Results - Topic: Radio Systems

A Model of Communications Interoperability

In 1934, the first Orange County (CA) public safety radio system was put on the air. KGHX was a one-way system, transmitting messages from headquarters to the field. The obvious problems with one-way communications prompted the "mobile radio" to be established just three years later.

BearCom Issues Reminder to Users of Two-Way Radios: FCC Narrowbanding Deadline Now Less Than a Year Away

BearCom, a nationwide provider of wireless communications equipment and solutions, today issued a reminder to users of two-way radios that they now have less than one year to ensure their equipment is in compliance with the narrowbanding mandate from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

BearCom Produces Animated Video to Remind Radio Users about FCC Narrowbanding Mandate

BearCom, a nationwide provider of wireless communications equipment and solutions, today made available a fun, animated video meant to remind users of two-way radios about serious changes coming from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

C4i Announces 9th version of SwitchplusIP Communications System

C4i has welcomed an upgrade of their interoperable communications system with the release of SwitchplusIP Version 9.0. As part of C4i's commitment to incorporate new technologies into our SwitchplusIP baseline, the engineering team has been working on further advancing and refining console interactions with digital radio networks. The real advancement of Release 9.0 stems from the introduction of the P25 interface for Command Center LT and Mobile-Dismount platforms.

C4i Introduces Release 6 Of Their Award Winning SwitchplusIP Product

C4i, Inc. recently debuted the sixth release of its award winning SwitchplusIP product, complete with newly upgraded features. C4i's SwitchplusIP family includes SwitchplusIP Command-Post, a communication system designed especially to cater for larger multiple or single agency emergency response applications in both fixed and transportable formats; SwitchplusIP Command-Center, which provides all the functionality required by a single or joint agency operations center to communicate with...

C4i's Military Grade Testing Ensures Maximum Dispatch System Reliability

C4i goes to great heights to test durability of its Radio Interface Unit (RIU), not only for military, but for an array of other fields as well - including public safety, government, transportation, and utilities. C4i demonstrated this extreme durability with the successful completion of Mil Std-810 Altitude qualification testing for its Radio Interface Unit.

Communications International Debuts Turnkey Construction Division with Public Safety Project in Ontario County, NY

Communications International, Inc. ("Ci") has assumed the role of General Contractor for the new Ontario County, New York P25 700MHz Trunked Simulcast Radio System. Ci is a leading systems integrator of wireless voice, data and network technologies, and this construction project showcases its ability to serve as a key integrator from start (construction) to finish (ongoing maintenance).

Coordinating Communications: The Value of Plain Speech and Universal Radio Equipment in Local Operations

NIMS requires the use of plain speech during multi-agency, multi-jurisdiction and multi-discipline events, such as major disasters and exercises. It does not require plain speech as common practice within day to day departmental operations. However, the importance of plain speech as a means of creating a universal radio language in the United States goes far beyond those kind of major, multi-agency disasters.

Crisis Collaboration: Beyond Radio

Say "interoperability" and most policymakers immediately think new Project 25 (P25) radio systems. True, your radios might be due for an upgrade. But public safety agencies can serve the public interest by educating policymakers that funding new radios alone will not satisfy other urgent interoperability requirements for effective crisis collaboration:

Digital Trunked System Knocks Down Largest Fire in a Decade

November 7, 2008 marked the largest fire in a decade in Champaign, Illinois, and the first major test of our countywide 800 MHz digital trunked system. Not only did everything work well, everyone was interoperable - fire, EMS and police - during an incident that required a lot of communication and coordination

Francisco Partners Completes Acquisition Of EF Johnson Technologies, Inc

EF Johnson Technologies, Inc. has announced that FP-EF Holding Company, Inc., an affiliate of Francisco Partners, a global technology-focused private equity fund, has completed its acquisition of EF Johnson Technologies, Inc. Under the terms of the merger agreement approved by stockholders, FP-EF Holding Company has acquired all of the outstanding shares of EF Johnson Technologies, based on a price of $1.50 per share in cash.

Harris Adds P25 Trunking Capabilities to its Unity XG-100P Multiband Portable

Harris Corporation, an international communications and information technology company, has added P25 (Project 25) trunking capabilities to its Unity XG-100P Multiband Portable Radio. Trunking increases the efficiency of a radio system by assigning voice and data communications to unused radio channels, allowing for more voice and data traffic on the same number of channels.

Harris Awarded Contract for the Alberta First Responders Radio Communications System (AFRRCS)

Harris Canada Systems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Harris Corporation, has been awarded a CA $289 million contract by the Government of Alberta, Canada to design and build the Alberta First Responders Radio Communications System (AFRRCS), which will provide public safety communications within the Province's 256,000 square-mile area (661,190 square-kilometer area). The overall project is expected to cost CA $370 million.

Harris Corporation to Upgrade Emergency Communications Network in Franklin County, North Carolina

Harris Corporation, an international communications and information technology company, has received a $9 million contract from Franklin County, North Carolina, to upgrade its legacy analog emergency communications to a Harris P25(IP) (Project 25 to the power of Internet Protocol) solution.

