IP alerting system keeps fire stations connected 1st October 2008 Zetron has unveiled an IP-based fire station alerting system developed for municipalities that use IP links to connect a central command center to fire stations
Get into the pool 1st October 2008 Interoperable communications can be made easier through the use of frequencies set aside by the FCC
Almost ready for prime time 1st October 2008 After years of being limited to debates regarding the long-term future of communications, software-defined radio and cognitive radio have become factors
Just the beginning 1st October 2008 Since the 9/11 attacks, federal lawmakers have bemoaned the lack of interoperable communications between public-safety agencies that may need to coordinate efforts when large-scale incidents occur.
Wisconsin county officials wrap up VIDA installation 23rd September 2008 Ozaukee County, Wis., expanded its 4.9 GHz Voice, Interoperability, Data and Access (VIDA) broadband wireless network from Tyco Electronics M/A-COM Wireless Systems.
MSV adds interoperable talk group in northwest U.S. 5th September 2008 Mobile Satellite Ventures (MSV) this week announced the launch of the NorthWest Satellite Mutual Aid Radio Talkgroup (NWSMART) serving public-safety customers in seven states in the northwestern United States.
A Good Deed Gone Bad 1st September 2008 When the Federal Communications Commission crafted rules for enhanced 911 services for mobile phones in 1996, it also required wireless carriers, for safety reasons, to transmit all wireless 911 calls
Not to worry 1st September 2008 This summer, staff at five public-safety answering points (PSAPs) across the U.S. got a taste of the future of 911 communications.
Solacom unveils 911 software suite 1st September 2008 Solacom Technologies unveiled its Guardian software suite that supports conventional and voice-over-IP call handling as well as next-generation 911 applications
PSST alters D Block strategy, agreement 1st September 2008 Public Safety Spectrum Trust will pursue regional commercial partners and has altered its financial relationship with adviser Cyren Call Communications.
Latest 3GPP standards-development work includes new classes of HPUE, progress on mission-critical services 22nd April 2024
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