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 […]
The Importance of Interoperability of P25 Two-Way Radios
Whenever P25 two-way radios are mentioned, the word interoperability is mentioned with it. But what is interoperability of P25 radios and why is it so important? In short, interoperability gives multiple agencies from different jurisdictions the ability to seamlessly communicate. Too many times in the past, a lack of communication due to ineffective two-way radios […]
Importance of Phase Two P25 Radios for Public Safety
The job of a police officer can be a dangerous one, especially for an officer that works alone. In the 80 years since the invention of two-way radios, police officers have come to rely heavily on both their in-car radio and their portable radio. With phase two P25, this important communication is becoming easier. Whenever […]
The Origin of Two-Way Police Radio Communication
In March of 1933, the Bayonne Police Department of Bayonne, New Jersey initiated the first regular two-way police radio communication in patrol cars. The advancement would have an impact on emergency communication that is still felt today. On April 7, 1928, Detroit Police Department Patrolman Kenneth Cox and engineering student Robert L. Batts developed a […]
The Importance of P25 Two-Way Radios
One of the most important changes in emergency communication was the establishment of Project 25 (P25). Started in 1989, P25 is a set of standards created to improve interoperable, digital, two-way wireless communication. The project was a collaborative effort between the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials International (APCO), the National Association of State Telecommunications […]
5 Reasons to Rely on KNG Command Radios
At BK Technologies, we look to supply public safety, the federal government, and business sector clients with reliable, high-performance communication technology. While we’re also proud to offer top-of-the-line products to meet the needs of commercial and industrial users, our BK Radio Products, typically used by professional radio operators, boast an extensive list of features that […]
