The calmer Autumn that follows the hot holiday tourist season is a time when many people decide to purchase new tourguide systems in preparation for the next season. The greatest popularity among guides is enjoyed by solutions that link innovative technologies with simplicity of use, to correspond to the needs of both large groups as well as smaller excursions.
We have prepared for you a compilation of details on the best tour guide systems that we recommend for the upcoming tourist season. The presented models have become true discoveries of this year’s Summer, gaining the respect of both guides as well as tourists.
Okayo WT-350D City Jungle Edition: New – an innovative two-in-one tour guide system
The Okayo WT-350D City Jungle Edition is the digital counterpart to the cult analogue WT-350 model, quite eagerly selected in the past 
years. |It will prove itself perfectly during excursions that require the participation of the guides and mutual interaction. This is the first model referred to as a ‘two-in-one’ – enabling the guide to allow the group to speak by simply switching a slider on the transmitter [see the photo on the right], thus changing it from a unidirectional into a bidirectional system. The system is equipped with e. g. an out of range alert, the option of remote channel changes as well as HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) functionality, making the system friendly for people using hearing aids, allowing them to take guided tours comfortably. If you are afraid that this model would be one of the more expensive ones then… you might be pleasantly surprised!
Okayo WT-300D: Reliability and trustworthiness under any conditions
A further digital model that is very frequently selected by the tourism industry is the Okayo WT-300D. It sports a long range (up to 150 m in the line of sight), allowing freedom of movement without the loss of sound quality, and thanks to the very high capacity battery (receiver up to 35 hours; transmitter up to 25 hours) it will prove itself perfectly during multiday excursions full of touring. Our words are confirmed by its satisfied users – specialists in the tourism industry:
“I am a user of the Okayo WT-300D; this equipment proves itself very well, charging or topping up both the transmitter as well as the receivers takes place quickly. The equipment is easy to use. The case/ charger as well as the portable bag for the 45 tourguide unit set are all functional, just as described. The sound quality/ digital quality, both in rooms as well as outside, is very good. My recommendation.”
Piotr Ruta, Tour guide of the PTTK Polish Tourist and Sightseeing Society in the Tricity
“The WT-300D system proves itself perfectly with us. It is robust, easy to operate, has a long range and surprises with its very long time of operation on a single charge – it is able to handle six- and seven-day bus tours without difficulty. A great advantage of this model are additional features such as remote channel changes on the receivers from the transmitter or the microphone built into the transmitter. I recommend this model to everyone who would expect top quality from tour guide sets.”
Jacek Białas, Aurora Travel Agency
mGuide DLR-01 and mGuide DLR-02: Unlimited sightseeing on all continents
Autumn is a time when tourists travel to tropical countries in search for adventure and unforgettable experiences. Responding to their needs, with mGuide™ (a MEXPO brand) working together with engineers from Asia’s most technologically advanced countries, we have developed two fully compatible models:
- The mGuide DLR-01 unidirectional wireless communication system,
- the mGuide DLR-02 bidirectional tourguide system.
Both models operate in the 2,4 GHz frequency band used across the world, thus allowing guided tours in even the most distant places without the need to invest in separate systems. This system will prove itself wonderfully at tourist agencies who send their customers to tours on all continents. A further advantage and, at the same time, an expansion offered by these systems is the possibility of connection of an external sound source and the playback of own recordings, sounds and voices, during breaks in the tour.
Okayo EarMe: No more tangled cables!
Do you dream of a tourguide system that is lightweight and comfortable? If your tour plan is tight and you do not have time to prepare your guiding equipment? We have the perfect solution for you! The Okayo EarMe is the first model that has a receiver in the form of a lightweight (20 g), durable wireless headphone, thanks to which you will save on additional accessories. This system is uniquely compact and perfect for guides who do not like travelling with a lot of luggage!
“We decidedly recommend the headphone sets. They are small and handy, and the battery operating time is truly impressive. The system may be used without a lot of configuration of channels and complicated technical settings.”
Melanie Naumann, Terramania Travel Agency, Germany
“The EarMe System is the most comfortable tour guide system that I ever had to handle. Tourists praise it for its low weight and ease of use. The headphones are very easily paired with the transmitter, the charging is quick, and in addition it is no trouble for me to take a set for 50 people on any tour.”
Łukasz Mrzygłód, Croatia guide
As comfort, convenience and safety are invaluable during a tour, you do not have to worry about disinfecting your tour guide system. The headphone-receiver unit can be secured by a disposable hygienic cover or disinfected with a disinfection tissue.
Okayo WaveTalk: lightweight and functional
The Okayo WaveTalk is a model which, thanks to its low weight below 60 g with battery, is frequently selected by our customers. Users also praise its range that allows them transmit even up to a line-of-sight distance of 150 m. Thanks to the option of charging the devices over the popular USB-C outlet or by way of a multicharger, the Okayo WaveTalk wireless communication system is suitable both for those who buy just a few, as well as for those who buy dozens of units.
“We are very pleased with our purchase. The tourguide units are lightweight, the reception and the working comfort are excellent and they do not have to be charged that often. I will certainly come back with my order if I need further accessories.”
The Pomeranian Regional Tourist Organisation, Poland
“The experience of using the Wavetalk is incredible. The transmitter is able to turn all receivers on and off, all the while saving battery power during the tour. The batteries last two, three days at most without charging. The range is also all right depending on the channel settings. They are small, handy and light, one cannot feel them on the neck at all.”
Michał Steffen, BBS, Poland
The Okayo WaveTalk is a digital tourguide unit that ensures simplicity and comfort of use thanks to its additional built-in functions such as:
- searching for interference-free channels,
- remote channel changes,
- turning the units off with a single button.
This fusion of functionality, comfort and modern solutions makes the Okayo WaveTalk the perfect choice for anyone that would need a reliable wireless communications system.
Check out which system will fulfil your expectations!
To summarise – anyone considering the purchase of a new tourguide system or expanding their current fleet by a new model should consider their needs and the issue of which functions are key for them. The selection of the equipment should take into account both the guides’ work comfort as well as the expectations of tourists.