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.

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 instituti

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 M

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:

The Patterson USD Deal and how they acquired private

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 provi

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!

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First 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 install

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 instal

It 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

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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 effectiv

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 da

Commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers need to maintain communication while on the road, whether it to talk to their employers or fellow drivers. While communication is integral to the job, it’s crucial to do it in a safe manner.

While many drivers use standard cell phones, it leads to distracted driving, which puts them and other motorists at risk.

In addition, Governments across the United States and Canada have been introducing new legislation to penalize this dangerous behavior. As a fleet owner, your company can now be charged directly if one of your drivers is caught

Can your business benefit from a light-weight, feature rich two-way radio? BearCom’s BC-Mini could be the perfect fit to compliment your retail, restaurant, or hospitality business. If providing a prompt customer experience through team collaboration is critical to the success of your business, you should know about the big power of BearCom’s BC-Mini.

The BearCom BC-Mini is a UHF two-way radio that provides 1.5 watts of transmit power, 4 channels, and up to 15 hours of operation on a single charge. At only 3.9 ounces, this small yet powerful radio is lightweight and simple to o

Two Way Radios are the Best Social Distancing Tool to Ensure Employee Safety & Enhance Productivity

In the new environment, it’s no longer a best practice to be closer than six feet or to be face-to-face to be heard. Two-Way Radios & Accessories are an ideal solution to allow you to enable team collaboration and maintain high levels of productivity, without compromising worker safety.

Don’t Share. To avoid cross contamination, BearCom encourages you to avoid the practice of sharing devices and accessories during or between shifts. Radio accessories such

You spend a lot of time on the jobsite, so it’s important to be protected at all times. Part of the way this is done is through the Occupational Safety & Health Act of 1970 (OSHA), which was created to “prevent workers from being killed or seriously harmed at work.”

Today, there are also stricter mandates for construction-related activities that keep workers at a safe distance from one another.

That is why it is crucial for two-way radios and other accessories to be used. Plus, investing in prevention is a great strategy for promoting safety in the workplace and keeping yo

Speed Response, Improve Safety and Enhance Service to the Community

Two-Way Radios. Coordinate response teams and enable Social Distancing.

Rental Solutions. Temporary communications infrastructure adds connectivity, supplements fleet devices, and creates stand-alone talk groups in temporary facilities.

Extend Wireless Coverage. BearCom deploys signal boosters to increase in-building coverage for two-way radios and cellular networks

Interoperability Gateways. BearCom offers Radio-over-IP modem gateways and other connectivity solutions to integrate radio networks, conn

ONSITE COMMUNICATION INFRASTRUCTURE AVAILABLE IN SEVERAL CONFIGURATIONS WITH OPTIONS FOR SHORT OR LONG TERM RENTALS MOBILE COMMAND CENTERS

BearCom offers a variety of Mobile Command Center (MCC) solutions to provide temporary infrastructure for mission-critical voice, security and data connectivity.

Better Communications

Our MCC solutions integrate two-way radios, cellular devices and video surveillance. BearCom is also highly-experienced with P25 and FirstNet public safety protocols.

Information-Sharing Technologies

Configuration options incl

Is Your Manufacturing Environment Practicing Social Distancing?

BearCom can help your work teams communicate and keep their social distance, even when ambient noise can be a distraction. For almost forty years, BearCom’s two-way radios and accessories have helped manufacturers deliver Just-In-Time efficiencies, maintain productivity and reduce downtime.

Minimizing Face-to-Face Communication in Your Facility with Two-Way Radios

BearCom’s large portfolio of two-way radios enhance workers’ safety, are easy to operate and provide crystal clear communicati

CALLING ALL DISTRIBUTORS!Connect Your Drivers with Compliant Hands-Free DevicesPractice Social Distancing and Maintain High Levels of ProductivityEnhance Communications Coverage Across the Warehouse / FacilityMAINTAIN SOCIAL DISTANCING & OPTIMIZE PRODUCTIVITY

If you’re responsible for distribution centre operations and product deliveries, BearCom has multiple voice, security, and data solutions to meet health and safety best practices, productivity goals, and service objectives. BearCom offers many other two-way radio solutions designed to improve communications and collaborat