Public Safety

FCC OKs rules for BPL

Public-safety officers could benefit by having broadband connections at every electric pole

Senate fails to act on E911 bill

New Hampshire Senator Sununu believes funding level is still too high

Bringing CAD into the field

Systems evolve to offer advanced data capabilities to first responders at the scene

In many parts of Florida, commercial wireline and wireless communications systems were rendered useless recently as four hurricanes within six weeks wreaked havoc on the electrical power grids that support them. Communications officials say the episode is a sobering reminder of the importance of public-safety-grade land mobile radio systems–one they hope budget-conscious elected officials don’t forget in the future.

See party comes to Boston

Hub public-safety agencies use 4.9 GHz video surveillance systems to keep watch

Transcrypt unveils voice scramble for ICOM radios

EFJ, Inc. announced that its Transcrypt International subsidiary has launched a plug-in voice scrambler designed for ICOM radios

Midwest fire departments deploy Motorola’s Fireground system

Motorola’s Commercial, Government & Industrial Solutions Sector said fire departments in Orland Park, Ill., and Brook Park, Ohio, have deployed its Fireground mobile communications system

FCC seeks comment on possible changes to 800 MHz order

The FCC has asked interested parties to comment on the abundant number of ex partes filed in the 800 MHz rebanding order, including Nextel Communications’ request to alter the amount of money it would pay in the rebanding process

White House opposes DTV subsidy proposal

The Bush Administration opposes the inclusion of a $1 billion fund to subsidize the transition to digital television

Thales clears major JTRS milestone

Thales announced this week that it recently completed the early operational assessment (EOA) for the development of the Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) Cluster 2 handheld radio.

FCC OKs rules for BPL

Senate fails to act on E911 bill

Bringing CAD into the field

It’s a miracle

See party comes to Boston

Transcrypt unveils voice scramble for ICOM radios

Midwest fire departments deploy Motorola’s Fireground system

FCC seeks comment on possible changes to 800 MHz order

White House opposes DTV subsidy proposal

Thales clears major JTRS milestone

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