Posted by 2WayRadioHub on 3rd Jun 2025
The Day the Elevator Got Stuck: How a Walkie Talkie Saved the Pizza (and My Sanity)
Let me tell you about the most dramatic pizza delivery I’ve ever made.
It was a regular Friday night in downtown Chicago. I’d just picked up a pepperoni-and-everything from Tony’s and was heading to the 34th floor of a luxury condo building. I got into the elevator, hit the button... and that’s when it happened.
CLUNK.
JOLT.
Silence.
The elevator stopped. No lights. No cell signal. No WiFi. Just me, a pizza slowly getting colder, and 34 floors of concrete between me and civilization.
I pressed the emergency button—nothing. I waved my phone in the air—still nothing.
But then I remembered: my manager had just given us CARRBORG encrypted 4G walkie talkies for team communication. I pulled it out, pressed the button, and boom—crystal-clear connection to dispatch.
Within 15 minutes, building security had reset the elevator remotely. I was out. The pizza was warm. The customer tipped $10 extra just for the story.
Why These Radios Are a Game-Changer (Even in the City):
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4G Global Coverage — works where phones don’t.
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Encrypted Channels — your emergency doesn’t become public radio chatter.
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Lightweight but Rugged — ideal for delivery, security, logistics, and even dog walkers.
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No monthly fees, just plug, talk, and go.
Since that day, I carry one on every shift. It’s more reliable than my phone — and honestly, a lot cooler too.