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 […]
