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January 2013

Urgent Communications takes a look at how the nation's court systems are saving considerable time and money by leveraging video conferencing.

Also in this issue, we examine how high-accuracy indoor-location technologies are being used in the fight against terrorism; offer tips on the best time to measure RF interference; trace the evolution of mobile data; and report on a scalable backhaul system that could provide an alternative to fiber.

Cover Story

  • Jan. 4, 2013
    Article
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    Video saves courts time and money

    Specifically, video conferencing helps the criminal-justice system to improve its cost efficiencies and its ability to clear cases faster....More

Features

  • Jan. 4, 2013
    Article
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    The data evolution continues 1

    Myriad applications developed in recent decades have allowed LMR systems to shed their "voice-only" label. Meanwhile, broadband technologies like LTE promise an even brighter data future....More
  • Jan. 4, 2013
    Article
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    Using radio-frequency pattern matching to nab terrorists

    High-accuracy indoor location technology works extremely well in non-line-of-sight conditions, such as dense urban and indoor environments, where GPS-based solutions face severe challenges....More
  • Jan. 4, 2013
    Article
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    The best time to measure RF interference

    Doing it at the wrong juncture will create a "world of hurt" for the system designer....More

First Word

  • Dec. 4, 2012
    Commentary

    Sooner or later, everyone needs someone to light the path

    Expert advice can make just about every task easier. With that in mind, UC and IWCE are presenting webinars on Dec. 5 and Dec. 12 focusing on FirstNet, narrowbanding and LMR-LTE convergence, as well as system design and deployment best practices....More

Urgent Matters

Final Word

  • Jan. 4, 2013
    Commentary

    Analog/digital issue needs quick answer 9

    An increasing number of interference complaints has arisen in situations where analog and digital technologies are operating on VHF and UHF shared channels....More

Dispatches

  • Dec. 13, 2012
    News
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    FirstNet board seeks balance in deployment approach

    The goal is to make decisions quickly regarding public-safety's proposed nationwide broadband network, while still maintaining transparency....More
  • Dec. 17, 2012
    News
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    FirstNet discusses future of BTOP-grant recipients

    Public-safety entities receiving federal stimulus grants as part of the Broadband Technologies Opportunity Program (BTOP) should learn whether they will be allowed to proceed with their halted LTE projects as early as January, according to statements made during the second FirstNet board meeting....More
  • Dec. 13, 2012
    News
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    FCC approves text-to-911 proceeding 1

    Internet-based text-messaging applications also may be required to enable emergency texting, in addition to wireless carriers....More
  • Dec. 20, 2012
    News
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    Intrado inks deal for 'Apocalypse-proof' HF offering 30

    Solution would leverage frequencies that once were reserved for maritime use, but which were freed up for public-safety and critical-infrastructure use by a recent FCC order....More
  • Dec. 10, 2012
    News
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    FCC clarifies narrowbanding-application rules

    Licensees who file their applications with the commission in the next three weeks will not be regarded as having missed the Jan. 1, 2013, deadline to convert their systems to 12.5 kHz-wide channels — even if the application isn't processed until next year....More
  • Dec. 13, 2012
    News
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    Briefs: FirstNet names Farrill as acting general manager

    Also, Kenwood unveils new portable radios; Aeroflex announces new test system....More
  • Dec. 6, 2012
    News
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    Harris announces Washington Gas deployment

    Utility significantly increases its voice and data capacity by deploying a hybrid communications system designed by Harris....More

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