The devil, as always, is in the details 11th August 2009 The key to effectively executing a migration from a legacy analog system to a digital system is developing a comprehensive strategic plan before the migration begins that contemplates the FCC narrowbanding mandate. But even when the homework is done, things don’t always go according to plan.
Proposed alerting system sounds promising 6th August 2009 In an increasingly mobile society, traditional alerting tools like the emergency broadcast system may not get the message to the growing number of people who rely almost solely on a handheld device to stay in touch with the world.
Businesses scramble to include public-safety in-building communications 5th August 2009 Many jurisdictions are adopting in-building coverage requirements that include those spelled out by the National Fire Prevention Act, which gives a national framework for individual jurisdictions to follow.
AT&T position helps public safety, but more is needed 4th August 2009 AT&T formally expressed its support for a proposal calling for Congress to reallocate the 10 MHz D Block — currently earmarked for commercial auction — to public safety
Licensees beware 1st August 2009 A number of issues have been distorted on the Web. Narrowbanding, rebanding, construction rules, carrier obligations are but a few of the confused issues. When industry members rely on these misinterpretations of law, licenses can be lost, fines can be imposed and opportunities can be missed.
Uniting under P25 1st August 2009 History has established P25 as a fully vetted, adopted and vibrant standard that continues to expand and grow with new technological enhancements and innovation created specifically with public-safety users’ needs in mind.
Seeing is believing 1st August 2009 What is surprising is that some people still question whether this nationwide broadband network for public safety is needed. I think this is because they generally are content with their current data capabilities and have yet to grasp broadband’s potential.
Other side of paradise 1st August 2009 Given Hawaii’s topology and hydrology, the Honolulu Fire Department’s search-and-rescue team has to deal with a wide — or is it wild? — array of calls.
Nixle tries to make social networking safe for government 30th July 2009 A number of responder agencies have tapped into the social-networking resource in an attempt to better communicate with their constituencies. But, as with many Internet technologies, the easy accessibility that makes online social networking so powerful also is its greatest downfall.
Do satellite providers have an ulterior motive? 29th July 2009 A new report from ABI Research suggests that satellite operators such as TerreStar Networks, which plans to build, own and operate North America’s first next-generation integrated mobile satellite and terrestrial communications network, have an ulterior motive that may not have good consequences for public safety.
Latest 3GPP standards-development work includes new classes of HPUE, progress on mission-critical services 1 22nd April 2024
Is LMR the best solution for first responders? Should 4.9 GHz license go to the FirstNet Authority? 2 24th March 2024