System Operation

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Webinar to explore multi-vendor pros, cons

Tomorrow, we will be hosting a free webinar — sponsored by Avtec — that will explore the advantages of multi-vendor networks. We’ll also be discussing the myriad challenges to pulling off such initiatives in this session.

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A smarter smart city (with related video)

Achieving it requires a holistic mindset that centers on unified network management to ensure data-sharing across disparate platforms.

How to minimize the effects of time-delay interference

In this article, we examine ways to minimize TDI’s effects, which will cripple system performance — even when excellent RF coverage exists.

A look at time-delay interference

Does your simulcast radio system seem to exhibit improved range and performance when certain transmitters are turned off? In almost every case, this is an indication of improper system operation and that your system needs on-site optimization.

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Know before you go (with related video)

The ability to remotely determine whether a radio actually needs service saves agencies valuable time and money.

Hot tip: What can happen if we don’t move to narrowband operation?

Your license will be in violation of the FCC Rules and you could be subject to FCC enforcement action, which may include a monetary fine, admonishment or loss of your license.

When accuracy isn’t all

When it comes to radio system measurement, there actually are three other important aspects — precision, reliability and traceability.

The bane of your existence

Radio-frequency interference is something that every radio-system engineer will encounter, sooner or later. In this installment, we begin to explain how it occurs and what to do about it.

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Protect yourself

Are we seeing the beginning of the end regarding single-municipality public-safety radio systems? There are some indications that point to a significant migration from such systems to wide-area, single-licensee systems.

The value of ferrite RF isolators

Proper use at crowded communications sites can reduce intermodulation effects

Commentary

Webinar to explore multi-vendor pros, cons

Article

A smarter smart city (with related video)

How to minimize the effects of time-delay interference

A look at time-delay interference

Article

Know before you go (with related video)

Hot tip: What can happen if we don’t move to narrowband operation?

When accuracy isn’t all

The bane of your existence

Commentary

Protect yourself

The value of ferrite RF isolators

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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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