What is Radio Frequency?
If you’ve ever read or heard about two-way radios, you’ve probably heard about radio frequency. But what exactly is radio frequency and what does that have to do with two-way radio communication. Radio frequency is when an alternating current (AC) has the characteristics that if put into an antenna, an electromagnetic field is created. This […]
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Do You Really Need P25 Radios?
If you’re in charge of an emergency response team, you may be asking yourself why you need P25 radios. After all, you’ve gotten this far seemingly without any trouble. But these radios have become a necessity, even if you don’t realize it yet. Every month, more emergency response departments are making the upgrade to P25 […]
Importance of P25 Radios on 4th of July
In times of emergency, public safety personnel depend on Project 25 (P25) radios to effectively communicate. This is especially important for the Fourth of July. Due to the widespread use of fireworks and a high volume of travelers on that day, Independence Day is the most dangerous American holiday. According to AAA, 42 million Americans […]
Genuine Accessory Statement
RELM radios, repeaters and base stations are Class-A, professional grade equipment that is designed, manufactured and tested to exacting specifications and quality standards. To maximize the performance, functionality and longevity of your equipment, we recommend the use of genuine, RELM-approved accessories. Every RELM genuine accessory is the product of extensive design and testing using state-of-the-art […]
The Eight P25 Open Interfaces
Project 25 (P25) is the set of standards that guides public safety communication towards interoperability. Within these standards are eight open interfaces, the ability for devices from separate manufactures to connect with each other. These open interfaces are the key to interoperability and, subsequently, keeping residents safe. Common Air Interface (CAI) Common Air Interface, or […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
