have successfully completed the SSSTS (Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme) course! 👏

This achievement marks an important step in their professional development — equipping them not just with technical know-how, but also with the leadership skills and safety awareness needed to effectively supervise on-site operations.

At Smye-Rumsby Ltd, we believe that a strong safety culture starts with informed leadership. By investing in training like SSSTS, we’re empowering our engineers to create safer, more efficient sites for everyone. 😁

Well done to all involved — your dedication to continuous learning and site safety is what drives our success. 👏 🙌

18/08/2025

Did you know that Smye-Rumsby Ltd is a Gold Level Authorised Reseller for the Tait Communications range of radio equipment in the UK?

The partnership with Tait Communications allows us to deliver mission critical radio solutions to multiple market sectors.

The TAIT range of handsets, fixed mobiles and base station repeaters cover requirements from entry level equipment to complex multi-site, multi- band solutions.

To find out more about how Tait Communications can work for you, call us on 01304 248900 or Email us at [email protected] and our team will be happy to help. 😊

15/08/2025

😊 A Little Bit About Us. 😊
Family run Smye-Rumsby Ltd is a long-established company founded in 1948 and incorporated in 1959.
Based in Dover, Kent, we have sought to evolve our services to meet the ever increasing and developing world of Radio Communications and Electronics on both land and sea.
Providing bespoke system design, high quality equipment, servicing and maintenance, to meet varied procurement requirements. Working alongside the Education Sector, NHS, Premiership Football Clubs and International Travel Companies for many years, has made us become acutely aware of the need to seek the satisfaction of all our customers by giving excellent customer service.

Our knowledge and expertise has expanded to all forms of land-based mobile and fixed station radios, including the design and planning of bespoke customised systems. Our company operates a communications service, comprising of a Kent wide community repeater network which a utilised by many national organisations for their operational communications.
We provide procurement and maintenance services to users of marine navigational equipment, including shore-based radar and radio communications.
Smye-Rumsby has, in conjunction with the Police, Local Authorities and Shop Retailers, organised Crime Prevention Packages using Body Worn Cameras and CCTV security systems. Assisting the emergency services and reducing crime in many towns and cities.

Over the years we have built-up long-standing relationships with the world's premier manufactures and distributors. This enables us to source the most recent state of the art products which in turn enables us to give you, our clients, the most current equipment systems and services available.

For more information or if you would like a sales or hire quote please contact us via phone or email and the team will be happy to help. 😊

04/08/2025

Dover Castles Radio Communications.

Dover Castles VHF Kenwood System.
The system is based on KENWOOD’s NX-1000 Series devices which feature a host of built-in and programmable worker safety features which were an important consideration given the application. The system is most extensively used in two key areas of the site, the Tunnels and Castle Keep (Tower).
TUNNELS:
NXR-1700E2 repeater
22 x NX-1200DE3 portable radios
Signal delivered from an external antenna via a radiating cable to tunnel.
4 x 6-way KMB-35A chargers

CASTLE KEEP:
NXR-1700E2 repeater
30 x NX1200DE3 portables
6 x 6-way KMB-35A chargers
The new system Integrates into 4 x existing Base Stations and is programmed to provide SMC Alerts and automated Digital Voice Alerts to all radios in the event of an incident.
Check out our website to read more on our case study with Kenwood at Dover Castle.
https://lnkd.in/e6DZtrBX
If you would like more information on KENWOOD COMMUNICATION SOLUTIONS products please give us a call on 01304 248900 or email us at [email protected] the team will be happy to help.

31/07/2025

The Motorola MOTOTRBO R2 stands out as a reliable and sturdy two-way radio, perfect for challenging environments. It’s designed for easy use and durability.
The R2 is fully compatible with the MOTOTRBO family of radios and has superior audio quality, outstanding coverage, long-lasting battery life and more.
Built for teams that keep things moving combines durability, slim design, and powerful audio to help frontline teams stay connected in loud, fast-paced environments.
✔️ Ideal for construction, security, events & logistic
✔️ Loud, clear audio even in noisy environments
✔️ Slim, lightweight, and easy to use
For more information you can call us on 01304 248900 or
Email [email protected].

28/07/2025

Motorola Solutions's WAVE PTX is a broadband push-to-talk service that connects teams across different devices, networks, and locations.
It offers a-
✔️ Clear communication
✔️ Nationwide service
✔️ Predictable costs
✔️ Easy to use and manage.
Wave PTX has exceptional voice quality and the ability to share details via text, photo, video, or file attachment with secure, and end-to-end encryption and user authentication, to ensure that communications are confidential and tamper-proof.
WAVE PTX is compatible with a variety of devices, including smartphones, tablets, PCs, and Motorola's dedicated PTT radios and accessories.
This service is designed for productivity, allowing users to manage cash flow with low-cost per-user subscriptions and handle talk groups and subscriptions in real time.
For more information on Motorola's Wave PTX our team at Smye-Rumby will be happy to help. You can call us on 01304 248900 or Email [email protected]

22/07/2025

Event season is under way! We do Body Worn Cameras for short term hire!

We at Smye-Rumsby Ltd not only hire radios, we also have Body Worn Camera kits too.

We can offer Communications Europe BWC kits for hire from just £25.00 per week, per camera!

Your staff will be provided with better protection against aggression and intimidation. Footage can be downloaded securely for review and used for evidential purposes.
The presence of a BWC alone acts as a deterrent, ensuring that your staff feel safe and have constant communication with colleagues.
Whether you require one unit for a lone worker, or you need to kit out event security staff, we can help.

Please call us on 01304 248900 or Email [email protected]

Address

123 Snargate Street
Dover
CT17 9AP

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

Website

http://smye-rumsby.co.uk/

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