Video Assured Wireless: Tom Bilotta calls high-power tech a ‘game changer,’ expects products this year 18th March 2019 Assured Wireless CEO Tom Bilotta explains how LTE high-power user equipment (HPUE)—technology that can be used in the U.S. only on the 700 MHz Band 14 spectrum licensed to FirstNet—promises to impact the user experience, such as roughly doubling the range of a device and improving performance in elevators and stairwells. After years of […]
Video Harris: Jeremy Elder, Tim Steltzer demonstrate noise-cancellation capabilities in wind booth 15th March 2019 Jeremy Elder (left) and Tim Steltzer of Harris demonstrate the noise-cancellation ability within the Harris XL-200P, which allows the portable radio to transmit intelligible audio when the user is standing in a booth simulating winds of 70 miles per hour.
News FCC votes early to advance 900 MHz broadband proposal from pdvWireless 14th March 2019 FCC commissioners yesterday voted unanimously to adopt a long-awaited notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that would let pdvWireless consolidate its many slivers of 900 MHz narrowband spectrum into a 3×3 MHz swath that could support dedicated LTE broadband services for utilities and other enterprises. FCC commissioners initially were scheduled to vote on the 900 MHz […]
Video Guam: Three reps highlight progress toward P25, NG911 and FirstNet 13th March 2019 Paul Rolinski, emergency medical dispatcher for the Guam Fire Department, (left), John Bamba, systems manager for the Guam Police Department, (center) and Leigh Pereda, program manager for Guam’s state and local implementation grant program, outline the public-safety-communications progress being made within the U.S. territory. Guam is pursuing technological upgrades to P25 and next-generation 911 […]
Video Scott Edson, Bob Escalle, Flo Mayr demonstrate communications solution designed to save $7,000 per vehicle 12th March 2019 Mark43 Co-Founder Florian “Flo” Mayr (left), LA-RICS Executive Director Scott Edson (center) and Bob Escalle, Sonim Technologies’ vice president of public-safety market segment, demonstrate an affordable and flexible approach to in-car communications that is designed to replace mobile data computers (MDC)/mobile data terminal (MDT) technology. By leveraging the broadband connectivity and computing power of […]
Video The FirstNet Association: Al Gillespie, Dick Mirgon discuss organization’s progress, educational efforts 12th March 2019 Al Gillespie (left) and Dick Mirgon of The FirstNet Association explain the purpose of the organization and its progress during the past year, including the hosting of forums throughout the U.S. that include educational sessions and a “town hall” exchange that lets attendees exchange ideas and experiences on a variety of topics
Motorola Solutions enhances its commercial portfolio by acquiring Avtec 12th March 2019 Motorola Solutions yesterday announced that it has acquired South Carolina-based Avtec, a leading developer of software-based, dispatch-console solutions that have gained significant traction in the commercial transportation and utility sectors, as well as some adoption the public-safety space. John Kedzierski, Motorola Solutions’ corporate vice president of infrastructure and systems, said that Motorola Solutions has partnered […]
Video JVCKENWOOD USA: Jason Brennan outlines capabilities of LMR-LTE offering 11th March 2019 Jason Brennan, product manager for JVCKENWOOD USA’s communications division, explains how the company’s new Boundless offering supports blended LMR-LTE communications. Available at the end of March, the Boundless solution will support P25 and DMR interfaces immediately, and a NEXEDGE interface is being developed.
Video Manny Dureja, Guy Jouannelle outline D.C. initiative to ensure FirstNet in-building coverage 7th March 2019 Wave Wireless CEO Manny Dureja (left) and Guy Jouannelle, a consultant working with the District of Columbia, provide some details around D.C’s efforts to implement rules requiring in-building coverage for FirstNet service later this year.
Video Siyata Mobile: Glenn Kennedy showcases mounted cellular device 7th March 2019 Glenn Kennedy, vice president of sales for Siyata Mobile, showcases the capabilities of the Uniden UV350 mounted cellular device, which is designed for use in vehicle fleets and features very clear, loud audio. IWCE attendees can learn more by visiting Uniden Cellular at booth #648.
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