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 […]
P25 Common Air Interface and It’s Effect on Communication
P25 Common Air Interface (CAI) is a standard for digital audio that specifies the type of digital signals that are transmitted by radio. When P25 was launched, the goal was to create a significant amount of interoperability so those who need it, such as public safety officials, could work more efficiently. The CAI standard offers […]
Communication Protects Firefighters During Wildfires
The dry parts of the year are a danger for many parts of the country. If these areas are covered by foliage, wildfires can blaze through communities causing damage to nearly everything it encounters. When these fires roar through wooded areas, they threaten the homes and lives of many of the residents in the area. […]
P25 Radios Shine During Hurricane Season
One of mother nature’s most dangerous contributions, hurricane season is a busy time for public safety officials. Home damage, power outages, and tornados are all possible when a tropical storm or hurricane hits an area. With public safety officials always on alert to help those in need, they rely on P25 radios to keep in […]
National Park Service Celebrates 100th Anniversary
Today, August 25, 2016, the United States National Park Service celebrates its 100th anniversary. It’s a crowning achievement for the federal service that exists to provide visitors the opportunity to experience the country’s natural beauty. On March 1, 1872, the United States Congress established Yellowstone National Park in the Montana and Wyoming Territories. Placed under […]
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 […]
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 […]
