P & R Communications Service, Inc.

What P & R Communications Service, Inc. does

P & R Communications Service, Inc. is a third-generation, family-owned Motorola Elite Service Partner founded in 1961 and headquartered in Dayton, Ohio. The company designs, sells, installs, and services mission-critical communications systems for public safety agencies, healthcare, education, manufacturing, utilities, construction, and transportation customers across Western Ohio from offices in Dayton, Sidney, and Toledo. Its core offering spans Motorola two-way radios (MOTOTRBO and APX P25), BDA/DAS and Emergency Responder Radio Coverage (ERRC) in-building systems, CBRS private LTE (MOTOTRBO Nitro), Avigilon video security and access control, command center software (CommandCentral, Spillman Flex, CallWorks NG9-1-1), vehicle upfitting, and its own VADORNet broadband ISP delivered over 10+ owned tower sites.

The business operates a hybrid revenue model: one-time hardware sales and project revenue from system design, installation, and deployment, layered with recurring revenue streams from preventative maintenance contracts, FCC licensing, tower colocation, VADORNet broadband subscriptions, equipment rentals, and a Video-as-a-Service program starting at $49 per month per unit. Distribution is exclusively direct, through outside account managers across Western Ohio plus inside sales, supported by an active content marketing presence (website, blog, YouTube Tech Tips, and social channels). Select customer references include Cleveland Cliffs, the City of Perrysburg, Franklin City Schools, and TARTA (208-vehicle upfitting project).

The company holds ETA certifications across its technical bench (CETa, FOI, CET, MCEI, CETsr) and is credentialed through Avetta and ISNetworld for contractor compliance. Strategic differentiation rests on long-tenured Motorola partnership status, in-house BDA/DAS engineering with annual NFPA/IFC recertification, the proprietary Avigilon Radio Alert integration that pushes AI video analytics into radios, and ownership of regional tower infrastructure — together creating switching costs in regulated and mission-critical deployments.

Name

P & R Communications Service, Inc.

Legal name

P & R Communications Service, Inc.

Website

https://pandrcommunications.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Short description

P & R Communications Service, Inc. is a third-generation, family-owned Motorola Elite Service Partner founded in 1961 that designs, installs, and services mission-critical two-way radio, video security, BDA/DAS, and broadband systems for public safety, healthcare, education, manufacturing, and government customers across Western Ohio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Land Mobile Radio & Mission-Critical Communications Systems

NAICS

Security Systems Services (56162), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (81121)

SIC

Radiotelephone Communications (4812), Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

Site Security, Monitoring & Remote Operations (NOC/IoT) (HDAIAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Real Estate, Leasing & Colocation Management (Landlords/REITs) (HDAIAKAJ), Wi‑Fi Backhaul & Point‑to‑Point/Point‑to‑Multipoint (Unlicensed/Microwave) (HDAFACAJ)

Keywords

• Two-way radio systems
• Video surveillance solutions
• Emergency radio coverage
• Wireless broadband networks
• Vehicle upfitting services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dayton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Two-Way Radio and Hardware Sales: Sale of Motorola MOTOTRBO and APX two-way radios, video surveillance equipment, body-worn cameras, wireless network equipment, and all associated accessories. Products range from portable radios (MOTOTRBO R7, APX 4000-8500 series) to command center solutions, BDA/DAS systems, and vehicle upfitting equipment. This is a one-time hardware revenue stream supplemented by ongoing accessory sales.
2. Professional Services — System Design, Installation & Project Management: Consulting and design of custom communication systems, professional installation, and project management services. Covers in-building BDA/DAS systems, tower services, vehicle upfitting installation, video security installation, and SCADA deployments.
3. Maintenance, Repair & Preventative Maintenance Services: Ongoing service contracts and preventative maintenance (PM) plans including device management, firmware updates, re-tuning and re-alignment, battery condition inspection, and emergency repair services. Offered as yearly subscription-like service agreements.
4. VADORNet Broadband & Wireless ISP Services: P&R's own broadband internet and wireless service connecting multiple customer locations, leveraging the company's own tower sites across the region. Revenue generated from monthly broadband connectivity services.
5. Equipment Rental Solutions: Temporary rental of communication equipment for special events and projects, including complete mobile communications centers and radio programming. Offered on daily, weekly, and monthly basis with installation and project management included. Also includes a Mobile Surveillance Unit (solar-powered wireless unit) available for rent.
6. Video-as-a-Service (VaaS): Pay-as-you-go program for body-worn cameras and in-car video systems without upfront capital costs. Packages include body camera, software, video storage and support starting at $49/month per unit.
7. FCC Licensing Services: Management of FCC licensing applications, renewals, and regulatory compliance on behalf of customers.
8. Tower Services: Leasing of P&R's 10 communications tower sites across Western Ohio, plus design, construction, and maintenance of new tower projects for customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

