Video: Broadband will improve situational awareness and incident command 9th August 2012 A former FEMA official explains why broadband is a good thing for the fire service.
FCC ruling increases potential microwave throughput 9th August 2012 Network operators seeking high-bandwidth backhaul links soon will have new options available after the FCC released an order that could double the potential bandwidth for long-haul microwave systems operating at 6 GHz and 1 GHz.
Strength in unity 8th August 2012 Like their forefathers more than two centuries ago, key public-safety communications officials are finding that working together can lead to greater resiliency, as well as lay a solid foundation for future endeavors.
Point in the right direction 8th August 2012 Antenna systems can be used to enhance a properly balanced radio frequency link budget, in order to maximize radiated power.
The fly in the ointment 8th August 2012 LTE systems will require many more sites, and generate exponentially more data, than their LMR counterparts. This means backhaul will be both a significant need and a huge obstacle.
North Carolina PSAP continues 911 texting service 7th August 2012 Verizon Wireless and the public safety answering point in Durham, N.C., agree to continue 911 text option.
Briefs: Tait selected for two radio system upgrades 2nd August 2012 Also: EWA names the keynote speaker for its leadership conference, and Aeroflex and Anritsu announce product enhancements.
FCC order could clear path for Texas LTE operation 2nd August 2012 FCC order this week opens door for some public-safety agencies to deploy and operate LTE networks.
Public-safety LTE network could provide new rural opportunities 1st August 2012 A much-anticipated buildout of a 700 MHz LTE network for public safety nationwide could be leveraged to bring broadband to rural areas that typically are not served by commercial operators, says wireless consultant Andrew Seybold.
Catalyst for change 1st August 2012 Bad news from a vendor started one PSAP’s journey into the future.
Latest 3GPP standards-development work includes new classes of HPUE, progress on mission-critical services 1 22nd April 2024
Is LMR the best solution for first responders? Should 4.9 GHz license go to the FirstNet Authority? 3 24th March 2024
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