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FCC Announces Additional Members Appointed to the Task Force on Optimal PSAP Architecture
January 15, 2015The first meeting of the Task Force is scheduled to take place on January 26, 2015.
Read full articleAPCO Hires P25 Manager
January 15, 2015Devine, a long-standing APCO member, has an extensive background in the public safety communications sector.
Read full articlePlaistow, Atkinson (N.H.) Tower Upgrades Improve Emergency Communication
January 14, 2015The completion of the current emergency communication upgrades won’t be the end of the work.
Read full articleFranklin County (Va.) Talks Medical Dispatchers
January 14, 2015Dispatchers currently don’t give medical advice because they are not trained to do so.
Read full articleSolacom Granted 3 U.S. Patents for Public Safety Technology
January 12, 2015Solacom continues to strengthen intellectual property portfolio for critical communications solutions .
Read full articleNorthern Utah Agencies Select Spillman Software for County-Wide Data Sharing System
January 7, 2015Four agencies join 136 other Utah public safety agencies using local provider.
Read full articleFCC & DHS Issue Joint Bulletin for First Responders on Signal Jammers
January 6, 2015The Federal Communications Commission and Department of Homeland Security have issued a joint bulletin on cellular, GPS, Wi-Fi and other signal jammers. Signal jammers are illegal and can interfere with operational channels commonly used by first responders, disrupting vital communications or affecting emergency operations.
Read full articleMCP Supports Memphis Police Communications Technology Roll-out
January 6, 2015The in-vehicle cameras will be installed in 900 vehicles in the department’s fleet.
Read full articleTechnical Digest: P25 Implementation – Case Studies and Best Practices
January 5, 2015APCO’s Project 25 suite of standards was first proposed more than 25 years ago. Today, the challenges of maintaining the interoperability are more complex than ever as agencies across the country grapple with the migration from analog to digital equipment, the implementation of broadband LTE networks, the introduction of public safety smartphone apps and other advances in technology put forth on a nearly daily basis. Learn more in this exclusive Technical Digest.
Read full articleAnritsu Introduces Electromagnetic Field Measurement System to Ensure Networks Comply with Personal Safety Standard
December 30, 2014Anritsu Company introduces an electromagnetic field (EMF) radiation measurement system for its Spectrum Master™ MS271xE handheld spectrum analyzers and Cell Master™ MT8212E/MT8213E base station analyzers. With the option installed and an Anritsu isotopic antenna attached, the analyzers can be used by field technicians of government regulatory authorities and cellular operators to measure electromagnetic fields, ensuring wireless networks are in compliance with various national standards for personal safety.
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