P&R Communications is a Motorola Elite Service Partner that designs, sells, installs, and maintains mission-critical two-way radio (MOTOTRBO, APX P25), video security (Avigilon, WatchGuard body-worn and in-car cameras), in-building BDA/DAS and ERRC coverage systems, command center software (CommandCentral, Spillman Flex CAD, CallWorks NG9-1-1), wireless and SCADA networks, and vehicle upfitting for public safety, government, healthcare, education, manufacturing, and industrial customers across Western Ohio. The company operates its own VADORNet broadband service over 10+ owned tower sites and provides full lifecycle services including preventative maintenance, FCC licensing, system design, and equipment rental.

Product overview

P&R Communications is a Motorola Elite Service Partner offering a comprehensive portfolio of communications systems and solutions. The product lineup includes: MOTOTRBO R7, XPR2500, XPR5000e Series, and MOTOTRBO ION two-way radios for commercial and professional use; APX series P25 radios (APX 4000, 4500, 6000, 8000, 8500, 900, NEXT) designed for public safety and first responders; command center solutions including APX Consolette, Dispatch Consoles from Motorola/Avtec/Zetron, CommandCentral, Spillman Flex CAD/Records, CallWorks NG9-1-1, and Records & Evidence Management; fire alerting systems with Fire Station Alerting and Motorola/Unication Fire Pagers; in-building wireless systems including MOTOTRBO Nitro (CBRS/LTE), ERRC Systems, and BDA/DAS solutions; video security and analytics powered by Avigilon including Video, Access Control, Radio Alert, Video-as-a-Service, WatchGuard 4RE in-car video, V300 body-worn camera, and general Video Surveillance; wireless networks with SCADA Solutions and Point-to-Point/Multipoint networks; vehicle upfitting products (Emergency Lighting, Amber Lighting, Interior/Storage/K9 Equipment); and P&R School Safety Solutions integrating the Safety Reimagined ecosystem. The company serves public safety agencies, enterprises, schools, healthcare, manufacturing, transportation, utilities, and government organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MOTOTRBO Two-Way Radio Systems Two-way radio product family (MOTOTRBO R7, XPR2500, XPR5000e Series, ION) for commercial, professional, and business-critical voice and data communications. Sold and supported by P&R as a Motorola Elite Service Partner.
• APX P25 Mission-Critical Radio Systems APX series P25 portable and mobile radios (APX 4000, 4500, 6000, 8000/XE, 8500, 900, NEXT/XN) for public safety, fire/EMS, and government users requiring mission-critical voice communication, encryption, and Emergency-mode integration with body-worn cameras.
• Command Center Software Suite Motorola CommandCentral, Spillman Flex CAD/Records, CallWorks NG9-1-1 Emergency Call Management, APX Consolette, and dispatch consoles from Motorola, Avtec, and Zetron — unifying voice, data, video, and analytics for PSAPs and emergency operations centers.
• Fire Station Alerting and Pagers Fire station alerting systems and rugged Motorola/Unication pagers for dispatching emergency personnel, including automated alerting and integrated paging infrastructure for fire and EMS teams.
• In-Building BDA/DAS and ERRC Coverage Systems Bi-Directional Amplifier (BDA) and Distributed Antenna System (DAS) networks plus Emergency Responder Radio Coverage (ERRC) systems that enhance two-way radio and cellular coverage inside buildings, with annual NFPA/IFC recertification. Required by Ohio ERRC mandate for 95% active signal coverage prior to Certificate of Occupancy.
• MOTOTRBO Nitro CBRS Private LTE Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) private LTE solution combining private broadband data with premium push-to-talk voice for large-scale industrial and commercial operations.
