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January 28, 2010PSC Editor Keri Losavio discusses her experiences being “unplugged” during the APCO Winter Summit.
Read full articleTraining Requirements for 9-1-1
January 15, 2010On the Thursday, Jan. 7, edition of The Today Show, NBC aired a story all APCO members and public safety telecommunicators should be aware of: “911 Emergency: Are Operators Ready for Your Call?” In this story, Jeff Rossen reported on a three-month investigation into the lack of national training standards for 9-1-1.
Read full articleCongress Called to Take Action
January 15, 2010A 700 MHz public safety nationwide broadband wireless network supporting both broadband voice and data will enhance interoperability in public safety emergencies requiring a multi-jurisdictional response. The September 2009 Draft of the National Broadband Plan calls for an eventual converged broadband voice and data network for public safety as a strategic goal.
Read full articleNarrowbanding: The Clock Is Counting Down
January 15, 2010FCC releases public notice reminding licensees, frequency coordinators & equipment manufacturers of VHF/UHF narrowbanding deadlines.
Read full articleNarrowbanding: What’s Out There
January 1, 2010UPDATED: With all the products available on the public safety communications market, it’s difficult to tell which ones are narrowband compliant. So we invited two-way radio manufacturers to identify which of their mobile and portable radio models, and base stations are compliant. This list can serve as a guide for public safety agencies, but always verify the compatibility of your radios with each manufacturer. Test equipment is also available.
Read full articleNarrowbanding: The Basics
January 1, 2010The narrowbanding deadline is fast approaching. Now is the time to get started. If you’re not a member of APCO International, I suggest you consider membership.
Read full articleBook Review: Emergency Preparedness
January 1, 2010This book provides public safety and emergency management practitioners at local and national levels with the background and tools needed to plan, design and carry out public disaster preparedness efforts.
Read full articleNarrowbanding: The Tech Side
January 1, 2010“Plan for the worst, hope for the best.” I’ve always thought that was good engineering advice. In hoping for the best, we have our optimization of the receiver sensitivity.
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