CommUSA Says Instant Radio Communication is the Security Employees Want; ``Everything Has Changed''.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 17, 2001

CommUSA, a national provider of Two-Way Radio Systems, reports their two-way radio and battery inquiries have soared in the last few weeks.

Security is beefing-up all over the country in amusement parks, ski resorts, sky scrapers, Casinos, large commercial buildings, manufacturing plants, schools and even shopping malls. Business owners and employees want more on-site protection and security because of unknown future events.

"We have received calls from business owners all over the country who already use radios, but want to increase the number so more employees can have access to them," said Roger Schuknecht, CEO of CommUSA. "Companies want to take security into their own hands. In a sense, we all want to feel more empowered to take control when we are working, and are away from our families. Everything has changed, virtually overnight, in our nation's businesses."

Companies are using Two-Way Radios to increase on-site security measures. Radios are purchased and owned by the company and there are no airtime charges to use the radios. Radios are battery powered, so if there is a back-up power supply radios can be completely operational and run indefinitely, even if phone and power lines are down. Radios can also use a company's designated frequency, which avoids the cellular or phone "system overload" that can happen during an emergency or disaster.

"Motorola has been instrumental in helping the relief effort in the New York City area. They have supplied over 9,000 portable radios, 16,000 batteries and multiple radio systems to help with instant communications. That's why we provide Motorola products; because in an emergency, we want the best, and Motorola has the resources to back-up their radios," explained Schuknecht.

Schuknecht said radio orders can be delivered within a few days, but he encourages all businesses to look at their radio inventories, and make sure the radios and equipment are in working order, and there are plenty of extra batteries. He also said cellular phones are great for your loved ones, but radios are what businesses need for serious on-site security issues and long-term safety plans.

For more information or to schedule an interview, call Melissa Condit at 858/674-1370.