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October 13, 2016October 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).
Vertex Digital Portable Radio
“The EVX-S24 is an exciting new compact and lightweight radio,” said BearCom’s Product & Purchasing Manager, Hugh Johnston. “It is sure to be a popular choice among -
October 02, 2016Acquisition 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 and data
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January 10, 2016
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 in the greater Birmingham area. The BearCom branch office in Birmingham serves the local counties of Jefferson, Blount, Saint Clair, -
October 22, 2015One 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 phones, provided they can operate the phone without reaching and by touching a single button. These same concepts apply to the safe use of two-way radios while driving.
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June 08, 2015If 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) networks. Digital radios generally deliver better sound quality along with encryption capabilities. In addition, digital radios can mix voice and data technology more readily and include applications for added performance. In short, digital models offer more functionality. The following popular models from Motorola Solutions provide a good idea of the choices to consider -
March 10, 2015Golf 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 CP200. The CP200d is a good match for any business that needs a nothing-fancy, just-get-the-job-done digital radio. Golf courses and other businesses that have significant indoor and outdoor components to their work are an even better fit. That’s because the CP200d has a water- and dust-resistance rating of IP54, which means it’s built to
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February 17, 2013
Latest Addition to the Vertex Standard EVX-530 Series Engineered to Deliver Value without Sacrificing Quality
February 18, 2013: Dallas, TX—BearCom, a nationwide provider of wireless communications equipment and solutions, today announced the addition of the new Vertex Standard EVX-531 two-way radio to the BearCom product line. Company officials predicted the EVX-531 will be a popular choice among customers looking for a talk-and-listen radio with dual analog and digital functionality. “The Vertex Standard EVX-531 fits perfectly into the simple talk-and-listen space that is still the most popular,” said BearCom’s Product & Purchasing Manager, Hugh Johnston. “Because it’s dual-mode analog and DMR digital, the EVX-531 is fully compatible with existing digital systems, including MOTOTRBO from Motorola Solutions, for basic applications.” Johnston added, “The -
4G Analog Apps BearCom Colleges and Universities Construction Data Applications Digital Education FCC Federal Communications Commission Government GPS IP K-12 Schools Land Mobile Radio LMR LTE M2M Motorola Narrowbanding Public Safety Retail Safety Security Text Messaging Two-Way Radios Video Surveillance Walkie-Talkies Wireless Analog Technologies K-12 Schools and Universities Motorola SolutionsJanuary 15, 2013
Analyzing Wireless Trends
Again this year, I asked Jerry Denham, BearCom's President & CEO, for his thoughts about the coming year in wireless communications. And while some of his predictions reflect those he made a year ago, there are several new ones worthy of discussion as 2013 shifts into high gear: 1. Narrowbanding will continue to be an issue, despite the passing of the January 1, 2013 deadline set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The massive effort to convert users of the private land mobile radio spectrum to 12.5 kHz narrowband technology is not yet complete. Thousands of two-way radio users clearly missed the deadline set by the FCC to obtain new licenses. And though many have filed applications that now are being processed and others were granted waivers, there are still thousands of users nationwide who failed to act. While there are indications that strict enforcement may be some months off, we know it will come. We're already working