FCC starts public-safety broadband network efforts 18th March 2010 FCC officials moved quickly on its pursuit of a 700 MHz broadband wireless network for public safety this week by hosting a technical panel, launching a new Web site and initiating a proceeding to identify first-responder requirements for the network just days after the release of the national broadband plan.
Werner on reliable radio communications 11th March 2010 Charles Werner discusses the reliability and challenges the fire service faces when it comes to radio communications.
Commentary ERIC proposal needs clarification — soon 4th March 2010 The emergency response interoperability center (ERIC) proposal offers hope that the public safety will be more interoperable in a broadband environment than it traditionally has in the voice arena.
News Public safety gives input on proposed interoperability center 4th March 2010 Public-safety officials expressed support for the concept of a national interoperability center for public-safety broadband communications, although many speakers asked for clarifications about the role and scope of the proposed entity during an FCC forum about the matter.
News Digital-radio fireground tests delayed 16th February 2010 New tests to assess digital-radio performance in fireground-noise environments have been delayed until the spring, according to an official participating in the process.
News APCO, NPSTC seek comments on naming of interoperability channels 9th February 2010 Proposed standard nomenclature for public-safety interoperability channel will be the subject of a month-long comment period.
NIST tests firefighter tracking device 1st February 2010 Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology are studying a wireless, personnel alert safety system, or PASS, device at the request
Commentary 700 MHz demonstration network a step in the right direction 5th January 2010 Public Safety Communications Research program recently announced plans to create a demonstration 700 MHz broadband network devoted to determining what fourth-generation broadband wireless technology can — and can’t — do for public safety.
PSST Chairman Harlin McEwen on 700 MHz network requirements 17th December 2009 Public Safety Spectrum Trust (PSST) Chairman Harlin McEwen discusses recommendations to the FCC regarding the minimum requirements for a proposed 700 MHz wireless broadband network for public safety.
Preparing 911 telecommunicators for a strange new world 8th December 2009 The day is coming soon when public-safety answering points from coast to coast will be able to accept texts, images and video from wireless 911 callers
Latest 3GPP standards-development work includes new classes of HPUE, progress on mission-critical services 1 22nd April 2024
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