We are now in month two of a brand new year where our goal is an increasing commitment to serving others. Our new logo, shown at the top of this eNewsletter is what we are all about for 2012. Simply stated, it is this: Doing whatever it takes to best serve you! That's not just a slogan, or a motto, or even a business plan. It is a commitment! We are also learning how to do what we do even better by borrowing the best ideas from the best in the business world to make sure we are providing the level of care and service you deserve. And, we are learning to listen as many of you are giving us ideas that will benefit others. A prime example is our new HelpNet program. The idea came from a CERT volunteer worker in Florida. You may have an idea or need worth sharing that will be of benefit to others. If there is something you think we should be doing, drop us an email and let us know. That's what life is all about - people helping each other!
As the time for narrow banding grows closer, we are receiving more frequent
requests for information on a subject that will impact virtually every VHF and
UHF user in the USA by the end of this year. This is an issue that cannot
be ignored. You have to make some hard choices.
Do you stay with analog or go digital, and if you do go digital, which
type, and why?
Who is going to pay for all of this, and when?
What do you do in the meantime relative to purchases of communications
equipment you need right now?
Is there some way to purchase "bridge" equipment that will
serve your current needs and provide the opportunity to affordably upgrade to a
different technology later on?
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Is APCO-25 the right choice for public safety communications?
Some
of the experts on the subject of APCO-25 (P25) recently convened to
discuss the progress of the second phase of this antiquated, committee
designed technology that has no rightful pace in today's marketplace.
As you sit in on the round table (actually, a square table) discussion,
you will most likely come to the same conclusion as I
While the original objective of the establishment of APCO-25 was
well intentioned, the result is far removed from the original concept of
an open standard digital technology.
We have long supported P25 as the recommended technology for public
safety users as the standard established by SAFECOM and an apparent
requirement by the Department of Homeland Security for grants approved
by FEMA and other agencies. And
then, the camels nose got under the tent with some manufacturers being
approved for "enhanced" capabilities that locked out free
competition while others were allowed to submit "compelling"
reasons to allow use of other digital technology standards such as DMR
and NXDN.
The net result is that we have less "interoperability" today
than we had in 1960. That is a tragedy, but a regrettable truth (where
have we heard that before). Accordingly,
we no longer feel that P25 is technically, financially, or strategically
best suited for the requirements of today.
Another good idea gone bad.
That's a shame. More
information is available by clicking here.
Communications Industry News
Big news to report in the communications industry this week beginning with Motorola. As some of our readers know, Motorola is in the processing trying to sell their Mobility business (cell phones) to Google. Presumably, this will allow Motorola to spend more time and resources on their core business (Solutions, or 2-way radio to you old timers). Got a problem though, sales are under forecast and there are still regulatory issues to address. More news is available by clicking here.
On a closing note.......
As we come to a close for this month's eNewsletter, we thought we would share some interesting information that we recently received through a personal email group, along with a few comments of our own. There is some good information available by clicking here. See if you don't agree!