Harris Corporation's BeOn First to Offer P25 Voice Over 3G Cellular and LTE Networks

Harris Corporation, an international communications and information technology company, has announced that its BeOn has become the industry's first solution to enable public safety subscribers on a cellular or public safety LTE network to talk to each other, exchange text messages and pass real-time location information to connected team members and the dispatcher's computer-assisted dispatch (CAD) system.

Icom Compatible Scramblers

Midian Electronics now offers voice scramblers compatible with Icom’s UT-109 and UT-110. Midian's VS-1100 (Icom UT-109 compatible) is capable of matching any of the 32 codes used by the Icom UT-109. Midian's VS-110 (Icom UT-110 compatible) matches the 1020 code combinations (4 groups and 255 codes). These scramblers are available as a wire-in module or as plug-in modules for Motorola, Kenwood, Vertex and Icom radios.

In The Beginning

In the beginning, there were no dispatchers or phones and 9-1-1 was just a fantasy in some poor cop's mind. How the heck did the public get help? How did Marshal Dillon know Miss Kitty was in trouble? Screaming loudly might help.

Kenwood Introduces New Ultra Compact Design for NEXEDGE Portables

Further extending the usefulness of the NEXEDGE brand, Kenwood has released a new 5 Watt UHF/VHF portable, the NX-220/320, that is a full ten percent smaller than prior models, retaining the ultra rugged features including compliance with MilStd 810 and IP54/55 protocols while offering the flexibility of a non-display model for those users who do not need to display talk groups or channels.

Lake County Weathers "Snowmageddon"

On February 2, 2011, Lake County Emergency Management had to mobilize for the third-largest snowstorm to ever hit the area. Although the county's public safety agencies were prepared for the event, many of its residents were not. As the storm quickly escalated, calls came pouring in to assist stranded motorists and residents in need of medical attention. Coordination between first responders from several municipalities - some on snowmobiles, snowplows and front loaders - over a large area...

LAPD Selects Spacenet To Keep Officers Connected Throughout The City

Spacenet Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. and a leading provider of broadband network solutions, announced that its Emergency Communications Services (ECS) and associated high performance equipment are being used to support the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).

MTA New York City Transit and PowerTrunk Pilot TETRA LMR Network

MTA New York City Transit (NYCT) and PowerTrunk, Inc. have successfully completed a TETRA land mobile radio (LMR) network pilot in New York City. The NYCT pilot demonstrates the multiple features and functionality of the TETRA digital technology.

Narrow-banding audio quality improved by Pryme's new Turbo-Boost speaker transducer

Pryme's Turbo-Boost is a new transducer that is smaller yet more powerful than anything that's ever come before. It has a built-in frequency response curve optimized to the characteristics of narrow-banded analog or digital modulated radios. Now, even in extremely noisy environments, Pryme's Turbo-Boost speaker transducer delivers crystal clear audio to your ear.

New Locking Slide Mount for ICOM Mobile Radios

E TIP, Inc. announces the ET-850 Universal Locking Slide Mount for ICOM mobile radios (Made in the U.S.A.) E TIP says the ET850 assists organizations with the operation and maintenance of communications hardware. Mobile Radio Lock Security is of critical importance when deploying mobile radios and other mobile technology to the field and the three most important features to managers are...

New P25 Radio Solutions For New Bern, NC

Communications International, Inc., a leading systems integrator of wireless voice, data and network technologies, has been awarded the contract for the city of New Bern's new Digital P25 Public Safety Radio Network. The new turnkey simulcast 700/800 MHz P25 radio system, slated for completion in mid-2012, will provide New Bern first responders with enhanced radio coverage, improved safety features and interoperable communications. Additionally, the new radios will operate with local and...

North Tahoe FD to Warn Public Using Portable Radio Stations

The North Tahoe Fire Protection District in California will soon begin speaking directly to the public during fire events in a most retro yet revolutionary way – using two portable broadcast radio transmitters. “We will deploy the transmitters to announce evacuation routes, shelter locations, or changes in those scenarios, as that kind of thing will change with the wind quite literally” states the District’s Chris Stulik.

NPSTC Presents Strong Case for a Single Nationwide Broadband Network for Public Safety

On March 1, 2011 the National Public Safety Telecommunications Council (NPSTC) unanimously voted to support the concept of a single nationwide broadband network for public safety instead of the network of networks approach. At an ex parte discussion held by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for invited representatives of public safety, NPSTC made the strong case for a single flexible, reliable, and vibrant national broadband network, presenting high-level conceptual drawings to...

Pryme Radio Products Licenses GPS Technology To Midian Electronics

Pryme Radio Products has entered into a non-exclusive agreement to license its extensive GPS technology portfolio to Midian Electronics, Inc. Midian is an Arizona corporation located in Tucson that produces a wide variety of advanced signaling/scrambling products for two-way radios. Midian will use its license to develop, manufacture, and market a Speaker Microphone with GPS and voice security capabilities. Pryme's GPS technology portfolio includes 30 Patents and Patent Applications in...

