Policy

Firefighter grant application period opens

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security this week opened the application period for its Assistance to Firefighter Grant Program, which extends through

California lawmaker wants investigation of alleged wireless call delays

State of California Assemblywoman Patricia Bates has called for an audit of the state’s wireless 911 system as the first step in an investigation into

Congress wants quick 800 MHz resolution

Twenty-three U.S. House members recently wrote to Federal Communications Commission Chairman Michael Powell, urging the commission to “act as quickly

900 MHz spectrum auction closes, winners announced

The Federal Communications Commission has closed its 900 MHz specialized mobile radio service (SMRS) auction. Five companies bid $4.86 million for 55

See you at IWCE

I’ve been going to tradeshows for more than 25 years, but despite being a seasoned veteran, I’m excited to be going to my first-ever IWCE, because nothing

FCC OKs pursuit of BPL technology

The Federal Communications Commission last month approved a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) designed to encourage further development of broadband-over-powerline

SDR Forum targets public safety

The Software Defined Radio Forum soon will announce the formation of a special interest group targeted at the public-safety sector. The SDR Forum plans

Lawsuits can paralyze

Fifteen years ago, when I was working in the sporting goods industry, a high-school football player was paralyzed. That, by itself, wasn’t startling;

NENA pushes for E911 reform

States and other agencies that continue to use E911 funding for other purposes likely will not be eligible to receive federal E911 grants the next time

CONGRESS SEEKS QUICK 800 MHZ REBAND

Amid speculation that the Federal Communications Commission will reband 800 MHz frequencies this month, some federal lawmakers threw their support behind

Firefighter grant application period opens

California lawmaker wants investigation of alleged wireless call delays

Congress wants quick 800 MHz resolution

900 MHz spectrum auction closes, winners announced

See you at IWCE

FCC OKs pursuit of BPL technology

SDR Forum targets public safety

Lawsuits can paralyze

NENA pushes for E911 reform

CONGRESS SEEKS QUICK 800 MHZ REBAND

Commentary

LTE and liability: Why the fire service must move forward with digital incident command

Partnership and collaboration must be the foundation for emergency communications

FirstNet success means no hypothetical ‘shots’ need to be fired, Swenson says

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