Editor's Letter

Nextel will come through bank on it

Aug 1, 2005 12:00 PM, By Glenn Bischoff

Finally, the long-awaited reconfiguration of the 800 MHz airwaves has begun...

Insight

Following directions key to rebanding

Aug 1, 2005 12:00 PM, BY SANDY EDWARDS, NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS

Public safety and communications go hand-in-hand because fast and clear communication is key to preventing and addressing emergencies...

Technology

Tracking personnel gets more affordable

Aug 1, 2005 12:00 PM, By Lynnette Luna

Vendors and commercial carriers work--sometimes together--to reduce system costs...

Policy

TA challenged to find 800 MHz licensees

Aug 1, 2005 12:00 PM, By Donny Jackson

Payment questions persist as Transition Authority tries to clarify process...

Q&A

Project 25 standard nears finish line

Aug 1, 2005 12:00 PM, By Lynnette Luna

Planning committee says to expect finalization this year...

Cover Story

Catch-22

Aug 1, 2005 12:00 PM, By Lynnette Luna

Elected officials love a commercial wireless services' apparent cost advantages, but public safety requires greater reliability. What carriers must do to meet this demand and still keep shareholders happy...

Commentary

Be proactive toward rebanding

Aug 1, 2005 12:00 PM, By Alan Tilles

The start of the 800 MHz rebanding process ushered in an era of unprecedented activity in the public-safety community...