U.S. critical-communications licensees will be able to use Terrestrial Trunked Radio (TETRA) technology on a permanent basis, but the technology remains prohibited on public-safety spectrum, according to an FCC order released this week....More

The transportation sector believes it plays a vital role in public safety and should be allowed to use the fledgling nationwide broadband network for first responders. Just as important, the sector has much in the way of embedded assets that can be leveraged to bring this network to reality and fund its operation....More

A tabletop exercise demonstrates the importance of pre-planning and better communications between agencies — before and after a disaster strikes....More

FCC commissioners unanimously adopted new draft rules for the reauction of the 10 MHz D Block in the 700 MHz band....More

RadioSoft announced it has received a contract from the American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials to enhance the association's mobile radio frequency coordination....More