We have these vertex 2 way radios in 55 school busses and they do not work well at all. Static and can't even talk to the other busses very well
They really do not work well at all. All 55 busses got new two ways and you can't talk to the other drivers. You can hear base most of the time but not the driver who is calling in. One way conversation. Very static so I turn it way down. Takes 2 or 3 other drivers to relay messages. It is very distracting. help
Radio Communications - Vertex - Standard Vx-2100 Vhf 25w Mobile Two Way Radio
Answers & Comments
Look at the antennas. Very common for them to not be installed or tuned (trimed) properly. Hire a radio shop, this is not a do-it-yourself thing to fix. Money well spent.
You need to work with the dealer who provided the radios. It's possible you're too far apart, or the radios weren't properly programmed. In any case, this is a "commercial" radio application and requires properly authorized personnel to maintain or correct the problem.