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October 11, 2016, Dallas, TX—BearCom, the nation’s largest provider of two-way radio wireless communications equipment and solutions, announced today the introduction of the new eVerge EVX-S24 Digital Portable Radio from Vertex Standard. The EVX-S24 is a smaller, lighter unit that’s sleek, compact, easy-to-use and easy-to-carry. It’sdesigned for education, hospitality, high-end retail, security, and more. With a high water submersion and dustproof rating of IP67, this radio is ideal for construction sites, golf courses, water parks, and resorts (near swimming pools).
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Acquisition provides unmatched wireless solutions throughout California
October 6, 2016: Dallas, TX — BearCom Group, Inc. (“BearCom”), the nation’s largest and pre-eminent provider of wireless communications equipment and solutions for two-way radios and other voice and data technologies, today announced the acquisition of Advanced Electronics Inc., headquartered in Redondo Beach, CA, with satellite offices in Ontario and Palm Desert.
Since 1951, Advanced Electronics has successfully served thousands of Southern California organizations with wireless voice
Dust-Tight, Waterproof and Weighs Only Eight Ounces
August 10, 2016, Dallas, TX—BearCom, the nation’s largest provider of wireless communications equipment and solutions, announced today the availability of the new BC1000 analog two-way radio from BearCom. The BC1000 is replacing the BC100, both made exclusively for BearCom by Icom America.
“The new BC1000 is the perfect addition to the BearCom lineup of rugged and affordable two-way radios,” said BearCom’s Product & Purchasing Manager, Hugh Johnston. “With the list price at $229, this will be a popular choice among customers seeking a c
July 20, 2016, Dallas, TX – BearCom is pleased to announce the BearCom Scholars program winners for the academic year of 2016-2017. The second-year program recognizes deserving employees’ children who demonstrate scholastic ability, character, diversity and plan to continue their education in college or vocational school programs.
The BearCom Scholars program was conceived by Jerry Denham, CEO, and Brent Bisnar, Executive Vice-President. In its first-year in 2015, four BearCom scholarship winners were recognized and awarded. This year, four additional honorees have earned scholarships out of
May 5, 2016, Houston, TX – The BearCom branch in Deer Park, TX officially kicked off residency in their new facility with a Grand Opening celebration and ribbon cutting ceremony. The office recently moved down the street from its previous building into their new, much larger facility located at 1740 West 13th Street, Deer Park, Texas 77536.
Our Grand opening Event
The event was a great success, with beautiful weather and the BearCom team sharing Mexican food (in honor of Cinco de Mayo), cakes, drinks, door prizes and drawings with their guests. Over 100 people attended, including key business
May 4, 2016, Dallas, TX – The BearCom Group, Inc. introduced wireless communications industry leader, Mark Kroh, as the company’s new President. Having served for nearly 30 years in executive roles at Motorola, Motorola Solutions, and Zebra Technologies, Kroh is highly experienced in all facets of business leadership. Jerry Denham, who previously held the joint title of President & CEO, remains with the company as CEO.
Mark Kroh Wireless Communications leader
“I am delighted to welcome Mark to the BearCom team. Mark’s proven industry expertise along with his strong strategic vision and hig
There’s a two-way radio for just about every business or industry setting. For instance, the radios that firefighters carry into a burning building will be a lot different than the radios hostesses use to seat you at a restaurant.
You need to match the two-way radio you buy to the environment it will be used in. Otherwise, you’ll either pay for stuff you don’t really need, or perhaps you’ll neglect features that can save lives or prevent a disaster.
For starters, you want radios built for commercial, industrial or public service operations. Consumer-grade walkie-talkies are barely more than
Acquisition expands two-way radio solutions and services throughout the Southeast
January 11, 2016: Dallas, TX — BearCom Group, Inc., the nation’s largest and pre-eminent Two-Way Radio Dealer and provider of wireless communications equipment and solutions, today announced the acquisition of Sullivan Communications located in Birmingham, Alabama. Terms of the transaction were not announced.
Since 1994, Sullivan Communications has served a multitude of two-way radio customers in the industrial and commercial sectors including: medical, manufacturing, education, public safety, and more i
Constant danger is the traveling companion of anyone who works on towboats and barge crews.
In the winter, heavy ice can block the channel. In the spring, heavy rains create flooding and treacherous currents. In the summer, pleasure boaters dart in and out of the main river channels, requiring perpetual diligence from towboat crews. All year round, the risk of accidents, falls and snapped cables requires the ability to immediately sound an alert or summon help from a pilot house that might be up to a thousand feet away.
The best way to communicate instantly and effectively across dist
When you’re thinking about buying two-way radios (walkie-talkies) for your organization, it helps to understand how your competitors are already using radios. After all, people in a broad spectrum of industries have already decided that the push-to-talk advantages of two-way radios offer a better choice than cellphones, landlines, texting and email.