• SCADA Wireless Networks Private fixed wireless data networks supporting Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) for automation, remote monitoring, and critical-infrastructure operations across cities and utilities.
• Avigilon Video and Access Control Systems Avigilon Control Center video management, access control platform (ACM/ACM Embedded), and Avigilon Cloud Services, powered by advanced AI and video analytics for detect-verify-act workflows across enterprise and school safety deployments.
• Avigilon Radio Alert Integration Integration of Avigilon Control Center video management software with MOTOTRBO and APX P25 two-way radios. Alarms from analytics, access control, and license plate recognition watchlist matches are automatically pushed to Motorola radios as text messages and text-to-voice alerts.
• WatchGuard 4RE In-Car Video System WatchGuard 4RE in-car video system with record-after-the-fact capability, live-streaming, multi-resolution HD/SD recording, and unified integration with WatchGuard V300 body-worn cameras and APX radio Emergency-mode automatic recording.
• V300 Continuous-Operation Body-Worn Camera WatchGuard V300 body-worn camera operational beyond 12-hour shifts with detachable battery, 128GB storage, wireless upload, in-car video system and APX radio Emergency-mode integration, plus Record-After-The-Fact technology.
• Video-as-a-Service (VaaS) Motorola pay-as-you-go program for WatchGuard V300 body-worn cameras and 4RE in-car video systems with no upfront capital costs. Packages include camera, software, video storage and support starting at $49/month per unit.
• Preventative Maintenance Service Contracts Ongoing service contracts covering device management, firmware updates, re-tuning and re-alignment, battery condition inspection, and emergency repair. Offered as annual subscription-style service agreements on the installed base.
• System Design and Installation Services Custom consulting and design of communications systems, professional installation, and project management services covering in-building BDA/DAS, tower services, vehicle upfitting, video security, and SCADA deployments.
• VADORNet Broadband Service P&R's own wireless broadband service connecting multiple customer locations and employees through a single network, leveraging 10+ owned tower sites across Western Ohio. Sold as monthly broadband connectivity subscriptions.
• Tower Site Services Leasing of P&R's communications tower sites across Western Ohio plus design, construction, and maintenance of new tower projects for customers.
• Equipment Rental Solutions Temporary rental of two-way radio equipment for special events and projects, including complete mobile communications centers and radio programming on daily, weekly, and monthly terms with installation included. Solar-powered Mobile Surveillance Unit also available for rent.
• FCC Licensing Services Management of FCC licensing applications, renewals, and regulatory compliance on behalf of customers for their radio frequency operations.
• Vehicle Upfitting Products and Services Emergency lighting, amber lighting, interior storage, K9 and prisoner containment, computer mounts, two-way radios, and in-car camera systems integrated into fleet and emergency vehicles. Vehicle upfitting partners include Federal Signal, SoundsOff Signal, Havis, ProGard, Gamber Johnson, American Aluminum, and Kussmaul.
• P&R School Safety Solutions Integrated school safety ecosystem combining two-way radios, video surveillance, access control with lockdown, license plate recognition, analytics-driven cameras, and Radio Alert bridging directly to local first responders.
• Mobile Surveillance Unit Rental Solar-powered wireless mobile surveillance unit available for rent for temporary deployment at job sites, events, and property security applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Equipment lifespan extended through preventative maintenance programs with yearly re-tuning and re-alignment
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

