NEW YORK, Dec. 13, 2024 — Hollywood excels in disaster films, but its depictions aren’t always realistic. Haloid Solutions noted several unsafe inaccuracies in the two-way radio portrayals in the movie Twister, prompting a safety alert.

Dashboard-mounted mobile radios pose a serious risk to vehicle occupants. In accidents or sudden acceleration, the radio and microphone can become dangerous projectiles. Airbag deployment can also lead to punctures or shrapnel-like injuries from these improperly mounted devices. Such mishaps have resulted in numerous injuries and fatalities.

Secure mounting is crucial, ideally in the center console, using a bracket. Palm microphones should be attached to a metal clip, away from the airbag deployment zone.

Beyond safety concerns, many radio enthusiasts have pointed out inaccuracies in the film’s radio equipment. The unsafely mounted radios also lacked external antennas, rendering them inoperable.

Numerous movies and TV shows frequently depict inaccurate radio equipment, its operation, or its era. While viewers might miss these details, radio enthusiasts and amateur radio operators may try to replicate these unsafe practices shown onscreen.

Haloid offers complimentary safety reviews of radio depictions to ensure accuracy. We also provide historically accurate or modern equipment, tailored to location needs. Furthermore, we offer encrypted radios to protect filming operations from eavesdropping.

For more information or complimentary safety reviews, please contact Haloid’s

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