The P25 Difference
P25 technology is vastly superior to traditional walkie talkies, phones and other means of communication. P25 digital radio communications are up to the challenge regardless of circumstances and environment. Whether you are at the scene of a fire, blizzard, tornado, hurricane or any other emergency, this communication device will function exactly as designed. P25 technology […]
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 […]
Long Island Mega Show
This Month RELM Wireless will have representatives attending the Long Island Mega Show in Brentwood, New York. This show features all the most updated fire, rescue, and EMS equipment under one roof along with industry leaders from across the entire country. The weekend of February 18 will be a 2 day event filled with 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 […]