ChiComm Blog

FAQs About Two-Way Radios: What You Need to Know

Preparing for Illinois’ Body Camera Mandate: A Guide for Public Safety Agencies

Solving for Safer: Integrated Solutions for Communication and Safety

6 Real-World Examples of Hospitality Technology Enhancing Service

Added Services and Benefits of Working with a Trusted Partner

Why Do I Need an FCC License for My Two‑Way Radio?

An In-Depth Look at the APX 8000: The Best Radio for Public Safety

Battery Care Tips to Extend the Life of Your Motorola Two-Way Radios

Enhancing Networks with Point to Multipoint Connectivity

Employee Spotlight: Jim Hemminger

Decoding Public Safety Culture: Police Radio Codes

5 Inspirational Quotes to Drive Success in the Transportation Industry

Unlock the Future of Safety and Efficiency with a Unified Communications System

The Chicago Communications Advantage: More Than Just Two-Way Radios

Solving Poor In-Building Wireless Connectivity: Causes and Solutions

Understanding Two-Way Radio Systems: Types and Uses

6 Manufacturing Quotes to Inspire and Motivate Your Team

How to Read a Motorola Two-Way Radio Battery

Bravo Zulu & Beyond: Common Phrases of the Military Phonetic Alphabet

Enhancing Public Safety: The Impact of the VB400 Body Camera

3 Essential Communication Software Platforms

Battery Best Practices: 5 Tips to Maximize Lithium-Ion Battery Life

Improving Security in Schools With Communication Technology

2024 Supply Chain Update: Navigating Delays and Planning Ahead

TLK 25: A Sleek, Efficient Solution for Prioritizing Communication

Dispatch Consoles: A Solution for Staying Connected and Protected

The 10 Codes or Plain Language: The Debate Continues

Two-Way Radio Repair Made Easy

Two-Way Radios 101: Key Features and Benefits

Our Client-Centric Approach: Going Beyond the Product

Is It Time for a Communications System Upgrade?

How a Bidirectional Amplifier Improves In-Building Communication

The Importance of Buying Authorized Motorola Products

For Emergency School Communication Systems, Trust Rave Mobile Safety

What Communication Technology Do Police Officers Need?

Professional Radios or Commercial Radios: Which Do You Need?

The Durable, Dependable Two-Way Radios Firefighters Need

VB400 Body Camera: Safe, Reliable, and Proven

Stay Connected and Protected with Motor GuardianCam

The 4 Most Common Communication Challenges

Commercial Safety Plans Create a Safety Ecosystem with Smart Technology

Is Your Radio System Working Optimally? Consult an Expert for a System Analysis

Maximizing Radio System Effectiveness with Genesis GW3-TRBO

Why Does My Police Radio System Sound So Bad?

The Problem With Low-Cost Communication Solutions

FirstNet and the Future of Public Safety Communications

Best of 2022: Top Five Communications Technologies and Solutions Blogs

The Benefits of Investing in a Mobile Command Center

Dead Zones Be Gone! Commercial Radio Systems Tie Buildings Together

Integrated Technology Improves Healthcare Communication Systems

Evolution of Two-Way Radio Communication

Preparing for the Emergency Response Systems of the Future, Today

Smart Data Analytics: A Game Changer in Video Surveillance

Improving School Bus Safety with Two-Way Radios

Can a WiFi Extender or Repeater Eliminate Dead Zones?

Seamless Mission-Critical Communications with APX Next

CBRS LTE: The Security and Power of Crossing Platforms

Too Good To Be True? Avoiding Battery Issues in an Age of Scarcity

Advances in Concealed Weapon Detection

Two-Way Radios in K-12 Schools: Safety Guide With Case Studies

Unified Communications for a Rapid Response from the Right People

Farmer’s Markets, Concerts, Sporting Events and More: Creative Approaches to Event Radio Communication

If It’s Broke, Fix It: A Guide to Two-Way Radio Service

The Future Is Now: Communications Solutions That Keep You Up‑to‑Date with a Changing World

Smart Solutions to Short Staffing: Security Camera Monitoring

Two-Way Radio Systems: The Difference Between Conventional and Trunked

Safety and Connectivity on the Green: Golf Course Radios

Keeping an Eye on Student Safety: School Security Cameras

Increasing Safety and Efficiency with Communication Interoperability

Outdoor Communications Case Study: Woldhuis Farms

Making the Switch to Push to Talk Devices

Preparing for Your Two-Way Radio Purchase

Tips for Pairing Your Two-way Radio with a Bluetooth Headset

Hospital Communication Systems: Keeping Everyone Safe and Connected

Designing a School Communications System for Our Children’s Future

Best of 2021: Top Five Two‑Way Radio Blogs

Data Center Security: What Keeps You Up at Night?

