News Harris County seeks FirstNet OK to expand LTE network 10th January 2013 Currently, eight sites are operating, but county wants to add six more.
Commentary The readers always write — this time on narrowbanding 8th January 2013 Prevailing attitude is that the FCC should allow the spectrum of non-compliant licensees to be reallocated — an outcome that is wholly impractical.
News Many public-safety licensees still need to narrowband systems 8th January 2013 An estimated 20,000 licensees still have to file applications, despite a record number of applications being filed with APCO last month.
Commentary Proposed rule change does not mean LMR spectrum auctions are imminent 8th January 2013 By Michael Higgs — A footnote in a proposed FCC ruling has some in the LMR community wondering if they will have to bid for spectrum in the future.
Article The data evolution continues 4th January 2013 Myriad applications developed in recent decades have allowed LMR systems to shed their “voice-only” label. Meanwhile, broadband technologies like LTE promise an even brighter data future.
Commentary Analog/digital issue needs quick answer 4th January 2013 An increasing number of interference complaints has arisen in situations where analog and digital technologies are operating on VHF and UHF shared channels.
Commentary Is your National Broadband Plan funding at risk? 3rd January 2013 By Michael Higgs — Potential inaccuracies in the federal government’s National Broadband Map are not a trivial matter, because they could cost certain areas of the country vital funding.
News Narrowbanding generates flurry of activity for frequency coordinator 3rd January 2013 “In my years, this is the busiest we’ve been,” said EWA President/CEO Mark Crosby, after the organization received more than 700 applications in the last week alone.
Commentary Looking back on the most compelling stories of 2012 26th December 2012 This is the time of year when most of us reflect on what transpired during the past 12 months, as we look forward to what will unfold in the next year. With that in mind, we thought we’d share with our readers our choices for the most compelling stories of 2012.
Article DHS gives batteries a jolt 20th December 2012 Researchers are helping to develop a thin-battery material that can be integrated into a first responder’s clothing and other form factors, opening a new world of technological possibilities.
Latest 3GPP standards-development work includes new classes of HPUE, progress on mission-critical services 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