Operations

Mesh networking hits prime time

Motorola acquisition of MeshNetworks validates still-developing technologies

NENA launches program to boost E911

The National Emergency Number Association yesterday launched the Next Generation E911 Partner Program

Oklahoma public-safety agency implements APCO educational program

The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials recently announced that Stillwater (Okla.) Central Communications has implemented the APCO Institute’s Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) Program

Nextel, Zetron combine on interoperability solution

Nextel and Zetron recently announced a solution that enables dispatchers using Zetron’s Series 4000 radio dispatch console to connect users of private land mobile radio systems to users of Nextel’s nationwide Direct Connect or Group Connect push-to-talk services

FDA turns to RFID to protect nation’s drug supply

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration this week stepped up its efforts to ensure the safety and security of the nation’s drug supply through the use of radio frequency identification (RFID) technologies

FCC OKs public-safety request for 4.9 GHz mask

FCC commissioners yesterday voted unanimously to adopt emissions masks for equipment operating in 4.9 GHz spectrum that public-safety officials claim will give first responders access to the most updated broadband data services at affordable costs

GAO gives OK to FCC rebanding order for 800 MHz

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) this afternoon declared the FCC’s 800 MHz rebanding order to be unprecedented but legal, clearing the final major legal hurdle for Nextel Communications to pay for the rebanding process and receive 10 MHz of 1.9 GHz spectrum

Mesh networking hits prime time

NENA launches program to boost E911

Oklahoma public-safety agency implements APCO educational program

Nextel, Zetron combine on interoperability solution

FDA turns to RFID to protect nation’s drug supply

FCC OKs public-safety request for 4.9 GHz mask

GAO gives OK to FCC rebanding order for 800 MHz

Digital Dispatch adds public data network support to dispatch software

Report: Minnesota county plans new radio dispatch center

FCC wireless attorney to participate in APCO symposium

Commentary

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