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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has added more teeth to its edict requiring business radio users to migrate to narrow band frequencies. If you have not heard of narrowbanding before, FCC regulations mandate that all “Part 90” business, education, industrial, public safety; and local and state government two-way radio system licensees currently operating legacy wideband (25 kHz) radio systems must make the transition to the narrowband technology (12.5 kHz).
With the narrowband conversion deadline of January 2013 fading into memory, the FCC is now telling coordinator companies wh
Companies and organizations that use high-tech, digital two-way radio (walkie-talkie) networks can’t afford to let communications equipment failures threaten their mission goals. That’s why BearCom is launching a new Network Operations Center (NOC), which scans enterprise two-way radio infrastructure for any hints of potential malfunctions.
“To protect and optimize their communications investment, the BearCom NOC is vital to companies with two-way radio systems,” said BearCom President and CEO Jerry Denham. “With the NOC, our technicians identify issues early and then enable solut
Businesses in the Houston metropolitan area now have an opportunity to ramp up the productivity of their mobile two-way radio (walkie-talkie) users, thanks to a new partnership between BearCom and pdvWireless.
This alliance allows BearCom clients who use Motorola Solutions MOTOTRBO digital radios to tap into a wide-area network encompassing most of the Houston Gulf Coast region. (Similar services are on the way for Dallas, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington DC, and other major metropolitan areas.)
One key feature of the WAN solution is DispatchPlus, a system management
When thousands of fans fill the seats, stadiums and arenas become more like mini-cities. Sporting events require staff to cook the hotdogs, fix the plumbing, assist guests and keep the peace. Facility and event managers behind the scenes need to keep everything running smoothly so fans can enjoy the game without distractions.
Historically, analog two-way radios (walkie-talkies) have been the technology of choice for sports venues, but lately more stadiums and arenas are upgrading to digital radio networks.
Key reasons that digital technology improves operations:
With Time Divisi
If you plan to rent radios, your first decision is whether to choose analog or digital.
Analog two-way radios (walkie-talkies) are lightweight, rugged and reliable. They’re generally easy to use, and require little user training. However analog radios are not as feature-rich as the more state-of-the art digital models, because their underlying technology has been around since the inception of wireless communications.
Best Two-Way Radios Digital radios use the latest audio technology to convert voice into streams of data that can be transmitted on standard Internet Protocol (IP) n
Analog two-way radios (walkie-talkies) are lightweight, rugged and reliable. They’re generally easy to use, and require little user training. However analog radios are not as feature-rich as the more state-of-the art digital models, because their underlying technology has been around since the inception of wireless communications.
Best Two-Way Radios Digital radios use the latest audio technology to convert voice into streams of data that can be transmitted on standard Internet Protocol (IP) n
It’s a lot of work bringing the fun all Summer – or all Winter. Whether they’re mowing fairways, patrolling ski runs or maintaining theme parks, people in the outdoor recreation business need the right tools to keep the visitors smiling.
Rugged two-way radios (walkie-talkies) have been one of those vital tools for decades, bringing always-on connectivity to colleagues scattered across hundreds or even thousands of acres. Radios for outdoor recreation have several distinct requirements:
Extreme water and dust resistance
Long battery life
Lightweight, compact form factor
Ample power and
Two-way radios (walkie-talkies) are must-have tools for golf course workers, who know better than to rely on spotty cell phone coverage. A course warden depends on having a radio to call the groundskeepers to clear out branches blown down in overnight storms. Course pros, bartenders and restaurant staff also rely on radios to streamline customer service.
At BearCom, we recommend that golf course managers equip their staffs with basic, industrial-strength radios like the CP200d from Motorola Solutions, a digital version of one of the most trusted business radios on the market. The
Software and silicon chips make digital radios a bit more like handheld computers every day. With microprocessor capabilities perpetually expanding, radio manufacturers can pack ever more features into each model.
That’s the lesson of the latest upgrade to Motorola’s MOTOTRBO line of digital radios and communications gear, which makes several subtle enhancements to the experience of using these devices. Release 2.4 features:
IMPRES over-the-air battery management
Text to speech
User-selectable audio profiles
Event-driven location updates.
Here’s a look at each of these features in a
Golf courses need a sturdy, dependable radio that’s just as handy for the groundskeepers trimming the greens as it is for the clubhouse staff serving the steaks.
For years, the simplest choice for golf course managers was the CP200 portable two-way radio (walkie-talkie) from Motorola Solutions. A workhorse of business communications worldwide, the CP200 offered a basic, easy-to-learn set of controls and industrial-strength construction. As the wave of digital technology washed over the radio industry in recent years, Motorola introduced the CP200d, a digital upgrade of the stalwart
Rapid advances in mobile devices and wireless networking technology are changing the communications landscape. Companies can install temporary wireless networks and beam Internet connectivity to every nook and cranny of a designated area. That capability comes in especially handy on construction sites, where two-way radios (walkie-talkies) have long been commonplace.
Is there still a need for two-way radios in a time when construction professionals can bring their laptops, tablets and smartphones to work and communicate with colleagues around the world in real time? The answer is an em
A venue manager looking for the best two-way radios (walkie-talkies) for events has two realities to deal with: large crowds and loud performers.
People numbering in the thousands mean security staff, concessionaires and maintenance staff all need to be able to communicate with each other quickly and efficiently no matter where they might be in the venue. Loud performances mean the radios need to be designed with noise-control technologies.
Both of these realities create complex communications challenges that require radios packed with capabili
It’s a fact of life in schools these days: Kids text each other on their smartphones when they should be working on their algebra. But if a school has some kind of serious emergency, those phones suddenly become a lifeline for concerned parents. Tap in one number and they can be reassured their children are safe. That works fine until a whole school’s worth of parents tries to call in at the same time, overwhelming the local cell network.
Cellphone shortcomings are one of the key reasons why so many schools rely on two-way radios (walkie-talkies
Car dealerships cover a lot of ground. New and used cars and trucks along with service bays and the showrooms can sprawl over dozens of acres. It’s not like co-workers are within shouting distance.
That’s why two-way radios are such a popular choice for car dealerships. Dealers know exactly how much coverage they need, and they can choose radios designed specifically for their needs. Phones are fine for contacting somebody at a desk, but people working under the hood or parking a new
Every flight into every airport affects travelers and cargo in other airports. We see it every time a blizzard in Chicago bogs people down for a thousand miles in every direction. That’s why it’s so essential for airports and airlines to have the right tools to maintain a steady flow of travelers, luggage and cargo. Two-way radios are ideal for airports because they sprawl over large, well-defined areas, and airport workers need radios programmed to avoid interference with vital signals between the tower and pilots landing jetlin
To stay competitive, energy companies have to be able to monitor every link in the production chain — from well to refinery to SUV fuel tank.
Drilling sites, pipelines and refining operations all rely on complex networks of sensors, controllers and software to maximize productivity and prevent costly accidents. Wireless devices like digital two-way radios, smartphones and tablets play a vital role in keeping the fuel flowing, but they also offer tempting targets for cybercriminals looking to compromise vital en
It’s easy to picture oilfield workers staying in touch via two-way radios if the nearest cell tower is a hundred miles away. It’s not so easy to visualize the sophisticated data-communication networks that keep today’s oilfields safe and productive.
A recent white paper from Motorola Solutions notes that an oil rig can generate a terabyte of data in a single day — enough to fill 20 high-resolution Blu-ray DVDs. These data demands illustrate the rise of what Motorola Solutions calls the “digital oilfield,” which relies on internet protocol (IP) ne
What does it mean when a product says “MIL-STD-810” on the package label and the spec sheet?
It might not mean what you think. MIL-STD-810 is a document developed by the U.S. Department of Defense advising its suppliers how to test their products for a range of military needs. For starters, it’s helpful to understand what MIL-STD-810 does not mean:
It’s not an official certification declaring how well the product performed on any of these tests.
It does not mean the U.S. military has tested or approved the product.
It does not mean the manufacturer hired an independent laboratory to
Business radio customers across the Rocky Mountain region are about to have more options to choose from thanks to BearCom’s recent acquisition of Frontier Radio Communications, which is based in Denver and Colorado Springs.
Frontier Radio has been in business since 1988, serving thousands of two-way radio customersin industry, manufacturing, hospitality, education, hospitals and public safety. Key clients include major ski resorts, the El Paso County Sheriff's Off
The folks who arrive first at the scenes of accidents, crimes and natural disasters need the toughest, most reliable communication tools.
Motorola Solutions was thinking about police on the street and soldiers on the battlefield when it developed its XTS 5000 line of digital two-way radios. Just about everything a government agency would need in a o
If you own only a few two-way radios and don't use them all that much, you might not fret about your batteries: Just buy some extras and a charger, and you’re pretty much set.
But as your radio fleet gets bigger, you really need to pay attention to your batteries. If your radios number in the dozens, hundreds or even higher, batteries can become a significant cost center. Squeezing the most life out of your batteries is just good business.
Furthermore, if your business lives or dies on your ability to communicate with portable two-way radio