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Photo of U.S Army soldiers testing a Harris PRC-117G software-defined radio.

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Software-defined radio: Simply a better way to do radio

Modern devices gain much-needed flexibility through software implementations.

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Measuring radio frequency interference is key to avoiding it

Radio frequency interference robs the system of the ability to perform as predicted and often necessitates additional sites. But it can be measured, dramatically reducing the impact.

June 29, 2012, Midwest to East Coast Derecho Radar Imagery Composit Summary

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Derecho-related outages put 911 system under scrutiny

Destruction from this summer’s derecho was severe, but its greatest long-term impact may be on the preparedness and reliability of the nation’s 911 systems.

INFOGRAPHIC: 700 MHz entities with federal funding

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The impact of NTIA’s decision to put LTE on hold

After working feverishly for more than two years to deploy dedicated public-safety LTE networks this year, many early-adopter jurisdictions now are stuck in limbo.

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San Francisco ire

Transit officials are under fire for shutting off wireless service to patrons in the name of public safety. But opponents claim that the action unnecessarily put citizens at risk.

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So near, yet so far (with related video)

The strides made to deliver next-generation 911 over the last few years have been considerable, and a technological framework appears to be in place. Yet, the final destination still is quite far off because of — what else? — a shortage of money.

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Power struggle

Public safety is allowed to partner with utilities on its nationwide broadband network, but such partners only are allowed to access the network on a secondary basis. Exactly what “secondary” means is the critical question.

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The bigger picture (with related video)

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.

The big bang

By sticking together, public-safety organizations were able to secure the 700 MHz D Block spectrum and $7 billion from the federal government to build a nationwide broadband network.

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The silver lining (with related video)

The battle over LightSquared’s proposed wholesale network offering is as critical as it is contentious. Increased competition in the commercial wireless sector and the ability of GPS devices to function properly hang in the balance — as do the billions of dollars that have been invested in LightSquared thus far. But it also could be the lynchpin that forces a thorough and long-overdue examination of the federal government’s approach to spectrum policy.

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Software-defined radio: Simply a better way to do radio

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Measuring radio frequency interference is key to avoiding it

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Derecho-related outages put 911 system under scrutiny

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The impact of NTIA’s decision to put LTE on hold

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San Francisco ire

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So near, yet so far (with related video)

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Power struggle

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The bigger picture (with related video)

The big bang

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The silver lining (with related video)

Commentary

Latest 3GPP standards-development work includes new classes of HPUE, progress on mission-critical services

Is LMR the best solution for first responders? Should 4.9 GHz license go to the FirstNet Authority?

Countdown to IWCE 2024: Your Last-Minute Guide

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Check out key takeaways from Disaster Management Symposium webinars, register to view archives

Video: Opening of the Expo Hall on day three of IWCE 2023

Lynk CEO Charles Miller: The sky’s the limit

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