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March 23, 2021
In March of 2020, Congress passed the Coronavirus Response & Relief Act (CARES Act), which provided federal financial support to Americans struggling due to COVID-19. Now, three CARES Act grant programs are ready for round two under the Education Stabilization Fund.
- Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER II) Fund ($54.3 billion)
- Higher Education Emergency Relief (HEER II) Fund ($22.7 billion)
- Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER II) Fund ($4.1 billion)
Totaling approximately $82 billion, these grant programs provide extra support to schools and institutions of higher learning. The goal? Prevention, preparation, and response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
BearCom is here to break down who is eligible and how these funds can be utilized! Make sure to reach out to us if you have questions!
CARES Act Round 2: Who Is Eligible?
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March 08, 2021
No matter what industry you work in, the safety of your staff and guests is always top of mind. Two-way radios can help ensure that, all while maintaining the flow of daily operations.
There’s a new radio on the market with stronger capabilities than ever before. The MOTOTRBO™ Ion smart radio is changing the game with its voice and broadband data capabilities.
Learn how in this guide from BearCom, and don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions!
What Is the MOTOTRBO™ Ion Smart Radio?
The MOTOTRBO™ Ion Rugged Commercial Smart Radio from Motorola Solutions is the “first business-ready rugged communication device with all-on voice and broadband data capabilities.”
Thanks to this radio, you can stay connected across devices and networks, allowing you to unify both business-critical
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February 11, 2021
Public Safety First Responders need to have effective two-way communication in Florida commercial buildings so that everyone inside can get their messages across. This is especially true when first responders need to talk to one another in an emergency.
The Florida Fire Prevention Code requires that existing buildings are required to comply with minimum radio strength standards for fire department communications and two-way radio system enhancement communications by January 1, 2022.
To ensure that a call never gets dropped, BDA systems can be installed inside your Florida facility. However, these need to align with the mandates set forth by the local government. We’ll cover those mandates in this guide from BearCom.
What Is a BDA & Why Is It Important?
BDAs, or Bi-Directional Amplifiers, are signal boosters designed to sustain two-way
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October 01, 2020
COVID-19 has changed our way of life at both a professional and personal level. As businesses reopen to give way to a new definition of normalcy, there remains public and health safety guidelines to curb the spread. It has been established that social distancing and wearing masks play a pivotal role in limiting the spread of COVID-19. Many storefronts and business offices are looking for additional methods to ensure their staff and visitors and safe.
BearCom, partnered with Motorola Solutions and Avigilon, is committed to providing mission-critical technologies which protect people and their communities. In the face of this global pandemic, we are implementing several solutions, including analytics and software technology, that can be leveraged to help organizations effectively protect their employees and customers. In conjunction with Avigilon surveillance cameras and analytic software, much of the work to ensure you are
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September 18, 2020
In today’s climate, it may be beneficial to maintain a safe distance from others around you. As such, two-way radios and other communication devices are needed more than ever. Motorola Solutions realizes this, which is why they’ve created promotions to help customers like yourself.
We’ve broken down special offers that you can take advantage of right now. We don’t want you to miss the current Motorola Solutions promotions, so continue reading to learn what they are. Then, contact BearCom to get in on the action today!
Current Motorola Solutions Promotions
Below are the present offers from Motorola Solutions. They are time-sensitive, so be sure to look into them as soon as possible.
Motorola Solutions Financing Options
End users can get 0% financing for 12 months or 5.48% financing for 60 months. They can
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August 30, 2020First of a three-part series. The toughest decisions about two-way radios (walkie-talkies) should be determining which models have the features you need. FCC licensing should be the easy part, and it can be — provided you leave licensing complexities to the professionals.
Radio Basics: Getting your Paperwork Together
What information does the FCC require? The agency needs to know your business name, address and federal tax ID, if you have one. It also needs to know how many radios you are buying (or using) and the latitude and longitude in which they will be operating. If you’re installing a large network, the FCC will need to know about your base stations, repeaters and tower heights. There are all -
August 20, 2020
Without proper communications, your work teams cannot stay connected, productive, or safe. A lack of communication also compromises guest and visitor safety.
Just as important, legal statutes in many jurisdictions require stringent in-building two-way radio signal coverage for Public Safety first responders. Signal boosters need to be deployed that deliver complete wireless coverage. What does that installation process look like, though?
To help answer that question, BearCom will describe the process of properly installing high-performance signal boosters. In addition, we will explain legal requirements designed to ensure that communication system coverage is fully compliant. By the end, you will be prepared to begin your bi-directional amplifier and distributed antenna system planning process.
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August 13, 2020It is always important to have a way to communicate efficiently and effectively throughout any part of a facility. To sustain communications in any conditions, many buildings install amplifiers (signal boosters) that strengthen in-building wireless coverage. However, these amplifiers must be carefully deployed to follow FCC installation rules designed to prevent interference and meet compliance regulations. In this article, the team at BearCom will review what role the FCC plays in regulating communications and what guidelines you need to consider when deploying in-building wireless solutions and amplifiers in your facility.
The FCC and DAS/BDA Solutions
The FCC, or Federal Communications Commission, is an independent government agency that is responsible for regulating radio, television, and phone industries. -
July 23, 2020
In a post-COVID environment, more schools are applying distance learning to their curriculum. With up to 25% of households in the average urban county and up to 33% of households in the average rural county without internet, many are left without the resources they need to participate and learn.* As a result, schools spend thousands of dollars from their budgets to set up cellular hotspot devices to get their students and staff connected when more cost effective models are available.
Here’s the good news: there is a high-performance alternative available at a lower cost. Your school or facility can save thousands and connect your students and teachers with Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS). With CBRS, you can deploy a private LTE network for a lower cost with speeds that outperform Wi-Fi. Additionally, BearCom’s OnGo® shared spectrum solutions allow them to tailor your network to securely connect
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June 10, 2020
Whether you’re facing a pandemic, natural disaster, or school violence, every second counts. That’s why it’s vital to maintain a safe environment for your staff, teachers, and students. One way you can do this is by having school safety solutions in place, which the team at BearCom can help with.
Keep reading to learn how you can be on top of any critical situation, and feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
Why It’s Crucial to Maintain School Safety
There are many moving parts in a typical school day. You have kids arriving on buses, teachers filing everyone into classrooms to start the day, and staff members making sure everything runs smoothly. Because there are so many people in the building at once, you need a way to communicate with each other.
However, this needs to be done not just during normal daily operations. If a student is seriously ill or a major violent act is