Modern town-centre radios without the range limits.
Save money over traditional radio networks and get unlimited range and better radio reception. Schemelink DigiTalk is our own in-house walkie talkie software, developed by us for real-world town-centre communication. It gives Pubwatch, Shopwatch, Townwatch and BID teams instant Push-to-Talk communication anywhere there is an internet connection.
Because DigiTalk runs over Wi-Fi and mobile data, there is no OFCOM spectrum licence to arrange, no repeater to install, no antenna to put up and no traditional radio installation project to pay for. If you want a dedicated handset rather than relying on staff using their own phones, DigiTalk gives you a purpose-built radio for a one-off upfront cost, then a simple per-handset monthly network access price, with an extra charge only if you want SIM-based cellular access.
Coverage is driven by internet access rather than local RF range, so users can still participate from another site, another town or even another country if they have data or Wi-Fi.
There is no OFCOM radio licence to sort out, no repeater hardware to buy, no antenna infrastructure to mount and no radio installation project to manage, which helps schemes save money.
Use a proper walkie talkie-style handset, or run DigiTalk on Apple and Android phones to turn a smartphone into a business Push-to-Talk device.
We are not reselling a generic third-party app. DigiTalk is developed in-house, which gives you a clearer roadmap and tighter integration with the wider Schemelink platform.
Designed for Pubwatch, Shopwatch, Townwatch and BID communication.
Traditional schemes often depend on licensed radio infrastructure, repeaters, antenna installs, fixed coverage planning and specialist setup. DigiTalk takes a simpler route: internet-based Push-to-Talk with a familiar radio workflow, dedicated handset options and the wider Schemelink system included, without the need for OFCOM spectrum licensing, repeater installation or antenna work.
A simpler route to wide-area walkie talkie communication.
Radio over IP and Push-to-Talk over Cellular systems use data networks instead of relying solely on traditional radio coverage. That means you can communicate across a building, a town or further afield, provided users have Wi-Fi or mobile data available. In many real-world sites, Wi-Fi and modern cellular coverage will also give more reliable indoor performance than basic handheld VHF or UHF setups, especially where buildings are difficult for traditional radio signals.
Wi-Fi connected bundles
Best where venues already have dependable Wi-Fi. Good for fixed sites, indoor spaces and organisations that want the lowest monthly cost, with very strong in-building coverage where Wi-Fi is already solid.
SIM + Wi-Fi connected bundles
Best for mobile teams, street patrols, roaming users and town-centre schemes that need flexibility between venues and outdoor coverage. Cellular networks are also generally engineered for better building penetration than simple handheld radio coverage.
Phone app also available
If you do not need a dedicated radio, DigiTalk can also run on Apple and Android phones, turning a smartphone into a walkie talkie.
Simple pricing for dedicated DigiTalk handsets.
DigiTalk is priced to keep rollout straightforward: £160 upfront per radio handset, then £3 per handset per month for DigiTalk radio network access over Wi-Fi. If you want Wi-Fi and SIM-based cellular access together, it is £10 per handset per month. No OFCOM licence, no repeater, no antenna and no specialist radio installation required.
Wi-Fi Only
Best where venues already have dependable Wi-Fi and you want the lowest ongoing monthly cost.
SIM + Wi-Fi
For roaming teams and schemes that want cellular network access as well as Wi-Fi on each handset.
Guide price shown. For large fleets, mixed handset and smartphone deployments, shipped orders or assisted rollout visits, please enquire for a tailored quote.
A package that is easier to buy and easier to explain to members.
The message to venues and members is simple: dedicated DigiTalk radios, internet-based Push-to-Talk, software developed by Schemelink, and full Schemelink access included.
A live dispatch console built for modern watch schemes.
Schemelink DigiTalk includes a purpose-built Dispatch Console for schemes that need a central live view of activity. It gives control rooms, coordinators and scheme managers a clearer real-time picture of what is happening across channels, users and incidents, without needing a traditional radio control setup. Access to the Dispatch Console is included for appointed scheme administrators. As far as we are aware, this is the only dedicated Pubwatch, Shopwatch and Townwatch Dispatch Console solution currently available, making DigiTalk a genuinely cutting-edge communications offer for schemes at a great price.
Live channel visibility
See who is on a channel, who is transmitting, current activity levels and live channel usage from one place, giving scheme coordinators clearer operational awareness.
SOS and incident awareness
Emergency alerts can raise an SOS banner in the console, highlight the user on the live map and make it easier for dispatchers to respond quickly, review that user's recordings and contact the user.
Map-based user monitoring
Where location is available, dispatch users can view scheme users on a live map, see freshness of GPS fixes and identify who is talking or has triggered an SOS. The map can also centre onto the transmitting user, which is especially useful when an SOS is activated and dispatch needs to focus instantly on the person raising the alert.
Channel audio monitoring
Dispatch users can monitor selected live channels without transmitting, and supervise multiple channels from the same console, which is useful for control rooms, CCTV teams and supervisors who need oversight rather than a handset on their belt.
Dispatch PTT on screen
The console can load a live DigiTalk channel into its own dispatch PTT area, letting a dispatcher quickly join the conversation from a desktop or tablet when they need to move from monitoring into active radio use.
Move users between channels
Dispatchers can switch connected users into the right channel, move them back to the channel list when needed, and recover users more quickly after updates, reconnects or operational changes.
Connected user management
See which users are active, which channel they are on, and which same-scheme handsets are waiting at the channel list, giving dispatch a practical way to coordinate and support live users.
Traffic, health and usage stats
The console can show traffic and usage information such as channel activity, reconnects, disconnects and other operational indicators to help schemes spot issues and measure use.
Integrated recordings workflow
Dispatch users can access channel recordings, jump in from any point, and open recordings for one named user only, which is especially useful when reviewing SOS-related transmissions or one person’s activity.
Visual audio flow on the map
When a user transmits, the live map can highlight the talker, highlight receiving users and draw the audio path between them, making it easier for control rooms to understand who is connected to a live transmission.
SOS-only reverse PTT safeguard
Where user agreement allows it, dispatch can trigger a short remote open-mic session on an app handset only from a live SOS banner, only for that named user, and only for a short time window after the SOS is raised. The handset shows a clear warning, the session times out automatically and the console keeps an audit trail for accountability.
How the package stacks up.
The established market for town-centre radio schemes often leans on traditional digital radio systems, repeaters, antenna installs, supplier-managed infrastructure and licence costs. DigiTalk offers a more software-led route with dedicated PoC/RoIP-style hardware and a lower barrier to rollout.
Easier to understand
£160 upfront per radio, then £3 per handset per month on Wi-Fi only, or £10 per handset per month with Wi-Fi and SIM-based cellular access. Much easier than dealing with repeaters, antenna installs, licensing and signal planning.
Made for small-screen users
For walkie talkie deployments, users can be taken straight into DigiTalk rather than the wider dashboard experience, which suits compact dedicated devices.
Own product story
Schemelink develops DigiTalk in-house, which is a stronger proposition than just reselling someone else's PoC platform.
Need a price for a larger scheme, mixed handset setup or rollout plan?
Tell us how many venues or users you need to cover and whether they will mainly use Wi-Fi, 4G or a mixture of both. We can recommend the most suitable DigiTalk bundle and quote for larger fleet sizes.
Suggested use cases: Pubwatch groups, Shopwatch schemes, Townwatch teams, BID radios, CCTV-linked operations and multi-site business communications.