QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS BY WIRELESS WOMAN

The use of questions and answers is one of my favorite ways to enlighten BearCom customers, share ideas, solve problems, and interact with the general public. If there’s a specific need or issue that you would like to see addressed here, feel free to contact me. Also, please tell your friends and associates about my Q&As—they might just address their concerns, too.

  • Question: Mobile voice has been the principal way our company has used our 2-way radios. I’m learning though that using these type devices for mobile data is growing at a really rapid rate. What can you tell me about this? Answer...
  • Question: We need longer battery life and better audio than what we’ve been getting from our current system, which is about five years old. Which Motorola two way radio can accomplish that for us? Answer...
  • Question: My partner and I are starting a small fishing fleet of three boats to operate in the Gulf of Mexico. Being able to communicate between vessels and with the shore is a prime concern of ours. We hear that the Icom two way radio is hands down the best product to be using in our new venture. Do you agree? Answer...
  • Question: I hear so much about the new digital two way radio these days. How is digital technology making a difference with this mode of wireless communications? Answer...
  • Question: Our high school coaching staff has been using a Motorola Radius SP50, including a standard headset and boom microphone, for some time now to communicate between the press box and the coaches on the field. We know we need to upgrade. What is your suggestion? Answer...