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News

Motorola completes first phase of public-safety LTE testing

The first phase of the PSCR testing is designed to test basic functionality of LTE gear, including performance and coverage capabilities.

News

Milwaukee FD opts for Open Sky in digital-radio conversion (with related video)

The Milwaukee Fire Department made the changeover to OpenSky digital radios this week in response to a federal mandate.

News

Motorola Solutions donates APX series radios to firehouse for Extreme Makeover

Motorola Solutions donated 22 APX 7000XE radios, batteries and chargers, XE remote speaker mics, and programming services. The APX 7000XE is a multiband radio that operates in 700 MHz, 800 MHz and VHF bands.

Article

The weakest link (with related video)

Enterprise communications networks often are victimized by those who use them.

Not as hard as it looks

Despite their profound differences, it is possible to layer P25 and LTE systems, especially when an RF planning tool is employed.

Smartphone app makes vehicle extrication a snap

Developed by Bohemian Innovations, the Extraction Zones Pro app puts vehicle information at the hands of first responders. Upon arriving at the scene of a vehicular accident, emergency responders can click on this app and select the make and model of the damaged vehicles from an extensive databank in the pop-up list.

Commentary

Much has changed, with many more changes to come

It’s been quite an educational journey, watching the public-safety industry move from a high-niche industry to one now poised to leverage the commercial advantages of LTE technology. I can’t wait to see how it plays out.

News

New video surveillance system tags, tracks, follows (with related video)

Software developed for closed-circuit television systems can identify individuals and track them across entire networks of cameras.

Virtual USA extends data-sharing capabilities

Before Gen 4, Virtual USA was a state-centric tool, but the new version expands information-sharing across states, counties and cities.

Commentary

LightSquared conclusions need to be based on complete data, not leaks (with related video)

Policymakers should make their decisions on the carrier’s proposal based on conclusions from the engineering experts, not on the reactions of outsiders quoted in the media or posted in blog and forums on the Internet.

News

Motorola completes first phase of public-safety LTE testing

News

Milwaukee FD opts for Open Sky in digital-radio conversion (with related video)

News

Motorola Solutions donates APX series radios to firehouse for Extreme Makeover

Article

The weakest link (with related video)

Not as hard as it looks

Smartphone app makes vehicle extrication a snap

Commentary

Much has changed, with many more changes to come

News

New video surveillance system tags, tracks, follows (with related video)

Virtual USA extends data-sharing capabilities

Commentary

LightSquared conclusions need to be based on complete data, not leaks (with related video)

Commentary

September 3GPP Plenary: 6G officially begins, Release 19 on track

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?

Video

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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IWCE 2019 Wrap Up