Strategic acquisition expands BearCom’s operations in Ontario, Canada June 4, 2018: Dallas, TX —BearCom Group, Inc. (“BearCom”), North America’s largest and pre-eminent provider of wireless communications equipment and solutions for two-way radios, as well as other voice and data technologies, today announced the acquisition of Spectrum Communications, Ltd. with six locations in Ontario, Canada.This transaction extends BearCom’s presence throughout Ontario, which began with the acquisition of Mobile Business Communications early in 2018. Spectrum Communications has been providing a wide v
In an emergency, it is vital for first responders to effectively communicate with each other. If a building has poor reception, rescue efforts can be delayed, plus first responders can be put at higher risk. Therefore, an effective communication system needs to be installed that adheres to first responder codes. In this article, we will review what those codes are to help you determine if your building is compliant. Read through the guide below and let us know how BearCom can help. Public Safety Bi-Directional Amplifiers Before you can establish if your building complies with first responder
In many emergency situations, cell phone towers become completely overwhelmed by callers within minutes of an incident, bringing communications to a standstill. What other systems are available to inform emergency medical services and law enforcement when response time and situational awareness can mean all the difference? Enhanced Two-Way Radios Provide Options in a Crisis Many colleges and universities are increasing safety by putting radios in the hands of their security staff. Streamlined radios such as the digital BC250D
Two-way radio rentals are vital to the safety and security of a large outdoor festival. When thousands of people gather in a specific, tightly controlled location, they can easily overwhelm the nearest cell phone tower, especially if an emergency happens. We’ve all seen the tragic stories of cars plowing into parade goers, and crazed pop-music fans trampling each other, but most outdoor festival issues are more mundane: grandparents suffering from heat exhaustion, parents scouting for lost children, guys getting into scuffles at the beer tent. With easy-to-use two-way radios, festival manage
One of the biggest challenges of using two-way radios is moving outside of radio range and having your conversation cut off. Radio signals travel in highly specific ways. If you disrupt those principles, then your conversation will fade or end altogether. To avoid poor coverage and dead zones, you need a way to boost wireless signals. We will review how to extend wireless radio range with Bi-Directional Amplifiers, or BDAs. Read all about it below, and contact BearCom for assistance with your next wireless communications project. Determining Radio Range There are several factors that influenc