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January 20, 2015Every 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 jetliners. Analog radios have worked fine for generations of ground crews, baggage handlers and security personnel, but the increasingly sophisticated communication needs of today’s airports make digital two-way radios much more attractive. Portable radios that use digital technology can become important links in a communication chain that includes:
- RFID tags to track baggage and cargo
- Video surveillance cameras to monitor threats and address emergencies
- A digital command center that coordinates the use of all these assets along with digital radios.
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December 09, 2014Hospitals, clinics and other medical facilities have come to rely on the real-time capabilities of two-way radios (walkie talkies). The question for many of them today is whether to upgrade to digital radios. Motorola Solutions designed the XPR7350 portable digital radio to make that decision a lot easier. Part of Motorola’s MOTOTRBO line of digital communications gear, the XPR7350 is the entry-level model of the XPR7000 Series. It doesn’t have the keypad or LCD screen like the XPR7550, but it packs the prime components of the 7000 Series:
- Dual digital/analog mode so hospitals can keep using their old radios while taking advantage of the latest digital technology in the new ones
- Best-in-class audio that can tune out loud noises on the helipad and enhance the ability to speak softly in areas where silence is golden
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December 02, 2014Competition in the retail sector is as tough as ever. When merchants are selling pretty much the same brands at pretty much the same prices, customer service is the one thing that can set them apart. That’s what motivated Motorola Solutions to develop the CLS1110, a tough, lightweight and compact radio, purpose-built for indoor environments up to 150,000 square feet. The CLS1110 has one channel and one watt of power on UHF, which illustrates the intent of this two-way radio’s design: doing one job really well. A single channel means there’s almost no training — optimum for a retail workforce — and a single watt means you pay only for the power and range you really need. Up to 56 business frequencies are available, so it’s easy to find one that does not conflict
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September 24, 2014If you have a large fleet of two-way radios from Motorola Solutions, you might be able to save a tidy sum if you upgrade now. Motorola is offering discounts from $325 to $2,000 for customers who trade up to some of the company’s most advanced models. Here’s a quick look at the deals:
- $2,000 credit for trading in 10 radios from the Motorola 6000 Series and buying from the XPR7000 Series and SL7000 Series.
- $1,250 credit for trading in 10 eligible radios and buying models from the XPR7000 Series and SL7000 Series.
- $1,000 credit for trading in 10 eligible radios and buying from the XPR5000 Series.
- $325 credit for trading in 10 eligible radios and buying from the CP200d, CM200d, CM300d, XPR2500 and XPR 3000 series.
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July 28, 2014Sometimes you have to carry a full-featured two-way radio, but you don’t want a bulky device at your side. In such a scenario, the Motorola SL7550 is ideal. It's thin, stylish and brimming with high-end digital communication features. Part of the MOTOTRBO line from Motorola Solutions, the SL7550 is not much bigger than a smartphone and weighs about half as much as a standard two-way radio. It’s purpose-built for industries
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July 21, 2014The Motorola XPR7550 is an advanced data-communication device built into a rugged, industrial-strength two-way radio. The XPR7550 anchors the Motorola Solutions 7000 Series of high-performance two-way radios. They are part of the company’s MOTOTRBO line of digital communication products. It might look like a standard two-way radio at first glance, but closer inspection reveals a broad spectrum of advanced digital features, starting with the keypad and extending to the five-line, full-color LCD screen. What you can’t see are the advanced microprocessor and software enabling a broad range of digital applications. Digital radios translate voice communications into packets of digital data
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July 15, 2014The Motorola XPR7350 two-way radio is rugged, powerful and packed with the latest digital communications technology. The XPR7350 is part of Motorola's 7000 Series of MOTOTRBO digital two-way radios, which feature technology that brings the digital age to construction sites, oil platforms, distribution centers and just about any other workplace where workers rely on sturdy push-to-talk radios. Among the highlights:
- GPS tracking — If your people face any kind of on-the-job hazards, from traveling winter roads to drilling for oil in remote deserts, GPS tracking can be a life-saver in an emergency because search-and-rescue simply becomes a rescue if you know where the worker is.
- Bluetooth connectivity — The radio can be connected wirelessly to external devices like an earpiece or headset, and
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May 14, 2014Motorola CLP Series radios have become commonplace in retail stores and other businesses that want to keep employees connected with affordable, easy-to-use two-way radios. Now restaurants are seeing the value of wireless communications. A recent article on TodaysWirelessWorld.com describes how a Florida restaurant issues Motorola CLP1040 radios to all employees to improve efficiency and customer service. “Taverna is a restaurant riding a hot trend, combining the chef-driven fare of a fine-dining establishment with the greater speed, efficiency, and volume of a more casual restaurant,” writes TodaysWirelessWorld.com’s David Hopkins. He quotes co-owner Kiley Efron has saying, “We, as a restaurant, try to do really effortless, seamless service. All things that look effortless never are.” The layout of the Jacksonville, Florida, restaurant meanders, so critical members of the service staff
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May 07, 2014Are you part of a retail, grocery, hospitality, security, or healthcare organization considering adding two-way radio to your communications capabilities? Would you like to add to your existing radio fleet? BearCom is participating in a Motorola Solutions promotion that rewards purchases of six CLS or CLP Series radios with a free seventh radio or free radio accessories.
Motorola CLS Series Two-Way Radios
Motorola CLS Series two-way radios are simple, rugged, and reliable, with intuitive controls that are easy to use. The Motorola CLS1110 and Motorola CLS1410 are very affordable and don’t require the use of a speaker-microphone. Through June 30, Motorola is giving buyers of six CLS Series radios a choice from among a free CLS Series radio, six free RLN6423 swivel earpieces ($210 value), or a CLS multi-unit charging tray (56531), -
April 29, 2014The Internet of Things (IoT) is a topic that continues to garner media attention by the terabyte. Now the IoT is moving beyond the trade journals and industry blogs to find a place in more mainstream publications. The Huffington Post recently took a look at the IoT, and it reached out to BearCom for some perspective. Business at the Dawn of the Internet of Things by Huffington Post contributor James Moore makes the point that, "Adoption of the IoT as an inevitability also begins to create new business for technology companies as other key markets approach the slowdown caused by saturation. Consumers and the general public may not even be aware of the beginning of the IoT or consider it a potential reality, but hardware and software manufacturers are already seeing its economic