The Best Radios for Your Restaurant, Retail Store, or Hotel

In the fast-paced world of retail and hospitality, instant communication is the key to exceptional customer service. Whether you’re coordinating servers during a dinner rush, checking stock in a busy retail store, or managing housekeeping in a multi-floor hotel, your team needs to be connected.

For years, the Motorola CLS series has been a popular choice. But business owners are now discovering a powerful alternative that delivers the same crystal-clear communication and reliability at a fraction of the cost: the Retevis RT17.

At Fleetwood Digital, we specialize in equipping businesses with communication tools that boost efficiency and improve the customer experience. Let's break down the best radio solutions for your specific needs.

For Most Businesses: The Smart, License-Free Solution

For the vast majority of restaurants, retail stores, cafes, and boutique hotels, a license-free radio is the perfect tool. It’s simple, affordable, and ready to use right out of the box with no recurring fees or paperwork.

Our Top Pick: Retevis RT17 License-Free Two-Way Radio (A Powerful Motorola CLS Alternative)

The Retevis RT17 is designed for the hustle and bustle of a commercial environment. It’s slim, lightweight, and incredibly easy for staff to use, making it the ideal choice for industries with high employee turnover.

Key Features for Hospitality & Retail:

• 🤫 Discreet & Professional: The slim profile and optional earpieces (sold separately) allow staff to communicate without disturbing customers or guests.
• 👍 Simple Push-to-Talk: No complex training required. Staff can be up and running in minutes.
• ⚡ All-Day Performance: The battery is designed to last through even the longest shifts, ensuring your team stays connected from open to close.

The Retevis RT17 is the perfect replacement for older, more expensive models and is ideal for:

• 🍽️ Restaurants, cafes, and bars
• 🛍️ Retail stores and boutiques
• 🏨 Hotels and motels
• 🥳 Event venues and catering teams

For Large Venues: When You Need Maximum Coverage

For large hotels, sprawling resorts, or multi-level retail stores, you need the extended range and signal penetration that a licensed radio provides. These powerful radios ensure your message gets through, from the basement stockroom to the top-floor suites.

Our Power Pick: Retevis RT29 High-Power, Long-Range Radio

The Retevis RT29 is built for maximum coverage. Its high-power signal is designed to penetrate thick concrete walls and floors, eliminating dead zones and ensuring your entire property is covered.

Key Features for Large Venues:

• 📶 Maximum Range: Provides reliable communication across large hotels, resorts, and shopping centers.
• 🔐 Clear, Secure Audio: Operating on licensed business frequencies means less interference from other users.
• 💪 Extremely Durable: This rugged radio is built to withstand drops, spills, and the daily demands of a high-traffic commercial environment.

The Retevis RT29 is the solution for:

• 🌐 Large hotels and resorts
• 🏢 Multi-level department stores
• 👮 Event security and coordination
• 📦 Warehouses and distribution centers

Don’t Guess—Test Your Coverage First

Unsure which radio is right for your space? The single best way to know for sure is to test them in your actual work environment. That's why we encourage businesses to perform their own Signal Site Survey Analysis.

By testing a pair of radios, you can confidently map your coverage, identify potential dead zones, and make the right investment for your business.

Learn how to perform your own site survey with our simple guide.

The Fleetwood Digital Advantage

When you partner with Fleetwood Digital, you get more than just a product; you get a communication solution tailored to your business.

• ✅ Expertly Selected Products: We filter out the noise and only offer proven, reliable radios that are perfect for business use.
• ⭐ Investment Protection: With world-class package protection and optional extended warranties, you can buy with confidence.
• 🤝 Solutions, Not Just Sales: We help you build the perfect package, complete with multi-unit chargers, earpieces, and spare batteries to keep your team running smoothly.

Ready to improve your team's communication and enhance your customer experience? Contact us today and let our experts help you find the perfect radio for your business.