The sectors below are some of the most likely to use two-way radios to streamline communications and make their operations more efficient:
Two-Way Radios for Hospitality
In hotels and resorts, housekeeping staff use radios to request maintenanc
Buying two-way radios (walkie-talkies) for your business is an important decision to add productivity, increase efficiency and enhance safety. To get the most out of your investment, you need to really weigh how your people communicate, and whether two-way radios will make them more efficient at their jobs.
Most people at work communicate with landline phones, cellphones, emails and texting. These work fine in some circumstances, but fail miserably in others.
Advantages Of Two-Way Radios
Landline phones: These require a fixed location, which is perfect for people working desk jobs, but mu
If you buy the right two-way radios (walkie-talkies), they can transform your business, making it safer, stronger and better at keeping customers happy. If you buy the wrong radios, they can collect dust on a shelf and render your investment worthless.
Two-Way Radios for Business
The prime appeal of two-way radios for business is the ability to push one button and talk to someone or a whole team immediately. This basic communications capability is absolutely essential in many enterprises, but may not be of much value in some operations. The key is figuring out where your organization lies on t
New threats to schools hit the headlines far too frequently. If it’s not a gunman with a grudge, it’s a hurricane spreading havoc.
Many schools are meeting these threats by upgrading their emergency-response communications. Creating lockdown procedures and designating safe spaces are good starts, but these measures cannot be effective if schools don’t have the ability to communicate immediately with police and rescue personnel in an emergency.
Manufacturers like Motorola Solutions and dealers like BearCom have the technology to make this happen. In addition to two-way radios (walkie-
Improved audio quality is one of the best reasons to use digital two-way radios (walkie-talkies) in commercial settings. Particularly in environments where radios are used by mobile work teams who move around a lot over large distances and need to stay in instant communication with other people in their organizations. Plus, when work operations are particularly noisy, digital radios really prove their value.
Picture construction sites with equipment and vehicles running in the background, or factory floors with manufacturing lines rumbling all around. Any location where you have to sho
Two-way radios (walkie-talkies) for hotel workers are critical communications solutions designed to drive customer service benefits and increase day-to-day staff productivity. Every hotel or resort has to be ready with an effective communication system that increases productivity and streamlines operations -- whether it's guest services, front desk operations, housekeeping, food services, security, executive staff or maintenance.
Why Hotel Workers need Two-Way Radios
As occupancy levels and daily rates rise to their highest levels in the past 30 years, the hospitality industry will rely even m
One touch, no reach. Those are the two fundamentals for using two-way radios (walkie-talkies) safely while driving.
Federal regulations forbid the use of cellphones and sending text messages while driving commercial vehicles. However, these statutes do not prohibit the use of two-way radios, but they do offer guidelines for keeping radio users safe while driving on company business.
According to federal regulators, the two greatest risks of using a cell phone while driving are reaching to grab one and using more than one button to operate it. Commercial drivers are allowed to use hands-free
Event security can be a substantial logistical challenge with dozens of things happening at once and people gathering by the thousands. Whether it’s a sporting event, a music series, a trade show, an art festival or a corporate event, it’s all about coordination. And coordination comes down to communication.
Are the right people getting the right information in a timely manner? Is everyone able to respond quickly to unforeseen events? Those involved need to have clear direction, the ability to ask questions and solve problems, and access up-to-date information. That’s why event organiz
On October 12, 2015, Motorola will no longer manufacture four of its analog two-way radios (walkie-talkies). This move is expected to encourage users to migrate to superior digital technologies, which provide added operating and performance benefits.
Analog has been the primary technology for two-way radios since the 1930s and it has delivered proven reliability and economy. However, the analog signal has significant limitations and the scope of functional innovations is virtually exhausted. The robust MOTOTRBO line is Motorola’s next-generation system of digital portable and mobile ra
Intrinsically Safe two-way radios (walkie-talkies) approved to the FM3610_88 standard may only be manufactured through the end of December 2015.
The FM3610_88 expired in 2012 and affects products from all Land Mobile Radio manufacturers, that are certified to this standard. There are no known safety issues with two-way radios certified under the FM3610_88 standard. FM approved radios that are deployed in the field will maintain their FM Intrinsically Safe approval status.
Motorola is adapting to a new TIA-4950 standard for Hazardous Location certification of two-way radios, which is similar
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If you’re buying two-way radios (walkie-talkies) for your organization, you need to do it right and get an FCC license. If you don’t, you’re probably breaking the law.* Besides, there are also ample rewards for operating your radios by the book. For example, you have recourse if other radio operators are making a nuisance of themselves on channels assigned to you. If you’re unlicensed, you’re out of luck.
Though people can find plenty to gripe about when it comes to the government, wireless communication is one place where we need an agency to set rules t