Motorola just announced the cancellation of the VX-261 line of radios due to unforeseen supplier issues and parts shortages. Due to the short notice from Motorola, the BearCom team has a very limited supply left of the VX-261.

For those who already own VX-261 portables, product support is intended to run through October 2024. This support will be available through BearCom. Contact your Account Manager for assistance with repairs, batteries, or accessories.

The VX-261 cancellation includes a few models, which are listed below:

Models Being Cancelled

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.

Totaling approximately $82 billion, these grant programs provide extra support to schools and instituti

Updated: December 5, 2025

Whether you’re in construction, hospitality, manufacturing, or logistics, the MOTOTRBO™ Ion Smart Radio offers more than just clear communication—it delivers a true mobile workstation that keeps your team connected, efficient, and safe.

BearCom is proud to offer the Motorola Ion, a rugged smart radio that blends push-to-talk voice, broadband data, Android™ apps, and next-gen connectivity into one seamless device.

The Ion isn’t just another radio—it’s the first business-ready smart de

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 faci

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, school districts around the country have slowly been allowing students to return to in-person learning. Because many schools are offering remote or hybrid learning models, students need an internet connection when they are at school and at home.

This includes individuals that make up the Patterson Unified School District (USD) in California, which utilized the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act for funding on education technology.

In this guide, we’ll cover: