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    BC500

    Are you considering the latest digital protocols like NXDN or DMR to enhance operational efficiency? Or perhaps the simplicity of FM analog suits your needs? The BC500DU radios are designed to meet these diverse requirements with one dependable platform. 

    The BC500DU offers the most versatile selection of two-way radios for everyday use, combining advanced functionality with exceptional reliability. Key features include a 7-color LED indicator for easy status notifications and a widely compatible 2-pin audio accessory connector. Its mixed-mode operation ensures seamless integration with legacy radios, providing a smooth transition to digital. And no matter your specific environment, superior audio quality ensures clear voice communication, even in demanding conditions like the cockpit of a racing car. 

    With decades of expertise in professional communication systems, our BC500DU radios provide unparalleled reliability and performance. Whether your focus is on simplicity, durability, or scalability, the BC500DU offers a versatile and robust solution tailored to your needs. 

    Product Type
    Two-way Radios

    BC500DU Radios

    Advanced Features at a Glance:

    • Multi-protocol digital radio: Supports NXDN, DMR, and Analog protocols.
    • Mixed-mode pperation: Ensures compatibility with both digital and analog systems.
    • Emergency functionality: Enables rapid response in critical situations.
    • Voice announcements: For intuitive operation and status updates.
    • Multi-scanning capabilities: Effortless monitoring across frequencies.
    • 7-color LED indicator: Instant visual status identification.
    • 2-pin accessory connector: Supports a broad range of audio accessories. 

    No matter your radio communication demands, the BC500DU represents a single platform that delivers enhanced performance, adaptability, and reliability. Choose a tool trusted by professionals in the most challenging environments.

    BearCom Advantage

    BearCom is North America’s largest integrator of wireless push-to-talk communication systems and the largest Motorola channel partner. Our team specializes in designing, deploying, and maintaining advanced communication solutions that enhance safety, security, and productivity. With expertise tailored to meet the unique challenges of your industries, BearCom is your reliable partner for customized communication systems that deliver results.

    Guided Journey Tab 1
    Motorola two way radio communicator
    Tailored Communication Solutions Built for Your Needs
    Consulting and Customization:

    The BearCom Technical Services Group is staffed by more than 350 highly-experienced, factory-trained wireless professionals, including electrical engineers, solution architects and field service technicians. Using interactive site walks, document and technical reviews, meetings, and other information-gathering techniques, BearCom can evaluate your system and recommend the most effective plan for improving performance.

    Integration

    As Motorola Solutions largest two-way radio distributor and integrator, BearCom ensures that the BC500 and other wireless equipment integrates within your operations and communicates efficiently. We are experts at wireless interoperability, extending signal range, enhancing system capabilities, managing analog-to-digital migration, meeting P25 standards for Public Safety and more.

    FCC Licensing

    BearCom has a dedicated staff working with the FCC to help ensure that channel frequencies assigned to your organization are not in conflict with others in your area. Our team processes more than 1000 new FCC licenses annually, as well as hundreds of renewals, construction notifications and license modifications.

    Coverage Surveys

    Dead spots in two-way radio and cellular signals increase risk for staff and first responders when they cannot communicate in areas such as parking garages, underground tunnels, equipment rooms and other isolated areas. BearCom technicians are certified to use iBwave software and analyzer equipment to monitor signal strength and prepare actionable plans to boost coverage.

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    BearCom fleet Service vehicles
    Service and Repairs
    Turn-Key Installations

    To ensure successful deployments, BearCom thoroughly checks programming and system diagnostics before shipping components to our customers. To take the burden off your team and speed a successful launch, our technicians can handle every aspect of installation and deployment. When the job is complete, we’ll confirm that every component provides all the coverage, capacity and functionality possible to increase communication efficiency and optimize system performance.

    Repairs and Field Services

    Our Dallas service depot is the largest independently-operated radio repair facility in North America. BearCom has extensive factory and industry training and can repair two-way radio equipment from most major radio manufacturers, including Motorola Solutions, Icom America, Kenwood, and Vertex Standard. Typically, we turn repair jobs in 72 hours or less.

    Service Level Agreements

    Service Level Agreements (SLAs) reduce equipment downtime and the unexpected repair expenses associated with communication system outages. If your two-way radio network is integral to your organization’s operations, it makes sense to put a fixed price plan in place to keep this important system up-and-running when it’s needed most.

    Preventative Maintenance

    Keeping radio systems functioning at peak performance requires regular maintenance to reduce uncertainty and guesswork. BearCom’s preventive maintenance plans keep equipment in top condition, extend service life, confirm that fleet devices operate within manufacturer specs and ensure equipment is fully compliant with FCC regulations.

    Always On
    Security and Data
    Network Operations Center

    BearCom offers a Network Operations Center (NOC), which monitors wireless two-way radio and voice communication networks 24/. The NOC provides diagnostics, real-time visibility and proactive response to potential issues before they escalate. Our skilled technology experts observe and identify critical two-way radio network issues/alerts, and initiate the appropriate response.

    Program Management

    BearCom can fully or partially manage your wireless communications at a fixed cost. By partnering with BearCom, you’re adding proven expertise from the industry leader so you can be confident you’ll achieve the highest value from your system investment and the longest service life from your equipment.

    Security

    BearCom offers comprehensive video surveillance solutions designed for modern needs. Our services include cutting-edge hardware like cameras, sensors, and monitoring equipment, along with advanced AI-powered video analytics and network management tools. We provide high-efficiency solutions for video network storage, control, and system infrastructure.

    Additionally, we support law enforcement agencies with innovative technologies such as license plate recognition (LPR), facial recognition systems, body cameras, in-car cameras, and evidence management systems. With BearCom, you get reliable, advanced tools to enhance security and operational efficiency.

    AlwaysOn™ Technologies

    BearCom’s AlwaysOn™ programs offer a suite of cutting-edge technologies designed to enhance communication and operational efficiency using proprietary software and hardware solutions. Learn about our AlwaysOnprograms.

    Data Solutions

    BearCom offers a wide variety of data solutions ranging from a simple call logger for a small radio network to a complex control stations that span thousands of radios and PCs. Let BearCom keep your sites, smartphones, tablets, and mobile computers and two-way radios connected with the latest software technology.

    BC500

    Max. Number of Channels

    16

    Intrinsically safe options

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    Warranty

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    General Questions
    What standard features and programmable options are available with the BC500 two-way radio?

    Product features:
    Models: FM Analog, DMR Digital, NXDN Digital (with Software Key)
    Large 7-Color LED Indicator on Top Panel
    2-Pin Audio Accessory Connector
    L 2.33" x W 4.84" x H 1.32"
    9.88oz with Standard 15h Battery

    Programmable Features:
    Multi-Protocol Digital Radio
    Choose NXDN, DMR or Analog
    Multi-Scanning Features
    Analog or Digital Technology
    Emergency Functionality
    Voice Announcement
    2-pin Accessory Connector

    Build your BC500 System

    The BC500 two-way radio has a full line of microphones, chargers, earpieces, headsets and more. Check out the full line of accessories available.