Planning for Worst‑Case Scenarios: Emergency Communications Systems

Battery Talk with Brad: Check Your Battery Code Dates

Leasing Two‑Way Radios Allows for Maximum Flexibility

20 Inspirational Quotes for Government Employees

Analog vs. Digital Radio: It’s No Contest

Employee Spotlight: Jim Lameka

Removing the Hassle from Two‑Way Radio Repair

Pharmaceutical Communications Solutions Across Borders

Employee Spotlight: Randy Swets

Supply Chain Issues

Tying Together WiFi, Video, and Two‑way Radio

Employee Spotlight: Julie Shannon

Centralized Security Platforms Make Communication Faster and More Efficient

Case Study: Secure Park District Communications

Employee Spotlight: John Schoon

Good Things Come in Two-Way Radio Packages

Getting the Best Results from Multi‑Channel Two‑Way Radios

Employee Spotlight: Bob Gonsiorowski

STARCOM21 Pays Off In Increased Public Safety

Employee Spotlight: Alek Shvartsburg

Body Cameras and Public Safety

Case Study: Consolidated Dispatch Center Communications

How Campus Communication Systems Meet the Challenge of School Safety

Employee Spotlight: Barb Wittenkeller

Can Two‑Way Radios Be Hacked? Protecting Public Safety Communication

Why Dispatch Center Furniture Matters for Public Safety

Employee Spotlight: Emory Ludtke

30 Inspirational Quotes for Healthcare Workers

What You Need to Know about Programming Two‑Way Radios

Principal Profile: Kurt Hessler

Getting Your Facility Prepared for Fire Safety Inspection

Best Practices for Safe & Eco‑Friendly Equipment Recycling

Failure to Communicate: 7 Movies Where Equipment Failure Mattered

Employee Spotlight: John Larson

Employee Spotlight: Anna Duvall

Where to Start Your Two-Way Radio Communication Training

How Pandemic AI Technology Is Helping the Fight Against COVID

Connecting Continents: A Global Communications Case Study

Employee Spotlight: Lynne Kelliher

COVID‑19 Safety: Communication Solutions for Fleet Management

How Essential Worker Radio Accessories Boost Safety and Productivity

How Can Remote IT Help Your Staff and Teachers Today?

Two-Way Radio Not Working? Check Your Battery Dates

Employee Spotlight: Grant Glashagel

What You Need to Know About Face Mask Detection Technology

COVID-19 Safety: Using AI Cameras to Track Social Distancing

Employee Spotlight: Lisa MacGillivray

How to Boost Communications While Maintaining Social Distance

Connecting Your Hospital Team Quickly with Wireless Networks

4 Keys to Reliable In‑Building Hospital Coverage for All Devices

How to Find Effective Off‑Site Hospital Communications

5 Benefits of Security as a Service

What You Need to Know About Emergency Preparedness for Hospitals

Top 3 Benefits of Remote Monitoring and Management

4 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Hospital Security Cameras

Employee Spotlight: Tom Treichler

Can Better IT Solutions for Manufacturing Boost Production?

3 Ways Surveillance Video Boosts Employee Safety

How to Best Maintain a Two‑Way Radio Battery

How to Modify Dispatch Centers for COVID‑19

Principal Profile: Cindy Glashagel

What You Need to Know About Video Surveillance Installation

COVID-19: How to Clean Your Two-Way Radios & Accessories

What Do Distributed Antenna System Companies Do?

Employee Spotlight: Dustin Heuser

Can Better Hotel Technology Improve the Guest Experience?

How Can I Increase Safety with Video Surveillance Cameras?

How School Buses with GuardianCam Improve Safety in Education

How Aervoe Safety Products Empower Response Teams

Increasing Public Safety with the Motorola APX Next

Why Hotel Guest Confidentiality Needs to Be Priority #1

Is Communications Technology Reducing School Crime?

Is Wireless Communication Secure?

What to Look for in a Video Surveillance System

Is Wired Infrastructure Holding Your Company Back?

6 Best Public Safety Blogs

Sales Team Profile: Nancy Rezman

Two-Way Radios Versus Personal Cell Phones in the Workplace

Taking Public Safety Software to the Next Level with Command Central

Sales Team Profile: Diane Dupasquier

What Point to Point Connectivity Can Do for Your Business

Top 10 Must-Follow Hospitality Social Media Accounts

Why Your Business Needs Video Surveillance Solutions

WatchGuard Video Enhances Public Safety Capabilities

Sales Team Profile: Cathy Kulnig

Inspirational Quotes for Public Safety Officers

What Are the Best Internal Communication Tools for My Team?

Sales Team Profile: Todd Niccum

3 Things to Know About Microcell Technology

How to Improve Communication Between Teams

Are There Two-Way Radio Use Guidelines?

Is Your Industrial Plant Communication System Up to Par?

Roger That: How to Communicate Using Radio Lingo

Sales Team Profile: Mike Wierzba

Get Greater Efficiencies, More IT Value Through Partnership With Cloud Cover

Understanding How Two-Way Radios Work

Improve Student Safety with Team Communications for Schools

Chicago Communications: Providing Communications Solutions Since 1952

3 Things to Know About ‘Cheap’ Two-Way Radios

Three Reasons Manufacturers Should Invest in Industrial Communications

Sales Team Profile: Brad Hessler

Improving Voice and Broadband Data with MotoTrbo Nitro

3 Things to Know About School Safety Grants

Which Do You Need: A Smartphone or Two-Way Radio?

Motorola Command Central Takes Public Safety to the Next Level

Best Tips for Two-Way Radio Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Choosing Between Wireless Broadband and Fiber Connectivity

Does Your Organization Need DMR-Digital Mobile Radio?

Ensuring Greater Public Safety with Emergency Call Works

WIFI vs CBRS: Understanding the Differences

WAVE Two-Way Radio (TLK100) or Kodiak PTT?

What You Need to Know About Citizens Broadband Radio Service or OnGo

What Is Push to Talk and Do You Really Need It?

Spillman CAD for Public Safety, Records Keeping, and More

Saving Lives Through the Verizon Public Safety Network

Why Noise Cancellation Technology is So Important

Planning for Police Body Cameras

Latest Data on School Security Measures

Improving Your BDA System to Broaden Your Reach

What You Need to Know About VHF/UHF Radios and FCC Rules

Why Two-Way Radios Are Essential for Improving Factory Communications

How Improving Communications Can Improve Hotel Guest Confidentiality

Why Law Enforcement and Social Media Go Together