Company History / About Us

2-Way Communications, Incorporated, was founded in 1954 by Henry B. Bartlett and Leon A. Richardson. The business was operated out of two locations, one in Gilford, NH and the other in Somersworth, NH. In August 1954, 2-Way Communications became an authorized Motorola Service Station (MSS). Many of the first two-way radios ever used for Business and Public Safety communications in New England were installed and serviced by 2-Way. The main business moved to Newington, NH in 1971 where it remains today.

In 1990 2-Way became a Motorola Authorized Two-Way Radio Dealer. As a Motorola Service Station and Authorized Motorola Two-Way Radio Dealer, 2-Way offered a full line of Motorola branded two-way radio products including portable, mobile, and fixed site equipment as well as police, fire and emergency dispatch electronics.

Due to customer demand, in 1998 2-Way began offering a more comprehensive list of services for their Public Safety customers including a small selection of Public Safety lighting and vehicle equipment from the highest quality manufacturers in the industry. They serviced everything from light bars to shotgun racks.

On July 1, 1999 Henry B. Bartlett transferred ownership of the Newington 2-Way location to his son, Michael G. Bartlett and wife Natalie W. Bartlett. 2-Way continued to demonstrate an ability to install and service every product they sold. Their growing product line was the finest available and came from manufacturers with cutting edge technology and a commitment to product research and development.

Around 2002 it became evident that 2-Way was more than just a Motorola Service Station. The company’s overall commitment to quality led to a growing, and very loyal customer base. The occasional Police cruiser assembly turned into a mainstream business seemingly overnight. Their success was due, in no small part, to a simple philosophy, “never sacrifice quality for quantity”. 2-Way’s Public Safety Vehicles were undoubtedly the finest and most reliable available.

In 2003 The Bartlett’s shared ownership of 2-Way with their son, William R. Bartlett, celebrating the third generation of their family business.

In 2004 2-Way added their Networking and Surveillance Department to complement both their commercial and municipal offerings. With advances in wireless communications the addition of this department bridged the technology gap between conventional RF communications and mission critical Radio Networks. 2-Way’s Network department offered municipalities and small businesses a broad range of services from consultation and system design to implementation and management.

Today, the core of 2-Way’s business is alive and well inside the Communications Division. With dedicated, factory trained technicians and state-of-the-art service and diagnostic equipment, 2-Way’s Motorola Service Station heritage is well preserved. The mobile installation department has taken on an identity of its own with the new Fleet Division where you will find a dedicated crew of mobile electronics experts that can “upfit” any vehicle with the electronics or accessories customers need. And our new Network Division is strong and growing with emergent technologies that complete the 2-Way portfolio and make tomorrow’s solutions possible today.

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