AI capability9 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Motorola SolutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationP&R Communications is a Motorola Elite Service Partner, the highest tier of partnership with Motorola Solutions. They sell, install, and service the full range of Motorola products including MOTOTRBO two-way radios, APX P25 radios, MOTOTRBO Nitro CBRS private LTE, command center solutions, and related software. Motorola provides product training, technical support, and go-to-market resources to P&R.
• Avigilon (Motorola Solutions subsidiary)coreTechnology or IntegrationP&R integrates Avigilon video management software, access control, and cameras (Avigilon Control Center, Access Control Manager) with Motorola two-way radios. The Avigilon Radio Alert feature specifically integrates Avigilon AI analytics with Motorola MOTOTRBO and APX P25 radios for push-to-talk alerts. P&R also offers Avigilon Cloud Services and ACC Mobile for remote access.
• WatchGuardcoreTechnology or IntegrationP&R sells and installs WatchGuard in-car video systems (WatchGuard 4RE) and body-worn cameras (V300). The V300 integrates with the WatchGuard 4RE to work as a unified system, and also integrates with APX radios to trigger automatic recording when the radio enters Emergency mode.
• Federal SignalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFederal Signal (emergency lighting, sirens, speakers) is one of P&R's vehicle upfitting equipment partners for emergency lighting solutions on first responder vehicles.
• SoundsOff SignalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSoundsOff Signal is a vehicle upfitting equipment partner for warning lights and emergency lighting on fleet vehicles installed by P&R.
• HavisminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHavis is a vehicle upfitting equipment partner for interior solutions, computer mounts, docking stations, and in-vehicle workstations.
• ProGardminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProGard is a vehicle upfitting partner providing prisoner containment systems, weapon mounts, and other interior vehicle equipment and storage solutions.
• Gamber JohnsonminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGamber Johnson is a vehicle upfitting partner providing rugged computer mounts, docking stations, and in-vehicle electronics mounting solutions.
• American AluminumminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmerican Aluminum is a vehicle upfitting partner providing aluminum storage solutions and equipment for upfitting emergency and service vehicles.
• KussmaulminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKussmaul is a vehicle upfitting partner providing auto-eject shore power systems, battery managers, and related electrical solutions for emergency vehicles.
• UnicationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUnication is a pager manufacturer partner providing fire and EMS pagers alongside Motorola's Minitor VI pagers for dispatching emergency personnel.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Hytera: Global two-way radio manufacturer (DMR and TETRA) competing directly with Motorola in the radio hardware category that anchors P&R's product portfolio.
• L3Harris Technologies: Large public-safety and mission-critical communications provider offering P25 radio systems and integrated command solutions, often competing with the Motorola ecosystem that P&R sells.
• Avigilon (Motorola Solutions): Motorola Solutions subsidiary providing the video management, access control, and AI analytics software that P&R integrates with its radio deployments.
• JVCKENWOOD: Major two-way radio manufacturer (NEXEDGE/DMR/P25) and parent of EF Johnson, offering products that compete with the MOTOTRBO and APX lines P&R resells.

Direct peers

• Day Wireless Systems: Regional two-way radio integrator and Motorola dealer operating across the western U.S., offering similar design, installation, and maintenance services for public-safety and industrial customers.
• Atlantic Communications: Mid-Atlantic two-way radio and wireless systems integrator selling, installing, and servicing Motorola radio products for public safety, government, and commercial customers.
• Mobile Communications America: Two-way radio and wireless communications integrator serving public-safety and commercial customers in the southeastern U.S., with comparable Motorola partnership status and lifecycle service offerings.
• Wireless USA: Two-way radio and communications equipment reseller and service provider focused on business and public-safety customers, comparable in scale and value proposition to P&R.
• BearCom: Largest Motorola channel partner in North America, providing two-way radio sales, integration, and managed services across enterprise, public safety, and government — the most direct large-scale analogue to P&R's business model.

Emerging players

• Genetec: Unified security and operations platform (video, access control, ALPR) increasingly integrated with public-safety radio workflows, an emerging alternative to the Avigilon stack P&R deploys.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC3oHAniNEvw0BBauh3i2Nwg
• Facebookfacebook.com/PRcommunicationsinc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/p-&-r-communications-service-inc.
• Instagraminstagram.com/pandrcommunications

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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