What Does Interoperability Look Like for the Next Generation?
When disaster hits and emergency response teams are called into action, they need to be able to effectively communicate. With interoperability of paramount importance, P25 radios give emergency crews the ability to communicate with other response agencies. But as with most technological advancements, interoperability is changing and will look quite different to the next generation. […]
RELM Wireless Reports First Quarter 2016 Results
Two-Way Radio Sales Grow Approximately 41% from Prior Year First Quarter WEST MELBOURNE, Florida — May 4, 2016 — RELM Wireless Corporation (NYSE MKT: RWC) today announced its financial and operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2016. For the first quarter ended March 31, 2016, sales increased 40.7% to approximately $12.1 million, […]
Why P25 Radios Are Essential for Public Safety
In the 1990s, the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) created their Project 25 (P25) program for two-way radios.The purpose of these new standards was to improve interoperability between departments and agencies during emergency situations. Apart from not providing the necessary interoperability, the use of non-P25 radios actually can cause problems for interoperability. The previous […]
First Quarter Investor Conference Call
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RELM Wireless Receives $1.1Million Order for State of California
WEST MELBOURNE, FL, April 19, 2016 – RELM Wireless Corporation (NYSE MKT: RWC) today announced that it received an order totaling approximately $1.1 million for KNG-series portable radios and related accessories that will be deployed by California state fire suppression professionals. The order is anticipated to be fulfilled in the second quarter 2016. RELM President […]
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (NPSTW)
This week is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (NPSTW), a week where we honor telecommunications personnel in the public safety community. Held annually through the second week of April, the week is dedicated to the men and women who serve our communities as public safety communicators. The idea of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week was […]
How Did States and Territories Afford P25 Radios?
Project P25 (P25) portable radios have become a necessity for public safety. The digital radios allow different departments to come together to help those in need during emergency situations eliminating interruption and confusion. But these systems can be expensive for state organizations attempting to better their communications and protect their citizens. So how can they […]
The Importance of Interoperability of P25 Two-Way Radios
Whenever P25 two-way radios are mentioned, the word interoperability is mentioned with it. But what is interoperability of P25 radios and why is it so important? In short, interoperability gives multiple agencies from different jurisdictions the ability to seamlessly communicate. Too many times in the past, a lack of communication due to ineffective two-way radios […]
RELM Wireless and Alberta Health Services Extend Contract For Project 25 Portable and Mobile Radios
RELM Wireless and Alberta Health Services Extend Contract For Project 25 Portable and Mobile Radios -Contract Extended Into 2020- WEST MELBOURNE, FL, March 17, 2016 – RELM Wireless Corporation (NYSE MKT: RWC) today announced that Alberta Health Services (AHS) has extended the term of its contract for an additional four years. Under the contract RELM […]
Importance of Phase Two P25 Radios for Public Safety
The job of a police officer can be a dangerous one, especially for an officer that works alone. In the 80 years since the invention of two-way radios, police officers have come to rely heavily on both their in-car radio and their portable radio. With phase two P25, this important communication is becoming easier. Whenever […]
