Riedel Communications, provider of real-time video, audio, data, and communications networks, is the exclusive radio equipment and services supplier for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.

The company is providing more than 6,000 radios, being used before and during the Games, along with a TETRA digital network. This also includes a Motorola MOTOTRBO digital radio repeater system. The Games, which run from July 23 to August 3 in Glasgow, Scotland, involves 14 venues hosting 17 different sporting competitions.

“The ability to communicate effectively at Games venues and throughout Glasgow and other parts of Scotland is an essential element to delivering a successful event,” says Brian Nourse, chief information officer, Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. “We have benefited from Riedel’s extensive experience of being involved in major sporting events, to ensure a robust communications solution is delivered for the Games.”

The digital trunked radio system supports GPS-positioning, full duplex communication and connection to the public telephone network. It offers the option of operating different virtual channels, and can leverage IP connectivity to support wide-area operation. Riedel will ensure outdoor street-level coverage throughout the city and at all official venues, including the cycling road race and marathon routes, with indoor coverage at competition venues.

The Scottish leg of the Queen’s Baton Relay will also have its communications provided by Riedel as the baton is carried through Scotland for the Games.