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Narrowbanding: What’s Out There
January 1, 2010UPDATED: With all the products available on the public safety communications market, it’s difficult to tell which ones are narrowband compliant. So we invited two-way radio manufacturers to identify which of their mobile and portable radio models, and base stations are compliant. This list can serve as a guide for public safety agencies, but always verify the compatibility of your radios with each manufacturer. Test equipment is also available.
Read full articleNarrowbanding: The Basics
January 1, 2010The narrowbanding deadline is fast approaching. Now is the time to get started. If you’re not a member of APCO International, I suggest you consider membership.
Read full articleBook Review: Emergency Preparedness
January 1, 2010This book provides public safety and emergency management practitioners at local and national levels with the background and tools needed to plan, design and carry out public disaster preparedness efforts.
Read full articleNarrowbanding: The Tech Side
January 1, 2010“Plan for the worst, hope for the best.” I’ve always thought that was good engineering advice. In hoping for the best, we have our optimization of the receiver sensitivity.
Read full articleCool Cache: Mobile/portable
December 1, 2009Here is the latest news about these 2008 Public Safety Communications Hot Products.
Read full articleThe True Golden Hour: A Book Review
August 1, 2009In The True Golden Hour, Professor Hayim Granot documents his research on human behavior and patterns including physical, mental and psychological elements when faced in natural and manmade disasters, from both his direct experience during the Gulf War and extensive research.
Read full articleDefeating Negativity
May 1, 2009A review of the book “Breaking out of Negativity: A Wookbook” for comm centers by Sue Pivetta.
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