8 Important Criteria for Evaluating a Two Way Radio System
If you’re in the market for a two way radio system, you have many criteria to meet and a wide array of options. Navigating through the sea of options can seem daunting, but letting the current and future needs of your agency or department guide the purchasing process can help to make the process simpler. […]
Raging Wildfires Highlight the Importance of Two-Way Radio
So far, 2015 has been a record year for wildfires in the United States. According to recent statistics from the National Interagency Fire Center, more than 8 million acres of land have been devastated by wildfire thus far. And the damage doesn’t stop there – at the beginning of September, there were 65 large fire […]
Cellphone Vs. Two-Way Radio – Choose the Right Mode of Communication
Organizations with a need to equip their personnel with communications solutions may be faced with a decision: choose conventional two-way radio, or choose a cellular platform to keep everyone in the loop. It may seem that ‘smartphones’ offer more features, but the decision isn’t easily won by the bells and whistles of smartphones. Making a […]
Measuring P25 Signal Quality and Coverage
P25 radio communications are the gold standard in terms of interoperability and radio advancement. But if your coverage isn’t adequate or your signal is weak, your gold standard may be sounding a little tarnished. What are the main indicators of P25 quality and how is coverage and reliability measured? Quality Indicator – DAQ DAQ, or […]
Conventional Vs. Trunked P25 Radio Systems
There are many decisions to be made in choosing a two-way radio system. One common decision to be made is choosing a conventional or trunked P25 radio system. Many agencies wonder what the differences are between the two and what they can expect the advantages of each to be. Conventional System: This type of system requires […]
Communications Crossroad: Upgrade or Replace Your Two Way Radio System
In today’s world of two way radio systems, there are a variety of decisions to be made. One of the biggest crossroads that agencies face is when components of the existing system have begun to fail. Do you slip replacement pieces into the existing system, or do you begin the procurement process for an entirely new […]
From Our Files: A Brief History of P25 Radios
P25 (or Project 25 as it was originally named) was the result of cooperation between various regulatory agencies and leaders in the telecommunications industry. Recognizing a need for a uniform means of communication, standards for digital LMR (Land Mobile Radio) were established in 1989. The result is a system of radios that can communicate in […]
Bridge the Communication Gap with P25
Imagine a scenario in which establishing order is absolutely critical, and cooperation among agencies is essential. But there’s one big problem – no two groups are speaking the same language, and even within agencies, departments are speaking different languages. The language barrier makes it nearly impossible to work cohesively or assess progress towards restoring order […]
Hurricane Season is Here – Is Your Communications Plan In Place?
June 1st marked the official start of hurricane season. Is your public safety department ready? There are numerous practical considerations that need to be made, but having a solid plan for communication is vital. Being able to communicate within your department, or even across public safety agencies, is critical in times of disaster for minimizing […]
