Luck of the P25 Radio: Compatibility With Existing Systems
Project 25’s (P25) compatibility with existing systems is a valuable characteristic. The design serves agencies and local government offices still operating on legacy software and hardware. Because P25 works with the internal programming of existing radios, these offices are able to continue services without interruption. Today, compatibility offers public safety agencies access to the latest […]
How the P25 Standard Saves Lives
Project25 (P25) is a perfect example of the importance of technical advances. Today, public safety offices save lives on both sides of the spectrum using this technology. Its primary value is its easy adaptation to existing public systems – changing the speed of two-way communications. P25 increases the level of field performance using improved digital […]
Why Police Officers Need P25 Radios
Police officers have one of the most important responsibilities in our society. They are on the front lines on the streets, the first people that are called when there’s a problem, and they are the ones that literally have “gunfire” as one of the risks the potentially face each day. You probably already understand the […]
Who Are P25 Radios For?
In 1989, a joint venture by the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO), the National Association of State Telecommunications Directors (NASTD), federal agencies, and the National Communications System (NCS) developed a new set of standards for radio systems. The purpose of these standards was to create better interoperability for public safety personnel so that no […]
From APCO P16 to P25
With the establishment of Project 25 (P25) by the Association of Public Safety Communication Officials (APCO), the association set new standards that would greatly increase interoperability. The importance of interoperability is that it allows public safety officials to perform their work much more efficiently and safer than in the past. But prior to P25, there […]
P25 Radios Protect You on New Year’s Eve
As the clock strikes midnight and the calendar turns to another year, billions of people celebrate around the world by lighting up the night’s sky with fireworks. This time-honored tradition is an essential part of ringing in the new year, but it does not come without risk. If those lighting the fireworks are not careful, […]
P25 Radios Key for Public Safety During Christmas Season
Christmas is a great time for people spend quality time with friends and family. However, it is also a dangerous time when it comes to fires. Arriving in the middle of winter, many people like to light fires in the fireplace and burn candles. Additionally, electrical problems have the ability to create house fires through […]
Tis the Season to Use P25 Radios
The holiday season is among us. For most citizens, that means the usual hustle and bustle of preparing for holiday events and enjoying merriment with loved ones. Although the holiday season is viewed as a generally jolly time of year, for some it is viewed as an opportunity for crime. The holidays are a time […]
Comparing Conventional and Trunked P25 Radio Systems
If you have heard about P25 radios, you have probably heard about the two different systems; conventional P25 radios and trunked P25 radios. There is a misconception that these two systems of P25 radios are quite different when it comes to their functionality. However, they are actually quite alike. Knowing the difference between conventional and […]
What is P25 CAP?
Project 25 is a set of standards that are designed to create interoperability for users. This allows for users, often public safety officials, to effectively communicate across different manufacturers. In emergency situations, this is critical for the safety of both the officials and the public. To ensure that the radios manufacturers are using are P25 […]
