Map classified areas
List the class and division of each work area so every radio, battery, and accessory carried there is approved for it.
Intrinsically safe use requires the approved configuration. Choose Intrinsically Safe: Yes on the product page and confirm the classification of each work area.
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Which Radio Fits Your Oil and Gas Operation?
Start with crews in classified areas, field operators, drivers, and control-room staff. Compare the roles below, then confirm certification, coverage, and compatibility for your sites.
| Radio or use case | Best for | Coverage | Licensing and planning |
|---|---|---|---|
| R7 Digital Two-Way Radio | Hazardous Areas | Local radio; system-dependent coverage | Order the intrinsically safe configuration |
| R5 Digital Two-Way Radio | Hazardous Areas | Local radio; system-dependent coverage | Order the intrinsically safe configuration |
| R7 Digital Two-Way Radio with Display | Field Crews | Local radio; system-dependent coverage | Confirm U.S. business licensing |
| TLK110 Radio | Field Crews | Supported LTE / Wi-Fi network | Service plan required |
| MOTOTRBO CM300d Mobile Two Way Radio | Control Room & Fleet | Local radio; system-dependent coverage | Confirm U.S. business licensing |
| TLK150 Mobile Radio | Control Room & Fleet | Supported LTE / Wi-Fi network | Service plan required |
Fleet planning noteIntrinsic safety depends on the complete configuration: radio, battery, and accessories. Confirm the approval each site requires before deployment.
Oil and gas radio system planning
Plan for Hazardous Areas, Remote Sites, and the Fleet.
Well sites, compressor stations, pipelines, and the trucks that connect them each need a different setup. Start with the classified areas on your sites, then plan coverage for field crews and the link back to the control room.
- Map classified hazardous areas on each site
- Plan coverage across leases, pipelines, and roads
- Connect field crews with dispatch and the control room
Plan the Whole Oil and Gas Operation
Build your plan around crews in hazardous areas, field operators, drivers, and the control room, with the right equipment and support for the way they work.
Cover remote sites
Review well sites, compressor stations, and pipeline routes where local coverage is weak, and decide where a repeater or LTE radio fits.
Connect the fleet
Plan mobile radios for trucks and a dispatch position that reaches crews across the territory.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which radios here can be used in a hazardous area?
The MOTOTRBO R5 and R7 are offered in an intrinsically safe configuration. Choose Intrinsically Safe: Yes on the product page. Approval covers the complete configuration, including the battery and accessories, so confirm the classification of each work area before you order.
How should we plan coverage across remote sites?
Map the well sites, compressor stations, and routes where crews work. Local radios with a repeater cover a defined site; nationwide LTE push-to-talk radios reach crews wherever supported carrier coverage exists. Many operations use both.
Is every rugged radio suitable for a hazardous location?
No. Ruggedness or water resistance does not establish hazardous-location approval. Confirm the exact radio, battery, accessories, and certification required by the work site before selecting equipment.
Can different radio models work together?
Compatibility depends on the frequency band, operating mode, programming, and radio system. Local business radios and network-based WAVE PTX devices do not automatically communicate with one another. Share your current model numbers so we can review the connection before you purchase.
What information should I include in a quote request?
Include the number of users, their roles, your sites and the hazardous-area classification of each, shift lengths, existing radio models, and any coverage problems.
Not Sure What Your Oil and Gas Operation Needs?
Tell us about your sites, hazardous-area classifications, team roles, existing radios, and coverage concerns. We will help you build a practical radio plan.