Urgent Communications - Project 25

How far has P25 come? Find out tomorrow

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:42:00 EST

I will be moderating a panel discussion at 2 p.m. EST/11 a.m. PST, sponsored by PlantCML, that will examine the P25 standard: what it is, where it is, where it still needs to go and — most important — what it means to public-safety communications users right now.

Uniting under P25

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 12:00:00 EST

History has established P25 as a fully vetted, adopted and vibrant standard that continues to expand and grow with new technological enhancements and innovation created specifically with public-safety users' needs in mind.

Is P25 finally reaching maturity?

Wed, 13 May 2009 16:50:00 EST

They're finally here. Last week the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Office for Interoperability and Compatibility announced that eight laboratories were approved to test equipment as part of the Project 25 Compliance Assessment Program. That means first-responder agencies soon will be able to obtain third-party testing information that ensures that P25 equipment operates and interoperates as specified by the standard.

DHS approves labs for P25 compliance program

Thu, 07 May 2009 16:59:00 EST

Eight laboratories have been approved to test equipment as part of the Project 25 Compliance Assessment Program (P25 CAP), the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office for Interoperability and Compatibility (OIC) announced.

Proprietary legacy systems can limit P25 migration choices

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:38:00 EST

For the past two decades, the public-safety community has eagerly anticipated the day when adoption of the P25 would enable interoperability and that the standard would drive competition among vendors to develop products with myriad price points and feature sets. While the process has taken longer than most wanted, that vision is becoming a reality. P25 is being adopted, which should provide a technical basis for interoperability (it doesn't address the operational/political issues that often are bigger barriers), and there are a host of vendors offering a wide variety of products in what appears to be a healthy competitive environment.

Thales Communications announces multiband portable radio

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 10:53:00 EST

Thales Communications this week demonstrated an expansion of its multiband-radio capabilities, including a demonstration of P25 trunking by its Liberty portable radio and its prototype Liberty mobile radio. While Thales has demonstrated multiband Liberty portable radio's ability to work on conventional analog and digital systems, IWCE is the first time the product has been demonstrated to work in a P25 trunking environment.

EADS joins team vying to build L.A. regional interoperable network

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 13:02:00 EST

Raytheon announced yesterday during the International Wireless Communications Exposition (IWCE) that EADS Secure Networks North America has joined a team that is pursuing the Los Angeles Regional Interoperable Communications System (LA-RICS) contract. Should the consortium win the contract, Raytheon JPS would serve as the systems integrator for the project. Other companies involved in the initiative are Etherstack and Powerwave Technologies.

Tyco Electronics unveils new base stations, simulcast offering

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 11:48:00 EST

Tyco Electronics Wireless Systems introduced two new base stations and a linear simulcast solution to its infrastructure portfolio -- as well as a commitment to add the P25 dual-rate vocoder to its voice products -- this week during the International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE). After unveiling a MASTR V digital base station for the 700 MHz band last year, Tyco Electronics introduced the 800 MHz MASTR V base station, which features a compact design that allows eight channels to be installed in a single 83-inch cabinet and the capability to do most maintenance remotely.

Motorola adds to P25, MOTOTRBO portfolios

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 11:37:00 EST

Vendor giant Motorola this week announced a more price-sensitive P25 solution, enhancements to its popular MOTOTRBO offering, and a new commercial radio at the International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE).

Genesis announces MOTOTRBO solution

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 11:25:00 EST

Network-management provider The Genesis Group announced the GW3-TRBO -- performance and management tools for Motorola's popular MOTOTRBO solution -- this week at the International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE).