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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