Pryme Radio Products Recognized at InnovationAwards

The 5th Annual Innovation Awards were recently held during the 117th International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference. Cygnus Business Media's Law Enforcement Group developed these awards to showcase cutting-edge products that were launched within the previous year. An independent panel of qualified, veteran law enforcement officials judges the entries. Products are judged on innovativeness, productivity, quality, contribution, ease-of-use, maintainability, cost effectiveness, and...

Pryme Surveillance Equipment Features Improved Situational Awareness and Comfort

Pryme Radio, an industry leader in professional quality two-way radio accessories, is joining forces with Hearing Components to enhance the comfort and performance of its communication equipment with the addition of patented Comply Foam tips.

Raytheon Awarded Nation's First Competitive Public Safety Broadband Network Contract

Raytheon Company RTN has been awarded the first competitive Public Safety Long Term Evolution (LTE) contract in the nation, as well as the first contract under the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP), for recipients of the FCC 700 MHz Broadband Waiver.

Repeater Interoperability Controller

Midian's RIC-8 is a tone remote adaptor and encoder that allows up to eight RIC-8 equipped repeaters connected by leased line or microwave to interoperate

San Diego Police Department selects Dynamic Instruments for its next generation Dispatch Voice Recording System

San Diego Police Department selects Dynamic Instruments for its next generation Dispatch Voice Recording System

SF Bay Area Regional Interoperable Communications System Approves BayWEB Agreement

Motorola Solutions, Inc., a leader in the development of Public Safety Long Term Evolution (LTE) networks, devices, applications and services, has commended the Bay Area Regional Interoperable Communications System (BayRICS) Authority on the approval of the build, operate, own and maintain (BOOM) agreement to build a 700 MHz public safety long-term evolution (LTE) network in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Simplex Repeater Makers From Midian

Midian Electronics now offers the PR-10 and SVR-1 simplex repeater makers. The units record incoming audio based on COR or VOX detection and then retransmit the audio when COR or VOX drop. The PR-10 offers selective repeat in 2-Tone, DTMF, 5-Tone or Pulse Tone to only retransmit validated pages for applications such as rural fire departments receiving 2-Tone pages.

Tennessee DHS Inks Deal With Motorola Solutions

Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security and Tennessee Highway Patrol have announced an agreement with Motorola Solutions, Inc., to begin implementing the first phase of a statewide radio system that will enhance the efficiency, safety and service of troopers across the state.

The Reliability of the Commercial Network

What is often lost in the debate over the fate of the D-Block is the proven reliability of commercial networks. Indeed a great divide exists between the perception by some in the public safety community, who often cast doubt that these networks are dependable enough, and the reality, that more often, it is the commercial network that is the only one left standing.

Trailblazer for Wireless Two-Way Voice Backhaul

Carlson's Trailblazer is the most reliable, simple-to-use and effective wireless solution for backhauling any public safety two-way voice system. This all-in-one solution provides the same interfaces and ease-of use of traditional leased lines - with the added benefits of being wireless.

Videos

Zetron's Acom EVO Dispatch Console Tests Successfully with Raytheon's P25 Mobile Radio System

Zetron's Advanced Communication (Acom) EVO radio dispatch console system has successfully completed TIA P25-based testing with Raytheon's P25net land mobile radio system. This demonstrates both manufacturers' commitment to interoperability, customer choice and open standards. It also demonstrates Zetron's continuing leadership in providing P25-compliant console systems.

Zetron's DCS-5020 Digital Console System Now Connects to iDEN Networks

Zetron, a leading provider of mission-critical communications systems, announced that the new release of its DCS-5020 Digital Console System is able to support communications on iDEN networks through Motorola i365 portable radios. This strengthens the DCS-5020's position as a leading console system that supports interoperable communications among different networks.

Zetron's IP Fire Station Alerting System in Action in Texas

The fire department in Sugar Land, Texas, began to appreciate the benefits of IP-based communications with their recent installation of Zetron's IP Fire Station Alerting (IP FSA) system. Because the new system sends alerts over the city's fiber-optic IP network, an operator can dispatch a fire truck, an ambulance, and one or more fire stations almost simultaneously, with the press of just a few buttons. The system also provides automatic indications of alert success and failure, so operators...

Zetron's MAX Dispatch Now Provides Direct IP Connection to NEXEDGE

Zetron, a leading provider of mission-critical communications solutions worldwide, announced that it is now shipping a new version of its MAX Dispatch system that includes a direct IP connection to Kenwood's NEXEDGE digital trunking system.

Zetron's RoIP Gateways Offer Flexible, Reliable Radio-over-IP Communications

Zetron's new Series 6300 Radio-over-IP (RoIP) gateways provide more flexible, cost-effective, IP-based connections between a variety radio dispatch backroom equipment and remote wireline radio resources. The gateways ease the migration of circuits between radios and their control equipment from expensive legacy leased lines to cost-effective, modern IP networks.