Technology
Beyond the Web
February 1, 2010Social media is morphing into new public safety applications, such as online traffic and incident control, sex offender locator and mapping, crime statistics and incident mapping.
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.
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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.
Read full articleCool Cache: Mobile/portable
December 1, 2009Here is the latest news about these 2008 Public Safety Communications Hot Products.
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