Re: Utilities, public safety could be ideal broadband partners
This is an idea that has no boundaries. Who could argue against it at least from a financial perspective? As long as operating policies are crafted to support all users then the PS community should be...
View ArticleRe: A common-sense approach to 911 texting
Innovation rarely comes from those ingrained in the status quo. There is a big difference between ensuring a standard implementation is created and expecting that the telcos and public safety agencies...
View ArticleRe: A toast to 911 telecommunicators--America's unsung heroes
Even more un-sung are the skilled technicians and engineers who design, install and maintain the computer and radio systems. With out their abilities the 911 phone would not ring, the Police, Fire...
View ArticleRe: A toast to 911 telecommunicators--America's unsung heroes
Glenn, Are you talking about a show other than 'Rescue 911' or 'Call 911' ? A fictionalized movie or tv show would have to include the field units, but focus on the dispatchers - a reverse of any...
View ArticleRe: A toast to 911 telecommunicators--America's unsung heroes
Glenn, on behalf of the APCO Pro-CHRT committee we thank you for attending the committee presentation and especially for your article. One of the primary goals of the committee is to promote the...
View ArticleRe: Aeroflex introduces WLAN signal generator and analyzer
I am not veryfamiliar with this type of technology. But I guess this is good for engineeringdepartment. And the features are all good. I think the very low phase noiseperformance is a sign that this...
View ArticleRe: FCC clears path for FirstNet spectrum license
the unconstitutional (10th Amendment) federal power grab continues its march . . . god help the state who opts-out and wishes not to participate! maintenance costs? Anyone? Who will pay for the...
View ArticleRe: FCC plans to enforce UHF/VHF narrowbanding mandate
What a joke, the FCC out here does nothing. Enforcement, what enforcement. The only thing that they do is collect money for a peace of paper they anyone could make up just to be on a radio. The other...
View ArticleRe: AT&T’s ‘Smart911’ offering boosts emergency response
$86, 650 for the first year? Are they kidding?That's more than a fully loaded dispatcher FTE!What's a PSAP supposed to do? Give up a position? Or try to squeeze more blood out of the turnip? Now, if...
View ArticleRe: Broadband's role in improving rural health care
We at GD agree with Kevin McGinnis' views on CommunityParamedicine and the need for mobile telemedicine to bridge the gap as he says. Additional uses could include non-emergencyvisits and follow-up...
View ArticleRe: AT&T’s ‘Smart911’ offering boosts emergency response
Who is really benefiting here? The public...right? Why provide it free to them and rake the PSAP? They've got it upsidedown. Great idea overall though.
View ArticleRe: AT&T’s ‘Smart911’ offering boosts emergency response
The $6450 per-seat fee is annual, not monthly. I apologize for the error./GB
View ArticleRe: General Dynamics Broadband seeks role in public-safety LTE buildout
I'm guessing GD paid for this interview (or bought advertising to wit), trying to make the case for a business they are about 2 years too late to, and a reputation still as a gold-plating, over priced...
View ArticleRe: FCC plans to enforce UHF/VHF narrowbanding mandate
I have not seen an analog format that can meet 6.25 KHz emission. I have only seen digital technologies that do!
View ArticleRe: FCC acts to allow TETRA in the U.S. permanently
The FCC has also confirmed that TETRA complies fully with the UHF narrowbanding mandate.The 25khz channels used by TETRA comply fullly with the 12.5khz narrowband requirements and exceed this as they...
View ArticleRe: FirstNet's task is not rocket science--more like calculus
With over 40 years of system acquisition experience including developing complex airborne and space systems, two "truths" we're persistent. First define the system's requirements definitively--that...
View ArticleRe: FCC plans to enforce UHF/VHF narrowbanding mandate
most of out commercial users are ignoring narrowbanding. Many uhf users don't even have a license. What's the fcc going to do?Anyone have a contact in their compliance division?
View ArticleRe: FCC plans to enforce UHF/VHF narrowbanding mandate
I'm in the DC area and I figure 1/2 of biz band users are unlicensed
View ArticleRe: FirstNet shows progress in initial meeting, despite hiccups
I was able to see it using Internet Explorer 9 (was reminded about the webcast about 10 minutes into it.)
View ArticleRe: FCC plans to enforce UHF/VHF narrowbanding mandate
One good thing about being in the radio business for 38+ years is that I can remember technology and details that the glut of "computerized radiomen" never heard of. I have observed the perception that...
View ArticleRe: FCC acts to allow TETRA in the U.S. permanently
This is great news. Working for Nielson Communications, the people behind the Green Bay Pilot, we are happy to see the FCC move forward with the modification of Part 90 to allow this awesome technology...
View ArticleRe: FCC acts to allow TETRA in the U.S. permanently
The article erroneously affirms that NJ Transit's and New York City Transit's trials, both carried out by PowerTrunk, were conducted "under last year's temporary waiver". In both cases, only...
View ArticleRe: Let FirstNet know what you think
Do I understand this right - they want to the network to be mostly carrier based? Like AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, etc...? That's crazy! Those are the first networks to go down when you need them...
View ArticleRe: FCC acts to allow TETRA in the U.S. permanently
That's great TETRA is finally allowed into the US by the FCC. But its a case of too little too late. Public Safety will never go with TETRA, Utilities are mostly going with DMR, and that leaves...
View ArticleRe: FCC acts to allow TETRA in the U.S. permanently
Jose: Thanks for setting us straight. The story has been corrected/GB
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